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WHAT SHE LACKS IN SIZE, SHE MAKES UP FOR IN HEART...
Above photo of Vintage Whiskey Q-81337 in the NCHA Sale Catalogue as a yearling
Kaitlin drafting Vintage at Aberdeen Campdraft – Photo credit: Tyler Palmer
before heading to the breeding barn later in the year. But don’ t worry— you’ ll see her again.
She will definitely be back to defend her title. Hughie’ s keen to take her again.”
In the meantime, she’ ll be out and about with Brent Trotter, with an eye toward the ABCRA National Finals in September and hopefully the Big Three in Queensland— Condamine Bell, Chinchilla, and the Warwick Gold Cup.
From injury to iconic, from sweet paddock pony to Willinga Park Gold Buckle Champion, Vintage Whiskey is living proof that heart, timing, and a little bit of patience can take you to the very top.
“ She’ s got the heart of a lion, the mind of a champion, and the sweetest nature you could ask for.” say the Smith Family.
“ We always knew she had something special. Now, thanks to the right timing, the right people, and a whole lot of heart, the rest of the world does too.”
And honestly? We’ re still saying it: " Did we really just win the Willinga Park Gold Buckle?"
Abbey competing in the Snafflebit Cutting at PVCC Walcha Show – Photo credit: Stacie Welk
2025 AQHA SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER ISSUE