2016 Hylton Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure Brings the Big Bucks

By: Brittany Bevis

In 2015, the Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure paid out more money than any similar futurity class, a whopping $91,500. This year, $50,000 in added money will be put into the jackpot, making it a can’t-miss event for those looking to start the futurity season with a bang.

The Hylton Maiden concept was first introduced by renowned AQHA breeder and stallion owner Cecilia Hylton to provide an incentive for those who chose to wait to develop their futurity horses until they reached a reasonable level of physical and emotional maturity. A number of exceptional horses and riders have been honored over the years, including the following.

2015 Champion– Taft Dickerson with Made By J, owned by Dr. Candice Hall and Corey Seebach.

2014 Champion– Randy Wilson with Certainly On Sundi, owned by Byron Parsons.

2013 Champion– Jay Starnes with Zip By Machine, owned by Ray Burkhart.

2012 Champion– Kristy Starnes with Zippin Hot Machine, owned by Ray Burkhart.

2011 Champion– Brian Baker with Only A Summer Breeze, owned by Dan and Kathryn Frederick.

The Hylton Maiden Western Pleasure will take place, like it has in the past, at the Virginia Quarter Horse Classic in Lexington, Virginia, April 7th-10th. Judges for the show will be Casey and April Devitt, Brad Kearns, Jeff Allen, Rick Christy, and Ryan Kail.

The projected payout for 2016 is estimated to award $31,500 to the winner with $11,570 for Reserve and $8,455 for third.

2016 Hylton Projected Payout (as based on 20 entry average):

1st- $31,500
2nd- $11,570
3rd- $8,455
4th- $5,785
5th- $4,450
6th- $4,005
7th- $3,560
8th- $2,670
9th- $2,225
10th- $1,780

When calculated on a 20-entry average, even tenth place will recoup the $1,500 entry fee. Entries are due by March 12th; however, horses may be entered up until Friday, April 8th at 5:00 pm for a $500 late fee.

In addition to the jackpot, a $6,000 bonus will be awarded to the Highest Placing Intermediate Rider in the class and a $4,000 bonus will be awarded to the Highest Placing Limited Rider.

Click here to download an entry form for the 2016 Hylton Maiden.

Click here to use the new online entry system for the 2016 Hylton Maiden.