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2018 YOUTH
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Photography by Mike Ferrara The future of our Arabian competitors can be seen in the UPHA Arabian Breeds Walk/Trot 10 & Under Challenge Cup Championship. This year it was won by Cash Roberts riding the 14-yearold Half-Arabian JMJ Gold N Fizz (Scrimmage x Nonchalant), owned by Rushlow Arabians. This combination also won the HA/AA Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Championship.
Arabian Park Horse JTR shows off spectacular strutting performances. The 18 & Under Championship was won by Supreme Sensation SMP (Baskghazi x A Love Supreme) ridden by Falan Alpert. The 7-year-old gelding was bred by Rodney and Jacqueline Thompson and owned by Alpert Arabians LLC.
July in Oklahoma City is hot, but the competition at Youth Nationals is hotter. However, this show is about more than competition. It is about camaraderie, sportsmanship and fellowship. Champions are crowned, but everyone there is a winner. 28
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HMF Nagid Fadl++/ (Prince Shazar x SRF Fahim Starziz) a 14-year-old gelding, with Logan Thomas won both the Arabian Regular Working Hunter JTR and Hunter Hack JTR 18 & Under Championships for owner Ricci Desiderio of Chester, N.J.