Show Program




Don Voelte and Nancy Keegan
Mike Dunn










Don Voelte and Nancy Keegan
Mike Dunn
Welcome to the 2024 MAQHA Corporate Challenge!
We have a fun week planned and are so thankful for everyone that chooses to attend this show
The pages of this program are dedicated to all of our generous sponsors Rising expenses make it a challenge to keep shows affordable, but the generosity of our sponsors help keep costs similar from year to year and make this show successful! Please make a point to stop and thank them for their support!
We are excited to be partnering with Premier Sires again this year to offer over $13,000 in payouts!
This year's Humble and Kind award is given in memory of longtime MQHA member, Judy Ballard Judy embodied the kindness, generosity and compassion that encompasses this award and we are honored to present it in her memory
We appreciate exhibitors spending their hard earned money and time with us Each year, we work tirelessly to provide attendees with a show that is a must attend event Brenda Stevermer, Rachel Schoepf, Ashley Peterson and Julie Bernick have been familiar faces behind the show for 10+ years This year will mark their final year as the Corporate Challenge committee The MQHA Newsletter did a fabulous write up reflecting on their years spent with the show, so make sure to pick up a copy or page through it online. The new committee is excited to take the reins. Rest assured that the show is in great hands. Meet the new committee in the coming months!
We wish you the best of luck, but most importantly, we wish you a week of laughter, camaraderie, fun and great rides!
Sincerely,
Your Corporate Challenge Committee
Ashley Peterson, Rachel Schoepf, Julie Bernick, Brenda Stevermer
Not pictured: Liz Midtlien
Read the MQHA Newsletter here
Thank you, Claire Binkowski, for this photo that we will cherish always!
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1784 Judson Ave, St Paul, MN 55108
Judges: Eric Hubbard, Shannon Holbin, Beckey George, Jonathan Meilleur, Jim Searles, Chris Thompson
Wednesday, July 10th – 8:00 AM
1/501. Level 1/Green Western Riding & NSBA
2/502 Junior Western Riding & NSBA
3/503 Level 1/Novice Amateur Western Riding & NSBA
4/504. Amateur Western Riding & NSBA
800. $1500 added Premier Sires 5 & Over Maturity Open
Western Pleasure
5/505. Level 1/Novice Youth Western Riding & NSBA
6/506 Youth Western Riding & NSBA
7/507 Senior Western Riding & NSBA
Following Western Riding sponsored by Hornig Insurance
$150 Bonus to the highest placing Non-Pro
46/546 Small Fry Western Pleasure & NSBA
47/547 Small Fry Horsemanship & NSBA
48/548. Level 1 Amateur W/T Western Pleasure & NSBA
49/549. Level 1 Amateur W/T Horsemanship & NSBA
50/550 Level 1 Youth W/T Western Pleasure & NSBA
51/551 Level 1 Youth W/T Horsemanship & NSBA
52/552. Junior Western Pleasure & NSBA
53 Rookie Amateur Western Pleasure
54/554. Level 1/Novice Amateur Pleasure & NSBA
55/555 Amateur Western Pleasure & NSBA
56/556 Select Western Pleasure & NSBA
57/557. Level 1/Green Western Pleasure & NSBA
58
Rookie Youth Western Pleasure
59/559 Level 1/Novice Youth Western Pleasure & NSBA
60/560 Youth Western Pleasure & NSBA
61/561. Senior Western Pleasure & NSBA
Thursday, July 11th
Coliseum Arena 8:00 AM
801. $1500 added Premier Sires 3/4 Yr Old Western Pleasure -
$150 Bonus to the highest placing Non-Pro
155 Level 1/Green Non-Pro Horsemanship – $250 added Sponsored by Premier Magazine
62. Rookie Amateur Horsemanship
63/563 Level 1/Novice Amateur Horsemanship & NSBA
64/65/565 L2/L3 Amateur Horsemanship & NSBA
66/566. Select Horsemanship & NSBA
67. Rookie Youth Horsemanship
68/568. Level 1/Novice Youth Horsemanship & NSBA
69/70/570 L2/L3 Youth Horsemanship & NSBA
802. $1500 added Premier Sires 3/4 Yr Old Hunter Under Saddle
$150 Bonus to the highest placing Non-Pro
8/508. Small Fry Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
9/509 Small Fry Equitation & NSBA
10/510 Level 1 Amateur W/T Hunter Und Saddle & NSBA
11/511 Level 1 Amateur W/T Equitation & NSBA
12/512. Level 1 Youth W/T Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
33/533 Level 1/Green Trail & NSBA
13/513 Level 1 Youth W/T Equitation & NSBA
14/514 Junior Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
15 Rookie Amateur Hunter Under Saddle 16/516. Level 1/Nov Amateur Hunter U Saddle & NSBA
17/517 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
18/518 Select Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
19/519. Level 1/Green Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA Rookie Youth Hunter Under Saddle
20.
21/521 Level 1/Nov Youth Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
22/522. Youth Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
23/523. Senior Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
156 Level 1/Green Non-Pro Equitation – $250 added Sponsored by Premier Magazine
24 Rookie Amateur Equitation
25/525. Level 1/Novice Amateur Equitation & NSBA
26/27/527 L2/L3 Amateur Equitation & NSBA
28/528 Select Equitation & NSBA
29. Rookie Youth Equitation
30/530. Level 1/Novice Youth Equitation & NSBA
31/32/532. L2/L3 Youth Equitation & NSBA
Compeer Arena 8:00 AM
803. $1000 added Premier Sires Level 1 Open Trail –
34/534 Junior Trail & NSBA*
35. Rookie Amateur Trail
36/536 Level 1/Novice Amateur Trail & NSBA
37/537. Amateur Trail & NSBA
38/538. Select Trail & NSBA
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1784 Judson Ave, St Paul, MN 55108
Judges: Eric Hubbard, Shannon Holbin, Beckey George, Jonathan Meilleur, Jim Searles, Chris Thompson
Wednesday, July 10th – 8:00 AM
1/501. Level 1/Green Western Riding & NSBA
2/502 Junior Western Riding & NSBA
3/503 Level 1/Novice Amateur Western Riding & NSBA
4/504. Amateur Western Riding & NSBA
800. $1500 added Premier Sires 5 & Over Maturity Open
Western Pleasure
5/505. Level 1/Novice Youth Western Riding & NSBA
6/506 Youth Western Riding & NSBA
7/507 Senior Western Riding & NSBA
Following Western Riding sponsored by Hornig Insurance
$150 Bonus to the highest placing Non-Pro
46/546 Small Fry Western Pleasure & NSBA
47/547 Small Fry Horsemanship & NSBA
48/548. Level 1 Amateur W/T Western Pleasure & NSBA
49/549. Level 1 Amateur W/T Horsemanship & NSBA
50/550 Level 1 Youth W/T Western Pleasure & NSBA
51/551 Level 1 Youth W/T Horsemanship & NSBA
52/552. Junior Western Pleasure & NSBA
53 Rookie Amateur Western Pleasure
54/554. Level 1/Novice Amateur Pleasure & NSBA
55/555 Amateur Western Pleasure & NSBA
56/556 Select Western Pleasure & NSBA
57/557. Level 1/Green Western Pleasure & NSBA
58
Rookie Youth Western Pleasure
59/559 Level 1/Novice Youth Western Pleasure & NSBA
60/560 Youth Western Pleasure & NSBA
61/561. Senior Western Pleasure & NSBA
Thursday, July 11th
Coliseum Arena 8:00 AM
801. $1500 added Premier Sires 3/4 Yr Old Western Pleasure -
$150 Bonus to the highest placing Non-Pro
155 Level 1/Green Non-Pro Horsemanship – $250 added Sponsored by Premier Magazine
62. Rookie Amateur Horsemanship
63/563 Level 1/Novice Amateur Horsemanship & NSBA
64/65/565 L2/L3 Amateur Horsemanship & NSBA
66/566. Select Horsemanship & NSBA
67. Rookie Youth Horsemanship
68/568. Level 1/Novice Youth Horsemanship & NSBA
69/70/570 L2/L3 Youth Horsemanship & NSBA
802. $1500 added Premier Sires 3/4 Yr Old Hunter Under Saddle
$150 Bonus to the highest placing Non-Pro
8/508. Small Fry Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
9/509 Small Fry Equitation & NSBA
10/510 Level 1 Amateur W/T Hunter Und Saddle & NSBA
11/511 Level 1 Amateur W/T Equitation & NSBA
12/512. Level 1 Youth W/T Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
33/533 Level 1/Green Trail & NSBA
13/513 Level 1 Youth W/T Equitation & NSBA
14/514 Junior Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
15 Rookie Amateur Hunter Under Saddle 16/516. Level 1/Nov Amateur Hunter U Saddle & NSBA
17/517 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
18/518 Select Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
19/519. Level 1/Green Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA Rookie Youth Hunter Under Saddle
20.
21/521 Level 1/Nov Youth Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
22/522. Youth Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
23/523. Senior Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
156 Level 1/Green Non-Pro Equitation – $250 added Sponsored by Premier Magazine
24 Rookie Amateur Equitation
25/525. Level 1/Novice Amateur Equitation & NSBA
26/27/527 L2/L3 Amateur Equitation & NSBA
28/528 Select Equitation & NSBA
29. Rookie Youth Equitation
30/530. Level 1/Novice Youth Equitation & NSBA
31/32/532. L2/L3 Youth Equitation & NSBA
Compeer Arena 8:00 AM
803. $1000 added Premier Sires Level 1 Open Trail –
34/534 Junior Trail & NSBA*
35. Rookie Amateur Trail
36/536 Level 1/Novice Amateur Trail & NSBA
37/537. Amateur Trail & NSBA
38/538. Select Trail & NSBA
39
Rookie Youth Trail
40/540 Level 1/Novice Youth Trail & NSBA
41/541 Youth Trail & NSBA
42/242/542 L2/L3 Senior Trail & NSBA*
43/543 Small Fry Trail & NSBA
44/544. Level 1 Amateur W/T Trail & NSBA
45/545 Level 1 Youth W/T Trail & NSBA
Friday, July 12th – 8:00 AM
157. Level 1/Green Non-Prop Showmanship – $250 added Sponsored by Premier Magazine
71
Rookie Amateur Showmanship
72/572 Level 1/Novice Amateur Showmanship & NSBA
73/74/574 L2/L3 Amateur Showmanship* & NSBA
75/575. Select Showmanship* & NSBA
76/577. Small Fry Showmanship & NSBA
78
Rookie Youth Showmanship
79/579 Level 1/Novice Youth Showmanship & NSBA
80/81/581 L2/L3 Youth Showmanship* & NSBA
900. *Jackpot Showmanship – scores used
157. Level 1/Green Non-Prop Showmanship – $250 added Sponsored by Premier Magazine
71 Rookie Amateur Showmanship
72/572. Level 1/Novice Amateur Showmanship & NSBA
73/74/574. L2/L3 Amateur Showmanship* & NSBA
75/575. Select Showmanship* & NSBA
76/577 Small Fry Showmanship & NSBA
78 Rookie Youth Showmanship
79/579 Level 1/Novice Youth Showmanship & NSBA
80/81/581. L2/L3 Youth Showmanship* & NSBA
805. $500 added Premier Sires Yearling Longe Line –
$150 Bonus to the highest placing Non-Pro
806. $500 added Premier Sires Non-Pro Yearling Longe
Line
82/582. Amateur Performance Geldings & NSBA
83/583. Youth Performance Geldings & NSBA
84/584 Performance Geldings & NSBA
85/585 Amateur Performance Mares & NSBA
86/586. Youth Performance Mares & NSBA
87/587. Performance Mares & NSBA
88/588 Amateur Performance Stallions & NSBA
89/589 Performance Stallions & NSBA
90. Amateur Yearling Stallions
91. Amateur Two-Year-Old Stallions
92 Amateur Three-Year-Old Stallions
93 Amateur Aged Stallions
94/97. Grand/Reserve Amateur Stallions
98. Yearling Stallions
99 Two-Year-Old Stallions
100 Three-Year-Old Stallions
101. Aged Stallions
102/105. Grand/Reserve Stallions
106 Amateur Yearling Geldings
107 Amateur Two-Year-Old Geldings
108. Amateur Three-Year-Old Geldings
109. Amateur Aged Geldings
110/113. Grand/Reserve Amateur Geldings
114. Youth Yearling Geldings
115 Youth Two-Year-Old Geldings
116 Youth Three-Year-Old Geldings
117. Youth Aged Geldings
118/121. Grand/Reserve Youth Geldings
122 Yearling Geldings
123 Two-Year-Old Geldings
124. Three-Year-Old Geldings
125. Aged Geldings
126/129 Grand/Reserve Geldings
130 Amateur Yearling Mares
131. Amateur Two-Year-Old Mares
132 Amateur Three-Year-Old Mares
133 Amateur Aged Mares
134/137 Grand/Reserve Amateur Mares
138. Youth Yearling Mares
139 Youth Two-Year-Old Mares
140 Youth Three-Year-Old Mares
141. Youth Aged Mares
142/145. Grand/Reserve Youth Mares
146 Yearling Mares
147 Two-Year-Old Mares
148. Three-Year-Old Mares
149. Aged Mares
150/153 Grand/Reserve Mares
154 Leadline
Saturday, July 13th – 8:00 AM
Coliseum Arena 8:00 AM
807. $1500 added Premier Sires Non Pro Western Pleasure
sponsored by Midtlien Family and Timber Valley Farm
46/546 Small Fry Western Pleasure & NSBA
47/547 Small Fry Horsemanship & NSBA
48/548. Level 1 Amateur W/T Western Pleasure & NSBA
49/549 Level 1 Amateur W/T Horsemanship & NSBA
50/550 Level 1 Youth W/T Western Pleasure & NSBA
51/551. Level 1 Youth W/T Horsemanship & NSBA
52/552. Junior Western Pleasure & NSBA
53. Rookie Amateur Western Pleasure
54/554 Level 1/Novice Amateur Pleasure & NSBA
55/555. Amateur Western Pleasure & NSBA
56/556. Select Western Pleasure & NSBA
12/512. Level 1 Youth W/T Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
13/513 Level 1 Youth W/T Equitation & NSBA
809. $1500 added Premier Sires Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle
sponsored by Show Horses by Shannon & Clark QH
14/514. Junior Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
15. Rookie Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
16/516 Level 1/Nov Amateur Hunter U Saddle & NSBA
17/517 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
18/518 Select Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
19/519. Level 1/Green Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
Rookie Youth Hunter Under Saddle 20.
21/521. Level 1/Nov Youth Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
22/522. Youth Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
58.
57/557 Level 1/Green Western Pleasure & NSBA Rookie Youth Western Pleasure
59/559 Level 1/Novice Youth Western Pleasure & NSBA
60/560. Youth Western Pleasure & NSBA
61/561. Senior Western Pleasure & NSBA
808. $1500 added Premier Sires 5 & Over Maturity Hunter Under Saddle
sponsored by Hornig Insurance
$150 Bonus to the highest placing Non-Pro
8/508. Small Fry Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
9/509 Small Fry Equitation & NSBA
10/510 Level 1 Amateur W/T Hunter Und Saddle & NSBA
11/511. Level 1 Amateur W/T Equitation & NSBA
23/523 Senior Hunter Under Saddle & NSBA
156 Level 1/Green Non-Pro Equitation – $250 added Sponsored by Premier Magazine
24. Rookie Amateur Equitation
25/525 Level 1/Novice Amateur Equitation & NSBA
26/27/527. L2/L3 Amateur Equitation & NSBA
28/528. Select Equitation & NSBA
29. Rookie Youth Equitation
30/530. Level 1/Novice Youth Equitation & NSBA
31/32/532. L2/L3 Youth Equitation & NSBA
Sunday, July 14th – 8:00 AM
1/501 Level 1/Green Western Riding & NSBA
2/502. Junior Western Riding & NSBA
3/503. Level 1/Novice Amateur Western Riding & NSBA 4/504 Amateur Western Riding & NSBA
5/505. Level 1/Novice Youth Western Riding & NSBA 6/506. Youth Western Riding & NSBA 7/507. Senior Western Riding & NSBA
Following Western Riding
155 Level 1/Green Non-Pro Horsemanship – $250 added Sponsored by Premier Magazine
62. Rookie Amateur Horsemanship
63/563. Level 1/Novice Amateur Horsemanship & NSBA 64/65/565 L2/L3 Amateur Horsemanship & NSBA
66/566. Select Horsemanship & NSBA
67 Rookie Youth Horsemanship
68/568. Level 1/Novice Youth Horsemanship & NSBA
69/70/570 L2/L3 Youth Horsemanship & NSBA
Flat Fee: $365/horse: Includes all AQHA & Small Fry classes, AQHA Processing Fee, Office Fee, $2/judge MN Fee. Does not include stalls, RV, shavings, NSBA classes, Trail Fees
Office Fee: $10/horse – one time fee
AQHA Processing Fee: $10/horse/judge
Class Fees: $16/class/judge
Small Fry Class Fees: $7.50/class/judge
MN Fee: $2.00/judge
NSBA Class Fee: $10/class/judge (single judge per S/C)
NSBA Flat Rate: $35 per S/C
Trail Equipment Fee: $10/horse/round
Jackpot Showmanship- $40 Entry Fee, 100% to purse. Credit Cards accepted with 4% convenience fee
Premier Sires Futurity Classes – Entry Fee is 10% of the added money for each class. 60% of the entry fee will be jackpotted back to the purse of the class. Scored Classes – Scores will be used from the corresponding classes Open to all breeds as long as Premier Sires eligibility is followed. See website for details.
Level 1/Green Non-Pro – Horse cannot have earned more than 10 points in that class as of January 1st all levels/breed association. No eligibility requirements for the exhibitor other than being a Non-Pro $500 added per class sponsored by Premier Magazine These classes are NOT closed to Premier Horses and are open to all horses who meet eligibility requirements.
Stalls reserved prior to June 25th - $175/stall
Stalls reserved after June 25th - $220/stall
All horses must have a stall. Limited number of Tie Stalls available for $20/day. No overnight stays in Tie Stalls. Shavings - $9/bag if ordered by June 25th All shavings after and at the show $10/bag RVs reserved prior to June 25th - $185 RVs reserved after June 25th - $200 No stall/RV will be reserved without a VALID form of payment No Refund after 6/25 All reservations are based on date of online submission. No Outside shavings allowed. Any first time Exhibitor to AQHA will be entered in a drawing for a $100 credit off their showbill. In order to be eligible you must let the show office know at the time of entering.
High Point Champion, Reserve High Point in the following divisions - Open, Level 1/Novice Ama Amateur, Select, Level 1/Novice Youth, Youth 13 & Under, Youth 14-18, Rookie Youth, Rookie Amateur,
Small Fry, L1 Youth Walk/Jog & L1 Amateur Walk/Jog
. Must show in a minimum of 3 classes within that division to qualify. Halter is not required but will count as a class within the division if shown. Circuit Awards offered in every class (excluding DA NSBA and Futurity classes).
Must show to all applicable judges.
Host Hotel:
Residence Inn
2985 Centre Point Drive
Roseville MN 55113
651-636-0680
$169-$179/night
*Room block will be held through 6/10/24
Official Show Photographer:
Bar H Photography www.BarHPhotography.com
$13,000 IN ADDED MONEY
Vendor Contact: Julie Bernick 612-849-9181 julbernick@gmail.com
Stalling Contact: Brenda Stevermer 507-317-8107 bstevermer@gmail.com
All horses born in or after 2018 must be nominated and have a certificate of eligibility in the name of the current owner to show in any Premier Sires class All horses born in or before 2017 are eligible to show as long as the sire is currently enrolled in Premier Sires Open to all breeds as long as Premier Sires eligibility is followed.
Nomination is based on the stallion’s current enrollment rather than breeding or foaling year Once a stallion is enrolled their foals of any age are eligible to be nominated at the respective rate for their age Likewise, once a stallion terminates their enrollment, nominated foals remain eligible to show but foals who have not been nominated are no longer eligible for nomination regardless of breeding or foaling year.
To see the list of eligible stallions, visit https://premiersires com
Shavings will be delivered daily at 11am and 4pm.
Text Brenda at 507-317-8107 with:
Name
Stall Number Back number # of bags
Need a vet? Need a farrier?
Stoffel Equine is on site for all your veterinarian and farrier needs. Both are located on the west side of the horse barn.
Early arrivals can unload no earlier than 4pm on Monday July 8. Early arrival fees will be charged to the stall reservation party show tab. The coliseum will not be open until Tuesday at 5am.
Coliseum (open until 10pm or 2hrs after show)
Cattle Barn (24hrs)
Compeer Arena (24hrs)
Coverall (24hrs)
Outdoor arena (24hrs)
Tues: Noon-6p
Nick Stoffel, farrier: 651-270-1044
Krystyna Stoffel DVM: 651-226-6862
Wed-Sat: 6:30a-8p Sun: 6:30a-4p
The MAQHA Corporate Challenge is managed by:
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Stay hydrated! Water available at the main horse barn entrance
Friday
Donuts and coffee in the morning courtesy of MVP!
Snacks mid afternoon
Donuts and coffee in the morning
Snacks mid afternoon
Saturday
MYQHA Pancake Breakfast
Free will donation
Snacks mid afternoon
Exhibitor party with meal and games-evening
Donuts and coffee in the morning
Snacks mid afternoon
Sunday
Donuts and coffee in the morning
Snacks mid afternoon
If you placed 1st-5th under any judge in any class, make sure to grab your placing tickets at Award Alley (located near hospitality). Tickets can be redeemed for awards Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Limited quantities of some items.
1st Place: 5 tickets
2nd Place: 4 tickets
3rd Place: 3 tickets
4th Place: 2 tickets
5th Place: 1 ticket
Example: You placed 1, 3, 5 so you would take 5+3+1=9 tickets
Thank you Liz Midtlien for all your hard work with these awards! AwardSponsors
25 Points or less
Choice of:
Tiger tongue Purina treats
Bottle opener Wine tumbler
Winter beanie
50 Points
Choice of:
Leather cleaner
Leather sponge
Key chain
Shampoo
Conditioner
Shapley’s (white)
75 Points
Choice of:
Braid/Band bag Dog bowls
Snapback hats
Tumblers
100 Points
Choice of:
GutX
MVP Gastro Plex
Logo bag
125 Points
Choice of:
Hay net
Charcuterie board
Koozie
Back On Track halters
Back On Track bell boots
150 Points
Choice of:
Hay net. MVP 6 Way
OsteoMax. Pepi candle
Sleazy
Options:
Embroidered Jacket
Perri's Hunt Seat Reins
Garment Bag
Open Level 1 Amateur Amateur Select Amateur
Champion
$500 gift certificate to Harris Leather and Silverworks
Rookie Amateur Level 1 Am Walk/Jog
Level 1 Youth
Youth 13 & U
Reserve
Youth 14-18
Rookie Youth Level 1 Youth Walk/Jog
$350 gift certificate to Harris Leather and Silverworks
Small Fry
Champion: Hoverboard, work pad, Harris work bridle
Reserve: Hoverboard and work pad
Non Pro Green
Champion: $350 gift certificate to Harris Leather and Silverworks
Reserve: $250 gift certificate to Harris Leather and Silverworks
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Nominate someone who demonstrates and embodies the spirit of being humble and kind! out in the show office. Nomination forms can be filled