The dust has settled on the 2011 American Junior Paint Horse Association’s (AjPHA) Youth World Championship Paint Horse Show, which was held June 24 – July 2, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas at Will Rogers Memorial Center.
The AjPHA Youth World Show showcased the talent of both the Paint Horse breed and the young people who exhibit them with 73 world-title classes in a full array of disciplines, in addition to a handful of assorted other classes specifically for the youth competitors. Youth are classified as competitors ages 18 and under who are required to show a horse they own personally or owned by a family member.
In all, both the breed and the upcoming generation were well represented by 326 horses and 1,150 entries during the course of the nine days’ worth of activities where the Association presented over $100,000 in cash and prizes. World and Reserve World Champions received Gist trophy buckles, and top ten finishers received a variety of other valuable prizes from sponsors and APHA. Total payout in the six jackpot classes offered (barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping, heading, heeling, and steer stopping) reached $1,525, with the largest total sum of $333.75 going to Marcus Banister of Brighton, Colorado.
Top Finishers: The top youth were recognized for their culminated efforts at the completion of the show with the Youth Awards Presentation on July 2 that followed the Stickhorse Class, Parents’ Western Pleasure, and the Youth Versatility Challenge.
The overall division high-point and all-around standouts from the 2011 AjPHA Youth World Show are:
All-Around 14-18: Taylor Prince, Las Vegas, Nevada showing One Flashy Sensation Western trophy saddle from Blue Ribbon Custom Tack; Saddle pad from Purina; Embroidered horse blanket from Big D; 16”x20” photograph courtesy from Montgomery Photographics; Insulated carryall from Paint Horse Journal (PHJ).
Reserve All-Around 14-18: Ashley Wildes Lakeside, California showing Heza Texas Hobo
Embroidered horse blanket and arena bag from Big D; Bronze statue from Cowboy Bronze; Splint boots from Purina; 11”x14” photograph from Montgomery Photographics.
All-Around 13 & Under: Drew Rogers Bakersfield, California showing Shez Eye Candy
Western trophy saddle from Blue Ribbon Custom Tack; Saddle pad from Purina; Embroidered horse blanket from Big D; 16”x20” photograph courtesy from Montgomery Photographics; Insulated carryall from Paint Horse Journal (PHJ).
Reserve All-Around 13 & Under AND All-Around Novice Youth: Alexandra Marlow Victoria, Texas showing Glowin Easy
Embroidered horse blanket and arena bag from Big D; Bronze statue from Cowboy Bronze; Splint boots from Purina; 11”x14” photograph from Montgomery Photographics. AND Western trophy saddle from Blue Ribbon Custom Tack; Saddle pad from Purina; Embroidered arena bag from Big D; 16”x20” photograph from Montgomery Photographics; Insulated carryall from PHJ.
Reserve All-Around Novice Youth: Johanna Proefrock Cedarburg, Wisconsin showing Fleetstreet Max
Embroidered horse blanket and arena bag from Big D; Bronze statue from Cowboy Bronze; Splint boots from Purina; 11”x14” photograph from Montgomery Photographics.
High-Point Walk-Trot: Morgan Deuschle Bishop, California showing One Hot Machine
Western trophy saddle from Blue Ribbon Custom Tack; Saddle pad from Purina; Embroidered arena bag from Big D; 11”x14” photograph from Montgomery Photographics; Insulated carryall from PHJ.
Reserve High-Point Walk-Trot: Caroline Nielson Las Vegas, Nevada showing Stately Sensation
Embroidered horse blanket and arena bag from Big D; Bronze statue from Cowboy Bronze; Splint boots from Purina; 8”x10” photograph from Montgomery Photographics.
High-Point Western: Marcus Banister Brighton, Colorado showing Sacreds Barbie Doll
Western trophy saddle from Blue Ribbon Custom Tack; Saddle pad from Purina; Embroidered arena bag from Big D; 11”x14” photograph from Montgomery Photography; Insulated carryall from PHJ.
Reserve High-Point Western: Marcus Banister Brighton, Colorado showing A Sacred Shine
Bronze statue from Cowboy Bronze; Saddle pad from Purina.
High-Point English: Halley Armstrong Breckenridge, Colorado showing Brother Jack Daniels
English saddle package from Alliance by Lynn Palm; Embroidered arena bag from Big D; 11”x14” photograph by Montgomery Photographics; Insulated carryall from PHJ.
Reserve High-Point English: Calli Rouse Everson, Washington showing Chansation
Bronze statue from Cowboy Bronze; Splint boots and splint boot bag from Purina.
Elegant April Award: Lauren Spivey The Woodlands, Texas showing A Son Of A Zip
Trophy and $200 U.S. Savings Bond from Jennifer & Margie Chan.
The World Championship Paint Horse Shows feature the finest gathering of Paint Horses from around the globe. APHA hosts two annual World Shows to showcase the talents of American Paint Horses and their owners; the AjPHA Youth World Championship Show in the summer; and the Open/Amateur World Championship Show scheduled November 2-12, 2011.
The APHA, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is the international breed registry for the American Paint Horse. In fulfillment of its mission to collect, record and preserve pedigrees of the breed, APHA recognizes and supports 111 regional and international clubs, produces championship shows, sponsors trail rides and creates and maintains programs that increase the value of American Paint Horses and enriches the members’ experiences with their horses.
APHA has registered over one million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded, and now serves approximately 64,000 active members around the world.