2013 World Wide Paint Horse Congress Recap: Est. 2,000 Entries From 22 States
Owners, exhibitors and Paint Horses from twenty-two states converged on Kansas City, Missouri, and the American Royal Complex for the 2013 World Wide Paint Horse Congress, July 31 – August 4.
Per Casey West and Greg Tambke, Congress Co-Chairs, “We had another great event, which included quite a few new exhibitors, and the feedback has been very positive. We can’t thank our exhibitors enough for supporting the Congress and look forward to seeing them again in 2014, Wednesday, July 30 – Sunday, August 3.”
Official APHA entry numbers have not yet been verified or published but preliminary information reflects some 2,000 total entries with the largest class being thirty-two in Amateur Senior Geldings.
“We made a major schedule change this year,” stated Show Manager Bryan Bergeson. “We moved the Trail classes to ‘at will blocks,’ set it up in a separate arena and cleared those classes from the show schedule. Our twelve judges scored a total of 281 trail entries. We were pleased to see the entries in the Amateur Walk-Trot classes increase. The race for Congress High Point in that division came down to the wire!”
For the first time, the schedule included a Freestyle Showmanship class, which was a big crowd pleaser. Meri McKillips-Lemay was selected to judge this event. Not only did she judge, she participated in the antics of the exhibitors. The Charity Walk Trot Western Pleasure class benefitted Kansas City’s Children’s Mercy Hospital and clinics and featured awards from Cowboy Bronze, Schneider’s and the Congress Committee.
In addition to the Exhibitors’ Appreciation BBQ sponsored by Transwest Trailers, Brookwood Farms, Spell Show Horses and the Casey West family, Gralla Farms/Populous sponsored an Exhibitors’ Social on Thursday evening.
“Our Trade Show vendor and sponsor support continues to be outstanding,” says John Dunn and Clea Bobbitt. Ford Farms and The Big Sensation joined the Congress team this year as did Barbara’s Custom Hats, Ray Logan Boots and More, Robert Dehn and Limelite Show Horses.
Additional Sponsors and Vendors: The Equine Chronicle, LMK Designs, Purina, Hilton Garden Inn, Central States Horseman, bar H Photography, Garrett Farms, Transwest Trailer/Summit Truck Equipment, Paint Horse Journal, Cowboy Bronze, Schneiders, Boo Yah Custom Clothing, Tioga Territory, The Tack Room, O-Pa’s Sharpening Service, A Danson Image, AJ Quarter Horses & Paints, All Up Honor, Mark & Melissa Baus, B4 Quarters & Paints, Julie Black Performance Horses, Ralph & Barb Brunner, Beth & Jim Buechler, Carol’s Dog Scarves, Kelly Boles Chapman, Cumpton’s Creek Farm Services, D Designs, Jeanne Dial Performance, Diamond 2 M, Doctor Dave, Johnne Dobbs/Mike Fester Equine Insurance, Double C Acres, Double L Paint Horses, Double Up Investment, Due West Ranch, Elite Show Horses, Espuela Ranch, Faragon Jewelry, Jeff Fischer, Frozen Assets/Magic Ninety Nine, G & H Farms, Renee Garrison Show Horses, Becky George Show Horses, Gulling Girls, Horse Circuit News, Jackie & Regina Hodge, Impulsive Concept Designs, Ironwood Acres, J Bar J Western Store, John Kayser Show Horses, Ken & Karen Kennedy, LTD Ford Lincoln, Loose Ends LLC, Greg & Carlene Lowe, Greg McCormick, Madden Equine Insurance, Martz Trucking, Butch, Lisa, Kensy Maxwell, Menke Pleasure Horses, Morse Paint Horses, Nigro’s Western Store, Olin Parker LLC, Premier Performance Horses, Prime Performance Nutrition, Reisinger Farms, Rusty Spur Courture, Sapphire Tinted Skies, Scentsy Candles, Cindy Shaw, Randy & Patty Short, Simons Show Horses, Snapp Show Stock, Tambke & Tambke LLC, Pat & Nancy Trebesch, USA Horse Auction, Lana Wirsig, Nancie Wright Performance Horses, and Yarnelle Farms.
~ High Points and Reserve High Points ~
High Point Walk-Trot Youth – Laura Gralla & RL Sudden Style
Res. High Point Walk-Trot Youth – Rana Orsan & Zippos Fancy Feet
High Point Walk-Trot Amateur – Sabrina Seehafer & Sterling Expression
Res. High Point Walk-Trot Amateur – Shari Couch & Zipn Victorian Lace
High Point Novice Youth – Alexis Solakian & Devil Drives A Hotrod
Res. High Point Novice Youth – Whitney Vesey & Famous N Foolish
High Point Novice Amateur – Marissa Hurst & DG One Sonny Image
Res. High Point Novice Amateur – Angie Devine & All Time Sensation
High Point Youth 13 & Under – Olivia Mae Eagles & Chipped In Roses
Res. High Point Youth 13 & Under – Abigail Kay Love & Who Painted Me
High Point Youth 14-18 – Jenny Hansen & Inthesweetshop
Res. High Point Youth 14-18 – Paige Kemper & Mr Jack Cool
High Point Classic Amateur – Desarae Gilley & A Sudden Legacy
Res. High Point Classic Amateur – Stacie Lane Lundquist & Git Ya Some O That
High Point Masters Amateur – Abbey Sheftel Turner & HR Zip Me
High Point SPB Amateur – Kristin Bulmer & Imma Topsail Win
High Point Open Horse – Radicalized owned by Susan Prince
Res. High Point Open Horse – Friends With Benefits owned by Ali Eidson
