The Gold Stirrup Horse Show is for riders with special needs, allowing individuals to compete for recognition, prizes, high point titles according to the Rodeo Austin website.

The horses trained on the Brooks farm are well-traveled. They marched in the annual Big Top Circus Parade in Baraboo July 20 and will head to the Wisconsin State Fair next month.

Stallion halters include Pioneer Of The Nile, Empire Maker, Curlin, Giacomo, Grindstone, Devil His Due and Touch Gold, among others. For more information, call Jason Wilkerson at 859-907-9185 .

The fair also hosted a draft hitch show Saturday. Unlike the Saturday show, the Sunday display featured horse owners who control their animals with just a halter and their ability of persuasion.