Pinto
Pintos Compete For World Titles
62nd APPALOOSA
Showmanship,
In-hand trail and
NATIONAL
SHOW A SUCCESS
driving are just a
IN JACKSON
few of the options
offered to ama-
teur competitors
showing minia-
ture horses.
Courtesy PtHA
Colorful Pinto horses, ponies and miniatures vied class boasted exhibitors from across the
to be champions at the 2009 Pinto World Championship nation and set a record for the largest
Horse Show on June 9-20. Traveling from across the Challenged Rider’s Leadline class at a
United States and Canada, exhibitors and their Pintos PWC. The PWC exhibitor favorite, the
shared success as they earned a multitude of prizes, costume class, featured Pintos of all
awards, and friendships. sizes and their handlers dressed in outfits
Tulsa’s Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at that included a princess, a bumblebee,
Mr Awesome Af-
faire, owned by
Expo Square provided a venue for tough competition Disney’s Dumbo and the whole gang of
High Crest Reiners
for more than 2,000 exhibitors and their Pintos. Pro- Pink Ladies and T-Birds driving their
Inc. of Proctor, MT,
APHC
duced by the Pinto Horse Association of America Inc., car. earned the National
the Pinto World Championship showcased many dis- “The relaxed atmosphere of this
Championship Title
ciplines including jumping, reining, driving, roping, show really helps people have a good
Courtesy
in Senior Reining.
pleasure and halter. time,” said Bilke. “It’s always nice to see More than 750 of the nation’s most color- and grooming products to pepper jellies and
Belt buckles by Gist Silversmiths and rosette rib- competitors get along so well and have ful horses traveled to Jackson, MS, to compete cosmetics. The Moonlight Madness Sale fea-
bons were just the beginning of the $200,000 in prizes fun together.” for prestigious titles in the 62nd National Ap- tured vendor deals, The Wild West Band, door
awarded during the 12-day show. Trophy saddles cre- Evening competitions kept specta- paloosa Show & 2009 World Championship prizes, and dancing.
ated by Dale Chavez were among the high point awards tors entertained as Pintos competed for Appaloosa Youth Show, hosted by the Ap- The ApHC and its exhibitors appreciated
along with cowboy boots, jackets, gear bags, driving prestigious titles. Among those were the paloosa Horse Club (ApHC). This premiere the hospitality extended by Mississippi and look
carts and rose garlands. youth/amateur and the open versatility event ran June 22-July 4 at the Mississippi forward to returning next year! Now the ApHC,
“Thanks to so many generous sponsors, we were events in honor of influential PtHA sup- State Fairgrounds in Jackson. exhibitors and their Appaloosas are already
able to give fantastic prizes this year,” said Darrell porters, Billie Cousins and Denny Tuttle Hundreds of exhibitors and their Ap- preparing for the esteemed World Champi-
Bilke, PtHA Chief Operating Officer and Executive respectively. After competing in the four paloosas competed throughout the 13-day onship Appaloosa Show that will take place Oc-
Vice President. “That combined with the quality of Pin- events that tested a variety of the Pintos’ event in 217 classes, and demonstrated the ex- tober 23-31 in Fort Worth, TX.
tos at the show made it our best year yet.” skills, Deluxe Seven Edition, a 2001 bay cellent disposition and versatility of the breed. For more information regarding the ApHC
Philanthropy always comes first in the Pinto fam- overo gelding shown by Haley Smith, Exhibitors had the opportunity to compete
or its events, please visit
appaloosa.com. w
ily and the PWC included several events that supported Katie Glon and Brent Harnish, was the in three different divisions—Youth, Non-Pro
this philosophy including the charity walk/trot class and talented Pinto that swept both perform- and Open—and earn points for themselves or
Appaloosa National Show
the Pink Your Pinto Parade. Riding Teddys Ranger Bar, ances earning $2,400 for owner Abagail their Appaloosas. Depending upon the class,
Non-Pro All-Around & High-Points
• ApHC All-Around: Kylie Miller & Shameless Pleasure
a 2006 sorrel overo gelding, Robert Austin Roebuck Smith of South Bend, IN. exhibitors and their horses were judged on
• High-Point: Sherri Mell
from French Camp, MS, won the class and designated Exhibitor J.T. Mitchell of Owasso, specific criteria including color, agility, con-
• High-Point 35 & Over: Scott Adcock
the Mississippi State Veteran’s Affairs Board to receive OK, led two of the show’s big winners; formation, and ability.
• High-Point Novice: Kym Dyberg
• High Point Masters: Phyllis Kirby
his $1,250 cash prize. Kiss A Belle owned by Jill Stanton of Entries at 62nd National Appaloosa Show • Western Exhibitor: Randi Yocum
PtHA and the OU Cancer Institute came together to Elkhart, TX, to the Supreme Color & 2009 World Championship Appaloosa
• Halter Exhibitor: David Beck
• English Exhibitor: Shelly Sigler Milobowski
honor and raise money for those affected by cancer in Championship and De Delicious, Youth Show (See the September Issue of
• Showmanship/Equitation Exhibitor: Kylie Miller
the Pink Your Pinto Parade. Cowboy boots were deco- owned by Tohnni Jones of Ft. Worth, SouthWest Horse Traderfor youth coverage)
• Cattle Horse: Genuine Lil Judi, Sherri Mell
• Games Horse: Potential Dream, John & Brenda Gillies
rated and painted pink by PtHA members and used to TX, to the President’s Halter Cup. numbered 2,894.
collect donations as the parade participants told their For more information about the Though there was plenty of action in the
Open High-Points
• Western Horse: Zip A Dee Bar, Wendy Jo McCain, Tuscola, TX
stories of survival and loss. The emotional evening gar- 2009 Pinto World Championship, please show ring, there was a lot happening outside of
• English Horse: Zippos Alibi, Christy Wallace, Schriever, LA
nered $1,600 for cancer research.
visit
www.pintoworld.com.
the competition.
• Cattle Horse: Bet Your Dream, Earl Steinert Jr Trust, Strafford, MO
w
Light-hearted and comical, the Trainer’s Leadline
PINTO WORLD CHAMPIONS
In addition to evening classes Friday, June
• Games Horse: Deathwish, IB Stables, Noblesville, IN
• Halter Mare: First N Always, Steve Cruse, Marilynn &
and the costume class provided the opportunity to see
Amateur High Points
26, the ApHC hosted a fundraiser for the Blair Lewis Feuerstein, Creston, CA
the silly side of serious horse show competitors. Six • Novice: Obviously Winning & Kathryn E Stanley E. Batson Hospital for Children. Donations
• Halter Stallion:And How, Tim Finkenbinder, Marilynn &
Lewis Feuerstein, Creston, CA
trainers allowed their clients to lead them around the
• Junior: RC Jack Be Quick & Shawna M Eisenhart
• Senior: Loots Encore & Jo Ann Niffenegger
were accepted as admittance to the evening
• Halter Gelding: Way Exclusive, Steve Cruse, Braden
arena in support of the PtHA’s Challenged Rider’s • Elite: Justa Lucky Heathen & Wendy Noder performance with all proceeds given to the
& Bruce Wagner, Greenwood Village, CO
Leadline Program. The Challenged Rider’s Leadline
• Miniature: Harley Earl & Gypsy O'Neal
hospital—more than
• Gymkhana: My Last Kiss & Cheryl Trammell
Variety is the name of the
• English: RC Jack Be Quick & Shawna M Eisenhart
$1,100 was raised!
game at the Pinto World.
• Western: Loots Encore & Jo Ann Niffenegger
The 2009 Cowboy
Horses with Saddlebred
Way Trading Post
& Arabian breeding fill
Open High Points
hosted a plethora of
illiams
many classes.
• Horse Gymkhana: Po Lil Hillbilly W
• Cutting: JR Colord Boons Becky vendors who offered
• Roping: Shez Impressive Gold
• Miniature: Hidden Hollow Joseph
everything from tack
• Miniature "B": The Charismatic Man
Sherri Mell shown
• Stock/Hunter Type Pony: Im A Shady Lady
here with Genuine
• Pleasure/Saddle Type Pony: Witchwood Echo
• Stock Type: Ultimate Bonanza
Lil Judi, Credence &
• Hunter Type:An Unfair Advantage
Dubs Poco Roper
• Pleasure Type: GLF My Lady Luck with their winnings
• Saddle Type: Crosswinds Tabasco
from the Appaloosa
Courtesy PtHA • Breeding Stock: Surenuff Dun
Courtesy Sherri Mell, by Larry
National Show.
10 SouthWest Horse Trader October 2009
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