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A horse and rider compete at the 4-H Horse Preshow at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds July 23. Designed to give kids a chance to hone their skills before the Junior Horse Fair, the Preshow took place July 23-25.
Horse Pre-show returns to fairgrounds 4-H livestock judging results page 4
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Horse Pre-show returns to fairgrounds By ALEC DIETZ Around the Kittitas County Fairgrounds, excitement is beginning to build as Labor Day Weekend approaches. But before the big Fair, the county’s youth will open up festivities at the fairgrounds with the Junior Horse Fair, set to take place August 19-22. Before any of the real deal, however, the kids took to Bloom Pavilion and the rodeo arena to a big walkthrough of what to expect at the fair at their annual pre-show, two years after their last pre-show in 2019. With COVID-19 restrictions beginning to ease up, allowing for events like 4-H to take place, participants and leaders of local 4-H clubs are excited for the challenge after not being able to work with their kids for most of the last year. “It’s been great, just to be able to this again has been so nice and it’s so great for the kids, and the horses and the parents. It’s been really positive,” Trailblazers leader Gregg Schlanger said. On July 23, the 4-H horse clubs began to put the finishing touches on
Horses and riders compete at the 4-H Horse Preshow at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds July 23. Designed to give kids a chance to hone their skills before the Junior Horse Fair, the Preshow took place July 23-25. 4 | 4-H & FFA • 2021
their fair preparations, simulating the same events and activities they would be participating in at the Youth Fair this August. Kids of all ages competed in Showmanship, Driving, Trail, Games, and more events over the entire weekend. Though Schlanger was just one of a handful of club leaders there, he said that he missed the positive environment that these competitions provided. “It’s really like one big family, we all know each other, we all help,” he said. “Everyone is really supportive. That’s been great.” One of the biggest challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented to 4-H clubs, especially with the horse fair, is the constant work needed to care for and train the animals. “4-H horse kids, they’re working on their projects year-round. It doesn’t just end,” Schlanger said. “You have to participate to learn.” Just getting back from restrictions continued on page 6
The annual 4-H horse Pre-show took place July 23-25 at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds.
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continued from page 5 that prevented them from meeting up in person, Schlanger said there were kids who were just getting their feet under them in 2019 when the pandemic halted the fair last year. But with the restrictions eased, and events set to go on as planned, th July 23-35 weekend at the fairgrounds was just another step toward normalcy. “With things opening up it’s been fantastic,” Schlanger said. “We’ve been able to actually work and go through some of the things we do at shows and practice them. “It’s coming up fast. We’re working towards that. Pre-show is the closest thing to the real thing.”
After missing a year due to COVID-19 restrictions, this horse and rider competed in the 4-H Horse Pre-show in July at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds.
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WSU Extension This summer’s extreme heat wave emphasized the need for commercial producers and youth with animal to prepare now for heat and dangerous conditions. Here are a few general suggestions to keep your animals safe, but also keep in mind each of the various species of domesticated animals with have specific needs. • Avoid stressful handling of livestock and if necessary only do so in the early morning hoursor late in the evening. • If animals are in a barn or shed, ensure that they have proper ventilation and air circulation. • For animals outside, provide shade if possible. • Provide a continuous supply of cool,clean water.Water is an important factor in allowing animals’ bodies to cool down and stay cool. Sufficient water is particularly important for animals that are lactating or pregnant to ensure health of the nursing young and health of offspring at birth. Watch for signs of dehydration (e.g.lethargy, drying of the mucous membranes and eyes, or eyes that appear sunken and dull). Clean water is also important: Note that excessive heat and stagnant water can promote blue-green algae growth which has shown to be toxic to livestock, wildlife, and humans.
Remember that during times of heat stress, it may be necessary to reduce the energy intake (e.g. grains and concentrates) and increase fiber in the diets of animals such as 4-H steers and lambs to help mitigate heat stress. In addition, endophyte infected forages (e.g. fescue or other forages or crop residues containing endophyte) should be avoided as they may exacerbate heat stress in cattle. Heat stress can also be made worse by high humidity. Animals find it more difficult to cool during times of high humidity. In general, the Inland Northwest does not experience high humidity during the summer. However, west of the Cascade Range the marine environment is more prone to higher humidity. In addition, areas to the east of the Cascade Range with vast areas of irrigated farmland are an exception and can experience higher humidity. During and following heat stress, watch for signs of respiratory disease and digestive disorders in livestock. Wide temperature swings between day and night (say 40 degrees or more) can predispose livestock to infection. Finally, high temperatures with low humidity increase the likelihood of wildfires across our region. Have an emergency plan in place to guide you in times of high temperatures and also for disaster preparednesssuch as wildfires. If you need assistance navigating this heat wave please contact your WSU Extension Specialists, County Extension Educators, Extension veterinarians, or your local veterinarian.
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A total of 22 participants competed in this year’s 4-H Demonstration contest. The contest was conducted using Zoom again this year. Below are the results:
Junior (5 participated) Champion: Makenna Vraves Reserve Champion: Selah Stevie Blue Rosette: Olin Bala Blue Ribbon (State Fair Qualified): Makenna Vraves, Selah Stevie, Olin Bala, Cade Bala, Michael Mattson
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Intermediate (8 participated) Grand Champion: Dallon Walker Reserve Champion: Jalina Blackmore Blue Rosette: Kayliana Blackmore Blue Ribbon (State Fair Qualified): Dallon Walker, Jalina Blackmore, Kayliana Blackmore, Ashlynn Stevie, Veronica Mattson Blue Ribbon: Hailey Vraves, Skylee Seth, Derynn Bala Senior (9 participated) Grand Champion: Julianne Bryant Reserve Champion: Reid Bala Blue Rosette: Seth Walker Blue Ribbon (State Fair Qualified): Julianne Bryant, Reid Bala, Seth Walker, Miles Hazlett, Chloe Mattson, Kaden Mattson Blue Ribbon: Elaine Joyce, Henry Joyce, Dailey Seth
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Kittitas County 4-H livestock judging took place in early July. The contest is hosted on Livestockjudging.com. There were contest classes for market swine, market lambs, market goats and market steers. JUNIOR BEEF JUDGING Placing/Name 1 Ayven Moon 2 Reid Moreland 3 Teala Stolen 4 Kayser Dempsey 5 Brialynn Basterrechea 6 Adler Moon 7 Makenna Vraves 8 Sawyer Tostenson 9 Emelia Winn 10 Kendall Markus 11 Allison Alder 12 Henry German
Age Group Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior Junior
INTERMEDIATE BEEF JUDGING Placing/Name 1 Bode Sherley 2 Riley Pointer 3 Keely Thayer 4 Taylor Alder 5 Nolan Sherley 6 Hadlee Hanson 7 Israel Cox 8 Wyatt Morgan 9 Ethan Winn 10 Layne Hink 11 Jalina Blackmore
Age Group Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate
Class 1 48 42 39 19 43 40 47 27 48 25 39 19
Class 2 38 42 39 50 41 33 41 41 39 41 23 41
Class 3 50 41 47 50 34 43 28 41 21 41 41 38
Total Score 136 125 125 119 118 116 116 109 108 107 103 98
Class 1 47 45 50 45 47 43 50 43 47 30 34
Class 2 47 47 47 42 47 47 31 47 42 47 38
Class 3 50 47 40 50 41 41 50 41 41 47 50
Total Score 144 139 137 137 135 131 131 131 130 124 122
12 Victoria Jenkins 13 Sam Tostenson 14 Brenna Wilson 15 Teegen Stolen 16 Claire German 17 Cain Fields 18 Colton Calaway 19 Jorja Cox 20 Kayliana Blackmore 21 Kassidy Bremner 22 Breyson Mackay 23 Maylee Martin 24 Hailey Vraves 25 Kacee Schott 26 Charlotte Nansel 27 Cort Femrite
SENIOR BEEF JUDGING
Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate
Placing/Name Age Group 1 Bailey Sherley Senior 2 McKenzie Basterrechea Senior 3 Parker Lyyski Senior 4 Tate VonBargen Senior 5 Kase Montgomery Senior 6 Rylee Bjornstad Senior 7 Chyanne Schott Senior 8 Tate Morse Senior 9 Seth Walker Senior 10 Sienna Pascoe Senior 11 Cade Femrite Senior 12 Thomas German Senior 13 Slade Alberg Senior
47 42 25 45 45 45 40 30 17 28 39 17 50 17 45 19
41 45 47 27 41 19 38 25 38 42 30 38 23 38 19 25
33 31 41 41 26 46 29 50 50 34 29 41 21 33 20 38
121 118 113 113 112 110 107 105 105 104 98 96 94 88 84 82
Class 1 50 50 50 43 47 42 34 43 40 28 20 45 20
Class 2 47 41 41 33 41 47 38 31 23 50 45 25 30
Class 3 38 33 33 41 27 26 41 39 47 29 34 26 33
Total Score 135 124 124 117 115 115 113 113 110 107 99 96 83
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Placing/Name Age 1 Ryker Stingley Junior 2 Aden Mitchell Junior 3 Landon Cook Junior 4 Teala Stolen Junior 5 Mckaela Kelsey Junior 6 Jace Stingley Junior 7 Ethan Winn Junior 8 Paisley Kuehl Junior 9 Blane Seubert Junior 10 Alexis Barsness Junior 11 Quinton Newcomb Junior 12 Cade Bala Junior 13 Jett Raap Junior 14 Owen Hutchinson Junior 15 Allison Alder Junior 16 Emelia Winn Junior 17 Jimmy Newcomb Junior 18 Olin Bala Junior 19 Brialynn Basterrechea Junior 20 Casen Peters Junior 21 Kyson Weekes Junior 22 Kalvin Tostenson Junior 23 Max Miranda Junior
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Market Market Breeding Swine Swine Gilts 46 47 47 43 47 47 38 47 50 46 46 4 39 50 41 46 40 38 50 26 47 28 47 47 38 34 47 41 30 47 50 30 38 47 47 23 43 27 47 47 27 41 36 46 32 46 36 32 24 40 50 41 44 29 38 46 29 47 36 29 31 40 41 26 44 41 40 36 35
Total Score 140 137 135 133 130 124 123 122 119 118 118 117 117 115 114 114 114 114 113 112 112 111 111
INTERMEDIATE SWINE JUDING
Placing/Name Age 1 JT Boitano Intermediate 2 Kassidy Bremner Intermediate 3 Taylor Kelsey Intermediate 4 Colton Magruder Intermediate 5 Kayliana Blackmore Intermediate 6 Jack Case Intermediate 7 Makenna Vraves Intermediate 8 Kacee Schott Intermediate 9 Tyler Bacon Intermediate 10 Andi Musser Intermediate 11 Joslyn Rice Intermediate 12 Elizabeth Sheeley Intermediate 13 Maylee Martin Intermediate 14 Nolan Sherley Intermediate 15 Tori Mitchell Intermediate 16 Emma Bacon Intermediate 17 Bode Sherley Intermediate 18 Justus Schmidt Intermediate 19 Jalina Blackmore Intermediate 20 Charlotte Nansel Intermediate 21 Elise Boitano Intermediate 22 Brock Hutchinson Intermediate 23 Landon Henrichsen Intermediate
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Market Market Breeding Swine Swine Gilts 46 47 47 46 46 47 41 44 47 46 46 38 39 47 44 43 39 47 34 50 44 46 44 38 41 40 47 34 46 47 50 27 47 50 27 47 36 47 41 36 46 41 29 47 47 34 47 41 34 47 41 46 26 47 41 47 29 41 34 41 47 27 41 47 47 20 41 50 23
Total Score 140 139 132 130 130 129 128 128 128 127 124 124 124 123 123 122 122 119 117 116 115 114 114
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SENIOR SWINE JUDGING
Name Age Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Market Market Breeding Swine Swine Gilts 1 Joshua Tyson Senior 47 44 50 2 Isabella Magruder Senior 43 47 41 3 Bailey Sherley Senior - FFA 34 50 41 4 Courtney Bach Senior 47 34 44 5 Avrie Nemrow Senior 46 47 29 6 Laney Mayer Senior - FFA 50 40 32 7 Chase Mayer Senior - FFA 24 47 47 8 Abigail Harrell Senior 41 47 29 9 Dylan Cook Senior 41 44 32 10 Everly Pedersen Senior - FFA 34 36 47 11 Olivia Mitchell Senior 43 50 23 12 Chyanne Schott Senior 46 40 29 13 Sienna Pascoe Senior 47 39 29 14 Henry Joyce Senior 46 39 29 15 Steven Kelsey Senior 27 46 41 16 Wyatt Stansbury Senior - FFA 43 50 20 17 Michael Towner Senior 26 44 41 18 Jacob Bacon Senior 34 47 29 19 Cheyenne Uren Senior 36 30 41 20 Kaitlyn Tyson Senior 39 39 29 21 Lily Case Senior 39 39 29 22 Cameron Annell Senior 34 34 38 23 Gryffin Rice Senior 46 19 41
Here are the top 10 judging scores in each age division from the online Sheep and Goat Judging Contest held June 7-14:
Total Score 141 131 125 125 122 122 118 117 117 117 116 115 115 114 114 113 111 110 107 107 107 106 106
JUNIOR 1. BriaLynn Basterrechea 231 2. Kayser Dempsey 222 3. Allison Alder 217 4. Annabelle Nicholson 216 5. Kelsey Moore 215 6. Makenzie Cox 213 7. Brooklyn Shewell 209 8. Henry Sullivan 196 9. Cora Rizor 190 10. Hannah Moore187
INTERMEDIATE 1. Kayliana Blackmore 235 2. Noah Mothershead 220 3. Kacee Schott 218 4. Ashlynn Stevie 215 5. Taylor Alder 213
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6. Elise Boitano 212 6. Sofia Nicholson 212 8. Josie Allemand 211 9. Dailey Seth 205 9. Kassidy Bremner 205
SENIOR 1. McKenzie Basterrechea 236 2. Chloe Clyburn 221 3. Dakota Rivera 213 4. Chyanne Schott 208 5. Tate VonBargen 206 6. Faith Rotter 205 6. Olivia Mitchell 205 8. Chloe Mattson 204 8. Shianne Watts 204 9. Dakota Watts198
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