Youth fair in full swing

Two and one-half year old Manais Witherspoon hangs on for one of the longest rides of Thursday night’s mutton bustin’ contest in the Little Britches Rodeo at the Vernon County Youth Fair. There will be a second rodeo performance Friday at 8 p.m., rain or shine.

Madi Smith with her grand champion dairy heifer at the Vernon County Youth Fair early Wednesday morning.

Livestock judge Laura Wright, center, examines the first class of dairy steers Wednesday morning at the Vernon County Youth Fair.

Gavin Love gives his market turkey a fresh bucket of water Thursday morning at the Vernon County Youth Fair.

Sophia Hays wants off her ride during mutton bustin’ Thursday.

Jocelyn Davis rides her pony cart during the horse show Wednesday morning at the Vernon County Youth Fair.