Horse teams will gather at the Hancock County Fairgrounds for the 40th annual Britt from September 3-5. Draft Horse Show.
The Cerro Gordo County Drill Team showcases the colors in front of the four horse trailer class at the 2020 Britt Draft Horse Show.
The leadership team from Welton Ridge Farms of Delmar, Iowa lead the six horse attachment through the show ring at the 2020 Britt Draft Horse Show.
The Goodell Clydesdales four horse towbar from Gilmore City, Iowa goes to the audience at the 2020 Britt Draft Horse Show.
Crushin ‘Trance Clydesdales of Douglas, Wyoming, make their way to the edge of the ring at the 2020 Britt Draft Horse Show.
The Meadowlake Belgians enter the ring in the second group of the four horse trailer class at the Britt Draft Horse Show 2020.
Oakdale’s Belgians make their way through the ring at the 2020 Britt Draft Horse Show.
The Blue Ribbon Days six horse hitch walks in front of the crowds at the 2020 Britt Draft Horse Show.
Rob Hillesland Summit grandstand
Participants and spectators alike can step back in time at the 40th annual Britt Draft Horse Show, September 3-5 at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.
September 4th is designated throwback day when everyone is asked to wear their best clothing from the early 1980s.
“We ask all defendants to dress in their best 1980s attire,” said Melodie Hiscocks, secretary / treasurer and one of eight. “We hope for a normal, traditional show this year. We feel very blessed that it has been 40 years. It was believed that it would be a year or two when this started in 1982.
She said the commercial building is home to numerous historical items from the first Britt Draft Horse Show. There will also be a vintage slideshow with lots of historical photos for people to enjoy.
The show will feature 18 of the best draft horse couplings. Belgian, Percheron, Shire, and Clydesdale breeds will come together from Iowa, Utah, Colorado, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Oregon, and Missouri, as well as Canada and Germany.
The gates open at 7 a.m. every morning so that spectators can watch the teams prepare the horses for competition. Tests are carried out in the women’s car, men’s car, team, unicorn, four-in-hand and six-in-hand car classes.
On September 3rd at 6 p.m. there will be a youth and amateur show as well as a four-hook competition for seniors. Draft horse grandstand shows will be held on September 4 and 5, starting at 2 p.m.
