Article: A tradition for big winners; Jill Westbrook is preparing for another draft horse exhibit at Scott County Fair, one of the biggest shows in the Midwest to feature the `gentle giants.'.(SOUTH)

Byline: Molly Kentala; Staff Writer

CORRECTION PUBLISHED 07/28/05: This story carried incorrect information about admission to the Scott County Fair. Admission to the fair is free. Parking is $7. Admission to grandstand events is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and under.

Jill Westbrook pointed to a faded purple ribbon, distinguishable from the 100 others by its worn, frayed edges.

"That's the oldest, dating back to 1913," she said proudly. Westbrook squinted to read the gold imprint, stating this one came from an Illinois competition for draft horses, the large working horses epitomized by the ...

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