2016 Woodford County Fair Horse Show

While the official opening for the Woodford County Fair is Monday, June 20, on Friday, June 10, pre-fair events got underway.

One of the most enjoyable pre-fair events that took place on Friday was the Arabian and Open Pleasure Horse Show, which was held in the Horse Show Ring. There were a number of strong participants and beautiful horses at this year’s show, everyone seemed to have a great time. Here are just a few of the horses and riders that participated in this year’s show.

Participants in one of the classes at the Woodford County Fair horse show line up to await the final results of their event. The horse show was held on Friday, June 10, at the Woodford County Fair Grounds. (Photo by Steve Blake/multiexposures.com)

Cash In the Irons, a 5-year-old Paint-Quarter Horse (double registered) ridden by Melanie Franson of Woodford County, won the Western Pleasure class at the Woodford County Fair horse show on Friday, June 10, at the Woodford County Fair Grounds. (Photo by Rick Capone)

Stewy, a 7-year-old Saddlebred ridden by Brittany Vogel of Nicholasville, finished second in the Hunter Under Saddle class at the Woodford County Fair horse show on Friday, June 10, at the Woodford County Fair Grounds. (Photo by Rick Capone)

Gaelic, a 15-year-old Irish Sport Horse ridden by Jane Sanner of Lexington, won the English Class Walk and Trot at the Woodford County Fair horse show on Friday, June 10, at the Woodford County Fair Grounds. (Photo by Rick Capone)

Heavy Metal Thunder, a 7-year-old Standardbred ridden by Laura Harbor of Stamping Ground, won the Western Pleasure Walk and Trot at the Woodford County Fair horse show on Friday, June 10, at the Woodford County Fair Grounds. (Photo by Rick Capone)