The one...the only...the Iowa State Fair

On Tuesday, August 10th I moved my two horses, Cicada and Romeo, to the Iowa State Fair grounds. I was able to show Wednesday and Thursday as an FFA member in the horse show.
Thursday morning, the first morning of the fair, was the grand opening of the brand new Jacobson Exhibition Center. Jordanne and I were asked to carry the Iowa flag and the American flag during the opening to America the Beautiful. After that I also carried the American flag for the Central Iowa Dancing Hooves equestrian drill team.
Friday evening was the Iowa State Cowgirl Jr & Sr Cowgirl Queen competition. Jordanne carried the American Flag for the National Anthem and then Tierney Reiste, a Jr queen contestant, rode Romeo in the Jr Division. They didn't make the cut but had a beautiful ride. Then I rode Romeo in the Sr. Division. I was delighted when I made the final round and amazed when I was announced 1st Attendent (1st runner-up).
On Saturday afternoon was the Governor's Charity Steer Show. This show raises money for the 3 Ronald McDonald Houses in Iowa. I was 6th in the ring with my steer, Trouble. Thankfully Trouble didn't feel like causing any trouble that day because it was my first time ever showing a steer. I had so much fun at the Iowa State Fair.
Until we ride again...