Mules, dogs on display yesterday
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‘I just feed them good, and give them a haircut,’ said Cantrell, who was showing his 2-year-old mule Alice yesterday at the Warren County Fair. ‘But they do eat a lot of feed.’
Cantrell says he travels around to other fairs in Sparta and Cookeville to show his mules. There’s not much money in it, he said, perhaps $25 or $30 for first place, but he enjoys it.
Local resident Lori Lowery was also on hand with her 2-year-old mule, Kate. Lowery says she’s been working with mules her entire life.
‘You have to learn how to handle them through experience,’ said Lowery. ‘Each one has its own disposition just like a kid.’
In yesterday’s dog show, Jamie Yancy captured Best of Show in obedience with her 8-month-old Doberman pinscher. Yancy said her pet knows commands in both English and German.
Bill and Rhonda Minton claimed Best of Show in tricks with their schnauzer named Mickey. To show he’s always ready to perform, Mickey stood on his hind legs and balanced long enough to be rewarded with a treat from Bill.
Overall Best of Show honors went to Bliss Zechman with her dog Honey. She also won the owner look-a-like contest.
In other categories, Carmen Smith with Tubby won Best of Show for grooming. Macy Broom with Shadow won Best of Show for the obstacle course.
The fair’s last major event, the horse show, took place last night.