The article discusses the Pennsylvania Farm Show Miniature Horse Pulling Contest, where JR Brown, a 10-year-old equestrian, competed for the first time with his miniature horses Wilma and Betty. The contest requires the horses to haul a sled of cinder blocks 10 feet, and JR’s team was successful in pulling the weight. Miniature horse pulling contests are similar to pony and draft horse pulling, but with a shorter required distance of 10 feet.
Following the miniature horse pulling contest, pony pulling and draft horse pulling took place. The draft division featured Belgians, known for their hard work and ability to get the job done. The heavyweight division saw teams hauling increasingly heavier weights, with the team of Seth Owens dropping out first at 9,050 pounds. The Brown Brothers team ultimately won first place in the heavyweight division.
The Brown Brothers team, driven by Scott Brown, emerged victorious in the heavyweight class of the Draft Horse Pulling Contest, pulling 9,650 pounds 26 feet. The team of Brian Allen of Troy placed second, and the Brown Brothers team driven by Charlie Brown placed third. The horses showed strength and determination throughout the contest, with the teamsters expressing pride in their animals’ performance.
