Franklin County Fair - 4H And Horses

I walked from the Poultry Barn (see yesterday's post) to the 4H and Commercial Barn. I wasn't interested in the commercial displays, but I always enjoy seeing what the local 4H Clubs are doing:

The 4H kids were showing animals also, but they were baby animals like this Holstein calf:

Baby pigs:

And lambs:

And from there I walked to the first of several Horse Barns:

There was judging going on outside, so horses were being led in and out - sometimes willingly, sometimes not:

Like the goats, some horses were actively seeking affection. Jessie, for example:

And Norman also wanted his nose rubbed:

I walked outside, where they were judging Western Riding:

The contestants were circling the pen, speeding up or slowing down at the judges' instructions. Notice the perfectly groomed tail on this horse. These animals are given much loving attention:

More horses with beautiful tails and perfect gaits. But it was time for me to leave. I planned to do my grocery shopping while I was in Malone, so the dogs at home would have to wait a bit longer for me: