Around the Rings – 2024 ShoMe Summer ShoStopper
All pro photos by KRC Photography
The ShoMe Horse Shows Summer ShoStopper, July 19-21, 2024, at the Midland County Fairgrounds in Michigan, is also known as “The Show Like No Other.”
ShowMe Horse Shows in Michigan is an open, all-breed circuit built around doing things differently, with three in the series each year, and all three shows “with a twist” are run by Liz and Kurtis Gear. To give you an idea of the twists – the sweepstakes classes include Off Side Showmanship, Masked Halter, Pairs Eng/West Pleasure, Blind HMS/Eq (participants have 45 seconds to memorize and go), and last, but not least, the Timed Obstacle Challenge!
The series has become so popular, the stalls sell out in minutes. In fact, they’ve now also added The Championship Sho to their calendar October 17-20, 2024, in Midland, Michigan, and exhibitors have been qualifying to compete!
Congratulations to the ShoMe Summer ShoStopper High Point Winners:
Ranch Horse
Grand: Jeanne Hugo & Baylite Jac
Reserve: Aliyah Kuizenga & Steppin On Starlite
Finalist: Ella Owens & Sliden Hollywood Style
Open Non-Stock Horse
Grand: Dawn Ryan & Trubadors Fancy
Reserve: Jessica Spanleny & Luna
Finalist: Morgan Lane & Augustus Gemm
Select Senior Division
Grand: Diana Stewart & BMQ Tuxedo Affiar
Reserve: Judy Westcott & He Thinks Hes Hot
Finalist: Kerry Bialik & It’s All About Zip
Green Rider 19 & Over
Grand: Tonya Woollard & Face A Big Chip
Reserve: Gabrielle Prescott & Reminics Smokin Whiz
Finalist: Hannah Bechinski & Dirty GoldDigger
Green Rider 11-18
Grand: Payton Anema & Ditty Up
Reserve: Amari Squires & Oh So Shadowy
Finalist: Whitney Brindley & Expensive Assets
Green Rider 10 & Under
Grand: Claire Fabus & Lopin For Margaritas
Reserve: Ellie Closurdo & Wheres My Invite
Finalist: Macy Skalla & Ain’t Lonesome No More
Open Green Horse
Grand: Olivia Phillips & Tee Coolest Affair
Reserve: Samantha Junior & Friends N High Places
Finalist: Courtney Sabo & Hot Four Sister
Stock Horse 30 & Over
Grand: Caitlin Gordon & Howie Dance
Reserve: Erin Poll-Tania & Mine Would Be You
Finalist: Cyndi Pyle & Rock Legend
Stock Horse 19-29
Grand: Kenedee Beyer & NoDoubtImALooker
Reserve: Rachel Longhi & Heavenly Chocolate
Finalist: Kaitlyn Ripley & Kissin My Invitation
Stock Horse 16-18
Grand: Morgan Watts & Simply Ziggy
Reserve: Julia Yonkman & Hes So Extreme
Finalist: Layla Wood & Pink Invitations
Stock Horse 13-15
Grand: Jenna Morse & I Know I Am Invited
Reserve: Adela Christiansen & Between Boyfriends
Finalist: Emma Cook & Good N Irresistable
Stock Horse 12 & Under
Grand: Anabelle Bontrager & Ricky Rock
Reserve: Evie Schipper & Shesa Good Time Zip
Finalist: Clara Cook & O Whata Hot Invite
Find the high point total lists: HIGH POINTS (shomehorseshows.com)
Sweepstakes Winners:
Blind Horsemanship: Olivia Phillips & Adela Christiansen
Blind Equitation: Jenna Morse & Olivia Phillips
Blind Showmanship: Gloria Alvarez & Face A Last Leaguer
Western Pleasure Pairs: Kylie Nowak & Rachel Longhi with Heavenly Chocolate
Western Pleasure WT Pairs: Olivia Phillips & Caroline Fabus with Tee Coolest Affair
Masked Halter Sweepstakes: Jill Baker-Cooley & Eminent Diversion
Offsides Showmanship Sweepstakes: Kenedee Beyer & NoDoubtImALooker
Pairs Hunter Under Saddle Sweepstakes Winners:
Masked Halter gallery:
