“This program is opening the wonderful world of horses to these men, women and their children who have sacrificed so much on our behalf,” said Sydney Knott, founder of Horses4Heroes.

In addition to the show live streaming on iEquine, Mike and his staff will be available to exhibitors for custom videos in the hunter under saddle and western pleasure rail classes.

The international event held every two years and hosted by a different country is looking for all-around, reining and cutting horses that could be donated to the event for the participating youth to ride.

If you’re heading up to the show today, be sure to attend the Wine Tasting and Hors d’oeuvres Welcome Party at 6 pm in the Super Barn. Adult libations will be provided by Earlywine and tasty treats will be served by Running Wild Catering. On Tuesday, June 3rd, stop by the Super Barn for the Progressive Dinner Party at 8 pm.

13 & Under

-1st Place- Naomi Ornelles, age 10, of Granbury, TX

-2nd Place- Naomi Ornelles, age 10, of Granbury, TX

-3rd Place- Jacqueline Frimodt, age 12, of Redmond, WA

14-18

-1st Place- Morgan Rich, age 16, of Mackinaw, IL

-2nd Place- Brittany Teelander, age 18, of St. Johns, MI

-3rd Place- Teresa Job, age 15, of Sonora, CA

This regional championship features three days packed with a variety of classes, starting with trail at noon on June 6. AQHA Professional Horsemen Carla Wennberg, Ryan Kail, Tom Robertson and John Pipkin will judge the event.