(7-28-25) Despite the rain, the Auglaize County Equine Queen & Princess Competition carried on in— relocated inside the horse barn.

2025 Auglaize County Equine Royalty:
✨ Queen: Harley Mertz
✨ Princess: Blair Stauffer
👑 1st Runner-Up: Nora Macwhinney
👑 2nd Runner-Up: Olivia Herron

Gunner Smith

Gunner Smith was named the Honorary 2025 Equine King for his dedication and outstanding efforts within the equine program.

Also recognized was the 2025 Auglaize County State Fair Horse Show Qualifiers: Alexis Shade, Anna Hagan, Audrey Reineke, Blair Stauffer, Brooke Craft, Cameron Dammeyer, Cece Nagel, Elli Thompson, Ellis Wessel, Gunnar Smith, Harley Mertz, Joslynne Hawkins, Kayleigh Hickman, Reece Mummey, Reese Rable, and Tyler Young.