Judges Named For 2015 AQHA Youth and Select World Shows

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The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the judges for the 2015 Built Ford Tough American Quarter Horse Youth Association World Championship Show.

“The AQHA World Championship Shows are the most prestigious events in the equine industry, and it is our goal to bring an outstanding roster of judges together to judge these events,” said Alex Ross, AQHA senior director of judges. “We couldn’t be more proud of the highly qualified group of individuals selected to judge the 2015 AQHA World Shows and look forward to the great competition at this year’s shows.”

The judges for the 2015 Ford Youth World are:

• Pierre Briere, Stockton, New Jersey
• Randall Butler, Gainesville, Texas
• Steve Cruse, Pilot Point, Texas
• Lainie DeBoer, Saint Paul, Minnesota
• Jim Dudley, Columbia, Missouri
• Tim Finkenbinder, Collinsville, Texas
• Dianne Grod, Oceanside, California
• Bobby Harrison, Vancleave, Mississippi
• Faron Hightower, Santo, Texas
• Holly Hover, Cave Creek, Arizona
• Owana Hutchens, Porter, Oklahoma
• Luke Jones, Allerton, Iowa
• Jennifer Leckey, Richmond, Indiana
• Larry Little, Mebane, North Carolina
• Tom Lyons, Grandview, Texas
• Chele McGauly, Elm Grove, Louisiana
• Bruce Richerson, Alexandria, Louisiana
• Charles “Chuck” Smith, Canal Winchester, Ohio
• John Tuckey, Liberty, Kentucky
• Jeff Petska, Collinsville, Texas
• Randy Wilson, Zanesville, Ohio

For more information on the 2015 Ford Youth World, visit www.aqha.com/youthworld.

Stay up to date on all the happenings at the Ford Youth World and find online coverage at www.aqha.com/youthworld and follow @AQHA on Twitter for updates as the show approaches.

Ford Motor Co. is the official sponsor of the Ford Youth World. AQHA members are eligible for a $500 rebate through Ford on select Ford or Lincoln models, some restrictions apply. To qualify, you must be an AQHA member for at least 60 days. Get your rebate here and remember when purchasing your next vehicle, buy Built Ford Tough.

The judges for the 2015 Adequan Select World are:

• David Avery, Amarillo, Texas
• Dawn Casey, Norman, Oklahoma
• Mitch Farris, Midway, Texas
• Bob Freeman, Arnett, Oklahoma
• Greg Hale, Perryton, Texas
• Jeff Hill, Amarillo, Texas
• Brad Kearns, Grayslake, Illinois
• Laureen McKenzie, Kiefer, Oklahoma
• Lisa Moden, Whitesboro, Texas
• Rick Mowery, Weatherford, Texas
• Gene Parker, Orrum, North Carolina
• Gary Putman, Gainesville, Texas
• Leslie Shaw, Greenville, Texas
• Dewayne Stamper, Locust Grove, Oklahoma
• Norris Stevens, Lubbock, Texas
• Jimmy Stickler, San Luis Obispo, California
• Betsy Tuckey, Liberty, Kentucky

For more information on the 2015 Adequan Select World, visit www.aqha.com/selectworld.

Adequan, the official equine joint therapy of AQHA, is a proud sponsor of the Adequan Select World. When you choose a joint therapy for your horses, choose Adequan.

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