AQHA, APHA, and ApHC Competitors Score Big at 2018 Solid Gold Futurity

By: Brittany Bevis

Over Memorial Day weekend, the MOQHA Gateway Classic played host to a special event that took place in conjunction with their six judge Quarter Horse show- the Solid Gold Futurity. Over $40,000 in cash and prizes were presented to the big winners in six Halter classes and two Performance classes, including beautiful trophies for Champions and Reserve Champions that were provided by The Equine Chronicle and Cowboy Bronze.

Show Organizer Jennifer Sheriff would like to thank all of the Halter slot owners and trainers as well as the Performance owners and trainers for their support of this event.

Solid Gold Maiden Yearling Mares

Champion– $5,000- IEM Hunkee Doree- (AQHA) by IEM The One, shown by Andrew Staton and owned by Larry and Anne Lemke

Reserve Champion– $3,000- Miss Melania, (AQHA) by My Intention, shown by Jason Smith and owned by Jeffrey and Joy Stehney

3rd- $1,500- Dazzey Duke, by Kid Clu, shown by Joe Engle and owned by Amy Erhardt

Solid Gold Maiden Yearling Stallions

Champion– $5,000 plus $250 Color Horse Bonus- The Final Verse, (APHA) by Acoolest Touchdown, shown by Monte Horn and owned by Carolyn Stewart

Reserve Champion– $3,000 Fiire Away, (AQHA) by Iem The One, shown by Andrew Staton and owned by Amanda Bloom

3rd- $1,750- Such Egotism, (ApHC) by Suchan Ego, shown by Ted Turner Jr. and owned by Adam Mathews

Solid Gold Maiden Yearling Geldings

Champion– $4,000- Shown by Luke Castle and owned by Ritchie Rivers

Reserve Champion– $1,850- Big N Handsome, (AQHA) by My Intention, shown by Jason Smith and owned by Jeffrey and Joy Stehney

Amateur Two-Year-Old Mares

Champion– $1,000- Creeola, (AQHA) by Mr Elusive, owned and shown by Donna Cunningham

Reserve Champion– $750- Cool Litl Doll, by Very Cool, shown by Cara-McMillian Gibson, owned by Carolyn Stewart

Amateur Two-Year-Old Stallions

Champion– $750 Romerio, (AQHA) by PF Premo, owned and shown by Dan Fox

Reserve Champion– Hez Custom Made, (AQHA) by Heza Secret Agent, shown by Lauren Wolf, owned by Rosemary Wolf

Amateur Two-Year-Old Geldings

Champion– $750- Big Time Addiction, Sired by Kid Coolsified, owned and shown by Amanda Wallinger

Reserve Champion– and Intermediate Bonus $500- Guns And Leather, by TheAmazingGunslinger, shown by Kristen Cole, Owned by Amy Erhardt

Solid Gold Futurity Maiden Horse 3 & Over Open Western Pleasure

Champion- $2,000- Strutin Classyassets, (AQHA) by Strutin On The Range shown by Jay Sutherland, owned by Pamela Kennedy, Intermediate Bonus of $500

Reserve Champion- $1,250 and KM Certainly Best, (AQHA) by RL Best Of Sudden shown by Brock Reinbach, owned by Ashley Fawns

3rd- $750 and Intermediate Bonus $500 and Headstal- Sundi Best, (AQHA) by Zippos Mr Goodbar, shown by Jamie Zuidema and owned by John Zuidema

Solid Gold Futurity Maiden Horse 3 & Over Open Hunter Under Saddle

Champion- $1,000- Hello Handsome (AQHA) by Coat In Tails, shown by Scott Jones and owned by Kelly Smith

Reserve Champion,- Limited Bonus $500 and Intermediate Bonus $500, I Like Em Hot, (AQHA) by Hot Ones Only, shown by Lee Paul Shinn and owned by Chester Prince