Belgian Judge
Jonathan was born and raised in Bolivar, OH and had an affinity for horses as a youngster. His youth was spent primarily with riding horses until his family acquired their first team of Belgians in 2000. Today, he and his wife Marissa, are responsible for a breeding program consisting of 20 head with a focus predominantly on halter horses and the occasional cart horse.
Involvement within the industry includes being President of the Ohio Belgian Breeders Association, committee member for The Eastern Draft Breeders Event, and committee member of the Wilmington Draft Horse Classic.
Clydesdale Judge
A third generation Clydesdale breeder from Pecatonica Illinois. Logan’s grandparents, Jim and Betty Groves, started showing Clydesdales on their own in 1955. Logan and his brothers continued the tradition when they purchased the operation 21 years ago and the Behn Bros. Clydesdales began. Although they are now known as Behn Bros., Glencoe will always be their prefix thanks to their Grandparents. It is a true family operation with the 4th generation being raised in the barns and learning the help along the way.
Logan is a full time farrier. He also trains and fits sale horses and show horses along side his wife, Kim, and their 3 daughters. This year they started a new partnership with David and Beverley Walker from Inverness Scotland. Their hitch now goes by Glencoe Galcantray Clydesdales.
Percheron Judge
Ross Honsberger, a third-generation Percheron breeder, hails from Elmore, Ohio, where he grew up immersed in the world of showing and breeding Percherons. With a deep-rooted passion for draft horses, Ross has dedicated his life to the advancement of the breed. Ross has served on the Percheron Horse association of America board of directors as well as numerous draft horse show committees.
Currently residing in Bellevue, Michigan, he shares his life with his wife, Nicole, and their two children, Brezlin and Blakely. In his free time, Ross enjoys coaching basketball and baseball with his children, fostering their love for sports and teamwork.
His commitment to excellence in the draft horse industry is evident through his impressive achievements, including being a five-time Classic Series World Champion. Ross is presently managing a six-horse hitch of Percherons for Jackson Fork Ranch, based in Little Jackson Hole, Wyoming. His extensive experience and dedication to the draft make him a distinguished judge for our draft horse show.
Riding Judge
Kelly Lehman has been immersed in the horse industry since the age of four, beginning her journey in the show ring and expanding into judging by the age of twenty. Her experience spans a wide range of disciplines including Western, English, Hunter Jumper, and Draft Horses. Kelly has earned multiple high point awards and is known for her deep understanding of horsemanship and her professional presence in and out of the ring.
For the past 15 years, Kelly has been an active and passionate member of the draft horse community, working closely with both Percheron and Clydesdale hitches. Her work has included everything from hands-on showing to supporting and managing teams behind the scenes at local fairs and major competitions. This chapter of her career has deepened her appreciation for the strength, precision, and tradition of the draft horse world, and she continues to be a valued contributor to its growth and promotion.
Now that her daughters—both accomplished competitors in the Ontario Hunter Jumper Association (OHJA) and Ram Rodeo—are making names for themselves in equitation and barrel racing, Kelly is excited to continue advancing her judging career and return to the show ring herself. Her lifelong dedication to the equine world, paired with her leadership and multi-disciplinary expertise, make her a respected and influential figure in the industry.
Hitch Announcer
We are excited to announce that Mr. Brad Bowie will be returning to The Fourth Annual Triple Crown Draft Classic as our hitch announcer!
Brad Bowie from Brad Bowie Communications lives in Niagara Ontario. Brad has been a Horse Show & Rodeo Announcer for 14 years. Brad has had the privilege to announce at Premier events for National Reining Horse Association, international Professional Rodeo Association, National Stock Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Ontario Cutting Horse Assoc. and the Ontario High School Rodeo Assoc.
Line Class Announcer
We are excited to announce that Mr. Bill Keith will be returning to The Fourth Annual Triple Crown Draft Classic as our halter show announcer!
Bill Keith brings his 35 years of Horse Show Announcing experience to the Triple Crown Draft Classic. A life long breeder and exhibitor of Hackney Ponies, Bill announces approximately 15 shows each year including the Great Northern Exhibition Heavy Horse Show which he also chairs.
Photographer
We are thrilled to introduce you to our returning 2025 Show Photographer, Michelle Martin Randolph.
When we asked Michelle to provide us with a bio she shared with us… “I touched my first draft horse in 2009 and immediately fell in love with Clydesdales. I was asked to shoot the National Clydesdale Sale, then the National Clydesdale Show in Wisconsin and Boone County. We retired in 2012 and moved to south Texas, moving me out of the heart of draft horses. In 2015 I shot the Classic Series Finals and soon was shooting all over the country. This year marks doing the World Clydesdale Show in 3 different countries. I love shooting candids and showing more of what is involved in a draft horse show than just the actual show.”