Pinto World


DAVIDSON Successful at USHJA Green Hunter Championship Davidson


and rider


Amberlee Wentz for own- er Dana Vollbracht, were winners of the $2,500 Tex- as Super Series Horse at the USHJA Green Hunter Incentive Championship! The pair also earned the $5,000 American Bred Bo- nus and 3rd place in Tier 2, earning another $2000. These earnings bring Davidson over the $38,000 earnings mark through the Texas Super Series and USHJA Green Hunter pro- grams combined, in addi- tion to their earnings total-


This year the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma played host to 1,300 Pintos and more than 2,250 exhibitors from 43 states and 4 countries. The 52nd Pinto World Championship® was held June 12–24. Produced by the Pinto Horse Associ- ation of America Inc., the Pinto World Championship® showcased many disciplines for just about every type of equine, from: western pleasure, showmanship, barrel rac- ing and much more. Awards, estimated at $260,000, included: Burns Saddlery saddles and bridles, Gist Silversmiths belt buck- les, rosette ribbons, trophies, Kensington products, Tioga Territory Jackets and tack trunks. Payouts for the 2017 PWC estimated to $17,000 awarded to Versatility, Char- ity Walk/Trot and National Snaffle Bit winners. “We enjoy awarding top quality prizes to talented horses and exhibitors each year,” said Darrell Bilke, PtHA Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer. “Our Corporate Partners step up to the plate each year


ing over $6,700 in USHJA National Hunter Derbies. Davidson was bred, raised, and trained by Col- leen McQuay. Sired by Patrick and Jana Rodes’ stallion Cabana and out of Bernadette Mulliken’s great hunter mare Ellie, this talented warmblood gelding is currently trained by Susie Balenseifen. w


Competition Tough at the PINTO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP


with the awards we give out; we could not thank them enough.” Proving


the Pinto World Championship isn’t all about equine com- petition, many special fami- ly-friendly activ-


ities were held during the two-week show. These includ- ed: the PWC Welcome Party Sponsored by Lopez Foods, with free food and drinks; the Youth and Amateur Ice Cream Social, PWC Costume Class and the PWC Dog Show. The show also hosted two receptions for Corporate Partners and the Red Hat Society.


As always, we look forward to seeing our exhibi- tors at our next events. The 2017 Color Breed Congress will be held November 3-11. A new addition, the Mule & Donkey Congress Show will be held in conjunction with the Color Breed Congress. The 2018 Pinto World Championships will be held June 11–23. All events will be held in Tulsa.


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15YO Appy mare stands, leads, loads. Loves to be groomed. Stays sweet & quiet in new settings, a quick learner, ready start under saddle.


1YO gelding, intelligent & quick learner. Picks up feet, enjoys grooming. Athletic, loves to play, ideal age to adopt, start ground work. Potential!


12YO, 13.3 hh grade mare. Ridden in arena at a walk, trot, canter. She will need an expe- rienced and confident handler.


20YO gentle, loving mare. Still full of life, you can see joy in her eyes! Enjoys a good scratch just behind her ears – so much she’ll lean to the side you are scratch- ing! Companion/Pet only!


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