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Big Butler Fair Winners

Here are contest winners at the 151st Big Butler Fair, which ended Saturday.

Grooming and showmanship (ages 16 to 18): Dannielle Spencer, CabotGrooming and showmanship (ages 13 to 15): Erin Turner, RenfrewGrooming and showmanship (ages 9 to 12): Breanna Fowler, ChicoraGrooming and showmanship (ages 8 and under): Kelsey Ripley, West SunburyWalk-trot pleasure (ages 9 to 12): Claryssa M. Rhodaberger, FeneltonWestern pleasure horse (ages 9 to 14): Jonathan Campbell, CabotWestern pleasure horse (ages 15 to 18):Dannielle Spencer, CabotWestern riding:Dannielle Spencer, CabotKeyhole 14.2 hands and over: Justin Lackey, ChicoraKeyhole under 14.2 hands: Kelsey Lackey, ChicoraCloverleaf barrels 14.2 hands and over:Nichole Setzenfand, ChicoraCloverleaf barrels under 14.2 hands:Kyle Carson, Evans CityWalk-trot cloverleaf barrels: Kelly Kabay, FeneltonPole bending 14.2 hands and over: Marie Noah, ButlerPole bending under 14.2 hands: Kyle Carson, Evans CityWalk-trot pole bending: Joey Boy, BoyersFour corner stake bend 14.2 hands and over: Stephanie Sybert, ChicoraFour corner stake bend under 14.2 hands:Erin Turner, RenfrewLead line (ages 3 and under): Justin Kabay, FeneltonLead line (ages 4 to 6): Allie Palmer, Slippery RockPleasure driving under 14.2 hands:Joshua Krovak, Slippery RockHunter hack 14.2 hands and over:Alicia Sacco, ButlerHunter hack under 14.2 hands: Sonia Sacco, ButlerSaddle seat equitation (ages 9 to 14): Carissa Chilcott, ButlerSaddle seat equitation (ages 15 to 18): Karrie Thibodeau, FeneltonHunt seat equitation, not to jump (ages 9 to 14):Dominique Ellis, Natrona HeightsHunt seat equitation, not to jump (ages 15 to 18): Dannielle Spencer, CabotStock seat equitation (ages 9 to 14):Jonathan Campbell, CabotStock seat equitation (ages 15 to 18): Dannielle Spencer, CabotWalk-trot equitation (8 and under): Ashley Price, FeneltonWalk-trot equitation (ages 9 to 12):Jared Vose, ButlerOpen English pleasure 14.2 hands and over: Dannielle Spencer, CabotOpen English pleasure under 14.2 hands:Ginger Ulrich, Slippery RockWestern pleasure pony 12.2 hands and under:Aubrie Randolph, PortersvilleWestern pleasure pony over 12.2 hands and under 14.2 hands: Daisha Kriley, ManorvilleWalk-trot pleasure (8 and under): Kelly Kabay, Fenelton

Grand champion Appaloosa: Carly Lazzo, ButlerGrand champion Arabian: Kelli Shuler, ButlerReserve champion Arabian: Kelly Dittmer, ButlerGrand champion Morgan:Robin Barnes, ZelienopleGrand champion Palomino: Thomas Robson, ConnoquenessingReserve champion Palomino: Susan Callihan, ChicoraGrand champion Quarter Horse:Jennifer Krehely, VolantReserve champion Quarter Horse:Albert Keller, FreeportGrand champion Miniature Horse: Lori Fowler, ChicoraGrand champion other mare: Sara Mabold, West SunburyReserve champion other mare:Charmaine Wulff, North WashingtonGrand champion half-Arabian: Jennifer Hawkins, Slippery RockReserve champion half-Arabian:Patricia Chidester, Slippery RockGrand champion Paint:Jennifer Krehely, VolantReserve champion Paint:Donald Steighner, Kittanning

Open swine, light weight, light: Derek Stewart, West SunburyOpen swine, light weight, medium: Laura Beth Metrick, ButlerOpen swine, light weight, heavy: Amanda Tyson, Slippery RockOpen swine, medium weight, light: Jessica Hamm, PortersvilleOpen swine, medium weight, medium: Rachel Laughlin, ButlerOpen swine, medium weight, heavy:Jessica McKinnis, ConnoquenessingOpen swine, heavy weight, light: Toby Huff, ButlerOpen swine, heavy weight, medium: Tomi Huff, ButlerOpen swine, heavy weight, heavy: Tanis Huff, ButlerCrossbred January gilt: Jessica McKinnis, ConnoquenessingCrossbred February gilt: Jessica McKinnis, ConnoquenessingCrossbred March gilt: Faith Ann Govan, ValenciaMarket swine, light weight, light: Rebecca Tyson, Slippery RockMarket swine, light weight, medium: Laura Beth Metrick, ButlerMarket swine, light weight, heavy: Amanda Tyson, Slippery RockMarket swine, medium weight, light: Luke Laughlin, ButlerMarket swine, medium weight, medium: Junior Dunn, ButlerMarket swine, medium weight, heavy: Amy Jo Metrick, ButlerMarket swine, heavy weight, light: Grant McKinnis Jr., ConnoquenessingMarket swine, heavy weight, medium: Tomi Huff, ButlerMarket swine, heavy weight, heavy: Tanis Huff, ButlerSwine showmanship, exhibitors ages 16 to 18 for 4-H and 15 to 21 for FFA: Dawn Lehnerd, ButlerSwine showmanship, exhibitors 14 and 15: Rebecca Tyson, Slippery RockSwine showmanship, exhibitors 12 and 13:Tanis Huff, ButlerSwine showmanship, exhibitors 10 and 11: Joshua DiPippa, RenfrewSwine showmanship, exhibitors 8 and 9: Alyssa DiPippa, RenfrewOpen grand champion swine: Tanis Huff, ButlerOpen reserve champion swine: Luke Laughlin, ButlerChampion light weight swine: Amanda Tyson, Slippery RockReserve champion light weight swine: Rebecca Tyson, Slippery RockChampion medium weight swine: Junior Dunn, ButlerReserve champion medium weight swine: Luke Laughlin, ButlerChampion heavy weight swine: Tanis Huff, ButlerReserve champion heavy weight swine:Grant McKinnis Jr., ConnoquenessingGrand champion swine:Junior Dunn, ButlerReserve grand champion swine: Tanis Huff, ButlerGrand champion crossbred gilt:Jessica McKinnis, ConnoquenessingReserve champion crossbred gilt: Faith Govan, ValenciaSupreme gilt:Jessica McKinnis, Connoquenessing

Youth painting, paint by number: Sandy Hosack, Slippery RockYouth painting, pastel:Kelly Brown, ButlerYouth painting, watercolor: Hannah Dunlap, SaxonburgYouth painting, pen: Sandy Hosack, Slippery RockYouth painting, pencil: Laura Brown, ButlerYouth painting, oil: Hannah Dunlap, SaxonburgYouth painting, acrylic: Sandy Hosack, Slippery RockYouth painting, crayon: Sandy Hosack, Slippery RockYouth painting, marker: Kelly Brown, ButlerYouth painting, string art: Joshua Drake, Slippery RockYouth crafts, stuffed animals:Alison Schemrich, ButlerYouth crafts, woodworking: Joshua Dillaman, Slippery RockYouth crafts, ceramics: Sarah Dunlap, SaxonburgYouth crafts, miscellaneous: Sara Mabold, West Sunbury

Potholders or mitt:Justin Jankowski, Natrona HeightsPillow or quillo:Deanna Rippey, ButlerPajama tote, laundry or gym bag: Sarah Cashdollar, MarsSimple household item:Deanna Rippey, ButlerWall hanging:Hannah Dunlap, SaxonburgSimple top, vest or poncho with slacks or shorts with a waistband or facing: Katie Sefton, SaxonburgTailored dress: Megan Eakin, ButlerGroup exhibit, 4-H or FFA club or chapter exhibits: Trail Riders 4-H Club, ChicoraClothes, hat or cap: Alison Schemrich, ButlerPillow, sewing only:Jay Schemrich, ButlerPillow, needlecraft only: Jessica Truesdale, HilliardsPotholders: Dylan Jankowski, Natrona HeightsPurses: Sarah Dunlap, SaxonburgClothing, slacks, any material: Stacie Rippey, ButlerClothing, separates, two or more pieces:Alison Schemrich, ButlerTote bag: Jay Schemrich, Butler

Antique kitchen equipment (pots, pans, kettles, plates, cups, utensils, vegetable cutters, small grinders): Judy Kennedy, ValenciaAntique tillage, plows, cultivator: Harold Kennedy, ValenciaAntique planting equipment: Harold Kennedy, ValenciaAntique harvesting (threshers, harvesters, combines, binders and corn binders, balers):Harold Kennedy, ValenciaAntique crop processors (grinders, presses, shellers):Arthur Knauf, HarmonyAntique transportation (wagons, buggies, sleds, carts): Arthur Knauf, HarmonyAntique gas engines, up to 1930:Joseph Vaerewych, TarentumAntique tractor and power units, up to 1940: Harold Kennedy, ValenciaAntique tractors and power units, 1941 to 1960: Ryan Cornelius, ValenciaAntique walking tractors: Arthur Knauf, HarmonyMiscellaneous machines (milking machines, separators, churns): Judy Kennedy, ValenciaMiscellaneous machines (blacksmith forges, anvils, hardys, tools): Butch Leonburg, MarsMiscellaneous machines (hog/beef dressing equipment, apple butter and lard kettles): Harold Kennedy, Valencia

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