AQHA FEATURE
PG . 9
WESTERN DRESSAGE
RETURNS TO THE NATIONALS
ARTICLE BY : LYN HOFFMANN © 2021 • PHOTOS BY : FLASH PONY PHOTOGRAPHY
ACROSS the country , the popular sport of Western Dressage embraces an open-minded acceptance of all breeds and styles of horses , and in many parts of Australia , the Quarter Horse is fast proving to be a super contender ! This was confirmed when Western Dressage returned to the AQHA Nationals in a big way , bringing with it , a fabulous sponsor in Dynavyte , much to the delight of the Q21 competitors , and AQHA judge , Ms . Lorelei Payne .
After two years the Western Dressage was back , and it was enjoyable , but serious business ! It was the first class for the AQHA National Show , and a total of 13 enthusiastic & wellprepared competitors , hoped to present the perfect test to the judge , with the chance to take home one of four beautiful Trophy Buckles . With that , a massive note of thanks is extended out to Dynavyte , Queensland , who generously sponsored the event and donated the Buckles , each proudly displaying the Q21 logo , for each of the Western Dressage divisions ; Open , Amateur , Select Amateur and Youth .
As judge for the event , Lorelei says that she was extremely grateful to obtain this substantial sponsorship from Dynavyte and was very proud to hand the Buckles out to each of the winners , perhaps more so , as they were the only buckles at the Nationals emblazoned with the Q21 logo .
JULY / AUGUST ISSUE 2021