GALLERY: Saddled up in Floyd County

Avery Kruse smiles at the grandstand from the ring. Kruse earned Jr. Reserve in Showmanship on Wednesday. Press photos by Kate Hayden

Loren Eggena, 1, rides Joe's Star Valentine, led by Jaylinn Goodale. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

Judge Sue Ayers congratulates Evan Bjelica, Sr. Champion in showmanship on Wednesday.

Rousch Jaeger rides Bugsy during the Floyd County Fair on Wednesday afternoon. Press photo by Thomas Nelson

Lillian Stough holds her horse Ty, 16, in the ring during the junior showmanship round.

Rousch Jaeger waits for the judge's command before proceeding on a showmanship pattern at the county fair. Rousch won Sr. Reserve in Showmanship.

Judge Sue Ayers reviews handler Lee Hoeft's horse during the senior showmanship round.

Family members take a picture of the showmanship patterns posted Wednesday before horses and handlers competed.

The final Champion Showmanship winners. From left: Jr. Reserve in Showmanship Avery Kruse, Sr. Champion Showmanship Evan Bjelica and Jr. Champion Lillian Stough. Not pictured: Sr. Reserve in Showmanship Jaeger Rousch.