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Hillsboro FFA members participate in 2023 Highland County Fair rabbit shows

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Hillsboro FFA member Addy Miles earned Grand Champion market rabbit. (Submitted photo)
By
Halle Jones, Hillsboro FFA Vice President of Leadership

On Saturday, Sept. 2 the breeding and market rabbits moved into the Highland County Fairgrounds.

Market rabbits weighed in, and those that weighed between 4-6 pounds were allowed to move into the fair to be exhibited in the market show and sale.

On Monday, Sept. 4, the market show took place followed by showmanship. In the market show, Hillsboro FFA member Addy Miles received Grand Champion market rabbit, as well as participating in showmanship. Kobie Miles got second in one of her weight classes as well as participating in rabbit showmanship. Aubree Miller received first in one of her weight classes with her market rabbit.

Abigail Fryman, Halle Jones, Kallie Sharp-Crago and Addy Knauff also exhibited in the market show. Jones and Sharp-Crago participated in rabbit showmanship as well. All of these exhibitors took part in the sale on Thursday, Sept. 7 in the Rabbit and Poultry Barn at the fairgrounds.

On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the breed show took place. Jones, Sharp-Crago and Grace Watson exhibited their breeding rabbits.

Jones received best 6/8 buck with her white New Zealand and was an honorable mention on the final table. She also placed well with her other New Zealands in this show. Sharp-Crago won first with her senior broken Polish buck, and Watson won first with her junior gray dutch buck.

 

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