2010 4-H Horse & Pony Judging Results

 

1st place unless indicated otherwise


Western Halter:
Pony Mares (50” and under) Jasmine Schlick
Pony Mares (Over 50” and including 56”) Luke Niehouser
Grand Champion Pony Mare – Luke Niehouser
   Reserve Grand – Jasmine Schlick

Pony Geldings (50” and under) Haleah Wilson
Pony Geldings (Over 50” and including 56”) Morgan Harris
Grand Champion Pony Gelding -Haleah Wilson
   Reserve Grand Champion - Jasmine Schlick

Yearlings & 2 Year Old, Mare or Gelding, English or Western Dylan Perry
3, 4 &5 Year Old Mares (over 56”) Dylan Perry
6 to 10 Year Old Mares (over 56”)  Nicole Heims
11 Year Old and Older Mares (over 56”)  Lauren Warner
Western Gaited Mares (Any Age (over 56”)  Don Swartzell
Grand Champion Western Mare - Lauren Warner
   Reserve Grand Champion - Nicole Heims

3, 4 & 5 Year Old Geldings (over 56”)  Veronica Leman
6 to 10 Year Old Geldings (over 56”) Lauren Warner
11 Year Old and older Geldings (over 56”) Patience Durbin
Western Gaited Geldings, Any Age (over 56”) Brittany Snow
Grand Champion Western Gaited Geldings, Any Age (over 56”) - Lauren Warner
   Reserve Grand Champion - Patience Durbin
 
Showman
Senior Western Showmanship (Showman 8th grade and above) Kate Gudeman
Junior Western Showmanship (Showman 3rd grade through 7th grade) Nicole Heims
First Year Showmanship (any age- English or Western) Kassi Dahn
 
English Halter Class
English Type Mare (any type, any age, any size) Lauren Werner
Grand Champion English mare- Lauren Werner
Reserve Grand Champion English Mare -Lillian Linch
English Type Gelding (any type, any age, any size) Lauren Werner
Grand Champion English Gelding - Lauren Werner
   Reserve Grand Champion - Travis Hartman

Senior English Showmanship (showman 8th grade and above) Veronica Leman
Junior English Showmanship (showman 3rd grade through 7th grade) Lillian Linch
 
Riding Classes
Hunter Hack (56” and under) Lillian Linch
Senior English Equitation (riders 8th grade and above, any size, either seat) Veronica Leman
Junior English Equitation (riders 3rd grade through 7th grade, any size, either seat) Bobbie Vanderheydon
Senior EnglishPleasure (riders 8th grade and above, any size, either seat) Lauren Warner
Junior English Pleasure (riders 3rd grade through 7th grade, any size, either seat) Lillian Linch
Pleasure Driving Whitney Kistle


Western
Senior Western Horsemanship (riders 8th grade and above, over 56”) Lauren Werner
Junior Western Horsemanship (riders 3rd grade through 7th grade, over 56”) Nicole Heims
Pony Western Horsemanship (riders any age, 56” and under Lillian Linch
First year Horsemanship (riders any age, any size, any seat) Payton Elliott
First Year Horsemanship, Walk & Trot Chris Sanders
Junior Pleasure Horse (horses 5 years and under, any size) Veronica Leman
Senior Please Horse (horses 6 years and older, any size) Kate Gudeman
Gaited Western Pleasure (riders 8th grade and above, over 56”) Brittany Snow
Gaited Western Pleasure (Riders 3rd grade through 7th grade, over 56” Rachel Ploss
Junior Western Pleasure (Riders 3rd grade through 7th grade, over 56”) Nicole Heims
Pony Western Pleasure (Riders any age, 56” and under)  Kate Gudeman
First Year Members Western Pleasure(any age, any size) Payton Elliott
Walk-Trot Western Pleasure – Haleah Wilson
Bareback Pleasure (all ages, no chaps) - Kate Gudeman
Senior Trail (riders 8th grade and above)-Veronica Leman
Junior Trail (riders 3rd grade through 7th grade) – Kyle Wilson
Jasmine Schlick Mental Attitude Award – Jasmine Schlick


Contesting Results
Senior Pole Bending (riders 8th grade & above, over 56”) – Brittany Snow
Junior Pole Bending (riders 3rd grade – 7th grade, over 56” - Nicole Heims
Pony Pole Bending (riders 8th grade & above, 56” and under) – Brittany Snow
Pony Pole Bending (riders 3rd grade – 7th grade, 56” and under) – Kyle Wilson
Senior Barrel Race (riders 8th grade and above, over 56”) – Brittany Snow
Junior Barrel Race (riders 3rd grade – 7th grade, over 56”) – Nicole Heims
Pony Barrel Race (riders 8th grade & above) – Brittany Snow
Pony Barrel Race (riders 3rd grade -7th grade, 56” and under) – Bobbi Vanderheydon
First Year Member & Horseless Member Contest – Chris Sanders
Senior Flag Race (riders 8th grade & above, over 56”) – Alicia Healey
Junior Flag Race (riders 3rd – 7th grade, over 56”) – Salena Leman
Pony Flag Race (riders 8th grade  & above, 56”) – Megan Podell
Pony Flag Race (riders 3rd grade – 7th grade, 56” & above) – Tanner Button
Senior Key Hole Race (riders 8th grade & above, over 56”) – Patience Durbin
Junior Key Hole Race (riders 3rd grade – 7th grade, over 56”) – Dalton Button
Pony Key Hole Race (riders 8th grade & above, 56” and under) – Brittany Snow
Pony Key Hole Race (riders 3rd – 7th grade, 56” & under) – Lane Button
Senior Speed and Action (riders 8th grade & above, over 56”) – Brittany Snow
Junior Speed & Action (riders 3rd grade through 7th grade, over 56”) – Tanner Button
Pony Speed and Action (Riders 8th grade & above, 56” and under)- Brittany Snow
Pony Speed & Action (riders 3rd grade -7th grade, 56” and under) – Kyle Wilson
Joey Krulick Award – Brittany Snow, Kyle Wilson

  
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Local News Briefs

PCPL lists activities, programs for May

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for May. They include restorative yoga classes, adult canvas painting, and the opening celebration of the Story Trail at the park.

For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us. 

Spring property taxes due Monday, May 12

Pulaski County taxpayers are reminded by the Pulaski County Treasurer's Office that the spring installment of property taxes are due Monday, May 12.

The taxes may be paid at the County Building (Rm. 307) or County Highway Garage in Winamac, or at several banks around the county.

Yakym district staff to hold local mobile office hours May 7 in Medaryville

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours in Pulaski County May 7, in Medaryville.

Yakym’s mobile office will visit throughout Indiana's Second District in May to assist constituents with casework questions.

Stop signs to be added to two county intersections

The Pulaski County Highway Department will add stop signs Monday (April 28) to two county road intersections – one in southeast Rich Grove Township, and the second in northwest Monroe Township.

The new stop signs were approved April 14 in an ordinance adopted by the county commissioners.

PMH seeks community input identifying health needs of local communities

Survey deadline May 17

WINAMAC - Pulaski Memorial Hospital has announced the launch of its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, a comprehensive initiative aimed at identifying and addressing the most pressing health needs of our local communities.

“Community feedback is essential” said Hospital CEO Steve Jarosinski. ”PMH will be gathering input from residents, local organizations, community leaders, and even other area healthcare professionals to better understand the health challenges and opportunities across the region.”

  

Indiana News

Indiana State Parks offer free admission May 4 for ‘Welcome Weekend’

INDIANAPOLIS - Celebrate the start of the outdoor recreation season with free admission to all Indiana State Parks properties Sunday, May 4, the second day of “Welcome Weekend” and the opening day of Visit Indiana Week.

Find an Indiana State Parks property and what’s new there at on.IN.gov/stateparks. If you’ve never visited, on.IN.gov/dnr-welcome offers helpful tips. 

Northwest Indiana Forum hosts legislative wrap-up

CHESTERTON (May 2) – The Northwest Indiana Forum welcomed over 90 members for its annual Legislative Wrap-Up event Friday featuring bipartisan legislators from Northwest Indiana.

An engaging and informative panel discussion with the six key state lawmakers reflected on the 2025 Indiana General Assembly session and its impact on the region.

Pulaski County March unemployment rate drops to 3.1%

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in March, down from 4.3 percent in February, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (April 21). The rate was 3.7 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,586 employed persons in a labor force of 6,795 in March. In February those numbers were 6,533 of 6,830. A year ago the numbers were 6,302 of 6.546.

 

Indiana Health News

Measles cases climb to 800 nationwide; 8 in Indiana

Also: respiratory illness updates

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21) — The Indiana Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of measles and working with local health officials to help stop the spread of infection. The current reported cases are connected to each other but at this time there are no known links to outbreaks in other states.

Eight cases have been reported in the Indiana, all in Allen County.

  

Post News

Economic Summit addresses county's financial health, state budget

'Making a place where we choose to live'
With a major restoration of the county courthouse nearing completion and a host of additional business and community projects under development, the mood was upbeat at the annual Pulaski County Economic Development Summit Tuesday (April 29). The event is hosted by the Pulaski County Community Development Commission.

CDC executive director Nathan Origer gave updates on projects and county economics, while keynote speaker Stephanie Wells, president of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute, reviewed legislation from this year's session of the Indiana General Assembly.

Chamber presents Don, Lynn Darda with 2025 Halleck Award

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce presented the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award to Don and Lynn Darda of Winamac at its annual award banquet Thursday evening (April 24), at the Winamac VFW.

The Dardas are both retired teachers in the Winamac schools and have been enthusiastic volunteers in a variety of projects throughout the years. 

Pulaski Superior Court appears saved

INDIANAPOLIS (April 24) – Pulaski Superior Court and seven other rural courts have been spared from closure, following revisions made to HB1144 approved by both the state house and senate Thursday evening in the Indiana General Assembly.

The legislation is now pending the approval of Gov. Mike Braun.

Marlatt, Vanderkleed join IBA 40-Year Club

FRANCESVILLE - Alliance Bank has recently recognized Kimberly Marlatt and Lori Vanderkleed with membership into the 40-Year Club of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA).

The club recognizes banking professionals who have completed 40 years or more of service to the Indiana banking community. Inductees are given IBA keepsakes and letters of congratulations.

Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) has announced $15,000 has been awarded in grants to local nonprofits and community organizations.

The following projects and organizations have received funding:

  • $5,000 to Pulaski County Historical Society – “We’re Moving!”
  • $10,000 to Pulaski Memorial Hospital – for a Community Health Worker