PQHA Ends Show Season with Successful Nittany Classic and Futurity
Congratulations to our Non Pro Yearling Longe Line Champion- Gotta Get Gatsby, shown by Ashley Wack, owned by Seneca Valley Quarter Horses!
By: Rita McMullen
The Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association wrapped up the 2017 show season with the Nittany Classic and Futurity show. Despite the wet and unusually cold temperatures, it turned out to be a great show. We are always thankful for a great group of horses, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers.
“Our hearts were warmed by the generosity of so many people making donations of items that we collected at our show to be shipped to Texas. Thank you to all that organized and supported this very special donation project during our show,” says Carla Weaver, PQHA President.
Even with the inclement weather, the indoor arena provided exhibitors the opportunity to show their horses. The show ended up with almost 650 entries per judge plus an increase in Futurity entries.
PQHA Series Champion 2017 – Open Ranch Horse Riding – Rhonda Replogle showing for Barbara Hockenberry, Owner from Clear Spring, MD and her Gelding, Chrome N Diamonds.
Thanks to the sponsorship of Joe & Julie Tylka.
Cayce Miller, PQHA Futurity Chairman says, “Although our weekend was wet and cold, we had a good turnout to the PQHA Futurity classes with an increase in entries due to the interest in our newest classes: 3 and 4-Year-Old Ranch Riding and 3 and 4-Year-Old Trail. We were able to award $9,975 in cash and prizes, thanks to our generous sponsors. We would like to thank all of the exhibitors who helped make the 2017 PQHA Futurities a success! We look forward to seeing everyone in 2018.”
2017 Futurity sponsors were: Lester Specht Trucking; Three Oaks Quarter Horses; Circle M Training Center; Specht Performance Horses; AE Photography, and Penn State University.
The PQHA Series Champions were also awarded in seven classes. These champions were required to show to all 14 judges at the three PQHA show circuits. Winners were awarded $250 cash and a beautiful trophy. These awards were also made possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.
An Exhibitors’ Dinner was provided on Saturday evening by PQHA to thank everyone for their support in 2017.
Complete show and futurity results can be found at the pqha website, www.pqha.org
(Scroll below to view photos, provided by PQHA members.)
Congratulations to our Non-Pro Weanling Colt Futurity Champion- PSU Scorin Again, shown by Ashleigh Egan, owned by Penn State University!
Congratulations to our 3 and 4-Year-Old Trail Futurity Champion- No Doubt I’m Blessed, shown by Colton LaSusa and owned by Ann Mathis! This was the first time PQHA has offered this Futurity class.
PQHA Nittany Classic EWD High Point Champion, Nina Ginitz on her horse JJ.
PQHA Nittany Classic All-Around Amateur Champion Ashley Leister.
Congratulations to our Non-Pro 2 and 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Champion- All About That Blaze, shown by Sarah Rosciti, owned by Rosciti Quarter Horses!
Congratulations to our 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Champion- PSU Certainly Krymsun, shown by Ed Weber, owned by Penny Osburn!
Congratulations to our 2-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Futurity Champion- Shez Priceless, shown by Tracey Kauffman, owned by Lisa Jo McMillan!
Congratulations to our Weanling Filly Futurity Champion receiving the Vickie Zipperline Memorial Trophy- PSCsmoothsummerdaze, shown by Amanda Weist, owned by West Virginia University!
Congratulations to our Open Yearling Gelding Futurity Champion- Zips Casanova Cowboy, owned and shown by Carla Durand!
Congratulations to our Yearling Mares Futurity Champion- Sweet Talk Me Good, shown by Doug Ruppert, owned by Alura Ruppert!
Congratulations to our QIP Weanling Colt Futurity Champion- PSU Willy Impulsive, shown by Weston Specht, owned by Penn State University!
Congratulations to our 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurity champion- Certainly Dreaming, shown by Doug Ruppert, owned by Kristine Funk!
Saturday morning sunrise at Centre County Grange Fairgrounds, home of the PQHA shows.
Congratulations to our 2-Year-Old Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure Champion and QIP 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Champion, PSU Krymsun Cadillac, shown by Ralph Thomas and owned by Michele Weyandt!
Congratulations to our Open Longe Line Champion and QIP Yearling Longe Line Champion – PSU Mychipsrkrymsun, longed by Chris Grant, led by Penn State student Kirby Eavey, and owned by Penn State University!
Jim Madison of Cherry Creek, New York, a Ranch Horse Riding exhibitor receives his first PQHA Circuit award for Level 1 Amateur Ranch Riding class. Jim also received a 2nd Circuit award for the Amateur Ranch Trail class. 2017 was the first time that Jim attended the PQHA shows and he plans to return for 2018, due to the large Ranch Riding classes. He loves the PQHA facility and how helpful and friendly the show management and exhibitors are.
PQHA Series Champion 2017 – Level 1 Youth Ranch Riding and Youth Ranch Riding Champions – Rachel Wiles from Pittsburgh, PA and her gelding, Happy in My Levi’s. Thanks to the sponsorship of Mold Base Industries & Highland Harley Davidson & Polaris.
Champion – PQHA 3 and 4-Year-Old Ranch Riding Futurity (First Time Offered) – Got a Lil Swag and Rhonda Replogle, riding for owner, Barbara Hockenberry, from Clear Spring, MD.
Entries in the First PQHA 3 and 4-Year-Old Ranch Riding Futurity.
PQHA Series Champion 2017 – Amateur Ranch Horse Riding – Jessica McMullen from Spring Run, PA and her gelding – Shined Up N Rowdy. Thanks to the sponsorship of Joe & Julie Tylka.
PQHA Series Champion 2017 – Level 1 Amateur Ranch Riding – Amanda Tucker from Stillwater, PA and her 17-year-old gelding, No Doubt in Me. Thanks to the sponsorship of Mold Base Industries.
Ranch Riding Exhibitors, Jessica McMullen and Sloane Vogt.
