Clark County Fair

Equestrian Court

The Clark County Fair Equestrian Court represents a proud tradition of leadership, community service, and horsemanship. Each year, outstanding young women serve as ambassadors for the Fair, sharing their passion for agriculture, education, and community involvement across Clark County.

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Save the Date: 2027 Fair Court Coronation

Join us Saturday, February 20, 2027, at the Clark County Event Center as we celebrate Queen Lily and Princess Dakota at the 2027 Clark County Fair Equestrian Court Coronation. Enjoy an evening of celebration, including a silent auction and Dessert Dash. More details and ticket information coming soon!

Meet the 2027 Court

Queen Lily

Lily Meyer is 18 years old and a senior at Washougal High School. She rides Bo, her 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, and is supported by her parents, David and Tracy.

When she’s not riding, Lily enjoys shopping, creating things, and spending time with friends. After graduation, she hopes to attend Oregon State University to study large animal veterinary sciences.

Princess Dakota

Dakota Moorhead is 16 years old and a junior at Prairie High School. Originally from Stanton, North Dakota, she has called Vancouver home for the past 15 years. Dakota rides Cisco, her 13-year-old Mustang gelding, in performance events.

Outside of riding, Dakota enjoys spending time outdoors, riding dirt bikes, swimming and hanging out with friends. She has earned her varsity letter in swimming and hopes to pursue a future career as a farrier and welder.

Past Courts

Learn more about the incredible young leaders who have represented the Clark County Fair through the years.

2026

  • Heidi Williamson was born and raised in Vancouver and is the daughter of Starry Williams and Austin Williamson. A graduate of Skyview High School, Heidi has been active in 4-H for the past nine years. Her equestrian partner, Howie, is a 20-year-old paint gelding.

  • River Williamson grew up in Vancouver and is the daughter of Starry Williams and Austin Williamson. A graduate of Skyview High School, she earned her associate degree through the Running Start program at Clark College in 2022. River’s equestrian companion, Blake, is a 10-year-old Quarter Horse gelding she has been riding for the past six years.

Queen Hannah, Princess Alyson, and Princess Sarah from the 2025 CCF Equestrian Court

2025

  • Hannah Grant of Vancouver, daughter of Sarah and Michael Grant, graduated from Prairie High School and works as a pipefitter with Local Union 290. She rides her quarter horses Tracker and Rev.

  • Alyson McDowell of Ridgefield, daughter of Katie and Rod McDowell, attended Skyview High School and Clark College’s Running Start Program. She rides her Friesian sport horse mare Zena.

  • Sarah Payne of Hazel Dell, daughter of Melanie and Galen Payne, graduated from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics and is studying at Clark College to become a large animal veterinarian. She rides her mustang Diamond.

Queen Hope and Princess Sarah from the 2024 CCF Equestrian Court

2024

  • Hope is the daughter of Jill and Brandon Roberts and graduated from Battle Ground High School, Hope rides her 20-year-old Appaloosa mare, Libby.

  • Sarah Payne of Hazel Dell, daughter of Melanie and Galen Payne, graduated from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics and is studying at Clark College to become a large animal veterinarian. She rides her mustang Diamond.

Queen Lydia and Princess Hope from the 2023 CCF Equestrian Court

2023

  • Lydia is a 2021 graduate from Ridgefield High School and is the daughter of Jay and Jodie Wainwright. Lydia’s riding parter is Ultra Elite, “UE”, a 15-year-old Canadian gelding.

  • Gracie is the daughter of Dejah and Clarence Kemp and graduated from Battle Ground High School. Gracie’s horse, DeeDee, is an 18-year-old Quarter Horse/Paint mare, that took her through her years as a Battle Ground Washington High School Equestrian Team member.

Queen Emily and Princess Briana from the 2022 CCF Equestrian Court

2022

  • Emily graduated from Hockinson High School and her parents are Bryan and Carol. Emily’s horse is an 18-year-old Quarter horse mix named Winnie. Together they enjoyed Washington High School Equestrian Team, 4H, Northwest Youth Rodeo Association and National High School Rodeo Association.

  • Briana Franklin was born and raised in Vancouver, Washington by Dan and Harmony Franklin. Briana has two horses, Z and Copy. Briana primarily rides Z, a bay American Quarter Horse. When she’s not riding Z, she climbs aboard Copy, a bay Appendix Quarter Horse.