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AQHA - SHOW REPORT
Reserve Champion : Myles Williams riding Waylon J Yours Truly 3rd Place : Mia McMillan riding EBS Mallee .
Mark picked up a Cheque for $ 15,000 , the AGH Championship Buckle , Perpetual Cup , garland sponsored by Simply Sensational Garland , and the winning back shield presented in a framed memorabilia box along with his Championship Jacket .
Errol and Gita Thomas with Mark Buttsworth
2024 saw the introduction of two new divisions within this prestigious event . ARBC AGH Bridle Horse Division kindly sponsored by Sunrise Cutting Horses where we saw Jordyn Bentley riding Rhondu Craker Duck take out the Championship Title Reserve Champion : Joe Lawrence riding Tango in Hollywood .
ARBC AGH Youth Division kindly sponsored by Rob Leach Equine , where we saw Bella Southern riding Henry ’ s Playgirl take out the championship title .
ARIAT Australia Non Pro Derby L4 Champion - Keiran Moses riding Finallygotagunner Q-85887
The feature events ARBC Lil Joe Cash OPEN Derby & ARIAT Australia Non Pro Derby Event saw six divisions of the Derby running for a total prize purse of $ 45,000 , with the Open Derby Level 4 Shootout paying down to 10th Place . Sunday 31st March saw the OPEN & Non Pro Derby Shootout showcase the 15 top horse and rider combinations take to the arena to compete for the coveted title of ARBC Lil Joe Cash OPEN Derby Level 4 championship title . We welcomed in our 5 judges to officiate the event and we thank you all , Gary Yaghdjian from Canada , Jo-Ann McConnell , Darren Simpson , Susan Frost & Steve Withers The strong field laid it all out in the pen with our 2024 ARBC Open Derby L4 Champion being crowned .
Congratulations to Lana Kelderman riding Nu Too Much on a blistering score of 223 . Lana was presented with a stunning Damen Lowrie Trophy Saddle , Championship Buckle kindly sponsored by our Major sponsor of this event Lil Joe Cash , a stunning ARBC Silver Trophy Bridle , ARBC Perpetual Cup and outstanding Simply Sensational Garlands , Championship ARBC Jacket with the embroidery sponsored by Golders Dalby and a cheque for $ 10,000 .
ARBC Open Futurity Level 4 - Lana Kelderman riding Dun It With Style Q-47101
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