Charles Mix County and Bon Homme County 4-H’ers gathered for a joint horse show Wednesday, June 30th at the 7-N Arena west of Springfield. All those participating are now qualified to participate at the South Dakota State Horse Show in Huron July 19-21 in Huron.

The judge for today’s event, Joe Rowe, spent time helping the 4-H’ers gain experience in showmanship and riding with giving tips throughout the day.

“Through 4-H these kids are learning patience, responsibility and perseverance and overcoming obstacles, “commented Michael Koranda, 4-H Youth Program Advisor for Bon Homme and Charles Mix County. “They are learning lifelong skills that will benefit them in the future.”

Results for Charles Mix County 4-H’ers are:

Senior Western Showmanship: Avery Schacht-Blue, Riata Bultje-Blue, Owen Eitemiller-Blue, Julia Gutierrez-Blue

Junior Western Showmanship: Marin Bultje-Blue, Shana Lensing-Red, Emery Bultje-Blue

Beginner Western Showmanship: Eve-Anna Hollenbeck-Blue, Creighton Kuemper-Blue

Senior English Showmanship: Avery Schacht-Blue

Senior Stock Seat Equitation: Avery Schacht-Red, Riata Bultje-Purple, Owen Eitemiller-Purple, Julia Gutierrez-Purple

Junior Stock Seat Equitation: Marin Bultje-Red, Shana Lensing-Blue, Emery Bultje-Purple

Senior Hunt Seat Equitation: Avery Schacht-Red

Senior Hunter Equitation Over Fences: Avery Schacht-Blue

Senior Reining: Owen Eitemiller-Blue, Julia Gutierrez-Blue

Senior Ranch Riding: Avery Schacht-White, Riata Bultje-Red, Owen Eitemiller-Red, Julia Gutierrez-Purple

Junior Ranch Riding: Marin Bultje-Red, Shana Lensing-Purple, Emery Bultje-Blue

Senior Trail: Riata Bultje-Red, Owen Eitemiller-Purple, Julia Gutierrez-Red

Junior Trail: Shana Lensing-Red

Senior Barrel Racing: Avery Schacht-Purple, Riata Bultje-Blue, Owen Eitemiller-Purple, Julia Gutierrez-Purple

Junior Barrel Racing: Shana Lensing-Purple, Emery Bultje-Purple

Junior Pony Barrel Racing: Marin Bultje-Blue

Senior Pole Bending: Avery Schacht-Blue, Riata Bultje-Purple, Owen Eitemiller-Purple, Julia Gutierrez-Purple

Junior Pole Bending: Shana Lensing-Purple, Emery Bultje-Blue, Eve-Anna Hollenbeck-Red, Creighton Kuemper-Red

Junior Pony Pole Bending: Marin Bultje-Blue

Beginner Flag Racing: Eve-Anna Hollenbeck-Red, Creighton Kuemper-Blue

Senior Break-Away Roping: Owen Eitemiller-Purple