AQHA SHOW REPORT: Q25 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW RESULTS

AQHA SHINED AT THE Q25 AQHA NATIONALS 3-13 APRIL 2025 • AELEC TAMWORTH NSW

As the final ribbons were pinned, this year’ s Q25 AQHA National Championship Show leaves behind more than just memories, it reaffirms the remarkable spirit and versatility of the Australian Quarter Horse & the Associations members.

As the final ribbons were pinned, this year’ s Q25 AQHA National Championship Show leaves behind more than just memories, it reaffirms the remarkable spirit and versatility of the Australian Quarter Horse & the Associations members.

Over ten days, more than 500 horses demonstrated exactly why this breed stands at the heart of Australia’ s equine community. Agile, powerful, intelligent, and endlessly willing, these horses showcased Traditional & Western Performance Classes, Reining, Versatility Ranch & Cutting. On display, was what makes this breed so exceptional, its ability to adapt across so many genres. Whether it’ s with a first year novice rider or a seasoned professional these horses rise to the occasion. As their presence grows across all major disciplines in Australia they’ re not just great athletes, they’ re exceptional partners.

The event wouldn’ t be possible without the tireless efforts of the AQHA Event Team made up of staff, volunteers, judges and generous sponsors such as NCHA, Westpac, Affinity Equine Insurance, D & K Haulage Co, Hell Reysn Performance Horses, Jenquine, County Saddlery, Horsemans Trading Post & Di Candilo Steel City. Their support helps create an environment where newcomers feel welcome, seasoned riders feel supported, and every horse has a class to shine in.

With eyes already on next year, one thing is certain: the future is bright as we build on the legacy of the Australia Quarter Horse.

THERE ' S NO SIMPLER WAY TO DESCRIBE IT- IT’ S IN OUR BLOOD!

Q25 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW • PHOTOGRAPHER: EV LAGOON PHOTOGRAPHY

PLACE HORSE			RIDER	OWNER
001	WESTERN DRESSAGE BASIC LEVEL TEST E			NO ENTRIES: 8
1	QXH SWEET INVITE	Q-94135	DEBRA A HOWES	DEBRA A HOWES
2	DESIGNED BY THE PROPHET	Q-80427	JANET MANSLEY	JANET MANSLEY
3	SHADOWVALLEYS MOONSHINE	Q-90054	JESSICA OLDHAM	LARA MCEACHERN
4	YLS SOCIALITE	Q-90484	JANET MANSLEY	JANET MANSLEY
5	THIS CHICS NO WIMP	Q-77839	REBECCA A NIXON	REBECCA A NIXON
6	JEROME GOLDEN TRIGGER	Q-94710	JAMES A BIRCH	JAMES A BIRCH

002	YOUTH WESTERN DRESSAGE BASIC LEVEL TEST C			NO ENTRIES: 3
1	SHADOWVALLEYS MOONSHINE	Q-90054	LARA MCEACHERN	LARA MCEACHERN
2	PGS GOOD N BREEZY	Q-79485	HANNA LOUISE RUSH	EMMA RUSH
3	LETHAL KISSES	Q-93370	HANNA LOUISE RUSH	ANNALISA KERRIGAN

003	WESTERN DRESSAGE BASIC LEVEL TEST D			NO ENTRIES: 5
1	YLS SOCIALITE	Q-90484	JANET MANSLEY	JANET MANSLEY
2	DESIGNED BY THE PROPHET	Q-80427	JANET MANSLEY	JANET MANSLEY
3	QXH SWEET INVITE	Q-94135	STEPHANIE WATSON	DEBRA A HOWES
4	JEROME GOLDEN TRIGGER	Q-94710	ASHLEIGH BIRCH	JAMES BIRCH
5	JEROME ELLES SUMMER RAIN	Q-99691	ASHLEIGH BIRCH	ASHLEIGH BIRCH

004	AMATEUR DRESSAGE NOVICE 2.1			NO ENTRIES: 8
1	SONIC THUNDER	Q-73723	LOUISE SLATER	LOUISE SLATER
2	THIS CHICS NO WIMP	Q-77839	REBECCA A NIXON	REBECCA A NIXON
3	ANNLEE ASSESS ME	Q-82181	BRIANNA ELLIS	BRIANNA ELLIS
4	LAZY D SCOTTISH TREND	A1-12939	KERRY BYRNE	KERRY BYRNE
5	LT HEZA CASUAL DESIGN	Q-92082	BETHANY ALLEN	BETHANY ALLEN
6	CLAIRVEAUX HOT N SUDDEN	Q-82883	PAULA BALGERA	PAULA BALGERA

005	DRESSAGE NOVICE 2.3			NO ENTRIES: 6
1	PRIMA DONNA SP	A1-11789	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN
2	SONIC THUNDER	Q-73723	LOUISE SLATER	LOUISE SLATER
3	HUSTLER SP	A1-11550	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN
4	LAZY D SCOTTISH TREND	A1-12939	KERRY BYRNE	KERRY BYRNE
5	QXH SWEET INVITE	Q-94135	DEBRA A HOWES	DEBRA A HOWES
6	DUN UP OBVIOUS	Q-102485	AMANDA LANG	AMANDA LANG

006	SELECT AMATEUR DRESSAGE NOVICE 2.2			NO ENTRIES: 4
1	DESIGNED BY THE PROPHET	Q-80427	JANET MANSLEY	JANET MANSLEY
2	YLS SOCIALITE	Q-90484	JANET MANSLEY	JANET MANSLEY
3	DP SULTRY MACHINE	Q-94732	CAROL D ELLIOTT	CAROL D ELLIOTT
4	TIMELESS ELEGANCE	Q-94391	SHARON MALONEY	SHARON MALONEY

007	DRESSAGE PRELIMINARY 1.2			NO ENTRIES: 11
1	PRIMA DONNA SP	A1-11789	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN
2	DESIGNED BY THE PROPHET	Q-80427	JANET MANSLEY	JANET MANSLEY
3	LAZY D SCOTTISH TREND	A1-12939	KERRY BYRNE	KERRY BYRNE
4	CLOVER OPEN CUT	Q-81429	KIRRILY MILTON	KIRRILY MILTON
5	HUSTLER SP	A1-11550	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN
6	QXH SWEET INVITE	Q-94135	DEBRA A HOWES	DEBRA A HOWES

008	YOUTH DRESSAGE PRELIMINARY 1.3			NO ENTRIES: 7
1	EAGLEVIEW DESERT ROSE	Q-86145	MATILDA DUNBIER	SCOTT & KIRSTY DUNBIER
2	CEE N SOMETHIN HOT	Q-71175	MATILDA DUNBIER	MATILDA DUNBIER
3	PGS GOOD N BREEZY	Q-79485	HANNA LOUISE RUSH	EMMA RUSH
4	JADED POTENTIAL	Q-78405	BROOKE TOOVEY	RENEE TOOVEY
5	DESIGNER ROC	Q-59073	AMY R GAMBLE	AMY R GAMBLE
6	THIS KIDS OBSESSED	Q-75463	RUBY HEFFERNAN	SHERRYN HEFFERNAN

009	YOUTH HACK 7 TO 18 YRS			NO ENTRIES: 3
1	PGS GOOD N BREEZY	Q-79485	HANNA LOUISE RUSH	EMMA RUSH
2	THOMAS THE SMOOCH ENGINE	Q-84859	BIANCA BALGERA	PAULA BALGERA
3	JADED POTENTIAL	Q-78405	BROOKE TOOVEY	RENEE TOOVEY

010	HACK 14HH NE 15HH			NO ENTRIES: 2
1	THIS CHICS NO WIMP	Q-77839	REBECCA A NIXON	REBECCA A NIXON
2	YLS SOCIALITE	Q-90484	JANET MANSLEY	JANET MANSLEY

011	HACK OVER 15HH			NO ENTRIES: 5
1	PRIMA DONNA SP	A1-11789	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN
2	QXH SWEET INVITE	Q-94135	DEBRA A HOWES	DEBRA A HOWES
3	PGS GOOD N BREEZY	Q-79485	HANNA LOUISE RUSH	EMMA RUSH
4	THIRD TIME LAZY	Q-95398	LIZ KEATING	LIZ KEATING
5	DUN UP OBVIOUS	Q-102485	AMANDA LANG	AMANDA LANG

012	AMATEUR HACK			NO ENTRIES: 5
1	YLS SOCIALITE	Q-90484	JANET MANSLEY	JANET MANSLEY
2	LT HEZA CASUAL DESIGN	Q-92082	BETHANY ALLEN	BETHANY ALLEN
3	THIS CHICS NO WIMP	Q-77839	REBECCA A NIXON	REBECCA A NIXON
4	UR WATCHING POTENTIAL	Q-94210	MADELEINE R KAY	MADELEINE R KAY
5	I GOTA CEECRET	Q-76309	JESSICA MCKEE	JESSICA MCKEE

013	SHOW HUNTER 14HH NE 15HH			NO ENTRIES: 1
1	DESIGNER ROC	Q-59073	AMY R GAMBLE	AMY R GAMBLE

014	AMATEUR SHOW HUNTER			NO ENTRIES: 7
1	SONIC THUNDER	Q-73723	LOUISE SLATER	LOUISE SLATER
2	THIS KIDS OBSESSED	Q-75463	SHERRYN HEFFERNAN	SHERRYN HEFFERNAN
3	LAZY D SCOTTISH TREND	A1-12939	KERRY BYRNE	KERRY BYRNE
4	ANNLEE ASSESS ME	Q-82181	BRIANNA ELLIS	BRIANNA ELLIS
5	DESIGNED BY THE PROPHET	Q-80427	JANET MANSLEY	JANET MANSLEY
6	TIMELESS ELEGANCE	Q-94391	SHARON MALONEY	SHARON MALONEY

015	YOUTH SHOW HUNTER 7 TO 18 YRS			NO ENTRIES: 5
1	CEE N SOMETHIN HOT	Q-71175	MATILDA DUNBIER	MATILDA DUNBIER
2	DESIGNED BY THE PROPHET	Q-80427	HANNA LOUISE RUSH	JANET MANSLEY
3	ICEE ZIPPER BLUES	Q-70321	TAYLA C RABIG	TAYLA C RABIG
4	THIS KIDS OBSESSED	Q-75463	RUBY HEFFERNAN	SHERRYN HEFFERNAN
5	DESIGNER ROC	Q-59073	AMY R GAMBLE	AMY R GAMBLE

016	SHOW HUNTER OVER 15HH			NO ENTRIES: 4
1	SONIC THUNDER	Q-73723	LOUISE SLATER	LOUISE SLATER
2	LAZY D SCOTTISH TREND	A1-12939	KERRY BYRNE	KERRY BYRNE
3	HUSTLER SP	A1-11550	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN	OLIVIA PALFREYMAN
4	SURE A FINE CRYSTAL	Q-78145	ANGELA BALFOUR	ANGELA BALFOUR
5	DP THIS LADY CAN LOPE	Q-101957	ROBYN DAVIES	ROBYN DAVIES
6	DP SECRET GIRL CODE	Q-101942	ROBYN DAVIES	ROBYN DAVIES

017	HUNTER IN HAND YEARLING			NO ENTRIES: 11
1	LWR UNSTOPPABLE DIVA	Q-103175	DAVID CALEO	RHIND HOLDING PTY LTD
2	LWR IM ESPECIALLY HOT	Q-102967	NARELLE CURTIS	NARELLE CURTIS
3	SHE IS WHAT SHE IS	Q-103325	TYLER PEARSON	NATASHA PEASLEY
4	ALISON WUNDERLAND	A2-4528	JESSICA OLDHAM	JESSICA OLDHAM
5	DP THIS LADY CAN LOPE	Q-101957	ROBYN DAVIES	ROBYN DAVIES
6	DP SECRET GIRL CODE	Q-101942	ROBYN DAVIES	ROBYN DAVIES

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AQHA SHINED AT THE Q25 AQHA NATIONALS 3-13 APRIL 2025 • AELEC TAMWORTH NSW

As the final ribbons were pinned, this year’ s Q25 AQHA National Championship Show leaves behind more than just memories, it reaffirms the remarkable spirit and versatility of the Australian Quarter Horse & the Associations members.