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Counting down to fair: About 30 equestrians to compete

Some of the equestrians who will participate at fair are pictured here after setting up the horse and pony stalls at the fairgrounds.
Some of the equestrians who will participate at fair after setting up the stalls in the horse barn at the fairgrounds.

(Publisher’s note: Superintendent Lucy Heimerdinger sent this information.  Tuesday is Showmanship, Halter and Trail, starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday is all English. Thursday is all Western. Both Wednesday & Thursday start at 9 a.m. with walk/trot riders. Friday and Saturday is Contesting with the speed classes starting at 9 a.m.)

Youth equestrians, from age 4-19 years, will compete all week riding in four divisions at the 76th Annual Chelsea Community Fair.

Horse and Pony Superintendent Lucy Heimerdinger says the young riders will compete in four divisions: Hunt seat (English), Western, Saddleseat and Contesting.

And, there’s also halter, showmanship and championship classes on Tuesday.

Senior and junior divisions take place all day on Wednesday, Aug. 21, while walk/trot, beginner and lead-line classes take place on Thursday, Aug. 22

The popular contesting classes take place on Friday, while Saturday is a fun day for the riders.

Spectators will see about 30 riders and about 35 horses and ponies including those ridden by members of both the Chelsea High School and Beach Middle School equestrian teams, Heimerdinger says.

Entries are up from last year, she says.

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2 thoughts on “Counting down to fair: About 30 equestrians to compete”

  1. Thanks for the article Lisa!
    There is a correction in what is shown during the week.
    Tuesday is Showmanship, Halter and Trail, starting at 11 am.
    Wednesday is all English. Thursday is all Western.
    Both Wednesday & Thursday start at 9 am with walk/trot riders.
    Friday and Saturday is Contesting with the speed classes starting at 9 am.

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