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Horseman’s show holds costume contest, games Saturday

PROSPECT — Families kicked up a lot of dust at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on Saturday. That is, their horses did, as they cantered around the track for the final Pennsylvania Amateur Horseman’s Association show of the year.

With a weekend’s worth of events, the association organizers helped participants of all ages harness skills, sportsmanship and prizes.

TJ McConahy, president of the association, said it runs eight shows a year, and the final weekend always offers unique activities.

“We do our regular show bill, where we show the different classes in peewee, youth and adult divisions. Then we have game time, because it’s the last show, a pig roast picnic and a costume contest,” he said.

Avery Maggie, 12, of New Castle, exits a competition with her horse, Cricket, at the Pennsylvania Amateur Horseman's Association show at the Big Butler Fairgrounds on Saturday. Molly Miller/Butler Eagle

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