Every year in June we have our Southwest District 4-H Horseshow. Any kids wishing to go to the Va. State 4-H Horseshow to compete must qualify in one of these qualifying shows. It is also open to others who are not qualifying.
On this page you will find pictures I have taken at these shows.
Above- Registration begins early
Below- Farrier Bud Thompson shoes a horse
(Bud appeared in the latest Lassie movie as a bad man who stple Lassie)

Below- Trophies and ribbons are sorted
Anouncer-Cornelia Gilmer Estep and Clerk Cookie Ketron take a breath.
Horses are measured to qualify for the State Show
Below Helen Matney and Henry Smith to double duties as Ring Stewards, Ring Crew and Assistant Show Manager 
Below- HorseShow Judge Justin Johnson enters the ring 
And the Show Begins 
