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Inaugural ARHA
World Show Boasts 1,100 Entries
More than 300 of the
country’s best ranch horses could be found in Bowling
Green, Kentucky, June 24-26, competing for World
Champion titles and $15,000 in prizes and prize money.
The number of entries at the inaugural American Ranch
Horse Association (ARHA) World Show topped 1,100 in 83
conformation, performance, and cattle classes.
Competitors came from around country to ride under ARHA
judges Robert Franklin, Dan Muse, Marvin Butler, and
Kevin Hatfield at the double-judged show.
“Our first World Show went better than we could have
ever expected,” says Michael Flynn, ARHA president. “As
with any new organization’s first attempt at a major
event, we were prepared for some challenges, but the
higher-than-expected entries and the friendly nature of
the competitors produced a great show environment for
everyone.”
Major titles awarded include:
High Point Open Champion and High Point Versatility
Horse, awarded to Haidas Little Tiger, owned and
exhibited by Mary Winninger of Scottsville, Kentucky
High Point Youth Champion, awarded to One Blue Wheeler,
owned and exhibited by Alex Wieland of Cedar Hill,
Tennessee
High Point Amateur Champion, awarded to Docs Chilli
Breeze, owned and exhibited by Delza Noble of Mountain
City, Tennessee
Youth Versatility Horse, awarded to Royal Silver Oak,
owned and exhibited by Jenna Jones of Rockfield,
Kentucky
Versatility Amateur Horse, awarded to Double Barrel
Sonny, owned and exhibited by Kathleen Weller of
Bokchito, Oklahoma
The 2005 ARHA World Show was supported by Official ARHA
World Show Sponsors—Equestrian World and The Boot Store;
other World Show sponsors—Southern States, Creekside
Ranch, RSI of Nashville, and Cross Creek Designs; and
High Point Saddle Sponsors—Joe Fecke, J & R Enterprises,
and Demonbreun Roofing. Additional prize money was
provided by Dry Branch Construction for Ranch Riding and
by Wilson Building Supply and Daryl Robertson for Team
Roping. World Champion winners were awarded Gist
Silversmiths buckles provided by a host of individual
supporters, ARHA members, ARHA Charter organizations,
and businesses. Patron sponsors, class sponsors, and
vendors at the highly popular trade fair also helped to
support the competition.
Because of the inaugural show’s success, the
organization is expanding the Second Annual ARHA World
Show to a five-day format, June 20-24, 2006, at the L.D.
Brown Agricultural Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Formed in 2004, the American Ranch Horse Association’s
mission is to promote the abilities of the all-around
versatile working horse in a positive atmosphere where
western tradition is genuinely honored. Quickly
expanding with more than 1,300 members, ARHA hosts
competitions, clinics, and educational events for
registered stock-type breeds throughout the year. To
join in the fun, visit
www.americanranchhorse.net, call
606-872-2742, or e-mail info@americanranchhorse.net. |
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