class competing against 85 other youth and reserve champion in the Western Pleasure class with a total of 79 entries. She was 5th in trail out of 65 entries and 6th in showmanship with 75 entries. She also received a 10th in halter mares but this did not count towards the high point award.
S H A Am i r a M o o n B e y and Sophia Stoernell SHA Amira Moon Bey+ (Klint Black+++// x Moon Lily Bey) “Amira,” owned by Sunscat Hollow Arabians and the Stoernell family, had a very exciting and amazing year. She earned eight new Regional Titles. Amira was honored as the Blue Ridge Arabian Horse Association Sport Horse In-Hand Champion. She is the 2016 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Horse of the Year Regional Champion Sport Horse in Hand, and will receive an award for being 6th in the Nation. Amira was also a 2016 USEF Regional Horse of the Year Arabian Halter Top Ten winner. The most exciting accomplishment this year is that she earned her Arabian Horse Association Legion of Honor and is recognized for her outstanding records in halter and performance. She earned this in part with her 12 Regional Championship Titles and one National Title. She has now earned the distinguished “+” that will be seen following her registered name. Continued on page 20 January/February 2017
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