Pulling for the Win

DES MOINES, IA (09/07/2023) (readMedia)-- Horses pulled their best during the Horse Pulling competitions held Saturday, August 19, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Ranae Poole of Windyville, Mo., took first place in the Light Class, and Tracy Hanson of Chatfield, Minn., received first place in the Heavy Class.

Complete results follow:

Horse Pulling Light Class

1) Ranae Poole, Windyville, Mo.

2) Robert Poole, Windyville, Mo.

3) Daniel Gray, Villisca

4) Gary Hembry, Osceola

5) Wade Osborn, Windyville, Mo.

6) Jacob Wimer, Grant City, Mo.

Horse Pulling Heavy Class

1) Tracy Hanson, Chatfield, Minn.

2) Cody Gray, Villisca

3) Ray Smith, Clark, Mo.

4) Clay Sharp, Stilwell, Kan.

5) Ray Smith, Clark, Mo.

6) Kevin Wimer, Grant City, Mo.

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The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country and the single largest event in the state. The Fair began over 160 years ago and is now considered one of the best events in the nation, attracting more than one million Fairgoers every year from all over the world. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University, just off the interstate and minutes from Downtown Des Moines. Best Days Ever at the Iowa State Fair, August 10-20, 2023. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.