18 • The Beacon October 5 , 2023
Horse show at the fair showcases horse and rider
By Jen Jones
The weather on Saturday morning , Sept . 30 was perfect for the open class horse show in the outdoor arena at the Coshocton County Fair . Crowds gathered around the fence to get a closer look at the talent of the horses and their riders .
Jaiden Johnson has been riding since she was a little girl . “ I think it ’ s therapeutic .
You find something you enjoy , and you want to do it all the time . It ’ s a great hobby ,” she said .
This was the first time her horse Shelby had competed , and the two competed in several classes .
They entered the poles and barrels classes , down and back ( which is running down the arena , around a barrel and back ), and the western pleasure .
“ We walk , trot , canter . The judge watches how the horse performs and how well the rider sits on the horse ,” Johnson said .
They won first place in the poles and barrels classes . “ That was great for a first try ,” Johnson said .
This is the third time 12-year-old Vivian Williams has competed in the open class horse show . Her horse Emma is a therapy
horse . “ It ’ s fun to do the show . Horses are super nice and calm . Emma is a Gypsy Vanner . My grandma has a business and raises them ,” she said .
Three-year-old Josey Melean was all about her outfit for her competition in the lead line class . Last year her grandpa walked her horse , and she was excited her mom Jessica Melean was going to walk with her this year . Her helmet has a rainbow , and she has brown sparkly boots and pink sparkly boots . “ I ’ m not gonna jump — just trot and so super smooth . Lucy is my favorite . She likes carrots . I don ’ t like carrots . I spit them out .”
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Jaiden Johnson competed in the open class horse show at the Coshocton County Fair on Sept . 30 . She and her horse Shelby won several ribbons .
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