The Brookings County 4-H Horse Show took place Tuesday, June 9, at the Dakotah Bank Center Arena with 19 participants competing in 24 events throughout the show.
Showmanship Winners by age division:
Top Seniors: Josclynn Schomp, Elkton – Grand Champion;
Jillian Olson, Brookings – Reserve Champion
Top Juniors: Josephina Hammond, Aurora – Grand Champion;
Hayes Schomp, Elkton – Reserve Champion
Top Beginners: Clara Granum, Volga – Grand Champion;
Kora Gruenwaldt, Brookings – Reserve Champion
High Point Winners by age division:
Senior High Point: Josie Nold, Brookings – Grand Champion;
Josclynn Schomp, Elkton – Reserve Champion
Junior High Point: Jacoby Olson, Brookings – Grand Champion; Hayes Schomp, Elkton – Reserve Champion
Beginner High Point: Cora Olson, Brookings – Grand Champion; Delaney Jensen, Brookings – Reserve Champion
Sportsmanship Awards: Jacoby Olson, Brookings; Kory Mundt, Elkton; Hayes Schomp, Elkton
2026 Event Purple Ribbon Winners:
Beg. Western Showmanship: Clara Granum, Volga; Kora Gruenewaldt, Brookings; Ruth Hammond, Aurora; Cora Olson, Brookings; Charlee Jo Shum, Madison
Jr. Western Showmanship: Josephina Hammond, Aurora; Hayes Schomp, Elkton
Sr. Western Showmanship: Josie Nold, Brookings; Jillian Olson, Brookings; Josclynn Schomp, Elkton; Maddisyn Thompson, Elkton
Beg. English Showmanship: Clara Granum, Volga
Sr. English Showmanship: Josie Nold, Brookings
Beg. Western Horsemanship: Delaney Jensen, Brookings; Cora Olson, Brookings; Isidore Thielen, Elkton; Charlee Jo Shum, Madison
Jr. Western Horsemanship: Josephina Hammond, Aurora; Jacoby Olson, Brookings
Sr. Western Horsemanship: Jillian Olson, Brookings; Josclynn Schomp, Elkton
Sr. Hunt Seat Equitation: Josie Nold, Brookings
Sr. Equitation Over Fences: Josie Nold, Brookings
Sr. Reining: Josie Nold, Brookings
Sr. Ranch Riding: Josie Nold, Brookings; Maddisyn Thompson, Elkton
Beg. Trail: Cora Olson, Brookings; Isidore Thielen, Elkton; Cashton Yockey, Elkton; Charlee Jo Shum, Madison
Jr. Trail: Josephina Hammond, Aurora; Jacoby Olson, Brookings
Sr. Trail: Josie Nold, Brookings; Josclynn Schomp, Elkton
Jr. Reinsmanship: Jacoby Olson, Brookings
Jr. Barrel Racing: Josephina Hammond, Aurora; Delaney Jensen, Brookings; Jacoby Olson, Brookings; Isidore Thielen, Elkton
Jr. Pony Barrel Racing: Hayes Schomp, Elkton
Sr. Barrel Racing: Josclynn Schomp, Elkton; Maddisyn Thompson, Elkton
Jr. Pole Bending: Delaney Jensen, Brookings; Jacoby Olson, Brookings; Georgie Wachter, Huron; Cashton Yockey, Elkton
Jr. Pony Pole Bending: Hayes Schomp, Elkton
Sr. Pole Bending: Josclynn Schomp, Elkton; Maddisyn Thompson, Elkton
Jr. Open End Figure 8: Isidore Thielen, Elkton
Jr. Pony Open End Figure 8: Jacoby Olson, Brookings
Sr. Open End Figure 8: Maddisyn Thompson, Elkton
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