APHA Zone 2/UPHC POR and Gateway Classic/Solid Gold Futurity Both Kick Off Today On Opposite Sides of the Country
By: Brittany Bevis
APHA Zone 2/Utah Paint Horse Club POR
AQHA and APHA competitors have a busy Memorial Day weekend ahead with two huge show circuits scheduled to take place on opposite sides of the country.
APHA exhibitors have made the journey to South Jordan, Utah, for the APHA Zone 2/Utah Paint Horse Club POR that begins today and goes through May 29th. Judges for the Zone 2 Show will be Trisha Shorten, Jodie Moore, Delena Doyle, Mark Baus, Jim Edwards, and Cynthia Weight-Carter. Judges for the Paint-O-Rama will be Rick Christy, Mark Kuhlwein, Debra Jarvis, and Laura Gilmer.
In addition to a full slate of regular classes, the show will also host dual-approved APHA/NSBA classes and NSBA All Breed Futurities with $5,000 added money. New classes on the schedule include Ranch Trail, Ranch Pleasure, and Ranch Reining.
Click here for more information about the show.
Meet our EC Blogger for the APHA Zone 2/Utah POR, Renee Conklin!
Renee and Cowboy
EC Blog- Day 1
Hello, my name is Renee Conklin. I will be blogging about the Zone 2 Paint-O-Rama in South Jordan, Utah. I will be showing Total Assets, aka “Cowboy,” in the Novice Youth All-Around events with Gibbs Show Horses.
Click here to view around the ring photos from move-in day, courtesy of Show Manager Terri Wirthlin.
Gateway Classic and Solid Gold Futurity
Over in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, AQHA competitors have gathered for the Gateway Classic that begins today and goes through May 28th. Judges include Sissy Anderson, Dean Bogart, Glenn Wells, Gretchen Mathes, Michelle Tidwell, Robert Dehn, Gene Parker, Steve Ferguson, and John Shepard.
Some exciting items on the schedule include the return of Hunter classes, Versatility Ranch Horse, and a Level 1 Show that will take place on Monday. BIG news in the awards department is that circuit champions for every AQHA class and Small Fry will receive a gift certificate for a pair of Justin Boots. That’s 150+ pairs of boots to be awarded at this show! “We thank Justin Boots for sponsoring these awards!” says Kathy Avolt. “We’re working on having a representative at the show so you can size, make some selections, and more!”
In addition to six full shows, competitors will be treated to several added money classes:
- Select Western Pleasure – $500 added
- Junior Western Pleasure – $500 added
- Green/Level 1 Western Pleasure – $500 added
- Amateur Ranch Riding – $250 added
- Junior L3 AND Senior L3 Trail – $250 added each
- Senior Western Pleasure – $250 added
- Senior AND Junior Western Riding – $250 added each
- Amateur AND Select Trail – $250
- Select Hunter Under Saddle – $250
Speaking of money, the triumphant return of the Solid Gold Futurity will host several classes at the event this year.
- Maiden Open Yearling Stallion Halter Futurity
- Maiden Open Yearling Mare Halter Futurity
- Maiden Open Yearling Gelding Halter Futurity
- Maiden Horse 3-year-old & Over Western Pleasure- Open/Intermediate Rider
- Maiden Horse 3-year-old & Over Western Pleasure- Limited Rider
- Maiden Horse 3-year-old & Over *Non-Pro Western Pleasure
- Maiden Horse 3-year-old & Over Open Hunter Under Saddle
- Maiden Horse 3-year-old & Over *Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle
Click here for more information about the Gateway Classic.
Click here for more information about the Solid Gold Futurity.
Briley Czerwinski
Meet our EC Blogger for the Gateway Classic, Briley Czerwinski!
Name- Briley Czerwinski
Age- 12
Horse- Snazzy Lil Chip
Trainer- Brendon Mehochko
Events- Horsemanship, Showmanship, Trail, Western Pleasure, and Halter
Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for more fun photos, blogs, and complete results coming at the conclusion of the shows!
