Provincial Percheron Show Held in Virden
The Virden Ag Society hosted another successful Provincial Percheron show sponsored in part by the Manitoba Percheron Belgian Club. There were 50 Percheron horses entered in this year's show which was judged by Mr. Justin Shaw of Nova Scotia.
Birdtail Valley Jana, a 2 year old filly, emerged victorious as the Supreme Champion of the show.
Other results are as follows:
Jr. Champion Filly - Birdtail Valley Jana
Grand Champion Mare - Birdtail Valley Jana
Sr. Champion Mare - Elkview Kayla
Reserve Champion Mare - Elkview Kayla
Reserve Sr. Champion Mare - Birdtail Valley Glenda
Reserve Jr. Champion Filly - Mount Joy Spooks Echo
Jr. and Grand Champion Stallion - Heir Bros. Dominator owned by Ju-Ly Percherons
Reserve Jr. and Reserve Grand Champion Stallion - Lone Oak DC Champ
Grand Champion Gelding - Andy owned by Lone Oak Percherons
Reserve Champion Gelding - Ju-Ly Dominator
The Percheron show was held on Thursday, July 7, with the remainder of the Virden Fair taking place on Friday and Saturday. Despite the heat, entries were generally reported as being pretty good although down from last year. Show organizers are to be commended for a job well done, and for running an exhibitor-friendly fair. Their hospitality was certainly appreciated and recognized.
