2022 Pleasure Versatility Challenge and Reception Smashing Successes
Rita and Vern Habighorst of Blue Ribbon Custom Tack, sponsors of a saddle, bridle, and show halter awarded during the Versatility class.
On Saturday, November 11th, at the 2022 AQHA World Show, the Pleasure Versatility celebration began with a well-attended reception at 4:30 P.M. on the Norick Concourse, sponsored by the Equine Chronicle.
Attendees were treated to a variety of upscale appetizers from caterers and drinks from the onsite bar, as well as live music from Fifty-One, a band hailing from Stillwater, Oklahoma.
“I wanted to personally thank Tom and Amy Grabe of the Equine Chronicle for their sponsorship across all platforms, including this marquis event, the Pleasure Versatility Challenge, at the AQHA World Show,” says AQHA President Scott Meyers. “It was well-attended and enjoyed by the exhibitors and spectators, and we all appreciate the support.”
At 6 P.M., the much awaited Versatility Challenge began, with thirteen teams competing for the coveted title, starting with a pattern with Trail and Western Riding elements, followed by Western Pleasure, and concluding with the Conformation portion.
Each discipline was judged separately, and the excitement built as the overall winners were announced with much ado at the end of the entire competition. Countless prizes were handed out during the awards ceremony, including a Cimarron Horse Trailer for the champion, checks for the winners, and a surprise Blue Ribbon work saddle awarded to Cant Be Blue and Michael Jung, the 11th place team.
Overall Top 10 Results:
1 – RV Not For Hire with Blake Weis, owned by Evon Werner
2 – VS The Fireman with Aaron Moses, owned by Kristen Galyean
3 – XXTreme with Kyra Ley, owned by Barbara Bouma
4 – Momma I Made It with Bradley Ost, owned by Jamie Radebaugh
5 – Waitin On A Ride with Nick Mayabb, owned by Oak Spring Ranch LLC
6 – Kissed In The South with Jamie Dowdy, owned by Kristy McKechnie
7 – Lets Holiday with Gil Galyean, owned by Gil and Becky Galyean
8 – VS Lopin Lady with Leonard Berryhill, owned by Ryssel Living Trust
9 – A Ghost Machine with Eric Felt, owned by Jane Backes
10 – WillUBeMyValentine with Kristy McCann, owned by Jeff Williams
Enjoy the gallery of candid photos from the reception and from the event, compliments of Gordon Downey below:
