{"id":51576,"date":"2026-07-10T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=51576"},"modified":"2026-07-06T13:32:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T17:32:01","slug":"ten-equine-exhibitors-to-represent-paulding-county-at-the-ohio-state-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/ten-equine-exhibitors-to-represent-paulding-county-at-the-ohio-state-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten Equine Exhibitors to Represent Paulding County at The Ohio State Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Raeley Franklin<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s Paulding County Fair equine exhibitors showcased outstanding dedication, sportsmanship, and skill both inside and outside the arena. Ten riders have earned the opportunity to compete at the Ohio State Fair\u2014an impressive accomplishment in one of the most competitive livestock programs. Unlike many other Ohio State Fair livestock competitions, both the horse and rider must qualify together to earn a spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mara Philpot<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to the following exhibitors: Mara Philpot, Raeley Franklin, Abby Elkins, Gracelyn Elkins, Jessa Elkins, Haven Wagner, Henley Wagner, Gabrielle Gurney, Delaney Johanns and Katelynn Hurd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abby Elkins<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A special recognition goes to Mara Philpot, Raeley Franklin, and Abby Elkins, who are senior exhibitors. As they prepare for their final Ohio State Fair experience as 4-H members, we congratulate them on this outstanding accomplishment and thank them for their years of dedication to the Paulding County equine program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year marks one of the largest groups of equine exhibitors from Paulding County ever to qualify for the Ohio State Fair. Best of luck to these outstanding representatives as they compete at the state level, and congratulations again on this remarkable achievement!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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