Mike Hopp showing off his skills at the annual Verdant Valley Draft Horse Competition held on Sat. July 24 that earned him second place. More than 300 people came to watch the event unfold. First place winner is Emily Hopp of Indus, Alta. who at just 13-years-old was competing in her first chore horse competition. Third place went to Elson McDougald of Verdant Valley, Alta. located east of Drumheller, Alta. The activities were put on by the Verdant Valley Agricultural Society.
ECA Review/Lynn Hemming