By: Alli Harlan
The Logan County Fair Rabbit Show was a huge success on Monday morning.
Judges for the day were Allan Gearhart and Danny Long.
Allen grew up on a small farm near Bucyrus and currently lives in Hamilton.
He retired from the Ohio Division of Wildlife after over 30 years of service.
He and his wife have raised rabbits for over 25 years.
He is also the Vice President of the Ohio State Dutch Rabbit Club.
Next, Judge Danny is from Williamsburg and has been a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association since 1964.
He has judged many state and county fairs and is a Hall of Fame member of the American Checkered Giant Club and the American Thrianta Club.
He is looking forward to judging the Minnesota, Kentucky, and New Mexico State Fair Rabbit Shows this year.
The following are results from the show:
Peewee Showmanship
1st – Hayes Roell
2nd – Aspen Zedeker
3rd – Mac Yoder
4th – Finn Harbour
5th – Kyndall Ross/Emmitt Wenger (tie)
Junior Showmanship
1st – Cannon Wood
2nd – Paisley Patrick
3rd – Kenzie Nessler
4th – Sawyer Elliott
5th – Charity Sanders
Intermediate Showmanship
1st – Junah Tingley
2nd – Samantha Altstaetter
3rd – McKinley Rowell
4th – Savannah Yoder
5th – Mackenzie Berry
Senior Showmanship
1st – Layna Nessler
2nd – Lux Kipker
3rd – Lane Kipker
4th – Adison Postle
4-Class Rabbits
Best of Breed Mini Rex – Charity Sanders
Reserve Best of Breed Mini Rex – Kayley Knox
Best of Breed Holland Lop – Savannah Yoder
Reserve Best of Breed Holland Lop – Kaylynn Crumm
Best of Breed Netherland Dwarf – Sawyer Elliott
Reserve Best of Breed Netherland Dwarf – Sawyer Elliott
Best of Breed Lionhead – Bentley Patrick
Reserve Best of Breed Lionhead – Paisley Patrick
Best of Breed Mini Lop – Ellie Zwiebel
Reserve Best of Breed – Vernicia Austin-Onyema
Best of Breed Standard Rex – Mattox Wenger
Reserve Best of Breed – Aubrey Wenger
Best All Other 4-Class – Gage Jessel (Dutch)
Reserve Best All Other 4-Class – Lane Kipker (Thrianta)
Grand Champion 4-Class – Charity Sanders (Mini Rex)
Reserve Champion 4-Class – Savannah Yoder (Holland Lop)
6-Class Rabbits
Best of Breed New Zealand – Mia Collom
Reserve Best of Breed New Zealand – Melany Simpson
Best of Breed Californian – Lux Kipker
Reserve Best of Breed Californian – Lux Kipker
Best of Breed Champagne d’Argent – Adison Postle
Reserve Best of Breed Champagne d’Argent – Gracie Houchin
Best of Breed Crème d’Argent – Adison Postle
Reserve Best of Breed Crème d’Argent – Gracie Houchin
Best All Other 6-Class – Mason Miller (Satin)
Reserve Best All Other 6-Class – Gage Jessel (Flemish Giant)
Grand Champion 6-Class – Lux Kipker (Californian Buck)
Reserve Champion 6-Class – Lux Kipker (Californian Doe)
Market Rabbits
Grand Champion Fryer – Olivia Dearwester
Reserve Champion Fryer – Layna Nessler
Grand Champion Meat Pen – Junah Tingley
Reserve Champion Meat Pen – Lane Kipker
Grand Champion Market Rabbit – Olivia Dearwester (Fryer)
Reserve Champion Market Rabbit – Junah Tingley (Meat Pen)
Best in Show – Olivia Dearwester (Fryer)
Reserve Best in Show Lux Kipker (Californian Buck)
