PG . 47
Class 2 ; Class 4a ; Class 6 ; Class 7 ; Class 9 ; Class 10a ; BM Best Intentions Q-98204 , shown by Helen Barnes
Class 3 ; Hot N Vegas Q-96486 . Jessic Collins
PHOTOS BY : EV LAGOON
BIG VALLEY QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION HOSTED THE 2023 VICTORIAN STATE QUARTER HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW IN DECEMBER AT THE AMAZING BENALLA SPORTS AND EQUESTRIAN CENTRE , FROM THE 7TH-12TH DECEMBER 2023 . A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TEAM FOR A VERY SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND .
The show achieved some great entries with over 130 classes across the four big days . There were 122 competitors ranging from ages 6 to 82 . The competitors traveled from many states some as far away as Queensland , New South Wales , Western Australia , Tasmania and South Australia . The show was judged by Chris Brown from Montana USA , and also a local judge Barb Vial who scored the Dressage and Ridden Hack Classes .
A successful show cannot run without valued sponsors , we would like to send a big thank you to all the Sponsors that made the 2023 Victorian State Quarter Horse Championship Show a great success . The contribution to the success of the show goes to , Holly and James Wilky Xfactor Performance Horses , Triandibo Quarter Horses , Jason Dickson , Nutrien Ag Solutions , Shirley and Murray Davidson , Fran and Tim Christian , Lynda and Bruno Cavallo , Dawn Holiday , Penny Wood Head , Duck Pool Farm , Solitaire Performances Horses , Phoebe Caruso , Jessica Oldham , Brianna Ellis , Lynda Debruyne PQHA , Liz Keating , Ideal Saddlery , Karin Morgan , Andy Petrie , Joliman Lawyers , Heritage Funerals , Fran Draper , Rae and Kerry Cribb , Kyn and Rob Bates , Ausure Insurance Brokers , Tracey Atkins , Heather Fryer , Robin Humpries , Sue Miller , Show N Fancy Western Outfitters .
Following the Halter was the Showmanship Classes , winners were Icee Zipper Blues Q70321 and Tayla Rabig taking out the senior youth . Shadow Valleys Moonshine Q90054 and Lara McEachern taking home the junior
youth championship . Amateur Champion was Triandibo Flamindelux Q93893 and Liz Christian , Reserve was Triandibo Inshekarismatic Q74121 and Danielle Philpots- Green . Select Amateur was Ceein Radical Q71616 and Tracy Atkins and Reserve was Annlee Been Waitin On Me Q96469 and Annie Boyd . Novice Amateur Champion was awarded to DP Best Red Machine Q94288 and Sarah Appleton . EWD Showmanship Champion was Shadow Valleys Im Titanium Q81981 and Lily Fisher , second went to Whizz Me To Hollywood Q85354 and Bree Lornie , and third was Triandibo In She Natural Q66105 and Bianca Ulett .
The afternoon started with the Lunge Line Classes and Hunter In Hand . The second and over class being the biggest class for the day , 16 horses with the eventual winner being Triandibo Dynamic In Red Q98782 and Lynda Cavallo , and Reserve Champion went to Oh So Priceless A23828 and Jade Spicer . The afternoon continued with Walk Jog and Trail Classes .
Day two started with more Trail followed by Horsemanship and WesternPleasure which were all well contested . On day three everyone geared up in their Hunter Under Saddle outfits , and then a wardrobe change into Ranch . The final day of the show was the Dressage and Hacking in the indoor and in the outdoor arena the Ranch Versatility .
Congratulations to all the winners and placegetters and to the club for a great show . We are looking forward to seeing you all in 2024 .
AQHA MARCH / APRIL 2024