PCQHA Fall Classic Quarter Horse Show Recap- Blue Ribbons and Beaches

Held at the renowned Del Mar Horse Park, just minutes from the beautiful Del Mar beaches, the annual PcQHA Fall Classic show attracted exhibitors from all the Western United States. The mornings were foggy and cool, but the sun came out by noon and beautiful show days were enjoyed by all.

Ken McCall, show committee chair, felt privileged to direct the PCQHA Fall Classic Show. “Fall Classic highlights awesome Futurity Classes, challenging Ranch Riding and Trail Classes, large Novice Classes, and one humorous pig. It’s a great show, managed professionally and smoothly by Track One Events, and most of all filled with grateful exhibitors. Thanks one and all for participating and a huge thanks to Chris Hocutt, Judy Bonham, Cathy Hansen, Cherie Vonada, CeCe Campbell, Lori Pabst, Clay MacLeod, and Pam Glickman for their hands on volunteering and the support of the Fall Classic Committee and Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Association Board.”

The show began on Thursday. After the days classes were completed, exhibitors relaxed with a traditional welcome party. Wine, appetizers, and music greeted exhibitors as they finished up their first day of showing on the veranda overlooking the show arenas. Over 300 stalls and 5,200 exhibitors showed to six judges over the four-day split combined show. Beautiful blue ribbon neck sashes greeted each circuit winner, along with logo ball caps and t-shirts. All Around Champions earned a beautiful AQHA ARC horse trophy and Reserve Champions won a $50 gift certificate to Mary’s Tack Store. Special thanks to Sandy Arledge, AQHA President and PCQHA Past President for attending the event and for presenting the Futurity awards.

Saturday was a youth fundraiser day, and the youth held a “Kiss the Pig” event and a “Duck Squat” contest. Pam Glickman, owner of Pammie’s Pony Parties and Petting Zoo, graciously provided Marla the Kunekune Pig for the fun. The gist was that a person or persons paid a nomination fee to see someone kiss the pig. The nominee then had to either match the amount pledged or kiss the pig. Kelly Hinley and David Busick were great sports and kissed Miss Marla square on the snout! All the other nominees chickened out and bought out of the privilege.

In the Duck Squat, the bottom of a plastic pool was sectioned off and the sections numbered. Each participant bought a number, and when all numbers were sold, Dora the duck was put in the pool. When Dora squatted, the number that received the ‘deposit’ was the big winner, and all the money went to the person holding that number. A big thanks to Pam Glickman with Pammies’ Pony Parties, for donating her pets Marla the pig and Darla the Duck. The duck squat made $165 and we did three games. Winners were Jim Searles, Kathy Tobin, and Brad Huggins. The Kiss The Pig made $860 and Tom Lukenbill, Kellie Hinely, and David Busick kissed the pig. We congratulate the one brave youth who kissed the pig, Jayden Mc Donough. The event earned a grand total of $1.025 for the youth of PCQHYA. A special thank you to Judy Bonham for organizing the event. It provided a lot of laughs!

As always, our PCQHA Fall Classic sponsors are the real winners, with their love for the sport and dedication to the Fall Classic event. We are grateful to the following Fall Classic sponsors: The Equine Chronicle, Pacific Coast Journal, Smart Pak, David Busick, Lynn MacArthur, Beth Clemons, Cathy Hanson, Tonya Brown, Doug Brown, Cynthia Kenaston, Jim & Deanna Searles, Katherine Tobin, Susie Johns, Jen & Justin Wheeler, Michael Hoyt, Lori Pabst, Stacy Bunkowski, Clay MacLeod, Kevin Dukes, Liz Place, Gary & Kelley Roberts, Patrice Vernand, Cece Campbell, Kellie Hinely.

2016 FALL CLASSIC RESULTS:

Futurity Winners:

2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity

Champion – Who Wants A Kiss

Ridden by Mark Jensen

3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity

Champion – Lei Z Lucy

Owned by Susie Johns, Ridden by Jim Searles

Reserve Champion – Hereicomagain

Owned by Katherine Tobin, Ridden by Deanna Searles

3 Year Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure Futurity

Champion – Lei Z Lucy

Owned/Ridden by Susie Johns

Reserve Champion – American Made

Owned/Ridden by Jennifer Stoenner

3-4 Year Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity

Champion – Hillbilly Cadillac

Owned by Lori Bucholz, Ridden by Kevin Dukes

Reserve Champion – Watch My Irons

Owned by Vanessa Dahl, Ridden by Nena Edwards

3-4 Year Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle Futurity

Champion – Hot N Blazing Scotch

Owned/Ridden by Alessandra Ehrle

3 Year Old Trail Futurity

Champion – Hereicomagain

Owned by Katherine Tobin, Ridden by Deanna Searles

Reserve Champion – Whiskey In The Dark

Owned by Kim Portney, Ridden by Kelley Roberts

All Around Champion Awards

WALK TROT – YOUTH

Champion: ME AND MY KC – Cassandra Gallinucci

WALK TROT AMATEUR

Champion: REMEMBER TRIPLE DEE – Christine Harrison

Reserve: U GOTTA GIMME CREDIT – Acacia Walker

NOVICE YOUTH

Champion: DEMENTED LOVER – Alexa Bell

Reserve: HOT N BLAZING SCOTCH – Alessandra Ehrle

NOVICE AMATEUR

Champion: GOOD COWBOY CASANOVA – Toni Ward

Reserve: SIMPLY VANE – Cassidy Miller

YOUTH

Champion: SO SO GOOD – Sarah Finkle

Reserve: HOT N BLAZING SCOTCH – Alessandra Ehrle

AMATEUR

Champion: SUDDEN PERSUASION – Miranda Mitten

Reserve: NO QUESTION HES BLUE – Melody Koby

SELECT AMATEUR

Champion: SKYS LADY IN BLUE – Cece Campbell

GREEN HORSE

Champion: MISSY MACHINE – Mark Jensen

OPEN HORSE

Champion: MISSY MACHINE – Mark Jensen

RANCH HIGH POINT

Champion – DREAMIN OF CHICS – Pam Turnbull

Reserve – TAG YER SHINEY – Gary Roberts

4th PLACE – AMATEUR SHOWMANSHIP – Winning Free Advertisement in Pacific Coast Journal

DEFINITELY MAGIC – Tami Read-Schween