The 2023 Virginia Color Classic Futurity Show just wrapped up, spanning the dates of September 1-3, 2023, at Virginia Horse Center in Lexington.
Judges were Clint Fullerton, Lori Gordon, Jennifer Kunkle, and John Kunkle, and the show offered Color Classic Futurity classes, Virginia Bred Futurity classes, 4 sets of APHA points, 2 sets of NSBA points, and $10,000 Chrome Cash, thanks to the American Paint Horse Association.
The club also hosted 6 NSBA $1,000 added classes, thanks to the Virginia Horse Industry Board and other sponsors, as well as a $500 tobiano incentive, thanks to the American Tobiano Horse Association.
When the show was over, exhibitors had been awarded more than $60,000 in prize money along with six NSBA trophies, 30 Molly’s Custom Silver belt buckles, more than 100 neck ribbons, and more than 200 circuit awards, VPHC reports. In addition, the Virginia Junior Paint Horse Club held a silent auction in the show office.
Yearling
Champion: Oneandonlydesigner, owned by Neal Hoofman
Reserve: Certainlyworthachivas, owned by Nathalie Richer
2 Year Old In-Hand
Champion: Invited By Nike, owned by Holly Byrnes
Reserve: MSP Hezgotsweetassets, owned by Toy Hoofman
SPB Ranch Horse (all divisions combined)
Champion: West Side Code, owned by Lisa Kowalewski
Reserve: Xtra Big Sis, owned by Shay Nicely
Open Ranch Horse
Champion: Peppy Star Night, owned by Adina Walker Price
Reserve: Markedly Different, owned by Alison Umberger
Amateur Ranch Horse
Champion: Alison Umberger & Markedly Different
Reserve: Shirley Martin & ExclusivelyHeavenSent
Novice Amateur Ranch Horse
Champion: Danielle McCray & Tell me A New Story
Reserve: Adina Walker Price & Peppy Star Nite
Youth Walk-Trot
Champion: Gracie Hart & Rise And Compromise
Reserve: Avery Martin & Hidden Zipper
Novice Youth
Champion: Barett Yoho & Invested Ina Hotrod
Reserve: Addison Cerasale & By The Artists Design
Youth
Champion: Nyeah Kransnow-Osorio & The Best Just Sayin
Reserve: Maci Cerasale & Hes A Star Asset
Amateur Walk-Trot
Champion: Dynel Wood & Talk That Talk
Reserve: Katie Hartsuff & Cruizin The Pits
Novice Amateur
Champion: Megan Armstrong & Will Be Scenic
Reserve: Kristine Funk & Made Best Bet Yet
Amateur
Champion: Gabrielle Bradway & Paint Me Lazy
Reserve: Meghan Palombo & Natural Dream Lover
Masters Amateur
Champion: Mark Owen & Im Slow Blue
Reserve: Lisa Lopez & Dont Skip This Cowgrl
SPB (all divisions combined)
Champion: Too Awesome Too Beat, owned by Candice Owens
Reserve: FG Intense, owned by Melanie Fransen
Open
Champion: In Slow Blue, owned by Mark Owen
Reserve: Old Gold Night, owned by Rebecca Murphy
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