Raising livestock is the tough part of fair competition
Camila Martinez accepts the grand champion ribbon in intermediate class lamb fitting and showing at the Grant County Fair Wednesday. Fitting and showing is a challenge, but raising the animals is more challenging, she said.
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Kaylin Pruneda wrestles with her sheep when entering the showmanship ring at the Grant County Fair Wednesday. Kaylin Pruneda wrestles with her sheep when entering the showmanship ring at the Grant County Fair Wednesday.
Lane LeSure, Quincy, leads his steer around the ring during showmanship competition at the Grant County Fair Wednesday.
MOSES LAKE — Participants in livestock classes at the Grant County Fair exhibit a diverse range of animals, including steers, chickens and horses; they come from various communities with varying levels of experience. There does seem to be one point of agreement: raising animals is a lot of work. It's even more work than the show ring.
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