Neigh-ver say never to horses at a market animal show
As judge Frank Lindley passes, Horse Club member Korah Mayfield shows her mare Mercedes in the first ever halter horse classes at the Menard County Youth & Livestock Show in December. Madolyn Nasworthy, photo.
By Paige Wright The 2024 edition of the annual Menard County Youth and Livestock Show featured a notable addition—horses. Two halter classes, one for mares and one for geldings, were held as the opening affair at the Friday show in December. Horse shows are not uncommon; however, they are not often found at a market animal show.
Market animals—sheep/goats, hogs, steers, rabbits— are bred, fed, show…
