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Photos: Horses arrive at Genesee County Fairgrounds for North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic Series

By Howard B. Owens
North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic Series
Trump enjoys a drink of water from the hose offered by handler Dave Bontrager, from Indiana, after his arrival at the Genesee County Fairgrounds on Thursday.
Photo by Howard Owens.

The North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic Series has become a popular pre-fair event at the Genesee County Fairgrounds each year and the teams competing this year arrived in Batavia on Thursday.

Schedule of events for Friday:

  • 11 a.m, Draft Horse Hitch Show (Horse Arena), Unicorn, Ladies Cart & North American Classic Youth Cart
  • 4:30 p.m., Draft Farm Team Show (Horse Arena)
  • 5:30 p.m.—North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic Class  (Horse Arena)

Also at the fairgrounds on Friday, Stockyard Classic Hog Showmanship, Breeding Gilt & Market Hog show, starting at 3 p.m.

For Friday only, the cost to enter the fairgrounds is $5 per carload.

For daily fair schedules, check The Batavian each morning, and when you visit the fair, stop by the Media Center in the Exhibit Hall to meet the staff of The Batavian and WBTA.  You can enter The Batavian's eagle drawing contest and sign up for Early Access Pass at a special fair-special discount.

North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic Series
Conn gets a good wash at the Genesee County Fairgrounds after his arrival on Thursday with Sam Monhney and Sarah Brockhoff, both of Dayton, Pa.
Photo by Howard Owens.
North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic Series
Photo by Howard Owens.
North American 6 Horse Hitch Classic Series
Photo by Howard Owens.

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