The 2023 Mason Dixon Color Classic, sponsored by the Pennsylvania and Delmarva Paint Horse Clubs, took place May 12-14, 2023, at Keystone Horse Center, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
Judges were John Anderson (CO), Sally Puzacke (OH), Amy Watkins (OH), Rhonda Replogle (FL), Pam Scott (FL), and John Briggs (TX). The show manager was Lyn Fick.
The 6-judge show offered circuit awards for every class, and APHA plus all-breed competition, as well as free breakfast and a pizza party.
“The show committee for the Mason Dixon Color Classic would like to extend a huge thank you to all our exhibitors, sponsors, trainers, and family members that came to our show this past weekend and made it a huge success. We are very blessed to know so many wonderful people that believe in our show and in being stewards of the breed,” Carli Progin, PPHC Vice President.
In addition, APHA High Point and Reserve Exhibitors received belt buckles!
APHA Ranch Division
Champion: Ellora Johnson Gallantly Invited
Reserve: Dawn Lelakowski Bar Driftin Dot Com
APHA Amateur
Champion: Brandy Berniak Remember It All
Reserve: Kristin Roman Wicked Crome
APHA Masters Amateur
Champion: Mark Owen Im Slow Blue
Reserve: Heidi Novak Hes A Famous Playboy
APHA Open
Champion: Destiny Clagg Remember It All
Reserve: April Dunbar All Coco Smore Puff
APHA 18 & Under Youth
Champion: Ava Stanker Fancy Roses
Reserve: Itz All In The Moves Rebecca Williams
APHA 13 & Under Youth
Champion: Aria Solemina Chromed Out Sensation
Reserve: Lyla McCormick VS Got A Rhythm
APHA Novice Amateur
Champion: Beate Schueppel TakinAboutMachine
Reserve: Megan Armstrong Will Be Scenic
APHA Novice Youth
Champion: Aria Solemina Chromed Out Sensation
Reserve: Lyla McCormick VS Got A Rhythm
APHA Amateur Walk Trot
Champion: Brandy Keller Miss Mesmerized
Reserve: Caleigh Anderson LP Boys Got Tallent
APHA Youth Walk Trot 11-18
Champion: Alyson Paugh Chrome On My Ride
Reserve: Jaida Poutre Hes A Jazzy Hotrod
APHA Youth Walk Trot 5-10
Champion: Aliyah Attar Invitation To Ride
Reserve: Kinley Keller Miss Mesmerized
All Breed Adult
Champion: Rebecca Landry War Dance
Reserve: Justin D Matlocks Willys Back In Black
All Breed Walk Trot
Champion: Aliyah Attar Invitation To Ride
Reserve: Alexis Toburen One Macho Cowboy
All Breed Youth
Champion: Gianna Keen Mr Hang Ten Spook
Reserve: Nyeah Krasnow-Osorio The Best Just Sayin
High Point Exhibitor
Champion: Aliyah Attar
Reserve: Aria Solemina
Click here for the PDF of high points: Hi Points
Thank you to Kelsey Keathly of Norfleet Marketing and Photography for a wonderful gallery of photos! Keep scrolling to see more, and you can find the show on her website: 2023 Mason Dixon Color Classic Photos (shootproof.com)