Updated High Point Results for 2022 AQHA Level 1 West Championship

By Kristin Spinning, AzQHA

Nutrena AQHA West L1 Championship Award Placing Updates

Upon final processing of results at the Nutrena AQHA West L1 Championship, it was determined that a few horses who had shown in Rookie Amateur and Rookie Youth classes were ineligible. Unfamiliar with all the qualifying criteria, some exhibitors mistakenly entered and showed in those classes. The horses have been disqualified and the official results placings with AQHA have been updated.

We would like to congratulate the achievements of the following exhibitors who will be receiving their new Championship trophies.

The 2022 Rookie Amateur Western Riding Reserve Champion is Robin Bergam riding Secured Return. Sabrina Brown and Hocus Boston Flame will be trading their 4th place ribbon for a bronze trophy, taking third.

The other class that saw some adjustments to placing was the Rookie Youth Hunter Under Saddle. Reese Byers and I’ll B At The Bar has been named Champion. Reagan Shell and Dark By Moonlight are now the Reserve Champions. Macy Finney and RRed Solo Cup moved into the third place position.

While it is ultimately the responsibility of the exhibitor to keep track of eligibility, we recognize that misunderstandings can arise. All Rookie eligibility is based on lifetime points and earnings by class for horse and rider. It can sometimes be challenging to keep track of all the moving pieces, especially for exhibitors who are at the beginning stages of their showing experience. All exhibitors are encouraged to review AQHA and other relevant association rules regarding eligibility for any designation. Association and show staff are always happy to answer questions and assist in the learning process.

We sincerely apologize for any errors made during the awards presentation.

Congratulations to the Level 1 ALL AROUND AWARDS WINNERS:

Level 1 All-Around Amateur, Rookie Amateur High-Point, NSBA Level 1 All-Around Amateur, NSBA Rookie Amateur High-Point: Kristi Perea of Phoenix, Arizona, and Cprealsureshestheone.

Level 1 Amateur Walk-Trot High-Point: Kerri Chalberg of Kent, Washington, and Jukebox Jive.

NSBA Level 1 Amateur Walk-Trot High-Point: Christina Miller of San Diego, California, and This Chocolates Hot.

Level 1 All-Around Select Amateur: Patty Goodwin of Bond, Colorado, and So Noticed.

Level 1 All-Around Youth, Level 1 All-Around Youth 14-18 and NSBA Level 1 All-Around Youth:
Lydia Marie Menossi of Edwardsville, Illinois, and Justa Machine.

Level 1 All-Around Youth 13 & Under: Ayana McKnight of Phoenix, Arizona, and Only One At The Bar.

Level 1 Rookie Youth High-Point, NSBA Rookie Youth High-Point: Reese Byers of Wichita, Kansas, and Ill B At The Bar.

Level 1 Youth Walk-Trot High-Point, NSBA Level 1 Youth W/T High-Point:
Hailey Brown of Rancho Santa Fe, California, and Signature Absolute.

A complete list of Pinnacle Circuit All Around Champions and Circuit Award winners can be found at Pinnaclecircuit.com.