Kids & Critters

2008 Winners Grand Prize Kids & Critters From Farm to Fork All in a Day's Work on the Farm Natural Beauty Budding Artists Past Winners 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

First Prize

Misty Tartaglia, San Luis Obispo County

This tender moment between Reese Tartaglia and her horse Biscuit shows the strength of connection between human and horse. Reese's mom, Misty, a winner in the 2006 photo contest, captured the moment on their ranch in Harmony.

Biscuit was named by Reese's dad, Derrick, after the legendary Seabiscuit. The quarter horse was purchased as a yearling and trained for use on the family's cattle ranch. But Biscuit quickly stole Reese's heart and has been a bright spot in many of the 3-year-old's days. But the admiration is mutual, as Biscuit loves to lower his head to greet little Reese for kisses.

Second Prize

Armin Neubert, Monterey County

For 86-year-old Armin Neubert of Pine Canyon, a fond memory of his granddaughter's joy during a day with her grandparents and a friendly goose prompted this entry and produced an award winner in the Kids and Critters category. The photo of Kate was taken at a reservoir at Neubert's ranch. Jeanne, his wife of 60 years, points out that her husband--a Christmas tree grower and animal lover--has always had a zest for life and a love of wildlife photography. Both Neuberts have participated in the Farm Bureau's photo contest over the past decade.