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bank for Alan Chap- pell, Collinsville.


Horseman’s Associa- tion


Hunt County successfully


hosted the first 2019 show, held March 8-9 at Hopkins County Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, with a total of 485 entries. HPs in- cluded Trista Huck- step (13&u), Emma Rich (14-18), and Jana Nichols (19&o). fmi, huntcountyhorse.com.


SHOWS &


COMPETITIONS APRIL 2019


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Breed Shows


APRIL 3-17 OQHA Spring Shows, Oklahoma City, OK, Jackie Krshka, 405-354-0214


Gil Galyean was recognized as the Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year.


AQHA hosted its 2019 conventionMarch 8-11 in Fort


Worth. During the General Membership Meeting, Gill Galyean, Purcell, OK, was recognized as the Don Burt Professional Horseman of the Year and Chele McGauly, Elm Grove, LA, as the AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year. Hall of Fame inductees were recognized at Sunday’s banquet, includ- ing stallions Harlan, Mr Jess Perry, Tiger Leo and Zippos Mr Good Bar and the mares Trippy Dip (TB) and Vital Signs Are Good, and humans Billy Allen, Johnne Dobbs, the late J.M. Frost III, the late Hans Hansma, and Jim Jennings. Finally, the 2019-2020 Executive Committee was elected, including Pres- ident Stan Weaver (MT), First VP F.E. “Butch” Wise (OK), Second VP Norman Luba (KY), as well as members Dr. Scott Myers (KY) and Ken Banks (TX).


Barrel Racing Association of TXpaid out $10,115.99 at


the March 9 event in Cleburne. Kelli Barrichello won the Open 1D with 14.677 on Dats Last Frenchman.


CAQHA’s first ranch horse showof the year, held March


9 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, was record breaking, with reining starting at 8 am and the Don Blazer Scholarship Trail Class ending around 11 pm! HPs were Saryn Paulsen (18&u/Shesa Eddie Rey Rab), Susan Morris (Am-19&o + Jr- Horse/Rusty Dun It Smooth), Pam Johnson (Never-Won-A- Buckle/Reylish Star), Janine Hess (All-Age-Walk-Jog/Lark Whos Magic), and Luke Haydon (Sr-Horse/Wicked Smart. CAQHA’s next ranch horse show will be double-judged on June 8. fmi, www.caqha.com.


CBT Productions’ Race 4 Cash, held March 9-10 at


Curry County Event Center, Clovis, NM, paid out $23,709. Lisa Fernandez and Who Dat Bullet’s 15.167 won the Open 1D first go as well as the Main Race 1D, and Kathy Licensee and Perks of Grace’s 15.203 won the Open 1D’s second go.


Panhandle Golden Spread QHA hosted the Pot O’Gold


Show March 15-17 in Amarillo. HPs included Joanie Vance (Lvl-1-Y/Zipped My Custom), Carmen Conrad (Lvl-1-


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Chele McGauly was recognized as the AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year.


Am/Reddy To Rule), Trusten Dever (Y/Invitation Deliv- ered), Savannah Wise (Am/Straighten My Zippo), Teresa Stewart (Select-Am/Won RV Lopin Machine), and Kris- ten Pokluda (Open/Caught You Lookin).


Tammy Kidd’s Invitational Barrel Race, held


March 16 at Shepherd Valley Cowboy Church, Alvarado, paid out over $10K. Big winners included Mark Bugni (1st Go Invitational), Ryann Pedone (Short Go Invita- tional), Kelsey Jo Lutjen (1D), and Bella Starr Morrison (18&u-1D).


The 4-H Spring Fling Buckle Series, held at Bryan


County Fairgrounds, Durant, OK, hosted the first of 4 in the series March 16-17. For the horse show, open cham- pions included Chance Clark (WT), Kathy Solomon (Western), Amy Thrower (English), and Marilynn Rawls (Ranch), while youth champions were Makayla Shields (English), Gracie Lynn DeSchaaf (WT), and Jubilee Stringfellow (Ranch & Western). Rebecca Block showed LifeSavers to win Open Senior Geldings. Sunday’s play- day results were unavailable at press time.


Braggin’ Rights! Ann Salmon-Anderman, Pilot Point, was recog-


nized as NRHA’s 2018 Volunteer of the Year at the NRHA Awards Banquet February 9. An NRHA member for just under 30 years, she has served her beloved sport in almost every role possible, including as NRHA board member, judge, steward, competitor, and volunteer. She has been extensively involved in her local affiliate, South- west Reining Horse Association.


Penelope James Pluhar was born February 18 to


Lauren Allyn Pluhar and hubby, Dr. Joe Pluhar, Nava- sota.


Prairie View Trail Riders Assoc won the 2019


HLSR Outstanding Trail Rider Group title and was also recognized as the best in the HLSR Parade February 23!


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5-6 Magnolia Classic Arabian, Gonzales, LA, Mark Himmel, 985-446-1447


5-7 TX Bluebonnet Appaloosa Circuit, Waco, Beth Bass, 979-220-7299


6-7 SWQHA April Show, Las Cruces, Eve- lyn Ann Huff, 575-551-2245


10-13 AQHA Level 1 Champs, Oklahoma City, OK, Heidi Lane, 719-320-6355


12-13 HCHA AQHA/Open Sh, Sulphur Springs, Angie Middleton, 214-641-9582


12-14 Paint the Future APHA, Waco, Diane M Gage, 316-737-3309


13-14 Fairfield Arabian Spring, Aubrey, Charlene Maddox, 214-403-0460


13-14 Feathered Horse Sprg Classic Gypsy, Tyler, Gail Shrine, 512-653-3635


13-14 OBHA AB/ABRA Sh Series, Clare- more, OK, Dinah Coop, 918 232-0432


13-19 NMPHC Sprg Salsa, Albuquerque, NM, Nancy Creel-Unis, 505-250-2574


18-21 Alamo Arabian Fiesta, Belton, Mark Williams, 830-336-2953


20 South TX Pinto Show, Fort Worth, Diane M Gage, 316-737-3309


20-21 OMHCI Red River Shoot-Out, Pur- cell, OK, Ruby Priore, 918-576-1452


25-28 The Texas Festival, Waco, Don Moore, 719-468-9546


25-28 NM Land of Enchantment, Albu- querque NM, Evelyn Huff, 575-551-2245


27 NGPHC Spring Celebration, Gainesville, Kay Kass, 859-229-2416


27 POA Sooner IBC, Edmond, OK, Kathy McKenzie, 405-812-3657


27 PPHSS April Show, Tolar, Judy Thomason, 254-974-7011


27-28 Gulf Coast Sprg Fling Appaloosa, Bryan, Claudia Arnold, 281-639-2546


Combined Trn/Evt


APRIL 6 USEA Spring Horse Trial, Bellville, Ruth Sawin, 979-865-5591


7 GHCTA Quail Run Sprg Schlg HT/CT, Bartonville, Kathi Roof, 817-454-8962


13-14 19-20 Haras Dressage & CT, Mag- nolia, Rob Moyar, 281-818-2321


19 USEA/USEF Holly Hills Sprg HTs, Ben- ton, LA, Marty Harper, 318-925-2185


28 Sport of Kings Chalng HTs, Edmond, OK, Stacia Wert-Gray, 405-204-3870


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