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WAQHA Encouragement Show
26^th April 2009
Brookleigh Equestrian Centre

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By Janeen McRobert

With perfect weather, the WAQHA Encouragement show commenced at 9 am sharp. The Venue was Brookleigh Equestrian Centre, a premier venue for equestrian activities. It had been quite some time since the WAQHA presented a show at Brookleigh and with such a positive response to the show and the venue, more events may be planned for this venue in the future.

Entries were quite high, with good numbers in the categories. The WAQHA recognises the importance of encouraging our new and future members, and this show seemed to be just what was required. The categories on the day included Amateur, Youth, Beginner and Novice. No Open events were programmed, so the club could concentrate on welcoming members into a show situation. The official classes were run under AQHA rules, but the Beginner competitors only needed to walk/jog or trot, with Novice category being required to lope or canter where required.

The day started with Amateur Halter, followed by Youth Halter, Beginner Halter and Novice Halter. The only events on the day that accumulated AQHA or WAQHA points were the Amateur and the Youth categories, but all categories were eligible for Hi Point awards on the day.

Showmanship was next, with some good patterns being completed. The pattern was simple, jog to 2^nd cone, pause, then jog a circle around the cone and present to the judge. The judge then explained to the Beginner class why they placed as they did, informing competitors that although they may have executed the pattern correctly, touching the horse is a no-no in showmanship.

A quick break and then Hunter Under Saddle events commenced. With the Amateur and Youth classes completed, it was time to split the Beginner HUS class into from over 20 entries into 2 go-rounds and then choose 4 competitors for the final round. Spectators were asked to not distract horses or riders in the arena, with some horses and riders competing indoors or even competing for their first ever show. The Hunt Seat Equitation classes were next, another simple pattern to execute, and with the pattern being spread over a large area, most of the competitors completed the pattern in fine form.

A half an hour lunch break, and it’s outside to buy a BBQ sausage sizzle that the local Paint horse association, Statewide Paint Horse Society, organised. Thanks to Laurice Potter for all your help. Plenty of cool drink, or water to choose from and a lovely sausage or pattie in a bun with sauce and freshly cooked onions.

Back into the show and the first western events of the day are the Western Pleasure classes. And with 31 entries in the Beginner WP, the show committee decided to split the class into 3 go rounds with a final class. Safety is always a consideration when class numbers rise to double figures. Congratulations to the 9 riders that showed in the final event, placing from 1 – 9 out of 31 in a class.

Western Horsemanship was next, the pattern being jog the cones, lope a circle, jog around the poles and lope to the finish. And as the day was progressing, the sun was going down and the chill factor set in. So the trail course was set up and the classes commenced. The pattern was jog cones, walk bridge, jog poles, lope to gate, work gate, jog a cone, work the gate, lope to the back thru, back thru, then side pass and walk to the finish cones. With the last of the day’s events over, it was time for the Hi Point Presentations to commence.

Congratulations to Alex McCooke who received his participation Award at the show on Sunday. These awards were presented at the State Show, but Alex had to leave to return to school before the presentations commenced. Thanks to Kerry & Steve Blackaller once again for donating these Youth participation awards to all Youth who competed at the State Show.

Thanks to our great workers and volunteers who helped put this show together. Show Secretary Mary Treloar, Show Managers Sharon Currie and Elise Young, Judge Janeen McRobert, Ring Steward Carly Ganzer, Gate Marshalls Tracey Bruce, Sarah Stuart, Jenny Barnes and Elise Young again. Thanks to Boyd Treloar for bringing the trail gear and setting it up for the classes and Jeff Gates for once again helping out on the day. Sue Benthien organised custom embroidered WAQHA caps to be sold on the day, if you would like to buy a WAQHA cap, they will be on sale at our next show or event.

Thanks to all competitors and spectators, your enthusiasm and appreciation is very warmly received by the WAQHA committee. Thanks also to our wonderful sponsors who donated items for Hi Point awards, without so many great sponsors our competitors would not receive such a great variety of prizes during our show year.

Hi Point Novice – Kelly Stewart and Inquisitive Profit
Garland donated by Jean Saville
Rug donated by She-Oak Quarterhorses –Rob Harmsen and Sue Benthien
Hi Point Beginner – Julie Cranfield and Spin To Impress
Garland donated by Jean Saville
Rug donated by She-Oak Quarterhorses – Rob Harmsen and Sue Benthien
Hi Point Youth – Jaiden Thompson and Triandibo Infusion owned by Phayme Tedd
Garland donated by Jean Saville
Bridle bag, Halter and rope donated by Brook’s Choice Relocations – Val & Brooke Sallur
Hi Point Amateur – Kerry Blackaller and All Rhythm And Blues
Garland donated by Jean Saville
Horseland voucher donated by REN Construction – Rod Naef and Elise Young

The WAQHA is presenting a 2 day clinic in May with Pam Neal of Snake Valley QH’s, breeders and trainers of quality western pleasures horses. For information regarding the clinic check out the WAQHA website and to book your places, better hurry, they are almost gone, phone Carly Ganzer mobile 0414693392. Fence sitters are welcomed also.

Check out the WAQHA website www.waqha.com.au for further information about the club or to download membership or show forms. Adverts for shows are also placed on the internet sites of Stockyard and Cavalletti, both great sponsors of the WAQHA. And don’t forget, if you have a horse to sell, a stallion to advertise, gear to sell, the WAQHA website or bi-monthly newsletter is a great place to advertise.

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WAQHA Youth Competing Interstate

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By Carly Ganzer Recently there have been a few WAQHA members competing very successfully over east since January 2009.  On behalf of the WAQHA committee I would like to congratulate those members for doing WA very proud. Congratulations to Kelsie Lee Harrington from Geraldton was able to borrow 2 horses for the 2009 Victorian State Championships; Winderadeen Shadows owned by Trish Shugg and SVQ Memums Irrezippable owned by Pam and George Neal. With these horses Kelsie was awarded the 2009 Victorian State Championships Hi Point Youth 12-14yrs. Kelsie travelled back to Victoria in March for the 2009 Australian Halter Showcase held at Werribee and competed on Charary Power to Impress & Winderadeen Shadows where she placed in the following: 2nd Youth 12-14yr Showmanship from 12 entries 2nd Youth 12-14yrs Hunter Seat Equitation from 10 entries 3rd Youth 12-14yrs Trail from 14 entries 3rd Youth 12-14yrs Western Horsemanship from 10 entries 4th Youth 12-14yrs Hunter under Saddle from 10 entries 5th Youth 12-14yrs Western Pleasure form 11 entries Kelsie would like to thank Trish Shugg & Pam Neal for the loan of their horses and their generosity. Kodi Anderson from Jindong made the long journey across the Nullarbor to compete at the 2009 Australian Halter Showcase with her mare Breakin Hearts Q-33736. Kodi was awarded Hi Point Youth 15-18 Years. Kodi’s placing’s thru out the show were; 1st place out of 19 for the Youth Western Pleasure Showcase 2nd place out of 12 for the Youth 15-18 Hunter Under Saddle 2nd place out of 7 for the Youth 15-18 Western Horsemanship 2nd place out of 14 for the Youth 15-18 Western Pleasure 2nd place out of 4 for the Youth 15-18 Western Riding 3rd place out of 13 for the Youth 15-18 Reining 4th place out of 11 for the Youth 15-18 Hunt Seat Equitation 4th place out of 14 for the Youth 15-18 Showmanship Breakin Hearts was awarded 3rd place out of 22 for the Senior Horse Trail 4th place out of 18 for the Senior Horse Western Pleasure Carly Ganzer from Henley Brook travelled to Victoria on the weekend of the Black Saturday fires; luckily she was well away from them. Carly stayed with Debbie Cameron (a former WAQHA member) and was lucky enough to show and ride a various amountof horses; Justa Another BarBabe, Justa Hot Smoothy, Chocolate Lips Chip & SVQ Memums Irrezippable (owned by Pam and George Neal). Carly competed at 4 shows whilst she was in Victoria, her places were; Bendigo Regional Appaloosa Club 14/15th Feb 2009-04-22 1st place from 5 entries Senior Youth Western Horsemanship 2nd Placefrom 6 entries Senior Youth Hunt Seat Equitation 2nd Placefrom 5 entries Senior Youth Western Pleasure Ballarat & District Quarter Horse Association 21st Feb 2009 1st place from 8 Senior Youth Trail 1st place from 11 Senior Youth Western Pleasure 3rd Place from 7 Senior Youth Western Horsemanship GV Summer Sizzler 28th Feb-1st March 2009 judged under a American judge 2nd place from 7 Senior Youth Western Pleasure 2nd place from 7 Senior Youth Hunter under Saddle 3rd place from 6 Senior Youth Hunt Seat Equitation 3rd place from 6 Senior Youth Western Horsemanship. 5th place from 8 Senior Youth Showmanship Australian Halter Showcase 4-8th March 2009 judged under an American judge 3rd place from 14 entries Youth 15-18 Western Pleasure 6th place from 19 entries Youth Western Pleasure Showcase 6th place from 11 entires Youth 15-18 Hunt Seat Equitation 6th place from 19 entires Youth 15-18 Trail Carly would like to thank Debbie & Paul Cameron for allowing her to stay at their place for the month, carting her to the shows, and the loan of the horses & also Pam Neal for giving her the opportunity to ride and show some of her horses. Thank you for such generosity. Paula DiCandilo travelled over to Victoria in February whilst her two outstanding horses where already over there; Winderadeen Gay Bar Mickey and A Poetic Breeze. Paula competed successfully in the classes she entered and was awarded; GV Summer Sizzler 28 Feb – 1st March 2009 Winderadeen Gay Bar Mickey 1st place from 8 entries Amateur Western Pleasure 1st place from 12 entires Senior Horse Western Pleasure 3rd place from 25 Amateur Western Pleasure Stakes 6th Place from 12 Amateur Showmanship A Poetic Breeze 2nd from 11 Amateur Hunter under Saddle 3rd Place from 16 Amateur Hunter under Saddle Stakes 5th place from 11 Three Year Old Hunter under Saddle Australian Halter Showcase 4-8th March 2009 Winderadeen Gay Bar Mickey 1st from 18 entires Senior Horse Western Pleasure 2nd from 16 entries Amateur Western Pleasure 4th from 25 entires Amateur Western Horsemanship A Poetic Breeze 1st from 10 entires Amateur Hunter under Saddle Tracey Bruce’s 2 year old gelding Tin Tila Zippen Zulu escaped the Kinglake Fires where he is staying with well known trainer David Noubry, who resides in Kinglake West. Tinny’s first ridden event was the 2yr Debutante Western Pleasure Class. This class is designed for 2 year olds to make their first appearance as a ridden horse; the main rule for this event is that they are not to have been shown in a ridden event before hand. With Tracey aboard Tinny won the 2yr Hunter under Saddle. He also placed 8th place in the 2yr Debutante Western Pleasure Class and 4th in the 2yr Trail with David. Brenda Smith’s Hot Zippenlee also travelled over to Victoria and was shown by former WA Horse Trainer- Dawn Marshall. Dawn and Hot Zippenlee were Reserve Champions in the $10,000 3yr Western Pleasure Feature at the 2009 GV Summer Sizzler, 7th Place in the Jayes Park Junior Horse Trail from 41 entires. Even more recently, Kodi Anderson returned back to Victoria along with Janeen McRobert with her palomino Arrum, and Holly Locke’s yearling filly My Western Obsession. My Western Obsession was awarded Reserve in the Yearling Futurity shown by Kodi Anderson and placed 2nd in the Filly Halter Class. Arrum was 2nd in the Amateur Halter Mare and 4th place in the Open Mare 4yrs and over. All of them competed at the Plenty Valley AA show held on the Easter weekend at Werribee Park. They all placed in their events with great success & Kodi and Breakin Hearts were awarded Hi Point Senior Horse and Hi Point Senior Youth. Congratulations to all, and we hope to hear the good results from the 2009 AQHA Nationals and NPHA!!

Photos - click on links to view Carly Ganzer and justa another barbabe Dawn Marshall and hot zippenlee Kelsie Lee Harrington and Winderadeen Shadows Kodi Anderson and Breakin Hearts Paula DiCandilo and Winderadeen Gay Bar Mickey Tracey and Tin Tila Zippen Zulu

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Di Candilo Steel City WAQHA 2009 State Championship Show
20^th - 22^nd March 2009
State Equestrian Centre
Judges : Mrs Majorie Radford & Mr Mark Chamberlin

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By Janeen McRobert

The WAQHA 2009 State Championship Show was held this year over 3 days, March 20-22 2009 at the State Equestrian Centre, Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon and sponsored by Di Candilo Steel City. The decision to make the show into a 3-day event was enthusiastically embraced by competitors. Rather than having a rushed Saturday, this allowed for a more relaxed atmosphere for all at the show.

The 1st day of the show was outdoors and was programmed for all the traditional English type events. The Dressage events were held on the International Dressage arena, with the Hacking and Hunter Hack held on the main grassed polo field. Our judge for the day’s events was well known dressage competitor and EFA judge, Mrs Majorie Radford. Marjorie was friendly and easy to deal with and had good comments about the horses being presented on the day. Liz Ivankovich pencilled for the dressage and Liz Hides was the Gate Marshall as well as collating the test results. Mindi Thompson helped out with ribbon presentations and prize organisation. Sue Benthien organised lunch for the Judges for the 3-day show. The dressage started off slowly at 9.00 am but competitors quickly appeared for their events, keen to compete and find out their results. The last test took place at about 1.00 pm, and with only quick breaks in-between to present ribbons, the time flew by. The eventual tally of tests was about 30 to be completed.

With a 30-minute lunch break for the judge and workers, it was plenty of time for all to change if required and be back on the field for the next set of events. The hacking events went quickly, with the horses and riders really showing their range of movements. These events allow the horses to move forward in an engaging manner while still being obedient and receptive to commands from the riders. Some very pretty browbands were on display, blinging it up English style. Once the Hack events were completed there was another 20-minute break for competitors to change gear or equipment if required and to warm up the horses over the practice jumps. The jumps were set up and the club was fortunate enough to have as a spectator and an on the spur of the moment jump checker, Anna McGregor, well-known show jumper. Once the jumps were in place and the warm up completed, the class commenced. The pattern was simple; jump the two jumps in the required pattern and then a hand gallop back to the line-up. There was some slow and some fast hand gallops to be seen, a huge variance of gait shown.

Once all the days’ events were completed, the judge was presented with wine as was the photographer, the workers and the videographers. Palmer Wines, a supportive sponsor of the WAQHA, donated all wine presented during the show. Prizes given out during the day ranged from customised dressage pads, english saddle pads, fleece bridle bags, helmet covers, a rug, girth covers and cash prize money. Thanks to the photographer Peter Fredericks, who took images from all 3 days of the show, and to Michelle Wrighton who came along on Friday and videographed the day for competitors. Sponsors for the day were : She-Oak Quarterhorses, Janeen McRobert, Cavaletti.com, Stockyard.net, Wildwood Quarterhorses, Sharon Currie & Josh Jupp, Horse Habit, Saddleworld Maddington, Saddles Plus Byford and Regent Park Stockfeeds.

The day finished at about 3.30 pm, which was fantastic, not too late to prep up for the next day and to catch up with everyone who had arrived during the day. Luckily the weather that was forecast didn’t eventuate, and the day proceeded with only a couple of tiny sprinkles dropping from the sky. The spectators were out in force all during the day, supporting their friends or family competing in the classes. With plenty of favourable comments about the day’s program it could become a regular feature day for future state championship shows.

The Saturday program started bright and early, 8.30 am sharp. The judge for the Saturday and Sunday of the show was Mr Mark Chamberlin, AmQHA Judge, from NZ. Mark was very friendly both days of the show, completely organised and totally professional in his approach. Having an AmQHA qualified judge allows the WAQHA to present AmQHA classes for competitors thus ensuring that the money spent on registering a horse with AmQHA is worth the effort.

Workers for the show were the President Mary Treloar in the office, Sarah Stuart our capable Gate Marshall, Tracey Bruce a great Ring Steward, along with the ever efficient Elise Young, Lia Lee, Mike Donovan and Jeff Gates. Competitors were milling around the indoor arena before the show began, keen to get inside and get that State Champion title!. Halter events were programmed first, followed by Amateur Halter and AmQHA Halter. A new category included was Youth Halter classes, with some good numbers entered, it was a great event for our Youth to gain more experience showing in Halter and to accumulate points. Showmanship was next, followed by a quick break. She-Oak Quarterhorses donated flower garlands for all Amateur Champion halter exhibits, with stallion services being offered to the Champion Mare halter for QH, Amateur & AmQHA events. Thanks to Kintore Paint & QH Stud – Zippinoffwiththeloot / Kintoreradicalperfection and Paralna Performance Horses – Hootchy’s Playboy, for their Stallion Service donations. Mal Anderson donated buckles for all Amateur Halter Champions, which were very enthusiastically received. She-Oak Quarterhorses sponsored the AmQHA events.

During the break the trail gear for the Yearling Led Trail events was set up in the arena. Once the pattern was set, the break was over and the Yearlings came back to the indoor arena to compete in Lunge and Led Trail classes to win a Hi Point silver Halter buckle donated by Mal Anderson. Most were pretty obedient, with the only issue being the new bridge the WAQHA had purchased from Di Candilo Steel City and was being used and seen for the 1st time by the Yearlings. No monsters were under the bridge, but some of the Yearlings didn’t think so. The line-up for the presentations was great, plenty of new and up and coming ridden horses for the western show scene.

Seeing as the day’s events were running on time and flowing well, the lunch break was an hour break, with access to the indoor arena for warm up if required. Next events to be contested were the Hunter Under Saddle classes, with categories in the ridden section of the show ranging from Junior & Senior Horse, 2 yr old Horse, Amateur Junior & Senior Horse, AmQHA Junior & Senior Horse, Junior & Senior Youth as well as Select Amateur, plenty of events to choose from. Hunt Seat Equitation patterns included an in hand gallop as part of the pattern, once again requiring speed and obedience from the horses in the class. Prize money was allocated to Senior & Junior Horse classes throughout the show.

This year due to the generosity of Interior Dynamics and Safe N Sound Scaffolding, all youth events were free to enter, a fact much appreciated by parents of the youth riders. With plenty of youth in both categories, it was great to see such enthusiasm for showing their horses by the Youth. Joanna Hutson from QLD came over to WA accompanied by her parents Geoff and Tina, to compete at the show and was warmly welcomed by competitors and spectators alike. Generous owners once again loaned out their horses to youth at the show. Thanks to Kerri Blackaller, Phayme Tedd, Holly Locke, Janeen McRobert, Sue Benthien, Bill Cuzens, Sarah Lumley, Mal Anderson, Sharon Currie, Sonia Riches and Bridget De Bijl.

Saturday’s event finished about 5.00 pm, a nice time to finish and not too late to get organised for the next day. During the Saturday, another State Championship show was being held at the grounds. The Mini Horse Association show on both Saturday and Sunday was held on the grassed area next to the warm up arena, providing plenty of entertainment for the QH’s being ridden and warmed up.

Sunday’s events started at 8.30 am again, with the weather being perfect for a show, the sun shining, the horses gleaming and the bling was blinding. First classes were the prestigious Western Pleasure events, and with plenty of spectators in the stands to watch the classes, it was time to show. With a bridle for the Junior Horse WP donated by Wildwood QH’s and another show bridle for the Senior Horse WP, donated by Oz West Saddlery, the riders gave a great performance and really showed what WP is all about. More buckles donated by Mal Anderson for both categories of Amateur and Youth Pleasure were handed to winners. The photographers, Horse Play Photo’s once again donated some vouchers for our Bling awards, it’s an easy class, just bling it up and line up in the arena. This year more were in the line-up for judging, the judge and the photographer Dee, looking and checking out the speccy outfits and the glamour. Congratulations to all who participated and especially to those who won.

Once again the full range of categories was programmed, events running smoothly. As the show progressed the weather warmed up but nothing to complain about, a lovely 27 degrees, and with a whisper of a breeze it ensured that all riders and horses could compete at maximum effort with no distractions. Another show on the grounds during the Sunday was the local WA Buckskin Association, with some of the WAQHA State Show competitors attending both events.

Western Horsemanship was next with a neat precise pattern requiring attention to detail. Western Riding and Reining events were run with speed and agility by the competitors, unfortunately these events do not attract good class numbers but hopefully with regular programming, numbers will rise in the future.

A half hour lunch break was scheduled for the judge and workers, which included the set up of the trail classes. The pattern included about 30 poles for both lope and trot overs, another pattern to showcase a well educated and trained horse. And with the last of the buckles donated by Mal Anderson on the Youth and Amateur Trail classes, there was some keen competition contesting the events.

Hi Point Presentations for the day commenced with the $100 cash door prize being won by youth member Jade Riches, congratulations Jade. The Youth Raffle was next with prizes being chosen as winning tickets were announced. Sponsors were Australian Performance Horse Magazine, Horseman’s Trading Post, Sue Benthien, Debbie & Paul Cameron, Ragz 4 Nagz – Sue Hodges, Janeen McRobert, Palmer Wines, and I am sure there are many more sponsors and helpers, but if I have forgotten anyone, please accept my apologies.

The Di Candilo Family were thanked for once again being the major show sponsors and also for their ongoing and continual support of the WAQHA, very easy sponsors to deal with, as was Kerri & Steve Blackaller. Kerri & Steve were thanked for donating Hi Point buckles, organising the Judges encouragement award and for donating the Youth participation trophies. Thanks to Mal Anderson for donating a dozen buckles given out for Amateur and Youth classes. Sue Benthien was thanked for sponsoring the AmQHA classes and donating the Amateur flower garlands, Karen Nicoletto for both the Hi Point Youth rugs on behalf of Edingburg Rugs, Justin Sprigg and Imperial Floats for AmQHA Hi Point Buckles, and Palmer Wines for all our gifts to the sponsors. John McPhee donated a lovely silver western show bridle for a Youth encouragement award, the judge selecting Courtney Holden to receive this prize. Oz West Saddlery donated a beautiful show bridle for the Senior Horse Pleasure, with Wildwood QH’s donating a bridle for Junior Horse Pleasure. The AQHA Amateur Division donated 3 custom printed rugs for Showmanship, Hunt Seat Equitation and Western Horsemanship, and as always the AQHA who also support the WAQHA in our efforts to present shows to AQHA and WAQHA members.

Our judge was thanked as well as the many workers for the show; including Sarah Stuart, Tracy Bruce, Mary Treloar, Elise Young, Jeff Gates, Sue Benthien, Lia Lee, Mike Donovan, Janeen McRobert, Mindi Thompson and a very helpful Alex McCooke, who managed to sell all the raffle tickets and then sold most of the chocolates as well. Thanks to all who helped set up and dismantle the trail course at the end of the show, much appreciated. Photographers for all 3 days were Peter & Dee Fredericks – www.horseplayphotos.com.au. Videographer & photographer on Friday was Michelle Wrighton – www.southwestphotography.com.au

Full results on the website www.waqha.com.au. Next show April 26th 2009 Encouragement B Show @ Brookleigh, followed by the annual 2 day A class Blue Ribbon Futurity show incorporating the Western Classic events May 9/10th SEC Judge Mr John Goodworth AQHA NSW. Congratulations to all who competed at the Di Candilo Steel City 2009 WAQHA State Championship Show, well done to all 2009 State Champions.

Hi Point Awards & Runners Up
Category	Horse	Owner	Handler
2 yr old	Winderadeen Hot Ice	Kerri Blackaller	Brian Cramp
R/U	SOQ Executive Bar	Lia Lee	Tahnee White
Junior Horse	Winderadeen Cee B King	Paula Di Candilo	David Pearce
R/U	Joyful Firefly	Bridget DeBejil	Tahnee White
Senior Horse	Breakin Hearts	Kodi Anderson	Kodi Anderson
R/U	Heez Zippin Hot	Karen Nicoletto	Karen Nicoletto
Amateur Junior Horse	Joyful Firefly	Bridget De Bijl	Bridget De Bijl
R/U	Winderadeen Cee B King	Paula Di Candilo	Paula Dicandilo
Amateur Senior Horse	Arrum	Janeen McRobert	Janeen McRobert
R/U	Docs Kool Colours	Rebecca Hoare	Rebecca Hoare
AmQHA Junior Horse	Winderadeen Cee B King	Paula Di Candilo	Paula Di Candilo
R/U	Winderadeen Hot Chocolate	Paula Di Candilo	David Pearce
AmQHA Senior Horse	Breakin Hearts	Kodi Anderson	Kodi Anderson
R/U	RSVP To Willy	B Cramp/R Hare	B Cramp/R Hare
Junior Youth	Annlee Cee A Gun	Sonia Riches	Jade Riches
R/U	All Rhythm N Blues	Kerry Blackaller	Joanna Huston
	Arrum	Janeen McRobert
Senior Youth	Breakin Hearts	Kodi Anderson	Kodi Anderson
R/U	Dakota Zulu Kissah	Cathryn Aitken	Carly Ganzer
	Arrum	Janeen McRobert
Select Amateur	Annlee Ceelebrity	Jenny Barnes	Jenny Barnes
R/U	Coliban Solid Gold	Roxanne Johnston	Roxanne Johnston
Judges Encouragement Award		Courtney Holden

Please note: Hi Point awards are as noted, if incorrect, it’s a typo by me, no offense is intended to anyone.

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WAQHA Youth clinic Update
Sunday 1^st February 2009
Foxwood Farm Equestrian Centre
Clinicians : Mrs Melissa Maxwell & Mr Justin Sprigg

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The WAQHA organised another clinic for the Youth riders in WA. The clinic was well attended considering the school term was due to start the following day, and also taking into account the extreme temperatures. Once again the clinic was held at Foxwood Farm Equestrian Centre, the indoor arena usually a great spot to ride was sweltering in the heat, the humidity inside was extremely high.

The two clinicians for the day, Mrs Melissa Maxwell & Mr Justin Sprigss were great with the Youth. Some of the Youth have been showing out and about quite competitively, in WA and on the east coast, some of the Youth were local competitors achieving great results and a few were complete newcomers to the Western industry and to the QH scene, so it was a mixed group during the day.

The first requirement of the day was the official paperwork to be signed & clinic paid for, once those formalities had been attended to, the Youth brought their horses into the arena for a very important part of the day. The group photo! Once they had lined up and been photographed, it’s on with the clinic. The Youth were requested to name themselves out loud, allowing the clinicians to know the riders names. Hopefully the cameras on the day caught some images that can be loaded up onto the WAQHA website.

The showmanship was the first part of the clinic, with both clinicians going about and checking the fitting of show halters, explaining where needed and just checking all was fitted and in place. Cones were placed into the arena for 2 groups to ensure each Youth received an equal amount of information and instructions. The showmanship pattern was run several times by each Youth to allow them to learn the pattern and also to pinpoint areas they could work on, as well as showing their capabilities. While the Youth were waiting their turn for showmanship, some watermelon pieces were offered to them to keep them hydrated, and as they all thought that the horses should eat watermelon too, not much was left over.

Next were the Western Horsemanship patterns. As the arena was too soft and the humidity was quite high, the western pleasure section of the clinic was not included. The WHS patterns were run along the lines of the showmanship section of the clinic, a demo and then the riders completed and learnt the pattern. Simple patterns requiring concentration and precision were used, so the riders could learn to assess and improve their general handling skills.

Due to the weather, an hour break for lunch was welcomed. All horses were hosed down, watered and fed before the BBQ lunch got under way. The yards were under cover and the horses all seemed to be quite happy to be back in the yards munching on lunch, much like the spectators, riders and clinicians. A great BBQ sausage sizzle was organised, along with cool drinks, cold water, cakes, fruit and some very nice other goodies to buy for lunch. By this time the clouds arrived and breeze has picked up a tiny bit making the day a bit more enjoyable. The last section of the day was the English, Hunt Seat Equitation was held in the indoor arena. Once again patterns were marked out and the clinicians each instructed the Youth how to assess and execute the pattern successfully, precision being the main concern for pattern work.

Once all the riders had completed the patterns to their satisfaction, the clinic moved outdoors. Into the sunshine but also in the breeze. The outdoor arena is a very nice fenced and sanded area, with poles and jumps set up for use. First part of this Hunter Hack section, was to have the Youth complete the trot over pole work, setting them up for the Hunter Hack jumps if they were keen to try. There were 3 of the riders keen to try out the jumping, so the jumps were set low, a cross bar and a straight bar with spacings and ground poles set up. The first lot of jumps were about 1ft, then once this height was conquered, they were lifted to 2 ft. The parents and spectators sitting in the shade clapped and yelled out encouragement for the jump riders. And with the 2 older riders insisting the clinician prove that he could jump, they raced over to set the jumps to 3ft.

Thanks must go to Sue Ganzer for organizing all the food and drinks for the day, all the hungry people were extremely glad of the lunches available, Mary Treloar for organizing the office and doing the usual paperwork shuffle for our events, Elise Young for delivering the trail gear even though she was a bit under the weather, Tanya Harrington for helping out with the lunches. Thanks again to Roxanne Balchin from Foxwood Farm for always helping the WAQHA provide quality clinics and shows in a good venue.

Once again, there were quite a few borrowed horses on the day, so thanks must go to the owners of these horses who keep our Youth competing and keen to show in the Western Industry. Thanks to the youth also, for their attendance which ensures that future clinics will be organised. Our riders, owners and horses were : Jaiden Thompson riding Triandibo Infusion owned by Phayme Tedd, Chloe Maxwell riding Doc’s Telopia owned by Margo Norman, Georgina Cole riding Triandibo In The Red owned by Mary Treloar, Kelsie-Lee Harrington riding Heza Ginger Zipper owned by Sue Benthien, Carly Ganzer riding Dakota Zulu Kissah owned by Cathryn Aitken., Kayla Rainoldi riding Wilway Calico Zipper, Tarryn Potter riding Shandy, Nicolas Balchin riding Winderadeen Cee A Passer, and Arrum owned by Janeen McRobert (used for Hunter Hack work)

Some of these horses are quite well known in the WA and on the East coast showing circuit, so it’s great to see the Youth benefiting from the experience of good quality show horses and the generosity of our owners in WA. The next WAQHA event is the Feb 22nd 2009 A class show Judge Mrs Andrea Woolger – SA @ SEC, followed by the State Championships show in March, held this year over 3 days 20 – 22 March 2009 Judge Mr Mark Chamberlain - AmQHA NZ @ SEC. The Blue Ribbon Futurity/Western Classic 2 day show to be held @ SEC Judge Mr John Goodworth – NSW on May 9/10 2009. Check the WAQHA website for further information www.waqha.com.au

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WAQHA Summer Show Update
Sunday 7th December 2008
State Equestrian Centre
Judge : Mr. Scott Sutton

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By Carly Ganzer

The WAQHA held their first summer show for the season on the 7th of December 2008 at the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon with Queensland judge Mr. Scott Sutton. With a perfect weather forecast & a good number of entries, it definitely was a delightful show.

Starting at 8.30am, the first events were the Quarter Horse Mare classes. Champion Filly/Mare went to My Western Obsession Q-63832 owned by Holly Locke, shown by Justin Sprigg. Reserve went to Dakota Zulu Nala Q-59736 owned and shown by Mindi Thompson. Champion gelding went to Hearts Ablazing Q-55002 owned by Rebecca Hoare, shown by Brain Cramp. Reserve went to SheOak Dun in Chrome A2-679 owned and shown by Steph Bedden. Champion Quarter Horse Stallion/Colt went to Imperial Gold Reign Q-60800 shown and owned by Toni Porth. Reserve went to White Hot Nitro Q-63060 also owned by Toni Porth.

Showmanship then followed, the pattern was excellent, requiring competitors to execute a 720° turn. Junior youth was awarded to Jaiden Thompson showing Phayme Tedd’s Triandibo Infusion Q-54372. Senior youth was awarded to Emily Donders showing her mothers big flashy gelding GK Chipariffic Q-47299. Amateur went to Janene Shanahan showing her gorgeous black mare Annlee Heaven Ceent Q-5580. Congratulations to everyone for their effort.

Back on with two more halter classes were the WA bred & Eastern States bred. WA bred went to Dakota Zulu Kissah Q-55648 owned by Cathryn and John Aitkin, shown by Carly Ganzer. Eastern States went to My Western Obsession Q63832 owned by Holly Locke, shown by Jaiden Thompson.

Yearling Versatility & 2yr Versatility classes were next on, Yearling Lunge line and Led Trail went to SheOak Dun Rockin Q-62274 shown by Ray Smith. 2yr Lunge line went to Dakota Zulu Nala Q-59736, whilst SOQ Executive Bar Q-59626 took out the 2yr Led Trail, shown by Tahnee White.

Next on were the western events, starting with the Senior Horse Trail. Many horses didn’t appreciate having to back through the gate with a left hand push away, you could surely see the frustration in some riders. The well deserving winner of the event was Kristy Smith riding Bar Doc Bueno Q-41105. Senior youth went to Kodi Anderson riding her versatile mare Breakin Hearts Q-33736, Amateur trail went to the ever so lovely Janeen McRobert riding her big palomino mare Arrum Q-45672. Junior horse went to Joyful Firefly Q-57501 owned by Bridget DeBijl, shown by Tahnee White. Junior youth was awarded to Jade Riches riding Brenda Smith’s Annlee Cee A Gun Q-53031.

Junior Youth Western Horsemanship shortly followed, which was won by Jade Riches riding Annlee Cee A Gun Q-53031. Senior Youth went to Carly Ganzer riding Dakota Zulu Kissah Q-55648. Amateur was taken out by Sonia Riches riding Isle Be Tuned A2-533.

The Western Pleasure shortly followed with Senior Horse going to Wilway Calico Zipper GC56923 ridden by Rae Hare, Senior youth was Kodi Anderson and Breakin Hearts Q33736, Amateur was Kerry Blackaller riding All Rhythm N Blues Q-Q-37279, Junior Horse went to Annlee Heaven Ceent Q-55807 ridden by Melissa Maxwell, and Junior youth went to Kayla Rainoldi riding Wilway Calico Zipper GC56923.

A few extra reiners were seen around when the reining events were on. Senior Horse & Senior Youth went to Breakin Hearts Q-33736 and Kodi Anderson, Junior Horse went to San Della Phoenix Q-54674 ridden by Alyce Pegus. Senior Horse + Youth Western Riding once again went to Kodi Anderson & Breakin Hearts Q-33736.

The Hunter Under Saddle shortly followed, Senior Horse went to RSVP To Willy Q-59320 owned and shown by Rae Hare, Senior Youth was awarded to Kodi Anderson & Breakin Hearts Q-33736, Amateur was taken away by Kerry Blackaller riding All Rhythm N Blues Q-37279, Junior Horse went to Joyful Firefly Q ridden by Tahnee White, and Junior Youth was awarded to Kayla Rainoldi riding Wilway Calico Zipper GC56923.

The last events for the day were the Hunt Seat Equitation. Senior Youth went to Carly Ganzer riding Dakota Zulu Kissah Q-55648, Junior Youth went to Jade Riches riding Annlee Cee A Gun Q-53031, and Amateur went to Martene Carter riding Tripoly Cuttin Loose Q-52462 (which I might also add, Martene made the 4 hour trip from Geraldton, what a great way to finish off the show with a win!) Well done to all the winners, and to the other place getters.

Two Hi Point Buckles were on offer, which was kindly donated by Mal Anderson, Hi Point Amateur went to Kerry Blackaller and Hi Point Youth went to Kodi Anderson. Congratulations to both.

There are a few people that need to be congratulated and a big thank you, to our judge, Scott Sutton. Thank you for doing a fabulous job all day, the ring stewards Jenny Barnes & Sue Benthein, you two are a big help, Gate Marshall’s Sarah Stuart and Tracey Bruce for once again doing an outstanding job, Sharon Currie for being our last minute photographer (as the official photographer couldn’t make it), Karen Nicoletto for picking the judge up from the airport, and to Julie Cranfield for taking the judge back, to Sue Ganzer for bringing the Trail Gear, and to Boyd Treloar for taking it back, Mary Treloar for once again doing another fantastic job in the office, Elise Young & Janeen McRobert for doing the last minute run around, getting everything ready and ok. Also Mick + Tracey Bruce for holding the BBQ, raising funds for the WAQHA. Without any ones help, the show would have gone nowhere.

And last but not least our sponsors for the show. Mal Anderson for donating the 2 Hi Point buckles for Amateur and Youth , JSJ Quarter Horses for sponsoring the Yearling Versatility, Eagle Ridge Quarter Horses for sponsoring the Two Year Old Versatility and Budget Saddlery for donating two rugs for the Senior Horse and Junior Horse Reining.

The next WAQHA event will be the Youth clinic – Sunday feb 1st 2009 @ Foxwood Farm Equestrian Centre, with clinicians Justin Sprigg and Melissa Maxwell. This clinic will be open to WAQHA Youth members & non WAQHA Youth members. Phone Janeen 0419934831 for further information & bookings. The next show will be held 22nd February at the State Equestrian Centre, judge TBA. Look out for the program on www.waqha.com.au shortly. Don’t forget the WAQHA State Championships in March 2009!!

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WAQHA BONANZA SHOW REPORT
25^th & 26^th October 2008
State Equestrian Centre
Judge : Mr Dave Young

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By Carly Ganzer

The WAQHA had another successful two day “AA” show held at the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon on October 25th and 26th which saw a good number of competitors back in the show ring. The weather was a little unpredictable, for those who camped on Friday night would have experienced the storm, Saturday morning it rained non-stop, but by Saturday afternoon and Sunday it was beautiful and sunny.

Mr Dave Young, from New Zealand was our judge for the WAQHA Bonanza Show. Dave was the Youth World Cup coach for team New Zealand at this year AQHA Youth World Cup which was held in Canada.

There was a new event on the program, the “National Breast Cancer Foundation All Age Western Pleasure Class“. Thank you to our sponsors for this event, Supreme Horse Wear for donating a hot pink rug, Donna Newton for donating a gorgeous pink garland, Holly Locke of Palmer Wines donating Palmer Wines new range of the ‘Love Potion’, Horseman’s Trading Post, Horseland Midland, Saddle Plus Byford, Brigadoon Produce for donating lots of different pink horsey items, and a thank you to Sue Ganzer, Melissa and Tyson Deutscher and Sonia Riches for collecting the pink goods, and getting the class under way. The entry fee was $25, with 8 competitors in it. We raised $427.00 on the weekend, all money raised from the class and the selling of the NBCF goods, and silent auction goes to a very good cause.

Also thank you to our main sponsors for the show, JBS Fencing- Kerry and Steve Blackaller, Harrington Drilling- Tania and Wayne Harrington, JSJ Quarter Horses- Mindi and Shaun Thompson, Eagle Ridge Quarter Horses- Phayme and Dave Tedd, Brooks Choice Relocations- Val and Brook Sallur, Di Candilo Family, and Tanya and Frank Marshall. A big Thank you must go to the ring stewards for the show, Jenny Barnes, Sue Benthein, Elise Young and Karen Nicoletto. To the lovely gate marshall, Sarah Stuart who did a fabulous job all weekend, making sure no one missed their class. Sue Ganzer, for selling the NBCF merchandise, and to Paul Ganzer for bringing and taking the Trail gear. Mary Treloar once again did a outstanding job as show sectary, and thank you to Boyd Treloar for the announcements.

Our official photographer for the show was Horse Play Photos, Red McQueen. You can visit some great shots from the show at www.horseplayphotos.com.au. Thank you to Red for doing a fantastic job!

The show officially started at 8:30, with over 35 Quarter Horses entered in the halter, it seemed it was going to be a long day. Champion Quarter Horse Filly/Mare went to SOQ Catty Invitation Q-62193 owned by J McRobert and S Benthien, shown by Sue Benthien. Reserve went to My Western Obsession Q-63832 shown by Holly Locke. Champion Gelding any age went to SOQ My Only Tomcat Q-58795 owned and shown by Holly Locke, with Reserve going to Winderadeen Cee A Boom Q-58129 owned and shown by Sarah Hutchins. Champion Colt/Stallion any age, went to Imperial Gold Reign Q-60800 shown by Toni Porth, with reserve going to SSQ Seeking The Count Q-47596 owned by Margaret Thomas, shown by Mike Donavon.

Next on were the Amateur events, Champion Filly/Mare once again to SOQ Catty Invitation Q-62193 shown by Janeen McRobert, Champion Gelding went to SOQ My Only Tomcat Q-58795 shown by Holly Locke, and Champion Colt/Stallion went to Imperial Gold Reign Q-60800 shown by Toni Porth. Congratulations to the winners and place getters. The American Quarter Horse classes quickly followed, Champion Mare went to My Western Obsession Q-63832, shown by Holly Locke. Champion Gelding went to SOQ My Only Tomcat Q-58795 shown by Holly Locke; Champion Stallion went to Imperial Gold Reign shown by Toni Porth.

Showmanship was next on the agenda, Congratulations to the winners. Senior Youth went to Kodi Anderson showing Breakin Hearts Q-33736, Amateur went to Brenda Smith showing Hot Zipnlee Q-57898, Junior Youth went to Jaiden Thompson showing Phayme Tedd’s It’s A Breeze Q-52214 and last was the Select Amateur which was won by Roxanne Johnston showing her gelding Coliban Solid Gold Q-60298.

After the Showmanship the State Bred Halter was held, first place for the WA State Bred went to Xtreme Spin Q-56107 shown by Sarah Lumley, with Dakota Zulu Kissah Q-55648 shown by Carly Ganzer, in a close 2nd. Eastern States bred went to My Western Obsession Q-63832 owned by Holly Locke with Holly’s big gelding SOQ My Only Tomcat Q-58795 coming in second shown by Asha Morris.

The Hunter under Saddle Events commenced after a short break, Junior Horse HUS went to Winderadeen Cee B King Q-52939 ridden by Paula DiCandilo. Senior Horse went to RSVP To Willy Q-55320 ridden by Rae Hare. Next on was the Hunt Seat Equitation. The pattern was easy to remember, including a counter canter to the right.

The All Age Hunter Hack shortly followed, with a reasonable amount of horses entered. The winner for this event went to the stunning palomino Arrum Q-45672 owned by Janeen McRobert, ridden by Justin Sprigg. After the hunter hack, the Hack events started. Senior Horse went to GK Chipariffic Q-47299 ridden by youth member Emily Donders, Amateur Hack went to the hard working, Martene Carter riding Tripoly Cuttin Loose Q-52462, Junior Horse was awarded to Seeking Some Mour A2-1478 ridden by Karen Nicoletto. Youth Hack was awarded to the stunning pair, SheOak Dun In Chrome A2-679 and Steph Bedden.

After all the ridden had finished, all the little tackers were out and about. Yearling Versatility Halter went to Skip This Invitation BT61142 owned by Lopealong Stud shown by Matt Tierney. Lunge Versatility and Versatility Trail went to SOQ Executive Bar Q-59626 owned by Lia Lee & shown by Tahnee White.

On the Sunday, the show started of with the Senior Horse Trail. Everyone was a little bit tired, having to wake up that extra hour, welcome day light savings! Senior Horse Trail went to the wonderful duo, Charary Power of One Q-45735, owned by Val Sallur ridden by Holly Marshall. Senior Youth went to Kodi Anderson riding Breakin Hearts Q-33736. Junior Horse Trail went to Joyful Firefly Q-57501 ridden by Tahnee White owned by Bridget De Bijl. The pair was awarded a lovely garland. Congratulations to everyone.

The Reining and Western Riding events followed, Senior Horse going to Breakin Hearts Q33736 ridden by Kodi Anderson, who also took out the Senior Youth reining, Senior Horse western riding and Senior Youth western riding. Amateur went to Jets Fooled Em Again Q-43498 ridden and owned by Tracy Bruce. Select Am Reining and Western Riding went to Mary Treloar and her lovely mare, Spin in Style Q-31630.

After the lunch break, and the arena being graded (thanks to Shannon the ever so hard working SEC lady, for your wonderful help.), the horsemanship events were held. Select Amateur went to Spin in Style Q-61630, Senior Youth went to Kodi Anderson riding Breakin Hearts Q-33736, and Amateur Horsemanship went to Brenda Smith riding her lovely gelding, Hot Zipnlee Q-57898.

The pleasure events started, first with the feature event. The National Breast Cancer Foundation All Age Western Pleasure Champion went to RSVP To Willy Q55320, ridden by Brian Cramp, with reserve going to Charary Power of One Q45735 ridden by Holly Marshall. Brian and RSVP To Willy Q55320 took home a hot pink rug, a hot pink garland, and a lot of pink goods. Brian should be congratulated on being the only male, tough enough to wear pink! Thank you to everyone who entered that class, with all the money going towards the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Senior Horse and Senior Youth Western Pleasure went to Breakin Hearts Q-33736 and Kodi Anderson, Am Senior Horse went to All Rhythm and Blues Q-37279 ridden by Kerry Blackaller, Select Am went to Mary Treloar riding Spin in Style Q-31630 ; Junior Horse and Am Junior Horse went to Hot Zipnlee Q57898 ridden by Brenda Smith; Junior Youth was awarded to Jade Riches riding Isle be Tuned A2-533 and the very last event of the day was the AMQHA All Age WP, which was awarded to RSVP To Willy Q55320 and Brain Cramp.

The next WAQHA will be the A class summer show, on the 7th of December with QLD judge Mr Scott Sutton.

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WAQHA AWARDS NIGHT 11TH OCTOBER 2008

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By Carly Ganzer

The WAQHA held their annual awards night on the 11th of October 2008, at 7th Bar and Restaurant, situated in Midland. There was over 60 people in attendance, with a few people still fresh from their trip over east. Congratulations to those who competed over east. A very big thankyou must go to the generous sponsors for the awards night, Brooks Choice Relocations and DiCandilo Steel and City for making the stunning trophies and handing out the awards.

The AGM started at 7pm, with the awards shortly following after 8pm. The new committee for the 2008-2009 show season are: President-Mary Treloar, Vice President- Sue Benthien, 2nd VP- Mike Donovan, Sectary- Margaret Thompson, Points Collator- Paula DiCandilo, AQHA Rep- Ricky Glen, Am Div Rep- Janeen McRobert, Youth Rep- Carly Ganzer Committee Members- Elise Young, Jenny Barnes, Jessica Norton, Zhana DiCandilo, Sharon Currie, Valerie Sallur, Tracey Bruce and Sarah Guy.

We had two very special guests join us for the awards night, Jim and Gussie Saunders made the long trip from Albany to Perth to be given an AQHA Special Recognition award for their gelding Ringwould Jaguar. Most people would be aware that Ringwould Jaguar and his rider Sonja Johnson represented Australia in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, coming home with a silver medal. Now something many people might not be aware of is that Ringwould Jaguar is a first X Quarter Horse registered with the AQHA Studbook. Ringwould Jaguar A1-4528 is sired by Jensen’s Man Q-5574 (whose sire is imported stallion Trudy’s Man Q-1117 and dam’s father is by Pronto Mio Q-4, one of the first imported Quarter Horse stallions in WA). Jim and Gussie bred Jaguar, and 17 years later, they still own him. They surely have made sure that they that his potential has been fulfilled. This truly does show how versatile the Australian Quarter Horse is.

Congratulations to all the winners, runner-up’s, and to everyone that has competed at the shows last show season. Thank you to everyone for making the night a wonderful one, we look forward to working with you for the new show season, hoping it will be better than the last.
Click here to see the list of Hi Point Perpetual Trophy winners and runner ups.

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August WAQHA B Show Update
Sunday 17th August 2008
Foxwood Farm Equestrian Centre
Judge : Janeen McRobert

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By Carly Ganzer

17TH of August 2008, saw the first show for the 2008-2009 show season, held at Foxwood Equestrian Centre, with Judge Janeen McRobert and ring steward Carly Ganzer. What a fabulous day it was, clear blue skies and a great amount of entries.

First on the program were the Quarter Horse classes. The winner of Filly 3yrs and under went to Breakaway Ebony Rose A2-1847 owned and shown by Amanda Van Hest. Mare 4 yrs and over went to Breakin Hearts Q-33736 owned and shown by Kodi Anderson. Champion Quarter Horse Mare/Filly Breakin Hearts Q-33736 and Reserve Champion went to Breakaway Ebony Rose A2-1847.

Next on were the Quarter Horse gelding classes. Gelding 3yrs and under went to Coliban Solid Gold Q-60298 owned and shown by Roxanne Johnston. Gelding 4yrs and over went to KC Metallic Jetsetter Q-55436 owned and shown by Leanne Walmsley. Champion QH Gelding went to KC Metallic Jetsetter Q-55436 and Reserve went to Coliban Solid Gold Q-60298. The Quarter Horse Colt and Stallion events were quickly followed with Colt 3yrs and under going to Kintore Radical Perfection Q-62248 owned and shown by Sarah Guy. Champion Colt/Stallion went to Radical Perfection Q-62248 with Kintoredreaminofhollywood Q-62246 owned by Kristen Wagenhauser in Reserve.

The Appaloosa Halter events were next on, with a few Appy’s happy to be out and about. Mare 4 years and over went to Ashfield Dream Sensation 38022 owned by Karen White. Champion Appaloosa Mare went to Ashfield Dream Sensation 38022, with Elysian Fields B56138 owned by Tamara Mouchemore in Reserve. Appaloosa Gelding 3 yrs and under went to Worth the Wait GC60874 owned and shown by Diane McNally. Champion Appaloosa Gelding went to Worth the Wait GC-60874, and reserve was awarded to Mohegan Takada Sunrise GC-60871 owned by Karen White.

Next were the Paint horse classes. Paint Filly/Mare went to Sekani Chances R Shine 9512 owned by Carolyn O’Garr. Paint Gelding went to Kitilintock Atlanta Gold 4284 owned by Tracie-Lee Hamilton. Paint Stallion went to Zippinoffwitheloot 8138 owned by Sarah Guy. Supreme Paint Horse went to Sekani Chances R I Shine 9512.

Showmanship quickly followed, first on was the Youth showmanship. With 9 entries in the Youth Showmanship, the winner went to Kodi Anderson showing her mare Breakin Hearts Q-33736. Amateur showmanship went to Roxanne Johnston showing her gelding, Coliban Solid Gold Q-60298. Novice Showmanship went to Dianne McNally showing her Appaloosa gelding Worth the Wait.

After a short break, the ridden events started with the Hunter under Saddle. The winner of the Amateur Hunter under Saddle was Kerry Blackaller showing her stunning gelding All Rhythm N Blues Q-37279. Kerry and All Rhythm N Blues Q-37279 also took out the Senior Horse Hunter under Saddle and Open Walk Trot. Junior Horse Hunter under Saddle went to KC Metallic Jetsetter Q-55436 owned and ridden by Leanne Walmsley. Novice HUS went to Spin in Style Q-30630 owned by Mary Treloar ridden by Julie Cranfield. Julie and Kasey also won the Walk Trot Beginner Hunter under Saddle. Youth HUS went to Kodi Anderson riding Breakin Hearts Q-33736.

After the Hunter under Saddle, the Hunt Seat Equations events were held. Amateur HSE went to Kerry Blackaller riding All Rhythm n Blues Q-37279. Walk Trot Open went to Kellie Stewart riding Inquisitive Profit Q-51076. Novice was awarded to Julie Cranfield riding Spin in Style Q-31630. Youth HSE was won by Kodi Anderson riding Breakin Hearts Q-33736.

The Hack events followed shortly after, starting of with Junior Horse Hack, which was won by More Than Its Worth was owned by Elika Longwood. Senior Horse Hack was won by Sheoak Dun in Chrome A2-679 owned and ridden by Stephanie Bedden. Steph and Sheoak Dun in Chrome also won Youth Hack. Amateur Hack was won by Ricky Moss riding his lovely Appaloosa stallion Cayuse Jesse McMighty. Congratulations to all.

After a lunch break the western events started, with Amateur Western Pleasure on first, which was won by Kerry Blackaller riding All Rhythm N Blues Q-37279, the pair also won the Walk Jog Open WP. Junior Horse WP went to More Than Its Worth, ridden and owned by Elika Longwood. Youth WP went to Kodi Anderson riding Breakin Hearts Q-33736. Kodi and Breakin Hearts also took out the Senior Horse WP. Walk Jog Beginner was a big class, 11 entered and was eventually won by Kellie Stewart riding Inquisitive Profit Q-50176. Novice WP went to Shannon Crosby riding Tamaras Bandits Honeycombe.

Next were the Western Horsemanship classes. Amateur WH went to Kerry Blackaller riding All Rhythm N Blues Q-37279; they also won the Walk Jog Open WH, sharing the win with Tahnee White who rode Sarah Lumley’s Xtreme Spin Q-56107. Youth WH was won by Kodi Anderson riding Breakin Hearts Q-33736. Novice WH was won by Julie Cranfield riding Spin in Style Q-61630.

The last events for the day were the Trail events. Senior Horse Trail went to All Rhythm N Blues Q-37279 ridden by Kerry Blackaller. Amateur Trail went to Valerie Sallur riding her gelding Charary Power of One Q-45735. Youth Trail was awarded to Kodi Anderson riding Breakin Hearts Q-33736. Walk Jog Beginner was won by Berit Ambrosini riding Royal Roc Q-54681. Walk Jog Open was won by Xtreme Spin Q-56107 ridden by Tahnee White.

For the past 2 WAQHA B Shows, Valerie Sallur of Brooks Choice Relocations has donated a bridle for Hi Point Youth of the show. A big thankyou to Valerie, for giving such generosity, and supporting our youth. The winner of Hi Point Youth for the August show was awarded to Kodi Anderson and her mare Breakin Hearts Q-33736. Congratulations Kodi and Ellie and of course her support team.

A thank you to the people that get the show going, Janeen McRobert for being a helpful judge, Carly Ganzer for being the ring steward, Elise Young for being a superb gate marshal, Mary Treloar for being the Show Secretary for the day, and once again thank-you to Sue Ganzer for bringing the trail gear and doing a fantastic job in the canteen. All money raised from the canteen is going towards the Youth Account. Also a thank-you to the competitors, spectators etc for making the show a delightful one to be at.

The next WAQHA show will be the AA Bonanza show, held at the SEC on the 25th and 26th of October with NZ judge, Mr Dave Young. Entry forms are available on the WAQHA website; www.waqha.com.au .