Information courtesy of Jennifer VanHal
The Minnesota Paint Horse Association held their Year-End Banquet and Stallion Auction at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Red Wing, MN on January 11, 2014. 2013 award winners were recognized with a variety of awards – choices included embroidered stable items, custom coats, Cowboy Bronze statues, Kathey’s belt buckles and spurs, and All Around Award winners received beautiful custom wood chairs.
Sarah Nelson was our 2013 Youth High Point Blue Ribbon saddle winner. She also received the 2014 MJPHA Scholarship. Andrew Abeln won the Open All Around PLUS a Harris Saddle.
The youth held the Annual MJPHA Silent Auction throughout the night and after the awards ceremony they sponsored Moonlight Bowling for everyone! Keep up with MPHA at www.mnpainthorse.com or www.facebook.com/mnpainthorse
2014 Show Dates
May 17 & 18- Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona MN- 4 Judges
June 14 & 15- Simon Arena, Cannon Falls MN- 4 Judges
July 19 & 20- Simon Arena, Cannon Falls MN- 4 Judges
August 2 & 3- Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona MN- 4 Judges
September 6- Minnesota Equestrian Center, Winona MN- 4 Judges
Scroll below for fun photos from the banquet courtesy of Joe Henry.