ApHC 2014 Year-End Non Pro and Youth Award Winners
Moscow, Idaho— The Appaloosa Horse Club is pleased to announce the 2014 year-end award winners.
Non-Pro Supreme Champions:
The Non-Pro Supreme Champion is a lifetime award that is presented to any Non-Pro who has accumulated 250 points. Points must have been earned in both Western and English Classes, with no less than 75 points in each group of classes. In addition, and including the 75 point Western and English class minimums, the individual must have earned at least 25 points in Showmanship at Halter, 100 points in Equitation and 50 points in working events. The remaining 75 points may be earned in any non-pro events.
2014 Non-Pro Supreme Champions:
- Jennifer Schulte from Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Mary Ann Page from Phoenix, Arizona
- Destiny Zeiders from Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
Non-Pro Versatility Champions:
The Non-Pro Versatility Champion Award is an annual award given to the Non-Pro in each division who earns the most points with one horse in non-pro events. It is calculated on a one horse-one/one-rider basis.
2014 Non-Pro Versatility Champions
- Non-Pro- Jessica M. Truntz with WAY HANDSOME from Cedarburg, Wisconsin
- 35 & Over- Holly J. Anderson with CHARLIE DOOLIN from Meshoppen, Pennsylvania
- Masters- Sandra L. Truntz with ZIPPOS COWBOY from Cedarburg, Wisconsin
Youth Superior Achievement Champions:
The Youth Superior Achievement Champion is a lifetime award that is presented to youth who has accumulated 350 points under at least 5 different judges. A minimum of 105 points must be earned at Showmanship at Halter, a minimum of 140 points must be earned in Performance classes (with at least 35 points in three of four performance subcategories) and the remaining 105 points may be earned in elective youth classes.
2014 Youth Superior Achievement Champions:
- Kendall Brown from Easton, Pennsylvania
- Savannah Carter from Cherryfield, Maine
- Allie Davis East from Granby, Connecticut
- Dawson Simpson from Jacksonville, Florida
- Jenna Trumble from Phillips, Nebraska
- Wren Wakeman from Addison, Maine
- Emilya Washeleski from Taberg, New York
Youth Versatility Champions:
The Youth Versatility Champion Award is an annual award given to the youth who earns the most points with one horse in youth events. It is presented in four age categories and calculated on a one horse-one youth basis.
2014 Youth Versatility Champions:
- Walk/Trot- Delaney Shanks with TIGER MAX from McKinney, Texas
- 12 & Under- Savannah Carter with SOME KINDA CHIP from Cherryfield, Maine
- 13-15- Dawson Simpson with MEMPHIS SENSATION from Jacksonville, Florida
- 16-18- Emilya Washeleski with WILL SHE HUNT from Taberg, New York
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) was established in 1938 with a mission of preserving, promoting and enhancing the Appaloosa breed. The ApHC has since registered more than 675,000 Appaloosas, which are known for their distinctive color, intelligence and even temperament. True to their reputation as an extremely versatile breed, Appaloosas can be found in nearly every discipline including racing, endurance riding and serving as reliable family horses. The international breed registry is headquartered in Moscow, Idaho, the heart of the Palouse region—the Appaloosa breed’s namesake and point of origin.
