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drew over 70 competitors, trainers, family, and friends. There was a tie for lead-line high-point champion between Karis Johnson (Lenas Easter Jubilee) and Rowdy Ross (Cherrio). Other High Point champions were Laura Lake (Halter-


In-Hand/Celtic Legend), Emma Sharp (WT-18&U/I’B Zip- pin In Dixie), Carol Smith (WT-19&O/Purely Sensational), Gracie Moreland (Nov-Rider/Always My Choice), Reagan Jennings (18&U-English), Sabine Lazo (18&U-Western, 18&U-AA, & Sr Horse/The Ultimate Attitude), Jessica Twohig (19&O-English/Zipped Up Lightly), Marissa Hurst (19&O-Western, 19&O-AA/Purely Sensational), and Christine Kasic (Jr-Horse/Mr Fancy Loot). CAQHA’s first stand-alone Ranch Horse Shows were huge successes. HP champions for that series were Kylie Baker (13&U/Hand Ten Jessie), Addi- son Paulson (14-18/Blue Roan Boon RX), Nancy Marchioni (19&O/Raylan) Taryn Batcheller (Jr- Horse/Boonies Lil Gem), Jewel New (Sr-Horse/ Slidin By The Bay), Kaila Tomlin (Never-Won-A- Buckle/Hickory Dixie Doll), and Amber Parr (Walk-Jog/Blaze). fmi, www.caqha.com. w


The SouthWest’s Marketing Guide for the Equine Industry


elcome to the December issue of SouthWest Horse Trader. Merry Christmas from all of us and a Happy New Year as we enter 2018.


Two of our regular advertisers celebrated their Fall events and


brought 2017 to a close. Both associations work hard to bring a unique experience to their exhibitors that keep them coming back. Both have shown growth at a time when other associations are showing dwindling numbers. Congratulations to Capital Area Quarter Horse Association and Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society for their fantastic service. w


CAQHA Celebrates Year End Champions The CAQHA’s year-end banquet, held November 12,


Kassidy


Hedrick & Dudley


Bluebonnet Horse Expo’s 11th annual event, held


Bluebonnet Horse Expo Celebrates 11th Event


October 21, benefitted Bluebonnet Equine Humane So- ciety in College Station. The fundraising event raised roughly $59,000, plus 49 horses were adopted out. Held in conjunction with the Bluebonnet Horse Expo, the 8th annual Bluebonnet Horse Rescue Training Challenge was the biggest ever. Trainers as well as amateur horse- men worked with a rescued horse for four months and then competed over an obstacle course and in a freestyle competition. The winners were Ashley Anderson (NP), Sabine Lazo (NP-US), and Kassidy Hedrick (NP-In- Hand). fmi, www.bluebonnethorseexpo.com. w


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