4-H Exhibitors Awarded For Showmanship at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (09/07/2010)(readMedia)-- Showmanship awards were given to the top 4-H exhibitors of beef, sheep and swine during the 2010 Iowa State Fair. Youth demonstrated their ability to present their livestock in the show ring and answer any questions the judge may ask about their animal.

Exhibitors designated outstanding receive purple ribbons and top individuals are presented with belt buckles. The showmanship contest is open to all 4-H exhibitors.

Complete 4-H Showmanship results below:

Beef

Champion 5-6 Grade – Dalton Smith, Charter Oak

Reserve Champion 5-6 Grade – Keiffer Sexton, Ainsworth

Champion 7-8 Grade – Kiley Elder, Pella

Reserve Champion 7-8 Grade – Reed McCormick, Pleasantville

Champion 9-10 Grade – Joni Erwin, Crawfordsville

Reserve Champion 9-10 Grade – Mallory Bormann, Algona

Champion 11-12 Grade – Erin Steele, Anita

Reserve Champion 11-12 Grade – Wesley Degner, Lytton

Sheep

Champion First Year – Chandler Jahner, Harvey

Reserve Champion First Year – Alec Still, Moville

Champion 6-8 Grade – Tanner Hild, Webster City

Reserve Champion 6-8 Grade – Halle Still, Moville

Champion 9-12 Grade – Tanner Berry, Sac City

Reserve Champion 9-12 Grade – Paige Petzenhauser, Roland

Swine

Champion 5-6 Grade – Cully Forsyth, Charles City

Reserve Champion 5-6 Grade – Larame Boysen, Columbus Junction

Champion 7-8 Grade – Kale Boysen, Morning Sun

Reserve Champion 7-8 Grade – Macy Marek, Riverside

Champion 9-12 Grade – Austin Lane, Spragueville

Reserve Champion 9-12 Grade – Whitney Androy, Council Bluffs

"Non Stop Fun" at the Iowa State Fair ended August 22. The 2011 Iowa State Fair – "Nothing Compares" – is set August 11-21. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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