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three to five riders from their school.

Granton’s placings at the 2024 WIHA State Horse Show were as follows: — Ranch riding: Kate second, Charlotte eighth — In-hand trail: Grace first, Charlotte third — Trail: Kate first — Western showmanship: Grace second, Kate fifth, Charlotte seventh — Saddle seat showmanship: Grace first, Charlotte fourth — Hunt seat showmanship: Charlotte ninth, Grace 10th — Bareback horsemanship/equitation: Charlotte seventh, Grace 10th — Walk/trot horsemanship/equitation: Charlotte fifth — Saddle seat equitation: Grace first — Hunt seat equitation: Kate first, Charlotte second — Lead change challenge: Kate first, Grace eighth — Western horsemanship: Kate second The team would like to thank everyone for their continued support, and for buying pizzas during their Papa Murphy’s fundraisers and popcorn during the popcorn sale. This year, all WIHA show fees were covered through fundraising efforts. The next Papa Murphy’s fundraiser will be in January.

Below left: Charlotte Hanna walks with her horse during one category of competition. Below middle, Kate Verhalen completes with her horse while below right, Grace Verhalen stands with her horse.

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