InStride Edition - October 2023

COVER STORY

COOL BREEZE 16-21

By Courtney B. Ament

Photos by Ruehle Photographix and Cody Parmenter

FEATURES

CREATING CONNECTIONS: BOSALS

MADE RIGHT 52-57

By Kelsey Keathy

Photo by Johnny Flores, Kirstie Marie & Courtney Ament

PALOMINO

PHBA WORLD SHOW: CELEBRATES

40TH YEAR 87-98

By Corrine S. Borton

Photos by Jeff Kirkbride

EVENTS

NSBA WORLD SHOW: WINNERS

HELP RECAP THIS YEAR’S SHOW 128-139

By Brianna Huggins

Photos by Cody Parmenter

PROFILES

AMATEURS 152-153

Dr. Mariann Harrington

YOUTH 160-161

Delaney Lee

REGULAR COLUMNS

“INSIDE” THE LAW 171, 183

By Katherine Jarve

“INSIDE” HEALTH 173, 183

By Madeline Boast

THE BUZZ 185

ASSOCIATION NEWS 189

ADVERTISING SALES

Courtney B. Ament

Deanna Willis

WEBSITE ADVERTISING

Courtney B. Ament

TECHNICAL ANALYST

Brent Adam Borton

CIRCULATION

Lenora B. Sheppard

ADVERTISING DESIGNERS

Avid Photography

Courtsey Designs

Debi Trubee

Denise Hawkins

Designs By Raigen

Emajes

Excaliber Photography

Hampel Designs

Jakovich Marketing

JML Designs

Melissa Baus Designs

Sarah Rosciti

Valor Designs

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Courtney Borton Ament

Corrine S. Borton

Brianna Huggins

Kelsey Keathy

Bryce Sossamon

COLUMNISTS

Madeline Boast

Katherine Jarve

COPY & RESEARCH

Lenora B. Sheppard

PHOTOGRAPHER

Caroline Saylors

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Courtney B. Ament

Melissa Baus

Johnny Flores

Kelly Graphics

Jeff Kirkbride

Gina May Photography

Kirstie Marie

Cody Parmenter

Ruehle Photographix

Shane Rux

Six years ago Lee and Brenda Looney were on a mission to purchase a stallion – specifically one that would cross on the show mares they had purchased to serve as the backbone of a breeding program they were building at their 101-acre horse farm in Tennessee.

There was only one problem. The prospect that most excited them, Cool Breeze (Joe Cool), a 2015 AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) sorrel colt by No Doubt Im Lazy was out of Zippin The Breeze, who was also the dam of their own two mares, Only A Summer Breeze and Life Is A Breeze.

“After some thought we decided to buy the best stallion we could, based on performance and pedigree instead of our two best mares, and we felt you couldn’t get any better mare line than the number one all-time leading dam of Western Pleasure money earners Zippin The Breeze,” said Lee Looney.

The Looneys purchased Cool Breeze from longtime friends Dan and Kathryn Frederick, who raised the colt, just after he placed in the top 10 of the Coughlin 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure at the Congress.

The intention was not to purchase a show horse. But it was icing on the cake.

“We weren’t really looking for a show horse because we already had the mares to show,” Lee Looney said. “But we did enjoy the journey.”

A month after the purchase was complete, Andy Cochran showed him to

an eighth place in the 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure at the AQHA World Show and the following year, Cool Breeze and Angie Cannizzaro won the Premier Sires $5,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure at the Cornhusker in Nebraska and the Premier Sires 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure at the Big A Circuit in Georgia before placing sixth in the 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity at the Congress. That same year (2018) Brenda Looney and Cool Breeze were Reserve Champions in the 3-YearOld Intermediate Non-Pro Western Pleasure at the Tom Powers Futurity and placed third in the Premier Sires 3-YearOld Non-Pro Western Pleasure at the Big A. Then in 2019 Cool Breeze and Amanda Jackson were Reserve Congress Champions in the Limited Open Western Pleasure Maturity.

Today, the Looneys could not be more satisfied with the decision. Not only did they get a stallion with the best bloodlines in the industry, but they say, with only a handful of foal crops on the ground, it’s already abundantly clear that Cool Breeze is passing on his conformation strengths – a pretty head and neck; short strong topline and great set to the hocks – on to his babies.

“He has matured so much,” Lee said. “It is funny how you don’t see the change from a 3-year-old to a 4-year-old but looking back at pictures and videos of him when he was showing and comparing them to how he looks now, it’s clear he is all stallion. He has such

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presence and really commands attention.”

By the time Cool Breeze’s focus was put entirely on the breeding shed he had accumulated $28,404.26 in lifetime earnings.

As proud as the Looneys are of Cool Breeze’s show record, it’s his success as a breeding horse that is most important to them.

“He’s so young as a sire but what we are noticing already is that the Cool Breeze foals appear to have his pretty head and neck,” Lee Looney said. “They all have short, strong toplines and Joe’s great set to the hocks. But what impresses us most is that he passes on his chill attitude. His foals are great minded.”

Cool Breeze’s oldest foals are just 3-year-olds and since that was a test crop there are only four of them but already they are making their mark in the show arena.

The first one to show was My Daddys Broke, out of Depreciated Assets (by Cowgirls R Invited).

The sorrel gelding, owned by Randahl Hoffman won the 2022 Congress Maiden Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle with Kaitlin Hutchinson in the irons and they were Reserve in the Open Division.

“There are not yet a lot of riding age Cool Breeze foals so we have only gotten a handful to start so far, but we have found all of them to be super easy to get under saddle,” said the Orrum, North Carolina trainer.

Hutchinson said she can already see like characteristics in the Cool Breeze offspring.

“They share a ton of characteristics with their daddy, for sure,” she said. “They all have that same physical look as Joe.”

Kaitlin and her husband, Kelby will always have a soft spot for Cool Breeze.

“Joe will always have a special place in my heart,” Kaitlin said. “I won my first Congress championship on one of his first four foals, My Daddys Broke, raised by Randahl Hoffman, one of our customers. The fact that he raised him makes it even more special.”

Also in 2022 Michigan trainer

Beckey Schooler and her daughter, Ty Parris Dougherty showed Hey All UCool Cats in Western Longe Line events. The bay gelding out of RR Dreams Come True won the Michigan Longe Line Futurity and then Schooler showed her to a fourth place finish in the Open Western Longe Line at the Quarter Horse Congress and Dougherty and Hey All UCool Cats also placed fourth in the Non-Pro Western Longe Line, earning over $2,500.

This year, at the National Snaffle Bit Association’s World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity Cool Breeze had his second foal to show under saddle.

Heez So Cool, a sorrel gelding out of Good Miss Sunny, won both the 2Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure and the BCF Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure with Hayley Kittler aboard.

Heez So Cool was bred by Vicki Pugh and is owned by Kittler’s parents, Dean and Kathy Saul. In all, Heez So Cool now has earnings in excess of $3,500.

Lee and Brenda are also holding two Cool Breeze geldings to show as 3year-olds next year.

“Freak N Cool is out of our first really good show mare, Accept With Pleasure. Sudden Chill is out of Reserve Congress Champion A Sudden Echo,” Lee said. “The plan is for us to also get one of our own Cool Breeze yearlings to the show pen next year.” s

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It’s already clear that Cool Breeze (pictured above) is passing on his confirmation and chill attitude to his offspring. With just a handul of foal crops on the ground, his babies are wasting no time making their mark in the show pen. At far left, My Daddy’s Broke, owned by Randahl Hoffman, and shown by Kaitlin Hutchinsen, won the 2-Year-Old Limited Open Maiden 2-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle and was Reserve in the Open Division at the 2022 Congress. At left, a 2023 Cool Breeze colt out of Faith For Certain

Carolina trainer Kaitlin Hutchinson.

Cool Breeze spends half the year at Tennessee Equine Hospital in Thompsons Station Tennessee where he stands under the guidance of Dr. Matthew DeLisle and Heather Miller.

The rest of the year he is with the Looneys at their state-of-the-art facility in Jackson, half way between Memphis and Nashville just off Tennessee’s “Heart of the Music Highway.”

The property includes an 18stall show barn, additional breeding barn, 150-by 150 indoor arena and acres of lush pastures.

“We love it when he is here. We appreciate his quirky attitude and love watching him run into a hay bale playing or just out rolling in the mud,” Lee Looney said. “He gets turned out daily in his pasture, which is in the center of the farm, so he gets to spend his day next to weanling and yearling pastures and also by a field where he can admire the mares and foals.”

Lee describes Cool Breeze as “chill.”

“Nothing really phases him and he passes that trait on to his babies,” he said.

The Looneys say the best part of owning and standing a stallion to the public is the interaction they have established with the mare owners.

“I especially enjoy hearing back from them about their foals,” Brenda said. “I might not be much

“There are not yet a lot of riding age Cool Breeze foals so we have only gotten a handful to start so far, but we have found all of them to be super easy to get under saddle,” said North

of a talker, but Lee loves talking to mare owners and establishing good relationships with them.”

Lee, on the other hand enjoys discussing everything from breeding crosses to semen quality with clients.

“Cool Breeze is an outcross for a lot of mares out there, especially the Machine Made and RL mares,” he said. “We have seen quite a few of these crosses on him already and they are some really nice foals. We are also big believers in a strong dam line and blue hen typed mares, he certainly checks that box as well.”

But none of that matters if you don’t get your mare pregnant.

“A very important thing that we consider is semen quality,” Lee explained. “Joe’s semen ships unbelievably well both fresh and frozen and most mare owners tell us that his semen is some of the best their vets have ever seen. It may seem trivial to mare owners that aren’t involved in the breeding aspect but it is much harder to get your mare in foal with semen that isn’t ideal.”

Since Lee Looney is the contact person for everything that has to do with breeding to Cool Breeze, from contracts to shipping details and anything in between, he does everything within his power to make sure deliveries arrive on time.

“He has actually driven semen to a client in order to make sure he had his shipment in time,” Brenda said.

Cool Breeze’s 2024 stud fee will remain at $2,750.

“We are offering a Congress special of $2,000 if paid in full by the end of October,” Lee Looney said.

Cool Breeze is enrolled in several futurities including Premier Sires, NSBA BCF and SIF, Super Sires, Iowa Breeders and MI Breeder futurities.

For more information on Cool Breeze or to obtain a breeding contract, contact Lee Looney at (731) 420-0936. You can also keep up with him via the Cool Breeze Facebook Page.

Cool Breeze (far left) only has a handful of foal crops on the ground. His first, a test crop, included just four babies but one of those four won the Congress last year in the 2-Year-Old Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle. This year, Heez So Cool (at left), a sorrel gelding out of Good Miss Sunny, won the 2-Year-Old Limited NonPro Western Pleasure and the BCF 2-YearOld Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure at the NSBA World Show, with Hayley Kittler in the saddle. Kittler’s parents, Dean and Kathie Saul, of Des Arc, Arkansas raised Heez So Cool and Kathie actually started him under saddle. On this page an aerial view of the Looney ‘s facility in Tennessee includes an 18-stall show barn, breeding barn and indoor arena.

Opposite Page: Tackmaker and Ranch competitor

perating within the world of Western Pleasure, precision, control, and the art of subtle communication between horse and rider reign supreme – especially when it comes to horses showing in the junior and futurity events. Many decisions must be made when determining what it will take to show a young horse to the best of their ability, including the great debate between a bridle, a snaffle or a hackamore.

While many exhibitors opt for a hackamore for their young horse, it’s not as simple as choosing the prettiest bosal and going into the show pen. Much like with choosing the right bit for your horse, there are numerous intricacies that must be considered when selecting perfect hackamore set up for your horse. One of these is the bosal.

Bosals and hackamores have a long and storied history, tracing their origins to the vaqueros of the American West and the traditional hackamores of Spain. These tools have been refined and adapted over generations, blending the wisdom of the past with the needs of the present.

In the early days of western riding, hackamores were essential for their functionality and the communication they enabled between rider and horse. Today, they are commonly used in nearly every western event, including the Reining, Ranch Riding, and of course – Western Pleasure.

“There are all these different vendors and they all have their pretty bits, but I was most drawn to the detailed braiding done on the bosals,” Flores explained.

This encounter led him to purchase a book, “How To Make Cowboy Horse Gear” by Bruce Grant. As a naturally ambitious individual, Flores set out to teach himself how to create quality bosals.

While stuck at home during the height of the pandemic, the teen began braiding together hay twine. This evolved into watching YouTube videos and talking to experts in the tack making industry and eventually setting a goal of creating his first bosal for his brother by Christmas of that year. In the years since, Flores has perfected his craft, even having one of his bosals purchased by Road to the Horse Competitor Craig Cameron.

Flores emphasizes that the essence of a hackamore lies in its unique method of communicating with the horse.

“You cannot force a single thing like with a snaffle,” he explained. “For instance, with stops, you hold and make a wall with a snaffle, but with a hackamore, you just bump. So, you're not ever really holding them in that stop; you kind of have to teach them and make it their idea.”

THE TACK MAKER’S PERSPECTIVE

The hackamores commonly seen on young horses in the Western Pleasure pen consist of three main pieces – the hanger, mecate reins, and bosal. Bosals are nose pieces, typically made of rawhide, that function by applying pressure to the horse’s face.

Tackmaker and Ranch Horse competitor Johnny Flores, of Acton, California, began creating bosals in 2020. His love for building these intricate pieces of equipment began in his early teens, while attending a horse expo in his home state.

The bosal consists of three parts – the heel knot, side buttons, and nose button. The heel knot is located on the bottom, under the horse’s chin, and is where the mecates attach. The side buttons hold the hanger in place. Finally, the nose button is the large knob on the horse’s nose. Nose buttons can vary in length, typically from five to eight inches. The length of this nose button will help to determine where the horse breaks in their neck, with shorter nose buttons allowing the horse the break at the poll, and longer allowing the horse to break further back in the neck.

So much of the functionality of a bosal comes down to how it is constructed. According to Flores, two key factors to consider when choosing the perfect bosal for

Johnny Flores began creating bosals in 2020. His love for building these intricate pieces of equipment began when he was in his early teens. He emphasizes that the essence of a hackamore lies in its unique method of communicating with the horse. s

Tackmaker and Ranch competitor Johnny Flores (above) began creating bosals in 2020. His love for building these intricate pieces of equipment began in his early teens while attending a horse expo in his home state of California.

your horse are the thickness and stiffness of the bosal. This starts with the material and construction of the bosal’s core.

The core of the bosal provides structure and shape, influencing how it communicates pressure to the horse. Different materials can be used for the core, such as rope, rawhide, or leather. In some cases, cable or plastic tubing can be used, but Flores does not recommend these options.

Flores’s approach is to utilize a lariat core wrapped in electrical tape as a moisture barrier. He then meticulously braids over this core.

According to Flores, the choice of core material plays a crucial role in the hackamore's performance.

A lariat core, as he uses, provides a similar feel to a rope halter, offering the horse a sense of familiarity. It has the necessary give and responsiveness to facilitate clear communication without causing discomfort. Other commonly used core materials include rawhide and leather. In some cases, cores can be metal or made of tubing.

Cores can also be twisted or braided, altering the thickness and pliability of the final product.

A finished bosal will typically measure at ½ inch, ⅝ inch, or ¾ inch, with a thinner bosal being ideal for a horse that is naturally lighter and offers less resistance, and a thicker bosal being ideal for horses that may be heavier in the face or may need more consistent guidance from the rider.

The stiffness of the bosal must also be taken into consideration when choosing a bosal. A softer bosal, that will naturally fall on the heel knot and bend toward the weight of the mecate, is ideal for more sensitive horses. A harder bosal, that has very little to no give, is ideal for a horse that may offer more resistance or need more guidance.

FROM THE TRAINER’S PERSPECTIVE

As Florida professional trainer Cole Baker aptly puts it, “Every horse likes a slightly different fit.”

The fit of a bosal or hackamore is critical to how a horse responds and performs. Baker stresses that finding the right fit can affect how a horse carries the hackamore and, ultimately, its performance in the show ring.

Baker recommends riding in a variety of bosals at home, to find the right one for your horse.

“I want to make sure my horses are as soft in the hackamore as they are in the bridle,” he said. “I’ll ride the exact same way until the horse feels the exact same.”

Adam Mathis operates Mathis Show Horses in Camden, South Carolina, alongside his wife, Pasley. He agrees with Baker when it comes to the process of finding the right bosal option for your horse, adding that he relies on his network of fellow trainers along the way.

“In the Western Pleasure industry, finding the right bosal for your horse is a lot like finding a boat to take out on the lake,” he said. “You don’t need to own it yourself, you just need to have a friend that does.”

Mathis’s approach prioritizes creating a show horse that enjoys its job and a smooth transition from hackamore to bit. He believes in the unique feel hackamores provide and sees no disadvantage in using them.

“Everything in our program is acquainted with a hackamore,” Mathis said. Horses in the Mathis barn will be ridden in

a hackamore for the first 30-60 days, before transitioning into a snaffle, then going one handed in a bridle.

In the month or two before the horse enters the show pen, Mathis will then begin determining if this horse should show one handed, or if a hackamore is a better choice.

“For many of my futurity horses, the hackamore is both the beginning and the end when it comes to getting them ready for their first trip into the show pen.” he said. “They’ll ride in a variety of bits in between, depending on what the horse prefers, but we always like to start and end with a hackamore”

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Adam Mathis is pictured on this page with his new son, Mac. On the opposite page is Non-Pro competitor Hillary Timchak. Johnny Flores’ bosals are featured on both pages.

THE NON-PROS PERSPECTIVE

Non-pro rider Hillary Timchak, of Pilot Point, Texas, provides valuable insights into the rider's perspective. She highlights that choosing the right hackamore setup for a futurity horse is essential.

“Bosals come in varied shapes, stiffness, and heaviness,” she said. “You have to know your horse’s strengths and weaknesses in that particular stage of the training process to choose the right equipment to show and work in.”

Timchak emphasizes the importance of feel and control when showing in a hackamore, noting that it allows for soft corrections and precise guidance.

“It's easier to help a young horse frame up and set their bodies up for each gait while showing in a hackamore,” she adds.

Additionally, Hillary points out the significance of wetting the mecates before showing, a step that stiffens them and makes them easier to use, preventing any swaying or flopping. This attention to detail not only enhances the horse’s performance but also contributes to a polished presentation in the show ring.

“As I am a Non-Pro, my trainer usually selects the correct equipment based what he or she thinks is best for the horse we are working with, especially the hackamore used to prepare the horse before showing. I come in to decide what feels best for me to show the horse in on that particular day,” she explained. “I usually like a softer show hackamore with

- Hillary Timchak

some good weight in the knot, and super stiff mecates. It all depends on the horse but that setup gives me a lot of feel in the pen.”

When it comes to futurity horses, choosing the right equipment, be it a bridle, snaffle, or hackamore, is a nuanced art. Bosals, deeply rooted in history yet adaptable to the modern Western Pleasure horse, play a crucial role. Whether it is being used in the show pen by a trainer or non pro, or at home to school, and understanding of the subtle differences in the construction, fit, and usage of a bosal is paramount when determining what equipment will allow your horse to succeed.

“I usually like a softer show hackamore with some good weight in the knot, and super stiff mecates. It all depends on the horse but that setup gives me a lot of feel in the pen.”

World of Dreams

PHBA celebrates 40th year with 16%

increase in entries over 2022

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The Palomino Horse Breeders of America celebrated its 40th year by throwing a World Show to remember for its members.

“The 2023 PHBA World Show was a tremendous show with over 2,600 entries, marking a 16% increase over 2022 numbers,”said PHBA General Manager Terri Green.

Held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, July 6-15, the 2023 offered something for everyone from tough competition for Youth, Amateur and Open competitors as well as social events including a street party barbecue.

Green said the Ranch Division continued to be strong and there was a significant number of Amateur Walk Trot entries.

“We added an AQHA Ranch Riding event this year and competitors responded,” she explained. “It’s possible that we will add a few more classes to the AQHA Special event in the future.”

A big highlight of the World Show is the $100,000 BAG Money, courtesy of sponsors Terry and Tammy Bradshaw, of Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses. Competitors in all Amateur Palomino Halter, Amateur Palomino Bred Halter or Amateur Performance Halter class competed for a chance to win a bag of Bradshaw Added Gold. Payout totals are over $3,900 per Amateur Halter class and are awarded up to six places.

Amateur Premier Halter winners were also presented with a buckle award.

New this year was a Western Costume Showmanship Class, open to all horses and exhibitors (Open, Youth and Amateur). Exhibitors

got creative with costumes based on a western television or movie character and competitors were even allowed to share a horse if needed. The class drew a total of 20 entries and Reagan Boswell, Dayton, Texas, teamed with Exquisite Courtney, to win the inaugural class.

Other 2023 World Show winners include:

WESTERN PLEASURE

3-Year-Old Derby (10 shown): Invest In A Mechanic, owned by Sharon Coleman, Salem, Indiana; shown by DJ Beam.

Non-Pro Western Pleasure Stakes (7 shown): Zippin On Command, owned by Gretchen Weidner; shown by Abigail Weidner, Bloomington, Indiana.

2-Year-Old Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure (2 shown): Invested Mechanic, owned by Vicki Coffman, Columbus, Indiana; shown by DJ Beam, $592.20.

Palomino Bred Western Pleasure All Ages (4 shown): Take My Harley, owned by Scott/Shelly Rystrom, Trumbull, Nebraska; shown by Scott Rystrom.

Amateur Western Pleasure (11 shown): Just A Gold Digger, owned and shown by Penny Kelahan, Delavan, Wisconsin.

Amateur Walk Trot Western Pleasure (25 shown): Strait To The Top, owned and shown by Aaron Tuschen, Sioux Center, Iowa.

Senior Western Pleasure (9 shown): Batt Mans Alley Kat, owned by Larry Bollich, Hankamer, Texas; shown by Justin Brown.

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2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (1 shown): Rock My Angel, owned by Susan Bollich, Hankamer, Texas; shown by Justin Brown, $197.40.

4-Year-Old & Over Western Pleasure (7 shown): Batt Mans Alley Kat, owned by Larry Bollich, Hanaker, Texas; shown by Justin Brown.

Junior Western Pleasure (8 shown): Breath Of Gold, owned by Sonya Richardson, Paradise, Texas; shown by Justin Brown, $425.

Palomino Bred Amateur Western Pleasure (6 shown): The Mann In Command, owned and shown by Charlotte Dodd, Marion, Alabama.

Amateur 50 & Over Western Pleasure (9 shown): Invite Mefor Doubles, owned and shown by Penny Kelahan, Delavan, Wisconsin.

Novice Amateur Western Pleasure (4 shown): Im Dressed In Blond, owned and shown by Haley Wehkamp, Fayetteville, Ohio.

SHOWMANSHIP

Amateur 50 & Over Showmanship (8 shown): Zippin On Command, owned and shown by Gretchen Weidner, Bloomington, Indiana.

Palomino Bred Amateur Showmanship (7 shown): VS On The Roan Again, owned by Roxann Guthrie; shown by Kelsey Guthrie Rudy, Vassar, Michigan.

Amateur Walt Trot Showmanship (14 shown): Dress Western Gold, owned and shown by Meggan Bailey, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Amateur Showmanship (17 shown): TQH Golden Idea, owned and by Nicole Ann Jennings, Swartz Creek, Michigan.

Novice Amateur Showmanship (9 shown): SCR Best Invitation, owned by Stacey Sutphin; shown by Dana Hubbel, Jamestown, Indiana.

HALTER

Amateur Weanling Stallions (3 shown): Urban Legendz, owned and shown by Stephanie Kelly, Ft Valley, Georgia.

Amateur Yearling Stallions (4 shown): Mr El Imprinted, owned and shown by Gary Propst Jr., China Grove, North Carolina.

Amateur 2-Year-Old Stallions (3 shown): Templeton Rye, owned by Paul Adix; shown by Tammi Adix, Ogden, Iowa.

Amateur Aged Stallions (2 shown): ELB Killer B, owned and shown by Jodi Keller, Basehor, Kansas.

Amateur Performance Halter Stallions (3 shown): Chases Golden Chip, owned and shown by Jolene Battey, Wilton, Iowa.

Pictured on the opposite page is Vanessa Simmons (top) showing her fun side while competing in the brand new Western Costume Showmanship Class. Below that (right) exhibitors and friends enjoying the street party barbecue. And DJ Beam (bottom) collects his awards after winning the 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Derby with Invest In A Mechanic. On this page, Nicole Ann Jennings shown TQH Golden Idea to a win in the Amateur Showmanship with 17 entries. s

Premier Amateur Halter Stallions (5 shown): Mr El Imprinted, owned and shown by Gary Propst Jr., China Grove, North Carolina.

Palomino Bred Amateur Junior Stallions (1 shown): Hollywood Swinger, owned and shown by Amy Maass WaldhartSheldon, Yale, Michigan.

Palomino Bred Amateur Senior Stallions (3 shown): EBL Loki, owned and shown by Ed Becker, Leavenworth, Texas.

Open Weanling Stallions (3 shown): Urban Legendz, owned by Stephanie Kelly, Ft Valley, Georgia; shown by Gene Ray Stewart.

Open Yearling Stallions (3 shown): Mr El Imprinted, owned by Gary Propst Jr., China Grove, North Carolina; shown by Chris Arentsen.

Open 2-Year-Old Stallions (4 shown): I Gotta Get Ripped, owned by Scott Nylen, Scottsdale, Arizoan; shown by Chris Arentsen.

Open Aged Stallions (1 shown): ELB Killer B, owned by Jodi Keller, Basehor, Kansas; shown by Merle Arbo.

Open Performance Halter Stallions (3 shown): Mr Be Sumthin Sexy, owned and shown by Richelle Beene, Rhinelaner, Wisconsin.

Open Premier Halter Stallions (5 shown): I Gotta Get Ripped, owned by Scott Nylen, Scottsdale, Arizoan; shown by Chris Arentsen.

Open Palomino Bred Junior Stallions (2 shown): Dirty Work, owned by Scott Baumgartner, Weatherford, Texas; shown by Madison Hallas.

Palomino Bred Senior Stallions (3 shown): ELB Loki, owned and shown by Ed Becker, Leavenworth, Texas.

Amateur Yearling Geldings (9 shown): A Cool Magnum, owned by Russell/Felisha Ellis, Agency, Missouri; shown by Russell Ellis, $1,278.30.

Amateur 2-Year-Old Geldings (4 shown): HR Elusive Touch, owned and shown by Rita Fran Norris, Liberty Hill, Texas, $1,704.40.

Amateur 3-Year-Old Geldings (4 shown):Yellowstoane, owned and shown by Laura McArthur, Mulmur, Ontario, $1,704.40.

Amateur Aged Geldings (11 shown): Tennacious, owned by Larry/Judith Pilgrim, Bullard, Texas; shown by Larry Pilgrim, $1,278.30.

Amateur Performance Halter Geldings (13 shown): This Kidds By Design, owned and shown by Sonya Richardson, Paradise, Texas, $1,278.30.

Premier Amateur Halter Geldings (5 shown): Yellowstoane, owned and shown by Laura McArthur, Mulmur, Ontario, $1,704.40.

Palomino Bred Amateur Junior Geldings (3 shown): Livin Like A Legend, owned and shown by McKailey Lortie, Sobiesky, Wisconsin, $2,130.50.

Palomino Bred Amateur Senior Geldings (2 shown): Itsaboygirlthing, owned by Dana Thomas, Groveland, Florida; shown by Candace Thomas, $2,556.60.

Yearling Geldings (5 shown): A Cool Magnum, owned by Russell/Felisha Ellis, Agency, Missouri; shown by Chris Arentsen.

2-Year-Old Geldings (4 shown): HR Elusive Touch, owned by Rita Fran Norris, Liberty Hill, Texas; shown by Cathy Sasser.

3-Year-Old Geldings (2 shown): Yellowstoane, owned by Laura McArthur, Mulmur, Ontario; shown by Tom Robertson. Aged Geldings (5 shown): Tennacious, owned by Larry/Ju-

Pictured on this page (top) is Teresa Squires collecting her awards for winning the Amateur Color Halter class, with 24 entries, showing Never Outta Style. Below that, Barry McBroom shows Little Jersey Chic to a win in Open Ranch Riding. On the opposite page (top), Don Martin and Cool Affection perform their winning Junior Trail pattern and Kaitlin Zion with Uaint No Cowboybuddy compete in Amateur Hunter In Hand.

dith Pilgrim, Bullard, Texas, shown byJoseph Holman. Performance Halter Geldings (8 shown): Sk Solid Gold, owned by Michael Jacobsma, Boyden, Iowa; shown by Julie Schley.

Premier Halter Geldings (5 shown): Yellowstoane, owned by Laura McArthur, Mulmur, Ontario; shown by Tom Robertson.

Palomino Bred Junior Geldings (1 shown): Livin Like A Legend, owned and shown by McKailey Lortie, Sobieski, Wisconsin.

Color All Ages (19 shown): One Solid Connection, owned by Marcia Cole, Madison, South Dakota; shown by Darrel Hersom.

Amateur Weanling Mares (3 shown): Xtra Flirty, owned and shown by Clay Banter, Warren, Indiana, $2,130.50.

Amateur Yearling Mares (4 shown): BB Galmourela,

owned and shown by Barbara Brandy, Verona, Illonois, $1,704.40.

Amateur 2-Year-Old Mares (7 shown): Stylelized, owned by Dennis/Beth Stewart, Kempton, Indiana; shown by Clay Banter, $1,278.30.

Amateur 3-Year-Old Mares (6 shown): Pearls Gold Touch, owned and shown by Darrel Lee Honnold, Westfield, Wisconsin, $1,278.30.

Amateur Aged Mares (11 shown): Xtreme Illusion, owned and shown by Ted Madl, Wellsville, Kansas, $1,278.30.

Amateur Performance Halter Mares, owned and shown by Sharon Coleman, Salem, Indiana, $1,278.30.

Premier Amateur Halter Mares (6 shown): Xtreme Illusion, owned and shown by Ted Madl, Wellsville, Kansas.

Palomino Bred Amateur Junior Mares (10 shown): NL No Sweet Initials, owned and shown by Gretchen Jackson, Sandinie, Ohio, $1,278.30.

Palomino Bred Amateur Senior Mares (10 shown): TB The Pretty One, owned and shown by Melanie Fielding, Lake City, Florida.

Amateur Color (24 shown): Never Outta Style, owned by Teresa Squires, Swansboro, North Carolina and shown by Charlotte Karcher, $1,278.30.

Weanling Mares (3 shown): Ladys Luv Agent, owned by Heather Olson, Van Meter, Iowa; shown by Chris Arentsen.

Yearling Mares (2 shown): Secret Benefits, owned by Kimberly Schulz, Moses Lake, Washington; shown by Timothy Jackson.

2-Year-Old Mares (4 shown): Ribbons And Pearz, owned by Dr, Mark Weaver, Lakefield, Minnesota; shown by Chris Arentsen.

3-Year-Old Mares (2 shown): MDS Looks To Win, owned by Wade Bloom, Shermansdale, Pennsylvania; shown by B. Christopher Byrd.

Aged Mares (8 shown): Xtreme Illusion, owned by Ted Madl, Wellsville, Kansas; shown by Chris Arentsen.

Performance Halter Mares (8 shown): Invest In A Mechanic, owned by Sharon Coleman, Salem, Indiana; shown by DJ Beam.

Premier Halter Mares (6 shown): Xtreme Illusion, owned by Ted Madl, Wellsville, Kansas; shown by Chris Arentsen.

Palomino Bred Junior Mares (6 shown): NL No Sweet Initials, owned by Gretchen Jackson, Sandinie, Ohio; shown by Timothy Jackson.

Palomino Bred Senior Mares (4 shown): TB The Pretty One, owned by Melanie Fielding, Lake City, Florida; shown by B. Christopher Byrd.

HUNTER IN HAND

Hunter In Hand All Ages (13 shown): SCR Best Invitation, owned by Stacey Sutphin, Jamestown, Indiana; shown by Shawn Kristin Budke. s

Palomino Bred Hunter In Hand (5 shown): Dream Gurl, owned by Susan Rogers, Rockford, Alabama; shown by Don Martin.

Amateur Hunter In Hand (23 shown): Uaint No Cowboybuddy, owned by Christopher Zion, Burlington, Wisconsin; shown by Kaitlin Zion.

Palomino Bred Amateur Hunter In Hand (5 shown): Dont Take Mychocolua, owned and shown by Stacey Frank, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

TRAIL

Junior Trail (1 shown): Cool Affection, owned by Linda Smiley; shown by Don Martin, Brandon, Mississippi.

Senior Trail (7 shown): Lets Get This Strait, owned by Linda Rosacker; shown by Scott Rystrom, Trumball, Nebraska.

Palomino Bred Trail All Ages (2 shown): Dream Gurl, owned and shown by Susan Rogers, Rockford, Illinois.

Amateur Trail (8 shown): Im Applelicious, owned and shown by Laura Grunnell, Trenton, Michigan.

Amateur Walk Trot Trail (9 shown): Hi Price Candee, owned and shown by Richard/Connie Kaiser, Mcclelland, Iowa.

Palomino Bred Amateur Trail (2 shown): VS On The Roan Again, owned by Roxann Guthrie; shown by Kelsey Guthrie Rudy, Vassar, Michigan.

Novice Amateur Trail (5 shown): Dress Sophisticated, owned and shown by Megan Kemp-Winters, Columbus, Indiana.

Amateur 50 & Over Trail (7 shown): Lets Get This Strait, owned and shown by Linda Rosacker, Grand Island, Nebraska.

Ranch Trail (17 shown): Little Jersey Chic, owned by Julie McBroom; shown by Barry Bolton, Henderson, Tennessee.

Palomino Bred Ranch Trail All Ages (6 shown): Spooks Smokin Gun, owned and shown by Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Amateur 50 & Over Ranch Trail (9 shown): Barn Diva, owned and shown by Gay Jordan, Inman, Kansas.

Palomino Bred Amateur Trail (4 shown): VS On The Road Again, owned by Roxann Guthrie; shown by Kelsey Guthrie Rudy, Vassar, Michigan.

Novice Amateur Ranch Trail (5 shown): Gunna Be Busy, owned and shown by Zachery Cody Newsome, Madison, Mississippi.

Amateur Ranch Trail (7 shown): Remies Smokin, owned and shown by Shannon Dudley, Edina, Minnesota.

Trail Shootout (8 shwon): Little Jersey Chic, owned by Julie Mcbroom; shown by Barry Bolton, Henderson, Tennessee.

LONGE LINE

Open Yearling Longe Line (8 shown): Cant Touch The Gold, owned by Kary Clark, Bloomington, Indiana; shown by DJ Beam, $910.64.

Palomino Bred Open Yearling Longe Line (8 shown): Nodoubtimasportyride, owned by Luann Connor, Kewanna, Indiana; shown by DJ Beam, $710.64.

Palomino Bred Amateur Yearling Longe Line (9 shown): Wings N Roses, owned and shown by Jacie Gray, Laporte City, Iowa, $789.60.

Amateur Longe Line (6 shown): Faceit Youll Love Me, owned and shown by Chad Mills, Ashley, Michigan.

HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

Palomino Bred Amateur Hunter Under Saddle (5 shown): Invited For Chicken, owned and shown by Kalli Bohach, Lancaster, Ohio.

Amateur 50 & Over Hunter Under Saddle (4 shown): Only N Chrome, owned and shown by Britt Egan, Dix, Illinois.

Amateur Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle (11 shown): Ten Four Good Buddy, owned and shown by Erin Simmons-Geany, Millwaukee, Wisconsin.

Junior Hunter Under Saddle (6 shown): Man I Caughtyalookin, owned by Betsie Moore, Covington, Ohio; shown by Keri Niekamp.

Amateur Hunter Under Style (8 shown): Tangerine Sky, owned and shown by Tina Nygren Stetler, New Richmond, Wisconsin.

Novice Amateur Hunter Under Saddle (7 shown): Never Outta Style, owned by Teresa Squires, Swansboro, North Carolina; shown by Charlotte Karcher.

All Age Hunter Under Saddle Stakes (2 shown): Only N Chrome, owned and shown by Britt Egan, Dix, Illinois, $394.80.

Palomino Bred Hunter Under Saddle All Ages (4 shown): An Eligible Bachelor, owned by JM Performance Horses LLC, Crestview, Florida; shown by Shawn Kristin Budke.

Pictured on this page is Jyrah Bowker showing Gunnin For The Gold to a win in Reining All Ages. On the opposite page, Man I Caughtyalookin winning the Junior Hunter Under Saddle with Betsie Moore in the irons.

DRIVING

Open Western Driving All Ages (3 shown): Im Dressed Blond, owned by Haley Wehkamp, Fayetteville, Ohio; shown by Shawn Kristin Budke.

Amateur Western Driving (4 shown): Tangerine Sky, owned and shown by Tina Nygren Stetler, Richmond, Wisconisn.

Palomino Bred Pleasure Driving All Ages (1 shown): An Eligible Bachelor, owned by JM Performance Horses LLC, Crestview, Florida; shown by Shawn Kristin Budke.

EQUITATION

Amateur 50 & Over Equitation: 2 shown): Ima Skippers Boy, owned and shown by Debbie Wall, Tallassee, Alabama.

Palomino Bred Amateur Equitation (4 shown): VS On The Roan Again, owned by Roxann Guthrie; shown by Kelsey Guthrie Rudy, Vassar, Michigan.

Amateur Walk Trot Equitation (8 shown): Ten Four Good Buddy, owned and shown by Erin Simmons-Geany, Millwaukee, Wisconsin.

Amateur Equitation (4 shown): TQH Golden Idea, owned and shown by Nicole Ann Jennings, Swartz Creek, Michigan.

Novice Amateur Equitation (8 shown): Never Outta Style, owned by Teresa Squires, Swansboro, North Carolina; shown by Charlotte Karcher.

HORSEMANSHIP

Amateur 50 & Over Horsemanship (6 shown): And Hes Gold, owned and shown by Sharon Ohler, Versailles, Kentucky.

Palomino Bred Amateur Horsemanship (6 shown): VS On The Roan Again, owned by Roxann Guthrie; shown by Kelsey Guthrie Rudy, Vassar, Michigan.

Amateur Walk Trot Horsemanship (20 shown): Ten Four Good Buddy, owned and shown by Erin Simmons-Geaney, Millwaukee, Wisconsin.

Amateur Horsemanship (8 shown): Downtown Ablaze,

owned by Angela Stemmer, Grand Forks, North Dakota; shown by Brett Ault.

Novice Amateur Horsemanship (8 shown): Never Outta Style, owned by Teresa Squires, Swamsboro, North Carolina; shown by Charlotte Karcher.

ROAD HACK

Senior Road Hack (7 entries): Tangerine Sky, by Tina Nygren Stetler, New Richmond, Wisconsin; shown by Tina Langness.

Junior Road Hack (4 shown): Its Adventure Time, owned and shown by Tina Langness, New Richmond, Wisconsin.

Amateur Road Hack (7 shown): Hoos The Boss, owned by Cory Franklin Roehrs, Nowata, Oklahoma; shown by Kathryn Riehrs.

Amateur 50 & Over Road Hack (1 shown): Ima Skippers Boy, owned and shown by Debbie Wall, Tallassee, Alabama.

WESTERN RIDING

Western Riding All Age (2 shown): Lets Get This Strait, owned by Linda Rosacker, Grand Island, Nebraska; shown by Scott Rystrom.

Amateur Western Riding (1 shown): Lets Get This Strait, owned and shown by Linda Rosacker, Grand Island, Nebraska.

REINING

Reining All Ages (4 shown): Gunnin For The Gold, owned and shown by Jyrah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Amateur Reining (6 shown): Gunning To Survive, owned by Kenny/Deana Nell, Littleton, Illinois; shown by Deana Nell.

RANCH

Ranch Rail Pleasure All Ages (21 shown): Little Jersey Chic, owned by Julie Mcbroom; shown by Barry Bolton, Henderson, Tennessee.

Palomino Bred Ranch Rail Pleasure All Ages (7 shown): Spooks Smokin Gun, owned and shown by Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Amateur 50 & Over Ranch Rail (9 shown): Remies Smokin, owned by Shannon Dudley; shown by Susan Dudley, Columbia, Missouri.

Palomino Bred Amateur Ranch Rail (6 shown): Alwaysgotmyshineon, owned and shown by Kerri Davis, Trussville, Alabama.

Amateur Ranch Rail (11 shown): Remies Smokin, owned and shown by Shannon Dudley, Edina, Minesota.

Novice Amateur Ranch Rail (11 shown): Dunitinawhiz, owned and shown by Megan Parks, Hughesbille, Missouri.

Ranch Horse All Ages (5 shown): Little Jersey Chic, owned by Julie Mcbroom; shown by Barry Mcbroom, Henderson, Tennessee.

Amateur Ranch Horse (6 shown): Remies Smokin, owned and shown by Shannon Dudley, Edina, Minesota.

Ranch Riding All Ages (20 shown): Little Jersey Chic, owned by Julie Mcbroom, Medina, Tennessee; shown by Barry Mcbroom.

Palomino Bred Ranch Riding All Ages (7 shown): Spooks Smokin Gun, owned and shown by Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico. s

Amateur 50 & Over Ranch Riding (13 shown): Little Jersey Chic, owned and shown by Julie Mcbroom, Medina, Tennessee.

Palomino Bred Amateur Ranch Riding (5 shown): Alwaysgotmyshineon, owned and shown by Kerri Davies, Trussville, Alabama.

Amateur Ranch Riding (10 shown): Remies Smokin, owned and shown by Shannon Dudley, Edina, Minnesota.

Novice Amateur Ranch Riding (9 shown): Dunitinawhiz, owned and shown by Megan Parks, Hughesville, Missouri.

Open Ranch Riding (14 shown): Little Jersey Chic, owned by Julie Mcbroom, Medina, Tennessee; shown by Barry Bolton.

Ranch Reining (8 shown): Gunnin For The Gold, owned and shown by Kyrah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Palomino Bred Ranch Reining All Ages (3 shown): Spooks Smokin Gun, owned and shown by Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Amateur 50 & Over Ranch Reining (5 shown): Gunning To Survive, owned by Kenny/Deana Nell, Littleton, Illinois; shown by Deana Nell.

Palomino Bred Amateur Ranch Reining (3 shown): Steppin Into Royalty, owned and shown by Kimberly Pemberton, Lone Jack, Missouri.

Amateur Ranch Reining (5 shown): Golden Survivor, owned by Kenny/Deana Nell; shown by Kenny Nell, Littleton, Illonois.

Novice Amateur Ranch Reining (3 shown): Gunna Be Busy, owned and shown by Zachery Cody Newsome, Madison, Mississippi.

Ranch Conformation (19 shown): Exquisite Stilettos, owned by Erin Josefiak, Rozel, Kansas, shown by Scott Rystrom.

Palomino Bred Ranch Conformation (5 shown): Te Fleur All, owned and shown by Shirley Lee Young, Johnston, Iowa.

Amateur Ranch Conformation All Ages (16 shown): Exquisite Stilettos, owned and shown by Erin Josefiak, Rozel, Kansas.

Palomino Bred Amateur Ranch Conformation (5 shown): Shell Sine Tonite, owned by Dana Thomas, Groveland, Florida; and shown by Candace Thomas.

GAMES

Pole Bending All Ages (4 shown): KN Fabulous On Top, owned and shown by Shelton Headley, Port Gibson, Mississippi.

Amateur Pole Bending (5 shown): Igottafacetoadmire, owned and shown by Katie Davidson, Ead, Tennessee.

Amateur Stake Race: (5 shown): KN Fabulous On Top, owned by Shelton Headley, Port Gibson, Mississippi; shown by David Headley.

Flag Race All Ages (5 shown): Docs Par T Girl, owned and shown by Katie Davidson, Eads, Tennessee.

Amateur Flag Race All Ages (4 shown): Docs Par T Girl, owned and shown by Katie Davidson, Eads, Tennessee.

Senior Barrel Racing (4 shown): The Sugar Mama, owned by James Burgess III, Poolville, Texas; shown by Melissa Wallace.

Junior Barrel Racing (1 shown): Hashtag Gols, owned and

shown by Pamela Bell, Cleburne, Texas.

Amateur Barrel Racing (5 shown): KN Fabulous On Top, owned by Shelton Headley; shown by David Headley, Port Gibson, Mississippi

CHALLENGED HORSEMEN

Trail: Walk Trot Trail Unassisted (6 shown): Brand New Zippo and Darby Tague; Trail Unassisted (6 shown): Born Blazin and Amy Bentler.

Halter: Unassisted Halter Mares All Ages (7 shown): Watch Miss Classy RH and Erin Bates, Lookebe, Oklahoma; Unassisted Halter Geldings All Ages (9 shown): Dock Holliday and Austin Wayne Jefferson; Premier Halter (2 shown): Dock Holliday and Austin Wayne Jefferson.

Showmanship: Unassisted Walk Only Showmanship (3 shown): Feel The Difference and Forrest Terry; Showmanship Unassisted (6 shown): Willy Fine Wine and Robert Castellitto, Saint Charles, Missouri; Showmanship Unassisted (7 shown): Megans Playboy and Kristi Sanderlin.

Equitation: Walk Trot Equitation Unassisted (6 shown): Willy Fine Wine and Robert Castelllitto, Saint Charles, Missouri; Equitation Unassisted (7 shown): Born Blazin and Amy Bentler.

Hunter Under Saddle: Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle Unassisted (6 shown): Willy Fine Wine and Robert Castellitto, Saint Charles, Missouri; Hunter Under Saddle Unassisted (7 shown): Details N Assets and Erin Bates, Lookebe, Oklahoma.

Leadline: Leadline Assisted (3 shown): Tuxcedo Princess and Jade Herndon, Wallis, Texas.

Trail: Assisted Trail (3 shown): Andrews Alibi and Catherine Kappesser, Ft Thomas, Kentucky.

Western Pleasure: Walt Trot Western Pleasure Unassisted (11 shown): Megas Playboy and Cassandra Almholt; Western Pleasure Unassisted (6 shown): Details N Assets and Erin Bates, Lookebe, Oklahoma.

Horsemanship: Walk Trot Horsemanship Unassisted: (8 shown): Ribbons And Assets and Reyna Taylor, Argyle, Texas; Horsemanship Unassisted (6 shown): Details N Assets and Erin Bates, Lookebe, Oklahoma.

Robert Castellitto is pictured on this page after winning the CH Walk Trot Showmanship with Willy Fine Wine.

Shining Stars

Youth competitors show up in force for 2023 PHBA World Show

Text Corrine Borton Photos Jeff Kirkbride

Youth competitors set the bar high when they opened the competition at this year’s Palomino World Show. There were plenty of games and contests to lighten the mood but when it came time to compete the youth brought their A game. The following is a list of winners fom this year’s show. RANCH

Youth Ranch Rail Pleasure 18 & Under (14 shown) and

Palomino Bred Youth Ranch Rail Pleaure (3 shown): Gunnin For The Gold and Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Novice Youth Ranch Rail Pleasure 18 & Under (9 shown): Dunnit With A Magnum and Alyssa Alvarez, Mont Belview, Texas.

Palomino Bred Youth Ranch Reining (1 shown): Spooks Smokin Gun and Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Youth Ranch Riding 18 & Under (13 shown): Gunnin For The Gold and Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Palomino Bred Youth Ranch Riding Pleaure (2 shown): Spooks Smokin Gun and Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Novice Youth Ranch Riding (9 shown): Its All About Grace and Autumn Maxwell, Blairstown, New Jersey.

Youth Ranch Riding (9 shown): Spooks Smokin Gun and Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Youth Ranch Horse 18 & Under (7 shown): Gunnin For The Gold and Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Palomino Bred Youth Ranch Trail (2 shown): Spooks Smokin Gun and Kyra Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Novice Youth Ranch Trail 18 & Under (7 shown): Seek The Deck and Elliana Roehrs, Nowata, Oklahoma.

Youth Ranch Conformation (14 shown): Its All About Grace and Autumn Maxwell, Blairstown, New Jersey.

Palomino Bred Youth Ranch Conformation (3 shown): Shell Shine Tonite and Abigail Grace Sellers, Mount Belvieu, Texas. s

LEADLINE

Leadline (9 shown): Livin Out A Fantasy and Emma Spreeman, Ithaca, Nebraska.

SHOWMANSHIP

Walk Trot Showmanship 5-9 (5 shown): Whata Golden Deck and Wyatt Orrick, Basehor, Kansas.

Youth Walk Trot

Showmanship 10-18 (10 shown): Tecoolest Gold and Emmilie McNeely Losey, Wathena, Kansas.

Youth Showmanship 14-18 (12 shown): Zippin On Command and Maggie Monroe, Bloomington, Indiana.

Palomino Bred

Youth Showmanship

18 & Under (7 shown): Izzy Legendary and Karli Rayburn, Athens, Texas.

Youth Showmanship 13 & Under (7 shown): Sonrise And Old Lace and Adelyn Winterfeld, Sioux, Iowa.

Novice Youth Showmanship 18 & Under (8 shown): Zippin On Command and Maggie Monroe, Bloomington, Indiana.

HUNTER IN HAND

Youth Hunter In Hand All Age (22 shown): Southern Yella and Kaitlyn Jones, Mt Orab, Ohio.

Palomino Bred Youth Hunter In Hand All Ages (5 shown): Heza Cool Mechanic and Gretta Hemmerlein, Columbus, Indiana.

HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

Youth Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle 5-9 (3 shown): Dress Western Gold and Klairah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Youth Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle 10-18 (10 shown): ZZ Yellow Jacket and Macy Jurusik, Rougemont, North Carolina.

Youth Hunter Under Saddle 14-18 (8 shown): Dress Western Gold and Kyrah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Palomino Bred Youth Hunter Under Saddle 18 & Under (5 shown): Livin Out A Fantasy and Madeline Spreeman, Ithaca, Nebraska.

Youth Hunter Under Saddle 13 & Under (6 shown): Sleepy Keeper and Addison Moore, Covington, Ohio.

Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle 18 & Under (6 shown): Sleepy Keeper and Addison Moore, Covington, Ohio.

Kaitlin Jones and Southern Yella perform their winning Youth Hunter In Hand pattern and Autumn Maxwell and Its All About Grace collect their prizes for winning the Novice Youth Ranch Riding. s

EQUITATION

Youth Walt Trot Equitation 5-9 (2 shown): Dress Western Gold and Klairah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Youth Walk Trot Equitation 10-18 (9 shown): Playboys

Golden Lad and Braelyn Stokes, Blue Springs, Missouri.

Youth Equitation 14-18 (5 shown): Dress Western Gold and Kyrah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Palomino Bred Youth Equitation 18 & Under (5 shown): Izzy Legendary and Karli Rayburn, Athens, Texas.

Youth Equitation 13 & Under (6 shown): Sonrise And Old Lace and Adelyn Winterfeld, Sioux, Iowa.

Novice Youth Equitation 18 & Under (6 shown): Sleepy Keeper and Addison Moore, Covington, Ohio.

ROAD HACK

Youth Road Hack 14-18 (7 shown): Dress Western Gold and Kyrah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Youth Road Hack 13 & Under (4 shown): Sonrise And Old Lace and Adelyn Winterfeld, Sioux, Iowa.

GAMES

Youth Barrel Racing 18 & Under (8 shown): Skipa Clue

Four Lexi and Ella Wood, Sanford, Michigan.

Youth Flag Race 18 & Under (7 shown): Chexoutmy Connection and Caleb Heinz, Greenfield, Iowa.

Youth Pole Bending 18 & Under (8 shown): Skipa Clue

Four Lexi and Ella Wood, Sanford, Michigan.

Youth Stake Race 18 & Under (8 shown): Skipa Clue Four Lexi and Ella Wood, Sanford, Michigan.

HALTER

Youth Color 18 & Under (24 shown): TJ A Certain Swagger and Lanie Phelps, Rich Hill, Missouri.

Youth Performance Halter Mares (10 shown): Exquisite Stilettos and Alexis Erickson, Aurora, Nebraska.

Youth Aged Mares (6 shown): Xtreme Illusion and Olivia Arentsen, Trenton, Illinois.

Youth 3-Year-Old Mares (2 shown): Shes Got Golden Ways and Mason Frank, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Youth 2-Year-Old Mares (3 shown): Magnums Cool Beauty and Dylan Ellis, Agency, Missouri.

Youth Yearling Mares (2 shown): BB Galmourela and Audrey Arentsen, Trenton, Illinois.

Premier Youth Mares (5 shown): Xtreme Illusion and Olivia Arentsen.

Palomino Bred Youth Halter Mares (8 shown): TB High Society and Reese Pekny, Underwood, Iowa.

Youth Performance Geldings (14 shown): My Absolute Ali and Caila Pieschek, Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Youth Aged Geldings (14 shown): TB Telatrigger and Reese Pekny, Underwood, Iowa.

Youth 3-Year-Old Geldings (1 shown): En Tensity and Emmilie McNeely Losey, Wathena, Kansas.

Youth 2-Year-Old Geldings (1 shown): Mochas Gold Star and Nevaeh Lee Sullivan-Gilpin, N Vernon, Indiana.

Youth Yearling Geldings (4 shown): A Cool Magnum and Dylan Ellis, Agency, Missouri.

Premier Youth Geldings (5 shown): TB Telatrigger and Reese Pekny, Underwood, Iowa.

Palomino Bred Youth Halter Geldings (3 shown):

Itsaboyandgirlthing and Cayden Lalonde, Lumberton, Texas. WESTERN PLEASURE

Youth Walk Trot Western Pleasure 5-9 (8 shown): The Slow Ride and Annabelle Lilly.

Youth Walk Trot Western Pleasure 10-18 (13 shown):

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Straight To The Top and Kenley Tuschen, Sioux Center, Iowa.

Youth Western Pleasure 14-18 (12 shown): Sheza Cool Machine and Maggie Monroe, Bloomington, Indiana.

Palomino Bred Youth Western Pleasure 18 & Under (4 shown): Livin Out A Fantasy and Madeline Spreeman, Ithaca, Nebraska.

Youth Western Pleasure 13 & Under (8 shown): Invest N Your Dreams and Braden Lee Barnes, Wapakoneta, Ohio.

Novice Youth Western Pleasure 18 & Under (9 shown): Invest N Your Dreams and Braden Lee Barnes, Wapakoneta, Ohio.

HORSEMANSHIP

Youth Walk Trot Horsemanship 5-9 (5 shown): SCR Best Invitation and Everlee Hubbell.

Youth Walk Trot Horsemanship 10-18 (10 shown): Sea Horse Invitation and Avry Midgette, Swansboro, North Carolina.

Youth Horsemanship 14-18 (8 shown): Dress Western Gold and Kyrah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Palomino Bred Horsemanship 18 & Under (5 shown): Spooks Smokin Gunn and Kyrah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Youth Horsemanship 13 & Under (7 shown): Sonrise And Old Lace and Adelyn Winterfield, Sioux, Iowa.

Novice Youth Horsemanship 18 & Under (9 shown): Americas Badazz and Ava Beck, Plainfield, Indiana.

WESTERN RIDING

Youth Western Riding 18 & Under (2 shown): Dress Western Gold and Kyrah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

REINING

Youth Reining 18 & Under (2 shown): Gunnin For The Gold and Kyrah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico. TRAIL

Youth Walk Trot Trail 5-9 (4 shown): Whata Golden Deck and Wyatt Orrick, Basehor, Kansas.

Youth Walk Trot Trail 10-18 (8 shown): Im Classy N Gold and Josie Apriesnig, Burlington, Wisconsin.

Youth Trail 14-18 (6 shown): Dress Western Gold and Kyrah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Palomino Bred Youth Trail 18 & Under (3 shown): Spooks Smokin Gunn and Kyrah Bowker, Moriarty, New Mexico.

Youth Trail 13 & Under (4 shown): Invite Me Im Good and Aiden Watterson, Holden, Missouri.

Novice Youth Trail 18 & Under (7 shown): Hoos The Boss and Elliana Roehrs, Nowata, Oklahoma.

Palomino Youth members hosted a Welcome Bash at the start of the Youth Word Show and in addition to the competition they enjoyed a wide range of social activities at this year’s show, including a Duck Toss and Pie-in-the-Face contest.

Plans are already underway for the 2024 Palomino Youth World Show, held in conjunction with the Open World Show, July 9-20 in Springfield, Illinois. For additional information on the Youth Association or to view complete results from this year’s Youth World Show visit www.palominohba.com.

The Youth Color Class (top) drew 24 entries. Above (left) Josie Apriesnig and Im Classy N Gold compete in Youth Walk Trot Trail 10-18 and Madeline Spreeman shows Livin Out A Fantasy to a win in Youth Palomino Bred Hunter Under Saddle All Ages.

New PHBA Youth President has big agenda

Hello everyone! My name is Reese Pekny, and I am honored and very excited to be your 2023-2024 Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA) Youth President.

For the last 15 years, I have grown up making life-long friendships while showing my palomino horses at state and World Championship shows. It is a privilege to promote and collaborate with fellow youth and this year’s National Youth Board. I would like to introduce Lanie Phelps, of Rich Hill, Missouri, as president-elect; Ellie Roehrs, of Nowata, Oklahoma, and Ava Scheiderer, of Woodbury, Wisconsin, as co-vice president; Kaitlyn Jones, of Mt. Orab, Ohio, as secretary; CJ Kirkland, of Buckner, Missouri, as treasurer; Rebekah Schilling, of Starkville, Mississippi, as reporter; and our past-president, Kate Roehrs, of Nowata, Oklahoma, Our three appointees are Savannah Petrosky, of Columbus, Texas; Vanessa Simmons, of Lapine, Alabama; Wyatt Orrick, of Basehor, Kansas; and our associate board member, Caleb Heinz, of Greenfield, Iowa. This leadership team will meet monthly with our Youth Advisors, Tia Koehler and Corey Roehrs to plan our World Show activities, discuss sponsorship and fundraising opportunities, set goals, share feedback they have heard from members like you, discuss and vote on rule changes or amendments and much more. Be sure to reach out to me or any of our Board members with any ideas or questions.

I especially enjoy competing in Western Pleasure. I also like hunting deer and turkey with my dad, bowling and volunteering at the Freedom Hooves Therapeutic Riding Center. My horse’s name is Chester and we’ve bben together for nine years. I am attending Wichita State University, majoring in aerospace engineering with a minor in mathematics and business management. I know you’re wondering how a kid who rides horses decide to pursue a degree in engineering. It’s simple, I love math, science and problem-solving.

Looking forward, the Board and I will be working together to build and execute a strategy that will boost youth membership and engagement in our organization. Listening to new and fresh ideas, and getting our youth members involved in their state APAs, while promoting the opportunities and relationships that will be made, are just a few of the many benefits of being a member. Last year we hosted a booth at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wisconsin. Everyone had so much fun meeting all the visitors who love horses just as much as we do. Sharing our personal PHBA stories is just one item in our outreach plan. Feedback, personal stories, and new ideas are always welcome via our Facebook page, PHBA Youth. Follow us to learn more about our youth. If you have any questions for me my email is Reese.Pekny@gmail.com.

18th annual event draws 9,200 entries; awards

in cash and prizes

The National Snaffle Bit Association marked its 18th World Championship Show Aug. 10-20 in Tulsa Oklahoma by awarding more than $1,500,000 in cash and prizes, according to officials.

Held in conjunction with the Breeders Championship Show, this year’s event drew a total of 9,200 entries in

classes ranging from Yearling Longe Line to Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail, Western Riding, Equitation, Horsemanship, Showmanship, Over Fences and Ranch.

Brett Sanders, of Irving, Texas, attended the NSBA World Show for the first time, and she made it count by winning both the 2-Year-Old Limited Non-

Pro Hunter Under Saddle and the BCF 2-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Hunter

Under Saddle with her brand new show partner, two-time APHA World Champion All Fancy Like (Forrest), a bay stallion sired by All Time Fancy out of These Bobbin Irons.

Sanders has not shown for five years now and she said she was nervous by Forrest took good care of her.

“He was such a good boy,” she said. “He chose to take care of me. He definitely helped me gain back my confidence in the pen.”

Sanders first spotted Forrest at the Paint World Show in July.

“Katie Cochran approached me about a special stallion she had,” Sanders explained. “I had not had an interest in a hunt seat stallion but he was just too cool to pass up.”

Sanders says that in addition to being extremely good legged, Forrest is stunning to look at.

“He’s a minimal bay overo with four white legs and two bright blue eyes so he definitely stands out in the pen full of Quarter Horses.”

As much as Sanders appreciates his stunning looks and incredible movement, she’s equally impressed by his personality.

“Forrest is the sweetest boy,” she insists. “He loves attention. He’s very honest and always tries his best for me. It’s easy to forget that he’s a 2-year- old stallion.”

Sanders plans to show Forrest at the Congress and is already looking forward to the future.

“Katie and I will continue to show him throughout his 2-year-old year and 3-year-old year in all the major futurities,” she said. “We hope we are blessed with the opportunity to stand him as a stud one day as well.”

Text Brianna Huggins Photos Cody Parmenter & Courtney Borton Ament

$1,500,000

Winners at this year’s show include:

WESTERN PLEASURE

3-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure (34 shown): Waffle House, owned by Tim & Katy Jo Zuidema, Micanopy, Florida, shown by JR Pickard, $2,819.80.

Maturity Open Western Pleasure (9 shown): Air Ryde, owned by Anita Weiscamp, Quitman, Texas, shown by Sara Simons, $1,345.40.

Color BCF 3-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure (13 shown): Made Some Money, owned by Lisa Walter, Delta, Ohio, shown by Beckey Schooler, $2,332.98.

Color BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old NonPro Western Pleasure (12 shown): Never Have I Ever, owned and shown by Kent Ray Taylor, Mesa, Arizona, $1,184.20.

Novice Amateur Western Pleasure (24 shown): Miss Southern Charm, owned and shown by Morgan Peacock, Gordonville, Texas, $1,523.60.

Youth Walk-Trot Western Pleasure

(22 shown): Hot In My Blue Jeans, owned and shown by Finley Faith Magdeburg, Roland, Oklahoma, $178.75.

Senior Western Pleasure (9 shown): Air Ryde, owned by Anita Weiscamp, Quitman, Texas, shown by Sara Simons, $1,177.80.

BCF 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (10 shown): I Lope You Love Me, owned by Gil and/or Becky Galyean, Purcell, Oklahoma, shown by Gil Galyean, $2,221.94.

2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (10 shown): I Lope You Love Me, owned by Gil and/or Becky Galyean, Purcell, Oklahoma, shown by Gil Galyean, $1,013.20.

3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (20 shown): Saay My Name, owned by Wes & Lindy Ashlock, Abilene, Texas, shown by Aaron Moses, $1,463,80.

Color BCF 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure (10 shown): Heza Heart Throb, owned by Starland Ranch LLC, El Reno, Oklahoma, shown by Anneene Miller, $1,919.32.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure (14 shown): The Cooki Monster, owned by Capital Quarter Horses LLC, Pilot Point, Texas, shown by Susan Roberts, $1,471.45.

Color BCF 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (9 shown): Dee From Tennessee, owned by Ditty Up LLC, Ocala, Florida, shown by Rusty Green, $2,249.05.

Amateur 50 & Over Western Pleasure (26 shown): The Cooki Monster, owned by Capital Quarter Horses LLC, Pilot Point, Texas, shown by Susan Roberts, $1,795.

$25,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure (16 shown): This Cowboys Mine, owned by Paula Czapko, Denton, Texas, shown by Aaron Moses, $1,378.

Youth Western Pleasure 13 & Under (19 shown): Strike 3, owned by Jay & Kristy Starnes, Summerton, South Carolina, shown by Logan Starnes, $452.40.

Youth Western Pleasure 14-18 (17 shown): Battarang, owned and shown by Lane Kail, Cave Creek, Arizona, $452.40.

Color Youth Western Pleasure (5 shown): Made In The Dark, owned and shown by Clara Ashlock, Abilene, Texas, $348.50.

Hillary Timchak is pictured on this page (top) taking a victory lap after winnning the Maturity Limited Open Western Pleasure and Becky Galyean poses with I Lope You Love Me after winning the 2-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure. s

3-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure (34 shown): Dark Ladie, owned by Haley Purkapile, Trenton, Missouri, shown by Shannon Curl Holbin, $2,781.85.

Amateur Western Pleasure (21 shown): Aint Nothin To It, owned by Capital Quarter Horses LLC, Pilot Point, Texas, shown by Hillary Timchak, $1,575.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (12 shown): Never Have I Ever, owned by Kent Ray Taylor, Mesa, Arizona, shown by RJ King, $1,505.62.

Color BCF 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (11 shown): Cool Like Thaat, owned by Robert/Lisa Thomaier, Greensboro, Georgia, shown by Bret Parrish, $2,125.91.

Novice Amateur 50 & Over Western Pleasure (18 shown): Sure Am Southern, owned and shown by Nancy Mowrey, Dallas, Texas, $1,495.

Green Western Pleasure (17 shown): When N Where, owned by JVM Partnership, Aubrey, Texas, shown by Aaron Moses, $1,495.

Junior Western Pleasure (8 shown): The Cooki Monster, owned by Capital Quarter Horses LLC, Pilot Point, Texas, shown by RJ King, $812.80.

Color Amateur Western Pleasure (22 shown): Never Have I Ever, owned and shown by Kent Ray Taylor, Mesa, Arizona, $1,520.

3-Year-Old Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure (20 shown): Waffle House, owned by Tim & Katy Jo Zuidema, shown by Katy Jo Zuidema, $2,446.25.

BCF 2-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure (7 shown): Heez So Cool, owned by Dean or Kathie Saul, Des Arc, Arkansas, shown by Hayley Kittler, $1,809.29.

2-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure (7 shown): Heez So Cool, owned by Dean or Kathie Saul, Des Arc, Arkansas, shown by Hayley Kittler, $862.

Maturity $10,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure (22 shown): DW Sudden Invitation, owned by Ali Hays, Tuscola, Texas, shown by Sara Simons, $2,528.75.

Color BCF 2-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure (8 shown): Dee From Tennessee, owned by Ditty Up LLC, Ocala, Florida, shown by Courtney Laney, $1,999.16.

BCF 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure (11 shown): J Loww, owned by Gil and/or Becky Galyean, Purcell, Oklahoma, shown by Becky Galyean, $2,606.72.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure (28 shown): Start Ur Engines, owned by Kylee Faith Wiseman, Beaver, Ohio, shown by Rebecca Britton, $2,533.50.

Color Senior Western Pleasure (12 shown): Zensational, owned by Mc’s Dragon Ranch LLC, Pilot Point, Texas, shown by Sara Simons, $1,168.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure (39 shown): The Whoo, owned and shown by Linda Ball Sargent, Eu-

stis, Florida, $3,301.34.

Color 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (13 shown): Stoppin To Sleep, owned by Anthony & Christina Curiale, Swedesboro, New Jersey, shown by Kenneth Lakins, $1,391.60.

Maturity Non-Pro Western Pleasure (9 shown): The Cooki Monster, owned by Capital Quarter Horses LLC, Pilot Point, Texas, shown by Susan Roberts, $1,432.

BCF 3-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure (27 shown): Dark Ladie, owned by Haley Purkapile, Trenton, Missouri, shown by Shannon Curl Holbin, $4,680.65.

Color Junior Western Pleasure (11 shown): WellThereYouGo, owned by Renee Norleen, Aubrey, Texas, shown by Andy Cochran, $751.40.

Maturity Limited Open Western Pleasure (34 shown): The Cooki Monster, owned by Capital Quarter Horses LLC, Pilot Point, Texas, shown by Hillary Timchak, $2,900.

3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure (11 shown): Waffle House, owned by Tim & Katy Jo Zuidema, Micanopy, Florida, shown by JR Pickard, $1,378.

Color Green Western Pleasure (8 shown): Cool Like Thaat, owned by Robert/Lisa Thomaier, Greensboro, Georgia, shown by Bret Parrish, $812.80.

BCF 2-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure (9 shown): Forgot My Password, owned and shown by Jamie Zuidema, Van Meter, Iowa, $2,285.42.

2-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure (12 shown): Forgot My Password, owned and shown by Jamie Zuidema, Van Meter, Iowa, $1,059.20.

Color BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (3 shown): The Perfect Illusion, owned by Mary Alice Nielson, Las Vegas, Nevada, shown by RJ King, $1,665.28.

$2,500 Limited Horse $2,500 Limited Rider Open Western Pleasure (23 shown): DW Sudden Invitation, owned by Ali Hays, Tuscola, Texas, shown by Kasey Jane Wyse, $2,652.50.

BCF 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (12 shown): Queen Ov Hearts, owned by Cory Seebach/Candice Hall, Black Creek, British Columbia, shown by Gil Galyean, $2,163.50.

Maturity $10,000 Limited Horse Non-Pro Western Pleasure (18 shown): Good Miss Lazy, owned and shown by Jan Shepherd Pittman, Highlands, North Carolina, $2,459.30.

Color BCF 2-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure (6 shown): Heartbreaka, owned by Amy Lynch, West Branch, Iowa, shown by Tessa Sutton, $1,874.21.

Maturity Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure (28 shown): The Perfect Illusion, owned by Mary Alice Nielson, Las Vegas, Nevada, shown by Alysia Nielson, $3,085.45.

BCF 2-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure (7 shown): I Lope You Love Me, owned by Gil

and/or Becky Galyean, Purcell, Oklahoma, shown by Becky Galyean, $1,809.29.

2-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure (7 shown): I Lope You Love Me, owned by Gil and/or Becky Galyean, Purcell, Oklahoma, shown by Becky Galyean, $901.

BCF 3-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure (20 shown): Saay My Name, owned by Wes & Lindy Ashlock, shown by Lindy Ashlock, $4,231.69.

HUNTER UNDER SADDLE

BCF 2-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Hunter Under

Saddle (9 shown): All Fancy Like, owned by Taurus Holdings LLC, Irving, Texas, shown by Brett Sanders, $2,713.94.

2-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (13 shown): All Fancy Like, owned by Taurus Holdings LLC, Irving, Texas, shown by Brett Sanders, $1,345.40.

3-Year-Old Novice Horse Open Hunter Under Saddle (23 shown): Rockin The Goods, owned by Flentje Enterprises LLC, Verona, Wisconsin, shown by Beth Case, $2,458.30.

Color BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old NonPro Hunter Under Saddle (9 shown): TWF Only The Roanly, owned by Susan DeMeo, Fort Worth, Texas, shown by Sarah Bankord, $1,184.20.

Color BCF 2-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle (14 shown): Extremely Custom, owned by Rebecca Edward, Billings, Montana, shown by Farley McLendon, $2,842.55.

Maturity Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (18 shown): Only Ride The Best, owned and shown by Caroline Cavallo, Staunton, Illinois, $1,420.90.

BCF 3-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (27 shown): Rockin The Goods, owned by Flentje Enterprises LLC, Verona, Wisconsin, shown by Kara Flentje, $3,316.85.

Novice Amateur Hunter Under Saddle (29 shown): JustSayTheCode, owned by Theresa Balkcum, Wilmington, North Carolina, shown by Tara Byrd, $1,685.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle (16 shown): Only Ride The Best, owned by Caroline Cavallo, Staunton, Illinois, shown by Dawn Baker, $1,192.67.

BCF 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (19 shown): Im Willy Fabulous, owned and shown by Sandra Morgan, Scottsdale, Arizona, $2,427.44.

Color BCF 3-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle (15 shown): Maximum Quarantine, owned by Megan Brown, Alexandria, Virginia, shown by Alyse Roberts, $2,376.30.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (16 shown): Always Goodtobe Best, owned and shown by Sandra Morgan, Scottsdale, Arizona, $1,422.12.

BCF 2-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle (14 shown): Do I Willy Have To, owned by Lauren Allen, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, shown by Alyse Roberts, $2,929.89.

2-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle (14 shown): Do I Willy Have To, owned by Lauren Allen, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, shown by Alyse Roberts, $1,437.80.

Color Senior Hunter Under Saddle (7 shown): Look Here Im Hot, owned by Jean F & Gerald Swiss, Rancho Santa Fe, California, $752.

Color BCF 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (13 shown): SheThinksMyFactorsSexy, owned by Susan DeMeo, Fort Worth, Texas, shown by Sarah Bankford, $2,079.26.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Limited Open Hunter Under s

Brett Sanders (pictured on the opposite page) celebrates after winning the 2-Year-Old Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle riding All Fancy Like. On this page, Caroline Cavallo gives Only Ride The Best a kiss after they won the Maturity Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle.

Saddle (31 shown): Shop Class, owned by Lexi Reger, Elkins, West Virginia, shown by Beckey Schooler, $,2,221.92.

BCF 2-Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (9 shown): Jungle Boook, owned and shown by Angela Fox, Wellington, Florida, $2,713.94.

2-Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (11 shown): Jungle Boook, owned and shown by Angela Fox, Wellington, Florida, $1,299.20.

3-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle (14 shown): Super Freek, owned by Kelly Smith, Dunnville, Ontario, Canada, shown by Jamie English, $1,345.40.

Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle (25 shown): Kruzen Parrot Bay, owned and shown by Peyton Bryn Staat, Bakersfield, California, $569.69.

Youth Hunter Under Saddle 13 & Under (12 shown): Walk N After Midnite, owned by Jeffrey Stanley, Lebanon, Ohio, shown by Isabella Stanley, $331.60.

Youth Hunter Under Saddle 14-18 (21 shown): N A Heartbeat, owned by Jennifer D’Onofrio, Columbus, Ohio, shown by Isabella D’Onofrio, $430.95.

Color Youth Hunter Under Saddle (14 shown): O Soul Fancy, owned and shown by Emma Dejong, Bargersville, Indiana, $406.35.

Youth Walk-Trot Hunter Under Saddle (14 shown): Im Always Sleepy, owned by Kim & Tim Lindsey, Piedmont, Oklahoma, shown by Charlotte Miller, $132.

Senior Hunter Under Saddle: (11 shown) Hez A Dancin Hubba, owned by Chris Lagerblade, Scottsdale, Arizona, shown by Beth Case, $1,052.80.

3-Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle: (11 shown) Im Willy Fabulous, owned and shown by Sandra Morgan, Scottsdale, Arizona, $1,437.80.

Color Junior Hunter Under Saddle (11 shown): TWF Only The Roanly, owned by Susan DeMeo, Fort Worth, Texas, shown by Sarah Bankord, $788.80.

Amateur 50 & Over Hunter Under Saddle (15 shown): Al-

ways Goodtobe Best, owned and shown by Sandra Morgan, Scottsdale, Arizona, $1,149.20.

BCF 2-Year-Old Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle (18 shown): Kruzn South, owned by Terry Roberts, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada, shown by Laura Begg-Mcallister, $3,767.

2-Year-Old Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle (18 shown): Kruzn South, owned by Terry Roberts, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada, shown by Laura Begg-Mcallister, $1,506.70.

BCF 3-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle (16 shown): Boys Are Better, owned by Carrie Ann Warren, Summerfield, North Carolina, shown by Keith Miller, $2,378.77.

Color BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle (12 shown): TWF Only The Roanly, owned by Susan DeMeo, Fort Worth, Texas, shown by Shannon Gillespie, $888.15.

Color 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (14 shown): SheThinksMyFactorsSexy, owned by Susan DeMeo, Fort Worth, Texas, shown by Shannon Gillespie, $1,299.20.

Green Hunter Under Saddle (22 shown): Boys Are Better, owned by Carrie Ann Warren, Summerfield, North Carolina, shown by Keith Miller, $1,552.20.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (27 shown): Ridin On Chrome, owned and shown by Kelsey McArthur, Ellicott City, Maryland, $2,307.53.

3-Year-Old Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle (26 shown): Real Southern Assets, owned by Kristen Galyean, Claremore, Oklahoma, shown by Mandie Berryhill, $2,446.25.

Novice Amateur 50 & Over Hunter Under Saddle (11 shown): Im Always Sleepy, owned by Kim & Tim Lindsey, Piedmont, Oklahoma, shown by Kim Lindsey, $1,168.

Maturity Open Hunter Under Saddle (13 shown): Only Ride The Best, owned by Caroline Cavallo, Staunton, Illinois, shown by Dawn Baker, $1,463.80.

Color Amateur Hunter Under Saddle (20 shown) All The Girls Dig Me, owned and shown by Meaghan Pye, North Augusta, South Carolina, $1,206.40.

Junior Hunter Under Saddle (16 shown): Only Ride The

Best, owned by Caroline Cavallo, Staunton, Illinois, shown by Sara Simons, $1,177.80.

Color Green Hunter Under Saddle (10 shown): SheThinksMyFactorsSexy, owned by Susan DeMeo, Fort Worth, Texas, shown by Shannon Gillespie, $1,052.80.

Maturity Limited Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (26 shown): Im Huntin No Doubt, owned and shown by Peyton Ann Boutelle, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, $2,693.75.

BCF 3-Year-Old Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle (20 shown): Real Southern Assets, owned by Kristen Galyean, Claremore, Oklahoma, shown by Mandie Berryhill, $2,859.10.

3-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (17 shown): Rockin The Goods, owned by Flentje Enterprises LLC, Verona, Wisconsin, shown by Kara Flentje, $2,405.

Maturity Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle (20 shown): Al Be Good To Go, owned by Richard & Elise Cognetti, shown by Elizabeth Baker, $2,900.

LONGE LINE

Color BCF Open Western Longe Line (17 shown): Impulsive Holiday, owned by Julie Byrd, Norco, California, shown by Sara Simons, $1,597.81.

Color Open Longe Line (16 shown): Impulsive Holiday, owned by Julie Byrd, Norco, California, shown by Sara Simons, $1,345.40.

BCF Open Hunter Longe Line (17 shown): Im All About The Best, owned by Sara Jackson Vance, Christoval, Texas, shown by Calli Rouse, $2,087.72.

Open Hunter Longe Line (20 shown): Im All About The Best, owned by Sara Jackson Vance, Christoval, Texas, shown by Calli Rouse, $1,420.90.

BCF Non-Pro Longe Line (32 shown): Hi Falutin Momma, owned by Beckey Schooler, Adrian, Michigan, shown by Ty Parris Dougherty, $3,903.33.

BCF Non-Pro Longe Line (20 shown): Hi Falutin Momma, owned by Beckey Schooler, Adrian, Michigan, shown by Ty Parris Dougherty, $2,487.50.

Limited Non-Pro Western Longe Line (23 shown): Makin Me Pretty, owned and shown by John Sparks, Gordonville, Texas, $2,458.30.

BCF Non-Pro Hunter Longe Line (16 shown): Southern N Fabulous, owned and shown by Meghan Tierney, Reddick, Florida, $2,203.71.

Non-Pro Hunter Longe Line (20 shown): Southern N Fabulous, owned and shown by Meghan Tierney, Reddick, Florida, $1,420.90.

Limited Non-Pro Hunter Longe Line (15 shown): Major Assets, owned and shown by Brandon Severin, Gordonville, Texas, $1,432.

Color BCF Non-Pro Western Longe Line (18 shown): Glowin For Broke, owned by Holly Phalen, Kansas City, Kansas, shown by Holly Phalen, $1,597.81.

Color Non-Pro Western Longe Line (18 shown): Glowin For Broke, owned by Holly Phalen, Kansas City, Kansas, shown by Holly Phalen, $1,391.60.

BCF Open Western Longe Line (19 shown): Makin Me Pretty, owned by John Sparks, Gordonville, Texas, shown by Sara Simons, $2,435.68.

Open Western Longe Line (21 shown): Makin Me Pretty, owned by John Sparks, Gordonville, Texas, shown by Sara Simons, $1,506.70.

Color BCF Non-Pro Hunter Longe Line (9 shown): Down In The South, owned by Cindy Kazakevicius, Ocala, Florida, shown by Rebekah Kazakevicius, $1,345.52.

Color Non-Pro Hunter Longe Line (12 shown): Down In The South, owned by Cindy Kazakevicius, Ocala, Florida, shown by Rebekah Kazakevicius, $1,299.20.

Color BCF Open Hunter Longe Line (15 shown): A Top Gun, owned by Stephanie Mohindra, Pilot Point, Texas, shown by Calli Rouse, $1,429.62.

Color Open Hunter Longe Line (17 shown): A Top Gun, owned by Stephanie Mohindra, Pilot Point, Texas, shown by Calli Rouse, $1,378.

SHOWMANSHIP

Amateur Showmanship (53 shown): Firstoneinlastoneout, owned and shown by Patricia Bogosh, Arlington Heights, Illinois, $2,106.80.

Novice Amateur Showmanship (38 shown): Best To Be Zippin, owned and shown by Ty Paris Dougherty, Adrian, Michigan, $1,752.60.

Ty Parris Dougherty is pictured on the apposite page (left) showing Hi Falutin Momma to a win in the BCF Non-Pro Western Longe Line. Other Longe Line Winners included Southern N Fabulous and Meaghan Tierney in the Non-Pro Hunter Longe Line (top right) and Impulsive Holiday, shown by Sara Simons in the Color BCF Open Western Longe Line. On this page, Patricia Bogosh and FirstOneInLastOneOut on their way to winning the Amateur Showmanship with 53 entries. s

Novice Amateur 50 & Over Showmanship (21 shown): VS Retirement Fund, owned by Michael & Cindy Schrader, Morriston, Florida, shown by Cindy Schrader, $1,206.40.

Amateur 50 & Over Showmanship (42 shown): Essentially Good, owned and shown by Penni Himes, Bristol, Indiana, $1,828.50.

Novice Youth Showmanship (38 shown): No Sneakinuponwilly, owned and shown by Allie Aronsen, Atascadero, California, $675.91.

Youth Showmanship 13 & Under (19 shown): Hez Rainy Made, owned by Londa Pickles, Sand Creek, Michigan, shown by Eleanor Ott, $441.68.

Youth Showmanship 14-18 (49 shown): Interestedin Outlaws, owned by Bobbie Jo Stanton, Shawnee, Oklahoma, shown by Alana Marie Stanton, $761.30.

Color Youth Showmanship (18 shown): My Dream Remembered, owned by Vanessa Froman, Wayne, Illinois, shown by Collin Froman, $409.50.

Amateur Showmanship (53 shown): Firstoneinlastoneout, owned and shown by Patricia Bogosh, Arlington Heights, Illinois, $2,106.80.

Color Amateur Showmanship (27 shown): Super Puncher, owned and shown by Paige Wacker, Stilwater, Minnesota, $1,552.20.

Youth Walk-Trot Showmanship (21 shown): Cruzen Real Good, owned by Michele Lewis, Grass Lake, Michigan, shown by Karly Lewis, $164.45.

TRAIL

BCF 3-Year-Old Open Trail (29 shown): Straight Line Breeze, owned by Elizabeth Maggert, Paris, Illinois, shown by Nick Mayabb, $3,229.10.

Color BCF Open Trail (12 shown): Nostoppinthemoonlite, owned by Emily Miller, St. Francisville, Louisiana, shown by Ashley Dunbar-Clock, $1,782.22.

Novice Youth Trail (37 shown): Batt Attitude, owned and shown by Abigail Eddy, Rocheport, Missouri, $637.96.

Youth Trail 13 & Under (18 shown): Made Just For U, owned by Jane Knelly, Berwick, Pennsylvania, shown by Kenidee Thomas, $420.23.

Color Youth Trail (15 shown): Just A Touch More, owned by Grace Layne Ranch LLC, Weatherford, Texas, shown by Avery Mortman, $406.35.

Youth Trail 14-18 (43 shown): Hot Ovations, owned and shown by Natalie Hudson, Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, $732.84.

Youth Walk-Trot Trail (19 shown) Won Vital Code RV, owned by Ella Patak, Boerne, Texas, shown by Sloane Weakly, $164.45.

First Year Green Trail (49 shown): Made For Naturdays, owned by Mary Alice Nielson, Las Vegas, Nevada, shown by Blake Weis, $2,410.40.

Green Senior Trail (27 shown): DW Sudden Invitation, owned by Ali Hays, Tuscola, Texas, shown by Sara Simons, $1,602.50.

Green Senior Trail Limited Rider (22 shown): Double

Gold Trigger, owned by Sheri Catania, Olathe, Kansas, shown by Bobbie Jo Stanton, $1,523.60.

Green Junior Trail (43 shown): Momma I Made It, owned by Jamie Radebaugh, Flower Mound, Texas, shown by Bradley Ost, $2,157.40.

Green Junior Trail (37 shown): Im Extremelyschmancy, owned by Katie Jo Jones, Charlotte, North Carolina, shown by Robin Frid, $1,727.30.

Amateur 50 & Over Trail (63 shown): Eye On The Ball, owned by Kenneth or Laina Banks, Schulenburg, Texas, shown by Laina Banks, $2,688.70.

Amateur Trail (65 shown): A Soxy Dream, owned and shown by Angela Wade, Wellington, Florida, $2,536.90.

Junior Trail (41 shown): Rockin In My Sleep, owned by Chelsea Martz, New Albany, Ohio, shown by Jennifer Paul, $1,929.70.

Junior Trail Limited Rider (25 shown): Blessed With Thebest, owned by Joline Humbert, Republic, Ohio, shown by Adam Winter, $1,495.

Novice Amateur Trail (36 shown): Suddenly So Simple, owned and shown by Lucy Chapman, Cave Creek, Arizona, $1,727.30.

Novice Amateur 50 & Over Trail (27 shown): A Blazin Haze, owned and shown by Rebecca Hine, Yadkinville, North Carolina, $1,630.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Trail (78 shown): Hot Lopin Lily, owned by Caroline Cavallo, Staunton, Illinois, shown by Blake Weis, $7,969.18.

Color BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Trail (18 shown): Hot Lopin Lily, owned by Caroline Cavallo, Staunton, Illinois, shown by Blake Weis, $1,332.23.

Color Green Trail (23 shown): Hes N Like Flynn, owned by Megan Gieringer, Olathe, Kansas, shown by Blake Weis, $1,630.

3-Year-Old Open Trail (20 shown): Heza Slow Burn, owned by Charyl Wallschlager, Obrien, Florida, shown by Theodore Grose IV, $2,446.25.

3-Year-Old Open Trail Limited Rider (19 shown): Heza Slow Burn, owned by Charyl Wallschlager, Obrien, Florida, shown by Theodore Grose IV, $1,420.90.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Non-Pro Trail (39 shown): Nothin But Nett, owned by Susan Johns, Scottsdale, Arizona, shown by Jeffrey Johns, $4,427.32.

Color BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Non-Pro Trail (10 shown): Wrap Me In Red, owned and shown by Siena Holyoak, Morgan, Utah, $910.92.

Color Junior Trail (18 shown): Hot Without A Doubt, owned by Kaleena Weakly, Selbyville, Illinois, shown by Jason Gilliam, $1,120.60.

Color Amateur Trail (27 shown): Beyone Expectation, owned and shown by Lila Jane Owens, Winter Park, Florida, $1,630.

BCF 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Trail (14 shown): Certified Technician, owned by Dean of Kathie Saul, Des Arc, Arkansas, shown by Haley Kittler, $2,308.81.

Color BCF 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Trail (8 shown): Stop Wine N, owned and shown by Paige Fox, Elwood, Illinois, $1,462.34.

Senior Trail (89 shown): Hot Ovations, owned by Natalie Hudson, Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, shown by Anthony Montes, $3,498.30.

On the opposite page (top) Blake Weis guides Hot Lopin Lily to a win in the BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Trail with 78 entries. On this page Kennidee Thomas and Made Just For U, winners of the Youth Trail 13 & Under. s

Senior Trail Limited Rider (67 shown): Sleepnmarriedwhoknew, owned by Suzanne Cooper, Grover Hill, Ohio, shown by Melvin Yoder, $2,789.90.

4/5-Year-Old Open Trail (42 shown): RV Not For

Hire, owned by Evon Werner, Rancho Santa Fe, California, $3,199.30.

4/5-Year-Old Open Trail Limited Rider (33 shown): She Will Be Somebody, owned by Rickie Bryner, Vanderbuilt, Pennsylvania, shown by Alexandria Bryner, $2,652.50.

Color Senior Trail (20 shown): Wrap Me In Red, owned by Siena Holyoak, Morgan, Utah, shown by Carly Veldman Parks, $1,602.50.

WESTERN RIDING

Novice Youth Western Riding (26 shown): I Will Be A Good RV, owned and shown by Ava Hathaway, Coldwater, Michigan, $580.

Color Youth Western Riding (6 show): Body Like A Back Rd, owned and shown by Julia Christine Lee, Grove City, Ohio, $336.38.

Youth Western Riding (18 shown) Hand Made Machine, owned by Melissa Armstrong, Jackson, Ohio, shown by Grant Mastin, $452.40.

Color Open Western Riding (8 shown): Beyond Expectation, owned by Lila Owens, Winter Park, Florida, shown by Sara Simons, $777.60.

Novice Youth Western Riding (28 shown): Just To B Cool, owned by Butch & Robin Rice, Beebe, Arkansas, shown by Riley Walburn, $590.31.

Senior Western Riding (45 shown): KM Flat Out The Best, owned by Susan Johns, Scottsdale, Arizona, shown by Deanna Searles, $2,106.80.

Senior Western Riding Limited Rider (36 shown): Get In Line Behind, owned by Haley Purkapile, Trenton, Missouri, shown by Shannon Curl Holbin, $1,752.60.

Amateur Western Riding (22 shown): KM Flat Out The Best, owned by Susan Johns, Scottsdale, Arizona, shown by Jeffrey Johns, $1,552.20.

Green Senior Western Riding (32 shown): Chip Off Good Bar, owned by Eric Moden, Wakeeney, Kansas, shown by John Brigs, $1,727.30.

Green Senior Western Riding Limited Rider (30 shown): Chip Off Good Bar, owned by Eric Moden, Wakeeney, Kansas, shown by John Brigs, $1,740.

Color Amateur Western Riding (11 shown): BMQ This

Jig Is Up, owned by Mary Alice Nielson, Las Vegas, Nevada, shown by Alysia Nielson, $777.60.

Junior Western Riding (16 shown): Copy And Paste, owned by Sandy Lipscomb, Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, shown by Carli Jerrell, $1,145.20.

Junior Western Riding Limited Rider (11 shown): Copy And Paste, owned by Sandy Lipscomb, Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, shown by Carli Jerrell, $751.40.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Riding (10 shown): My Mama Said, owned and shown by Angela Wade, Wellington, Florida, $1,090.89.

Color BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Riding (2 shown): Cowboy Singtheblues, owned by Susan Johns, Scottsdale, Arizona, shown by Jeffrey Johns, $341.60.

BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Open Western Riding (20 shown) Nothin But Nett, owned by Susan Johns, Scottsdale, Arizona, shown by Deanna Searles, $2,390.75.

Color BCF 4 to 6-Year-Old Open Western Riding (6 shown): Hot Lopin Lily, owned by Caroline Cavallo,

Staunton, Illinois, shown by Blake Weis, $1138.66.

Novice Amateur Western Riding (33 shown): Sweet Talkin Ride, owned and shown by Kaitlyn Sawyer Smith, Apex, North Carolina, $1,803.20.

HORSEMANSHIP

Cinch Horsemanship Invitational (15 shown): Son Of A Sudden, owned and shown by Giorgia Medows, Cuba, Missouri, $3,000.

Youth Horsemanship 13 & Under (25 shown): A Diggin Hot Times, owned by Courtney Winter, West Branch, Michigan, shown by Liv Jillian Winter, $549.06.

Color Youth Horsemanship (20 shown): Wrap Me In Red, owned and shown by Siena Holyoak, Morgan, Utah, $452.40.

Novice Youth Horsemanship (53 shown):Betcha Want This, owned by Catherine Lee, El Dorado Hills, California, shown by Delaney Lee, $789.76.

Youth Horsemanship 14-18 (57 shown): Mouse Trapped, owned and shown by Alexis Potts, Fountain Inn, South Carolina, $827.71.

Youth Walk-Trot Horsemanship (20 shown): WW Sudden Impulse, owned and shown by Alexis Wilson, Woodland, California, $150.15.

Novice Amateur Horsemanship (38 shown): Willy Worth It, owned and shown by Loni Brewster, Pilot Point, Texas, $1,777.90.

Novice Amateur Horsemanship (34 shown): Not A Average Joe, owned and shown by Ruth Lindley, Whitehouse, Texas, $1,777.90.

Color Amateur Horsemanship (27 shown): Never Sudden, owned and shown by Eric Mendrysa, Boerne, Texas, $1,602.50.

Amateur Horsemanship (61 shown): A Soxy Dream, owned and shown by Angela Wade, Wellington, Florida, $2,612.80.

Amateur 50 & Over Horsemanship (50 shown): Snippity Snap, owned and shown by Kent Ray Taylor, Mesa, Arizona, $2,132.10.

RANCH

Junior Ranch Rail (26 shown): Hollywood Hot Gun, owned by Jeff & Jenny Honey, Greenbrier, Arkansas, shown by Jeff Honey, $1,575.

Senior Ranch Rail (22 shown): Sumac Gunnabeflashy, owned by Leslie Vagneur Lange, shown by Bud Lyon, $1,547.50.

Junior Ranch Trail (25 shown): Lil Bit Shiny, owned by Lori Morgan Allen, Aledo, Texas, shown by John Briggs, $1,552.20.

Non-Pro Ranch Trail (31 shown): Lectric Chic Olena, owned and shown by Kimberly Colvin Lyon, Whitesoro, Texas, $1,795.

Senior Ranch Trail (31 shown): Chex Out My Dough, shown by Kerry Papendick, Rapid City, South Dakota, shown by Logan Pluhar, $1,740.

Junior Ranch Riding (41 shown): The Half Time Show, owned by Kara Bennett, Erie, Pennsylvania, shown by Steve Meadows, $1,828.50.

Senior Ranch Riding (38 shown): Dr Moonshine, owned by David Reyes, Niwot, Colorado, shown by Cody Crow, $1,727.30.

Non-Pro Ranch Riding (52 shown): Xtra Magic Doctor, owned and shown by Eric Mendrysa, Boerne, Texas, $2,182.70.

On the opposite page (top), Deanna Searles guides KM Flat Out The Best to a win in Senior Western Riding with 45 entries and (below that right) Delaney Lee and Betcha Want This perform their winning pattern in Novice Youth Horsemanship with 53 entries. On this page, Eric Mendrysa rides Xtra Magic Doctor to a win in the 52-entry Non-Pro Ranch Riding s

Non-Pro Ranch Rail (35 shown): Merada Blue, owned and shown by Carly Estreich-Lueck, Johnstown, Colorado, $1,904.40

EQUITATION

Novice Youth Equitation (30 shown): Crimson Martini, owned by Joleen Zobl, Kimball, Michigan, shown by Rylee Zobl, $641.88.

Youth Equitation 13 & Under (13 shown): A Diggin Hot Time, owned by Courtney Winter, West Branch, Michigan, shown by Liv Winter, $438.

Youth Equitation 14-18 (36 shown): Heres Hopin Im Hot, owned by Peyton Boutelle, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, shown by Shaelyn Boutelle, $662.50.

Color Youth Equitation (15 shown): The Only Deal, owned by Jean Brooks, Laurel Hill, Florida, shown by Charlotte Brooks, $394.80.

Youth Walk-Trot Equitation (12 shown): Good Girl Gone Lazy, owned and shown by Annabel Steffens, Volo, Illinois, $112.20.

Novice Amateur Equitation (24 shown): Ima Savvy Investment, owned and shown by Paige Rogers, Dallas, Texas, $1,547.50.

Novice Amateur 50 & Over Equitation (10 shown): Essentially Good, owned and shown by Penni Himes, Bristol, Indiana, $788.80.

Amateur Equitation (35 shown): Cool Made Machine, owned by Shannon Walker, Grimes, Iowa, shown by Mallory Vroegh, $1,828.50.

Amateur 50 & Over Equitation (21 shown): Lopin Makes Me Lazy, owned and shown by Sharon Forbes-Hanks, Pilot Mound, Manitoba, Canada, $1,206.40.

Color Amateur Equitation (21 shown): On The Roks, owned and shown by Johnna Letchworth, Christine, North Dakota, $1,552.20.

OVER FENCES

NSBA Green Hunter Hack (22 shown): Only Time Will Tail, owned by Kimber Mitchell, Frisco, Texas, shown by Ryan Painter, $1,495.

NSBA Junior Hunter Hack (10 shown): Hesa Frequent Flyer, owned by Kate Upton, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, shown by Tyler Janey, $751.40.

NSBA Amateur 50 & Over Hunter Hack (8 shown): The BLK List, owned and shown by Karen Jorgenson, Fargo, North Dakota, $752.

NSBA Amateur Hunter Hack (19 shown): Ae Hot N Sonny, owned and

shown by Peter Andrew Sloane, New York, New York, $1,092.

NSBA Youth Hunter Hack (12 shown): Undressed N Radical, owned and shown by Kylie Davis, Grove City, Ohio, $331.60.

NSBA Senior Hunter Hack (14 shown): Strutin To The Blues, owned by Rodger Call, Midway, Utah, shown by Chuck Briggs, $1,168.80.

NSBA Working Hunter Under Saddle (12 shown): The Queens Gold, owned by Kristin Crowe-Rajan, Waxhaw, North Carolina, shown by Ryan Painter, $777.60.

NSBA Non-Pro Working Hunter

Under Saddle (16 shown): Ae Hot N Sonny, owned and shown by Peter Andrew Sloane, New York, New York, $1,352.

Markel Insurance Hunter Derby

(29 shown): My Next Edition, owned by Hana Thomas, Aliso Viejo, California, shown by Ryan Painter, $1,500.

NSBA Green Working Hunter (21 shown): Only Time Will Tail, owned by Kimber Mitchell, Frisco, Texas, shown by Ryan Painter, $1,523.60.

NSBA Amateur 50 & Over Working Hunter (8 shown): Thrift Shop, owned and shown by Jo Ann Niffenegger, Corona, California, $752.

NSBA Amateur Working Hunter (19 shown): Last Hawliday, owned by Rebecca Ayotte & Elaine Haw, Mckenzie, Tennessee, shown by Elaine Haw, $1,092.

NSBA Youth Working Hunter (11 shown): Every Once In A While, owned by Cindy Triscari, Waukesha, Wisconsin, shown by Denim Jo Wellhouse, $331.60.

NSBA Open Working Hunter (22 shown): My Next Edition, owned by Hana Thomas, Aliso Viejo, California, shown by Ryan Painter, $1,552.20.

NSBA Amateur 50 & Over Equitation Over Fences (8 shown): Thrift Shop, owned and shown by Jo Ann Niffenegger, Corona, California, $752.

NSBA Amateur Equitation Over Fences (15 shown): Living In Stilettos, owned and shown by Whitney Fouts, Lacygne, Kansas, $1,114.40.

NSBA Youth Equitation Over

HEROES ON HORSES

The NSBA honored our nation’s veterans with the Parade of Veterans and the Heroes On Horses Walk Jog Western Pleasure – open to active or former members of the United States military. A record number of flag bearers participated in the Parade of Heroes.The presentation of flags was followed by the riderless horse, a time-honored tradition made famous by The Old Guard serving Arlington National Cemetery.

The Heroes On Horses classes for veterans of the armed forces began at the NSBA World Championship Show in 2011, and the association has been saluting them ever since. Veterans were treated to a special practice session, during which NSBA professional trainers assisted and coached the riders and their horses. NSBA also hosted an ice cream social where the veterans could gather away from the competition.

Kristie Kay Vollrath showed KM Flat Out The Best flawlessly to earn the world championship title. Kristie came to the NSBA World Show with Horses With H.E.A.R.T. Therapy Center, of Chino Valley, Arizona, where she also works as the horse coordinator. Kristie served in the Marine Corps for three years of active service, where she worked in the MIA/POW division.

YEALING SALE

The National Snaffle Bit Association reported that its 2023 Breeders Championship Futurity Yearling Sale broke

several records, generating the largest graduate purse in the sale’s history. That same purse that will be available to sale graduates the next two years at the Breeders Championship Futurity, which is held in conjunction with the NSBA World Championship Show each August.

The annual event is a limited-entry consignment sale open to yearlings enrolled in the NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity or NSBA Color Breeders Championship Futurity.

Created in 2013, the sale brings together a variety of yearlings bred by the country’s breeders to a market of owners and exhibitors in search of quality prospects, creating the premier marketplace for young western and hunter horses. Proceeds from each annual sale are used to fund a purse exclusively held for sale graduates. Sale graduates are then eligible to compete for the purse at the Breeders Championship Futurity in their two- or three-year-old year, in addition to the more than $450,000 in earnings available annually to horses enrolled in the Breeders Championship Futurity and Color Breeders Championship Futurity.

Each year, a limited number of consignments are accepted on a first-received basis. 2023 marked the first year that consignors on the waitlist had the option of placing their yearlings in a supplemental online auction hosted by Pro Horse Services LLC. The yearlings listed in the online auction receive all benefits of consigning in the NSBA Markel Insurance Breeders Championship Futurity Yearling Sale, including eligibility for the Sale Graduate Program as a 2- or 3year-old.

A total of 112 yearlings sold between the in-person auction and the online supplement for over $2.1 million dollars, resulting in a graduate purse estimated to be a record-breaking $217,473. The overall average of horses sold was $19,039.

Hip #100 Cool Mahogany, a colt, consigned by Knapp Quarter Horse Farms LLC, sold for a record breaking $210,000.

For more information on the NSBA World Show and Breeders Championship Futurity visit www.nsba.com.

Fences (10 shown): Luvin N Leavin, owned by Cassandra Chamberlain, Central Square, New York, shown by Madison Furlong, $324.28.

On the opposite page (top), Ryan Painter rides My Next Edition to a win in the Hunter Derby. Below that, Charlotte Brooks and The Only Deal perform their Color Youth Equitation pattern. On this page the Parade of Veterans ceremony at the show.

Dr. M�i�n H���t�

The goal of her HP Ranch is to raise show mares that produce

Text Bryce Sossamon Photos Impulse Photography & Cody Parmenter

Even though her family had no interest in horses when she was growing up, Dr. Marriann Harrington, of Cabot, Arkansas, says they have influenced her for most of her life. A trip to her aunt’s house sparked a love that would span decades.

“I was supposed to be outside playing with my brothers, but instead ventured into my aunt’s barn to see the horses,” she said. “My mother who was terrified of horses ran into the barn when my brothers told her I was in there with the horses. They found me in one of the stalls playing with one of the horses and saying ‘horsey I talk to you, why don’t you talk to me?’”

Dr. Harrington was born in Fort Worth, Texas, but spent most of her childhood in Abilene. While attending elementary school she finally got the chance to start riding. Before long she was a fixture at the local Saturday Night shows and she still remembers fondly the horse who helped her break into competition, an unregistered gelding that she showed in pleasure events.

Once she completed high school, Dr. Harrington took a break from riding to pursue her dream to become a doctor.

“At the time, I didn’t know what kind of doctor I wanted to be but once I discovered internal medicine I fell in love with it,” she said.

Dr. Harrington earned her undergraduate degree in zoology and chemistry from the University of Arkansas at Fayet-

teville in 1976 and then attended medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, graduating in 1980. Shortly after, she began her residency and internship in hematology/oncology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and started working in private practice in 1986. Currently, Dr. Harrington is a licensed Oncologist and Hematologist at Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute.

Once established, Dr. Harrington got the opportunity to return to her love for riding. She started to ride again and began competing at American Quarter Horse Association shows with a 2-year-old gelding by Zips Chocolate Chip.

In 2000 she and her husband,

Joe Prause purchased 90 acres in Cabot, Arkansas and started developing what is now HP Ranch.

“Joe started the development of the ranch,” she explained. “He is a licensed contractor, so he was very helpful in the creation of the ranch.”

The property features multiple barns, houses, indoor and outdoor arenas, a covered walker, and several pastures with an 11-acre pond for their mares and foals.

Prause and Dr, Harrington built their program to specialize in breeding and training Quarter Horses, specifically highquality Western Pleasure contenders.

“All of our broodmares, except one, has been raised here,’ Dr. Harrington said. “Our goal has been to raise mares that we have bred, trained and shown and then develop them first into successful show horses with established show records and then into successful broodmares.”

One of Dr. Harrington’s favorites is HP Only the Best (Lizzy) a bay mare by RL Best Of Sudden out of Only Ms Ashwood. She was the first HP Ranch horse to record major winnings. Lizzie won the 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure at the Southern Belle Invitation and ended her career with $65,000 in futurity earnings.

The HP Ranch’s construction was completed in 2005 and in 2006 Darren Putnam was hired as its head trainer.

“He has helped make H&P Ranch what it is today,” Dr. Harrington said. “Darren’s wife, Jan, also helps at the ranch with the foals we have every year. We strive to have at least 10 foals every year. Some years there have been more.”

In 2020 Jay Southerland joined the HP Ranch as assistant trainer.

This year Dr. Harrington is showing HP A Sure Machine, a 3-year-old mare by Machine Made out of HP Surely Im Sleepy, in Amateur Select Western Pleasure. Last month they were Reserve Champions in the BCF 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure at the NSBA World Show and she placed 12th in the Amateur Select Western Pleasure with HP Lazy But Best, a 2020 bay gelding by The LopinMachineout of HP Lopin The Best. She and HP A Sure Machine will compete in both the 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure and the Amateur Select Western Pleasure at the Quarter Horse Congress this month and Putnam will show her in the 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure.

After many years of success in the show pen. Dr. Harrington says that the accomplishment of which she is most proud is placing in the top five at both the NSBA World Show and at the AQHA World Show with HP Only the Best.

“Those were extra special because she is my all-time favorite mare,” she said.

When she is not working, riding or at a show, Dr. Harrington likes to spend time outdoors around the farm. She enjoys spending time with her step-children and grandchildren and says some of her most treasured memories are of spending big Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations at the farm.

In addition to being a member of the AQHA and NSBA, Dr. Harrington is involved with the American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology.

Amateur Profiles are part of InStride Edition’s editorial content. If you know someone who would make a good subject for an amateur profile email Corrine Borton, at: CorrineBorton@InStrideEdition.com.

Dr Marianne Harrington is pictured on the opposite page (top) with HP Surely Im Sleepy, by Too Sleepy To Zip, a 2012 sorrel mare raised at HP Ranch. Below that she is pictured winning a Reserve Championship in the BCF 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure at the 2023 NSBA World Show. On this page Dr. Harrington is pictured (clockwise from top) showing HP Sure A Machine at the NSBA World Show; riding HP Lopin The Best, a 2013 bay mare by Lazy Loper that was raised at HP Ranch; and with her husband, Joe Prause, at their home in Cabot, Arkansas.

Del�ey Lee

California competitor has loved horses for the better part of her life

Text Courtney Borton Ament

Photos Gina May Phototography, Cody Parmenter & Shane Rux

Delaney Lee may have just gotten her start showing three years ago but the 16-year-old El Dorado Hills, California native has had a love of horses for the better part of her life.

The daughter of Cathy and Aaron Lee first caught the horse bug as a toddler at a preschool carnival where the kids where she instantly fell in love with being on and around horses. However, wasn’t until 2020 that she began showing locally at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds and other small local shows, but she didn’t waste any time. That year she was named the English All Around High Point with Invite The Best and she hasn’t slowed down since.

The Lee family enlisted the help of Brad Jewett and Joe Blair in San Antonio, Texas, to help take Delaney to the next level of showing American Quarter Horses.

Her first show partner was Invy My Hot Chips, a 2007 mare she showed in all around events.

After that she teamed with Invite The Best, a 2015 gelding by RL Best Of Sudden out of RR Only One Invited for Hunter Under Saddle, Horsemanship, Trail, Equitation and Halter.

In 2023 Delaney found a new show partner in Betcha Want This (Lewis), a 2016 bay gelding by RL Best Of Sudden and out of Always Invite Megan for Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation, Trail and Showmanship. The team clicked immediately and were crowned the Level 1 Horsemanship Champion of Champions at the AQHA Youth World.

They followed that up with an National Snaffle Bit Association World Championship in Novice Youth Horsemanship in Tulsa.

“I enjoy showing because I love challenging myself and accomplishing the goals I set for myself,” Lee said. “I also love that my show partner is an animal and I get to form a special connection with them.”

In addition to her trainer, Delaney gets help from collegiate consult and and mentor Mary Meneely and her fitness coach Ellie Stiller, Lopendowntherail Fitness.

Lee says her favorite show to attend is the EMO Celebration in Las Vegas, Nevada and her favorite class is Horsemanship.

“I really enjoy watching how riders handle the difficult patterns and all the skills it takes to accomplish a great one,” Lee said.

Lee is also an avid FFA Horse Judge and has placed in the top 25 of California competitors for horse judging, in what she describes as her greatest accomplishment outside the show arena.

When she is not at a horse show or in the barn the Pacific Crest Academy Sophomore enjoys going on the lake with her friends and baking. She also enjoys spending time with her family, including her parents; brother, Tanner; and many grandparents, aunts and uncles and cousins.

Most people would be surprised to learn she once played softball, soccer, basketball and volleyball. Her favorite movie is Outside The Wire and she’s a fan of country music. But her music collection is varied and includes Religiously by Bailey Zimmerman and West Coast by One Republic.

Delany’s favorite music to listen to while in the barn is country and she dreams of vacationing on the beach in the Bahamas.

She credits her mom and dad with giving her the opportunity to show horses and enjoy her many hobbies.

“I am grateful to have them as my parents,” she said.

Youth Profiles are part of InStride Edition’s editorial content. If you know someone who would make a good subject for a youth profile email Corrine Borton, Editor, at: CorrineBorton@InStrideEdition.com.

Delaney Lee is pictured on the opposite page with Invite The Best. On this page (clockwise from top) she is pictured with the America flag; with Betcha Want This (Lewis) and Invite The Best at the 2023 AQHA Level 1 East Championship Show; with Betcha Want This at this year’s AQHA Youth World; on vacation with her famiy; at an FFA contest; and with Lewis at the NSBA World Show.

HIRED HELP by Katherine Jarve

There are important legal considerations regarding your barn employees

As your equine business grows, you may find yourself needing to hire help. Afterall, there are stalls to clean, horses to be longed, and show tack to be shined. Whether you are hiring someone to clean stalls or work as your assistant trainer, there are important legal considerations that can have an impact on your business.

Types of Workers

All workers are the same, right? Wrong! From a legal perspective, there are generally three classifications of workers: (1) employees, (2) independent contractors, and (3) interns. The difference between each is important and it can affect your business’s tax, insurance, and legal responsibilities.

“Employees” are typically full-time or part-time workers and often have set hours. Employees are controlled by the employers with respect to details of the work, including how, when, and where the work must be done. For example, most stable workers who are told when to show up to work, which horses to groom, and which stalls to clean are likely to be considered employees.

On the other hand, independent contractors are responsible for their own payroll tax withholding and for their own workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Additionally, your potential liability for an independent contractor’s actions is more limited. In most jurisdictions, you are not liable to third-parties for the negligence of an independent contractor.

It is important to know that just because you have labeled your worker an “independent contractor” or “employee,” it does not mean that the IRS will agree. Employers that wrongly identify their workers will not be shielded from litigation. For example, the U.S. Tax Court recently decided that two workers at a Tennessee horse farm were “employees” rather than “independent contractors” for the three years in question. After an

From a legal perspective, there are generally three classifications of workers: (1) employees, (2) independent contractors, and (3) interns. The difference between each is important and it can affect your business’s tax, insurance, and legal responsibilities.

On the other hand, “independent contractors,” carry on their own business. Independent contractors are hired to do a particular a job or task. Those hiring independent contractors typically do not control or instruct the worker on how to do the job. For example, a farrier or veterinarian is likely to be considered an independent contractor. These workers often have their own business servicing several barns, use their own tools or supplies, and make their own schedules. Most importantly, they have the “know-how” to do the work and barn owners are not controlling the aspects of the job.

“Interns” are typically students who work for a set period of time and often on a more limited basis as a form of experiential learning.

Why It Matters

As an “employer,” you are legally required to withhold payroll taxes and comply with all employment laws. This includes laws relating to wages, hours, safety, working conditions, and immigration status. As the employer, you will also have different legal exposure for accidents and injuries. For example, you can be legally liable for any injuries that occur to the employee on the job. Most states require employers carry workers’ compensation insurance. This can be costly and often requires that you take out a separate insurance policy. You will also be legally responsible for the actions of your employees while they are “acting within the scope of their employment.”

audit, the IRS assessed the farm $25,800 for unpaid Social Security and Medicare taxes and another $6,300 in penalties. The horse farm was on the hook for the back taxes and penalties.

What About Interns?

Some business owners may think that hiring interns can be a cheap and easy way of avoiding the employee vs. independent contractor hassle. Unfortunately, it is not that simple. There are strict laws when it comes to hiring interns.

If your equine business is “for profit” (i.e., one that operates with the goal of making money), then you will likely be required to treat your interns as employees. This means that interns would be entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Similarly, interns are often entitled to workers’ compensation benefits and employers will be required to withhold applicable taxes and comply with all employment laws. Whether an intern is considered an “employee” under the FLSA is determined by a seven factor “primary beneficiary test.” This test allows courts to examine the “economic reality” of the intern-employer relationship to determine which party is the “primary beneficiary” of the relationship. This analysis will determine the legal rights and responsibilities of the intern and employer.

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AUTUMN LAMINITIS

by Madeline Boast

Understanding your horse’s risk level is critical to prevention

Laminitis in horses can strike any time of year, for a variety of reasons, but veterinarians and horse owners see endocrinopathic cases most commonly in spring and autumn. Understanding your horse’s risk level for this painful and potentially deadly hoof condition – and the physiological differences between spring and autumn laminitis – is critical to prevention.

Laminitis is a condition where inflammation in the laminar junction leads to the separation of the epidermal and dermal laminae in the hoof, which are basically what suspend the coffin bone within the hoof capsule.

“For horses suffering from endocrinopathic laminitis, the trigger is an alteration to the metabolic state,” says Anna Garland, MS, a PhD candidate in equine physiology at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada. “Over prolonged periods, if horses consume large concentrate meals or high-sugar forage, there will be an increase in the insulin response”.

Higher sugar levels in grass during the spring and autumn months are a key reason why laminitis is more prevalent during these times of year. “With the increase in insulin, an inflammatory response is triggered in the hoof; this increases the blood flow and delivers high volumes of insulin to the tissue,” says Garland.

How is Autumn Laminitis Different?

New growth of lush pasture triggers laminitis episodes in the spring, but different factors are at play in the fall. “There are two reasons why horses and ponies might experience endocrinopahtic laminitis in the autumn—nutrient changes in pasture and forage, and a metabolic shift,” says Erica Macon, MS, PhD, assistant professor of equine science at Texas A&M University, in College Station. These nutrient shifts often occur due to the start of colder nights and shorter days, she explains. And, “in the later autumn, hard frosts can make grasses retain their sugar content.”

Autumn Equine Lifestyle Changes

During the summer months most horses are generally ridden more but, as winter approaches, show season winds down, and the months get colder, leading to a decrease in horses’ workloads. Reducing horses’ exercise in this way can negatively impact metabolic state. In a time when pasture sugar levels rise and horses begin to store fat for winter, “reducing exercise will only exacerbate fat storage,” says Macon. “I highly encourage exercise in the winter – even if you are just (working) your horse in the round pen for 15-20 minutes each day.”

How Can I Detect and Prevent Autumn Laminitis?

Pillars of proper management of laminitic horses include recognizing their endocrine levels and managing housing, farrier care, exercise, and nutrition.

“First, horse owners need to know the endocrine status of their animal,” says Macon. “Have them tested for insulin dysregulation (or equine metabolic syndrome) and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, formerly known as equine

If you know your horse is at risk for developing laminitis, and you are in a geographical region where autumn and winter have frosty nights, be sure to devise a plan to reduce your horse’s risk and avoid severe episodes.

Cushing’s disease).” If your horse is predisposed to endocrine disease (e.g., he’s overweight or obese), limiting nonstructural carbohydrates in his diet can help prevent the onset of laminitis, she adds.

Horses also experience a metabolic shift during autumn to prepare for winter, which can trigger a laminitis episode, she adds.

In her own research Macon found that horses with insulin dysregulation had the highest basal (resting) and post-oral sugar test insulin concentrations in the spring, but winter insulin concentrations in the metabolic horses were very similar to spring values. “Logically, it makes sense,” says Macon. “As we start approaching the colder months, horses start to pack on the fat to get them through the winter. … Insulin secretion goes up to promote the storing of fat. Thus, the body starts to shift to fat storage as the animal approaches winter, which increases insulin secretion, subsequently increasing the risk of laminitis.”

When horses have comorbidities such as PPID, are obese, or are genetically predisposed to metabolic problems, their risk of developing autumn laminitis is higher, says Macon. “To be safe, my recommendation is to not allow horses and ponies that are at risk of endocrinopathic laminitis to graze on frosty autumn grasses/legumes,” she says.

Our sources recommend creating a unique management strategy for each horse because horses typically have individualized metabolic needs.

If you know your horse is at risk for developing laminitis, and you are in a geographical region where autumn and winter have frosty nights, be sure to devise a plan to reduce your horse’s risk and avoid severe episodes.

“Working closely with your farrier, veterinarian, and equine nutritionist is vital to creating a proper individualized management plan for your horse,” says Garland.

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HIRED HELP (continued)

As you can see, hiring interns can present its own set of problems.

How do I protect myself?

First, seek advice from an experienced professional, including an attorney or accountant. They will be able to answer any specific questions you may have with respect to your legal and tax consequences.

Second, have a carefully worded employment contract that is signed by the parties. This can help resolve any confusion from the outset.

Third, review the IRS guidelines. The IRS provides information online at www.IRS.gov and explains forms such as Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) and Form 1099-MISC (Miscellaneous Income).

Katherine Jarve is a partner at the Marlton, New Jersey law firm of Jarve Granato Starr, LLC. She is licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and maintains a practice in personal injury and civil litigation, including equine related issues. Katherine spent her childhood competing on the national AQHA show circuit. This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. If you have a specific legal question or problem, consult with an experienced equine law attorney. Questions, comments or suggestions can be e-mailed to kjarve@nj-triallawyers.com.

AUTUMN LAMINITIS (continued)

Decreasing your horse’s access to nutrient-rich forage (e.g., autumn frosty pasture), as well as incorporating regular exercise into their management plan can help reduce his risk of developing autumn laminitis. “Ideally, these at-risk horses will be housed on a dry lot with access to low-carbohydrate hay, but that is not always possible for most horse owners,” says Macon. “Therefore, giving horses shorter turnout times with a grazing muzzle is recommended.”

Ideally, turn horses out when pasture sugar content is at its lowest in the very early morning (generally 4 a.m. to sunrise). Also keep in mind overall dietary balance. “In order to meet your horse’s nutritional requirements (i.e., protein, vitamins, and minerals) – which will not be met by your horse’s low-carbohydrate hay –you will need to feed a ration balancer,” Macon said.

Madeline Boast completed her master’s in Equine Nutrition at the University of Guelph and started an independent nutrition company known as Balanced Bay. She has worked with a variety of equids – from Miniature Ponies to competing Thoroughbreds.

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(IN) LIFE

Professional trainer and AQHA and NSBA judge Pierre Briere, of Manahawkin, New Jersey married Nicole Jacobsen, on Sept. 11, at the Chandelier at Flanders Valley in Flanders, New Jersey. Briere is originally from Mirabel, Quebec, Canada. He and Nicole operate Pierre Briere Quarter Horses in Tuckerton, New Jersey.

AQHA and NSBA competitor Lola Knight, of Kernersville, North Carolina, married Jon Allen on Sept. 2. Knight is the daughter of Bryan and Tina Knight, graduated from the University of North Carolina, Pembrook, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. She owns and operates Designs

By Lola Knight

Professional AQHA trainers Ryan and Andrea Kail, welcomed a daughter, on Sept. 24. The new arrival, named Kenzley Rae Kail, weighed 7 pounds and 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins brothers, Lane and Carter. Ryan and Andrea own and operate Kail Quarter Horses in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Harris Leather & Silverworks, of North Carolina, has announced the arrival of its newest family member. Preston and Mikayla Harris welcomed their first child, a son, on Aug. 28. The new arrival, named Bryce William Harris, weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces.

INTERSCHOLASTIC EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION PLANS HUNT SEAT, DRESSAGE FINALS LOCATION CHANGE APPROVED FOR TRYON EQUESTRIAN CENTER

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Board of Directors recently approved a location change for the 2024 IEA Hunt Seat and Dressage National Finals. IEA will again return to the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina on April 25-28, to host over 700 youth riders in grades 4-12 for this prestigious national event.

IEA had previously announced during their April 2023 National Finals that the 2024 event would be held at the LA Equestrian Center in Burbank, California (IEA Zone 10). Due to circumstances beyond IEA’s control, the LA facility is currently undergoing some changes in management that prohibited the 2024 event from being held at that location as originally planned. Additional venues in IEA Zone 10 were reviewed but not found to be suitable alternatives.

“We recognize that some IEA members may be disappointed that we are not going to California this year as planned, and we will continue to seek a future Finals event in Zone 10. However, we are grateful to the staff at Tryon who jumped in quickly to welcome us back to their fantastic facility for another

year,” says IEA Executive Director, Roxane Durant. “They did an outstanding job for us in 2023, and we have no doubt that it will be even better in 2024.”

Tryon International Equestrian Center is a world-class facility that opened in June 2014 with sanctioned horse shows and initial supporting amenities. Nestled in the lush foothills of North Carolina, it now boasts 12 riding arenas, more than 1,200 permanent stalls, and a variety of restaurants, shops, and lodging options, plus a sporting clay course and a golf and sports club.

ABOUT (IEA): Now in its 22nd year, the IEA has over 14,600 members across the United States participating in Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage disciplines. IEA’s mission is to promote lifelong involvement in equestrian athletics. IEA wishes to introduce students in grades 4-8 (Future) and 9-12 (Upper School) to equestrian sports and to develop understanding and appreciation of equestrian sports through organized competitions and educational opportunities. IEA further wishes to inspire and facilitate adults to continue their journey in equestrian athletics for a lifetime.

AMERICA’S HORSE ART SHOW & SALE CLOSING OCT. 14 BENEFITS AQHA FOUNDATION

The 2023 America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale opened Aug. 12 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. Exclusive pieces remain available and can be purchased at www.americashorseinart.com through Oct. 14.

The show includes oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, bronze and other media

in artworks depicting the American Quarter Horse lifestyle.

The 2023 show features the works of 29 hand-selected, renowned Western artists. Artwork is submitted in various mediums, such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, charcoal and bronze. For details visit www.aqha.com.

ASSOCIATIONS

COLOR BREED CONGRESS (IN) PtHA NEWS

The 2023 Color Breed Congress will take place Nov. 3-11 in Tulsa, Oklahoma with Palomino Horse Breeders of America PHBA, American Buckskin Registry Association (ABRA), National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA), All Breed Ranch Horse, Long Ear Congress and Long Ear Futurity classes.

The Pinto Horse Association (PtHA) will offer cash challenge classes and provide venue for the Cash for Color Futurity classes.

The Color Breed Congress is nine days long for all disciplines with congress champions and reserve champion titles.

PtHA will give over $90,000 in prizes. PtHA will give high point awards for each discipline from Gist buckles, Perri’s Halters, Tioga Territory jackets, chairs and more.

The PtHA Heritage Foundation will sponsor the annual chili cookout one evening and welcome all exhibitors and family to join.

For additional information about the Color Breed Congress or the PtHA visit www.

STALLION SERVICE AUCTION (IN) NSBA NEWS

The 2024 National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) Stallion Service Auction opens on Oct. 1.

Breeding fees to some of the best Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle stallions in the industry will be available at a discounted fee.

All foals resulting from the breeding will be eligible for the NSBA Incentive Fund, which pays a dollar amount per point earned in NSBA events annually.

For additional information on the Stallion Service Auction visit www.nsba.com.

PLEASURE VERSATILITY CHALLENGE

3-YEAR-OLDS WILL COMPETE AT AQHA WORLD SHOW FOR 6TH YEAR

For the sixth consecutive year, some of the most talented 3-year-old American Quarter Horses will demonstrate their versatility at the Super Sires Pleasure Versatility Challenge to be held Saturday, Nov. 11, during the 2023 AQHA World Championship Show, at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.

Total purse is guaranteed to be $50,000 in cash along with prizes. This is the second year Super Sires is serving as the Title Sponsor for the event.

Horses competing during the Pleasure Versatility Challenge are shown sequentially in three classes in the Jim Norick Arena: a newly revised pattern class, consisting of a blending of simplified Trail and Western Riding maneuvers, which counts 40 percent; a Western Pleasure class, which counts 40 percent; and a conformation class, which counts 20 percent. Blue Ribbon

Custom Tack is providing silver show equipment for the winners and as a special incentive will be giving away a custom work saddle to the contestant that finishes in 11th place. In addition to these class awards, the reserve winner in the western pleasure class will receive a Chuck Letchworth Bits & Spurs show bit. The overall champion will receive a custom-made spurs provided by Holly Spagnola Design.

Horses cannot have been shown astride in any Western Riding, Trail, or in any similar Pleasure Versatility Challenge event prior to the AQHA World Championship Show official entry deadline (Sept. 15) Thereafter, horses may be shown without restriction at any competition without forfeiting Pleasure Versatility Challenge eligibility. There remains no eligibility restrictions for the Western Pleasure or Conformation classes.

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WORLD GAMES LOPE BACK TO TEXAS FOR 2024 EVENT (IN) APHA NEWS

The American Junior Paint Horse Association’s international Youth World Games competition will take place in conjunction with APHA’s 2024 World Championship Show, June 21 to July 7 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Several countries have already started the selection process and are preparing their young riders for the chance to experience and compete at one of the association’s premier events.

Each country can enter one team with three to five AJPHA members (18 & under as of Jan. 1).

Each team enters one member in showmanship, Western horsemanship, hunt-seat equitation and ranch riding. Exhibitors randomly draw horses—donated by generous owners—to show. Schooling is limited to one 30-minute session the day prior to competition.

For details visit www.apha.com.

All That Show Clothing .........................164

Arrington Show Horses ...............112-113

Backes QH .............................49-51, 193

Baker Futurity Horses ..............84-86, 193

Baker Show Horses .............................2-3

Baldwin Qtr Horses ....................162-163

Bar H Photography .............................197

Barger QH .........................................193

Barry, Jon ...........................................197

Batt Man ..............................................58

Blue Ribbon Tack ...............................193

Boo Yah Custom Clothing .....................195

Boxell, John .......................................194

Briere, Pierre ......................................193

Britton, Blake ......................106-107, 192

Burris, Tony ........................................192

CAC Show Horses ...................12-13, 192

Caplinger Qtr Horses ...........................196

Chafin Perf. Horses ............................195

Coast To Coast Trailers ..........................196

Cochran Show Horses .................123-127

CR Ranchwear ...................................194

CT QH ...............................................194

Custom Tails ......................................196

DAC ..................................................195

Darci’s Show Horses ............................195

Davis, Wayne & Judy ...........................195

Denton DeBuhr Show Horses ...............34

Dickerson Show Horses .......................197

Dobbs Insurance ................................192

Elite Trailers .......................................195

Equine Healthcare Int ..............................6

English Show Horses................69-70, 193

Fair Hill Saddlery ...............................176

Figured Hes Invited .....................174-175

Fisher, Alan ........................................197

Folck Insurance ..................................197

Fort Worth Stock Show .......................184

Fowler Perf Horses ......................154-156

Galyean, Gil ...........................59-68, 194

Garcia Quarter Horses .........................194

Gibbs Show Horses ..............................45

Glover/Galyean .................................196

Golden West ......................................193

Gumz Farms ......................................196

Harris Leather ..............................24, 194

HighPoint Perf Horses .....................22-23

Horn, Ron ..........................................195

Huls Perf Champions ..................157-159

Hutchinson Perf Horses ...................71-73

Jeff Kirkbride Photography ...................194

Jones, Chris & Melissa ...........................196

JML Design ........................................193

JS Show Horses ...............................46-48

Kathy’s Tails ........................................194

Kendalls Western Hats .........................192

Kennedy, Kathie .................................195

Knelly, Laura ......................................193

Lakins, Kenny .....................120-122, 192

Leeman Farms .....................118-119, 195

Longworth Perf Horses ................177-182

Looney Quarter Horses .............FC, 16-21

McDonald, Allison ...............................74

McLendon, Farley .....................5, 7, 9-11

Menard, Mallory .........................116-117

Moody Show Horses ............................140

North Farm .................................104-105

Parrish Quarter Horses .........................195

Pickard/Hanson Show Horses .........35-44

Pilot Knob ..........................................192

Powers, Tom ......................................197

Pro Horse Serv....................................172

Recchiuti, Donnie ..............................194

Richland Ranch .................................197

Roberts, Alyse ................................... 192

Roberts Quarter Horses ........................193

Ryan Geiger Photography ....................196

Salt On The Rocks ..............................191

Shana Ray Perf Horses ..........................170

Shane Rux Photography .......................197

Show Horses By Shannon ...............75-83

Starnes Insurance Agency ....................196

Sweet Shop ........................................196

Terlizzi Show Horses .......................72-74

Thurston Qtr Ho...rses .........................BC

Vroegh, Mallory ..............................14-15

Voge Quarter Horses ...................114-115

Wheeler Show Horses ..........................192

Williams, Kathy .................................192

Willis Show Horses .........................25-33

March To The Arch ......................186-187

Mathis Show Horses ...................165-169

Mayabb Show Horses .................141-151

Zeitler, Mark & Judy ............108-111, 197

Zuidema Perf Horses ............................197