AQHA May-June YB 2024 AQHA Magazine May / June 2024 Year Book | Page 56

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AQHA - SHOW REPORT
Paula Balgera in saddle riding Clairveaux Hot N Sudden Q-82883 with Zhana Di Candilo
Pam Eglinton showing Rae Hare ’ s - Hes Somethin Layzee Q-97946
Bianca Balgera & CVS ImALayzeeBoy Q-95526
The Amateur Teams Challenge was sponsored by the AQHA Amateur Division , Paula Balgera , Rita Driscoll and WAQHA .
• 1st place - Sara Appleton , Rebbecca Zito & Rose Hay
• Equal 2nd place – Rita Driscoll , Michelle Hartley & Carly Ganzer | Paula Balgera & Montana Reynolds
• 3rd place – Sharon Currie , Tracy Allen & Anne Forbes
• 4th place – Lesley Elder , Bridget De Bijl & Alexis Kimberley
Congratulations to the teams for entering the spirit of the Teams Challenge . Thanks to Leonie Gorski & Yasmin Lee- Steere from the AQHA Amateur Division and Liz Keating from the AQHA Youth Division for the prizes and their assistance along the way , much appreciated .
( L ) Tracy Allen riding Littlestone Kryptonite Q-82644 & ( R ) Rita Driscoll riding This ZipnLee Q-61644
BUCKLE SPONSORED BY HEAVEN SCENT DOG GROOMING – THE MUTT HUTT
• Senior Youth – Charlotte Maney
• R / UP – Sian Unwin-Carroll BUCKLE SPONSORED BY FLY N HIGH HORSE WEAR
• Novice Youth – Valentino Zito
BUCKLE SPONSORED BY REBECCA ’ S WESTERN DESIGNS
• Junior Youth – Bianca Balgera
• R / UP – Lola Ross
And as usual , there were the Teams Challenges , with good numbers in teams once again . Congratulations to the new State Champions .
The Youth Teams Challenge was sponsored by the AQHA Youth Division , Paula Balgera , Rita Driscoll & Janeen McRobert .
• 1st place team – Charlotte Maney & Bianca Balgera
• Equal 2nd place teams – Lola Ross & Tea Appleton | Sian Unwin-Carroll & Valentino Zito
During the show there was a raffle in progress , this raffle prize consisted of a beautiful trolley full of great items , @ $ 10 a ticket , it didn ’ t take long to sell them all . The raffle was drawn during the Hi Point presentation by the Judge , ticket Purple D64 was the winner – Janeen McRobert .
Valentino Zito was the winner of the $ 100 cash door prize , everyone gets a free ticket when attending the Hi Point presentations , the Judge drew the winning ticket and Valentino came to claim his prize with a big smile on his face , congratulations Valentino ! The photographer , Kelly Thomas , was in attendance both days of the show , thanks Kelly for taking some beautiful state show memories , images available soon .
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AND REGULAR SPONSORS ARE : Anne Forbes , Rita Driscoll , Veronica Bertola , Debbie Stent , Janeen McRobert , Justine Morlet , Debbie ’ z Dezinger Dogz , Pixi Norton , Willbee Gold , Bevandale Park Quarter Horses , Kirsten Merritt , Pam Eglinton , Thomas Fabrication , Michaela Breen , Jenny Barnes , Pole
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