The connection between exhibitor and animal are commonly on display at the Washington County Fair. August 19, 2014. Grenwich, New York. Arron Haggart
A Teamster competing in the Oxen Versatility competition at the Washington County Fair. This team of Dutch Belted oxen weigh over 2200 lbs each. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart
A team of Black Clydesdales soak up the attention as they await their chance to compete in the Draft Horse Versatility contest.Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
A Teamster competing in the Oxen Versatility class at the Washington County Fair at Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart
Hours of work goes into preparing for competition. Here a Haflinger carriage horse is decorated before competing in a driving competition.Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
A sign outside of the equestrian barn at the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. It is common for exhibitiors to support each other in the different livestock classes. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
Everyone loves the horse barn. Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
Kids and calves, starting a bond early. A favorite sight in the livestock barns is to see the younger members of farm families and the connection they make with animals. Here a young girl colors with her Jersey calf friend. Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
Roosters need love too! Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
Exhibitors with Holstein heifers compete in a judged event. Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
Shearing sheep at the fair. The towel over the eyes is to help keep the anxious ewe from being frightened. Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
Ewes in a row, sheep shearing at the Washington County Fair, Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
Where there's animals, there's .....Clean up on aisle 4!
Putting the bow yoke on an a pair of Devon oxen. A properly fitted yoke is crucial to the comfort and performance of the oxen. Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
A young farmer complete with International Harvester hat curls up with his Holstein calf. Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
You can lead a cow to water.... A young exhibitor outside the dairy barn with her Jersey heifer.
Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
Always sure to make you smile, a young girl with her Jersey calf. Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.
A little off the side please! Shearing a young ewe in the Sheep exhibit barn. Scenes from the Washington County Fair. Greenwich, New York. August 19, 2014. Arron Haggart.