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AQHA SHOW REPORT: TROPICANA CLASSIC 2026: CELEBRATING COMPETITION, CAMARADERIE AND COMMUNITY
A Layzee Sommer Q-96327 shown by Shirley Sommer in Select Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
CVS Sure Will Q-86065 shown by Julia Heckelmann in Junior Youth Hunter Under Saddle
Double The Heat Q-104074 shown by Heather Bailey in the Yearling Led Trail Feature
Olivia Cleary- Barrel Race
GP Miss Dior Q-82985 shown by Kathryn Covic in Select Amateur Ranch Riding
Natural Formula was the official feed supplier of the Barrel Race. Jordyn O’ Toole took out the Open 1D title for the 4th consecutive year( sponsored by Rawhide Western Wear). The futurity this year was won by Jorden McColley & KND Super Dutton( Q-100071) sponsored by Moore Marz Bar.
We would like to thank product sponsors Horsemans Trading Post, Mountain Horse Trading, Kim Thake Saddles & Tack, Stance Equitec, Equinade, The NRG Team, Equissage – Michi Tyson, Ev Lagoon Photography, Rebel Rodeo, Manebid, Natures Farmacy, Western Creative. We would like to extend a thank you to all our sponsors who have continued to support this show each year.
We would also like to thank the Tropicana Classic Committee,
Show Team and volunteers for their dedication for running this amazing show.
The 6th Annual Tropicana Classic was far more than a schedule of competition. It was a celebration of horses, riders, families, friendships and the wider performance horse community.
As the arenas were packed down and the final competitors headed home, the Tropicana Team could look back on another remarkable event, tired, undoubtedly, but incredibly proud.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in making the 2026 Tropicana Classic such a huge success.
Thank you for being part of the Tropicana family.
Lopin On Holla Dayz Q-100708 shown by Annette Blakey in Select Amateur Western Pleasure
Metallic Desires Q-92198 shown by Kate Kirk in Level 1 Open Non-Pro Cow Horse
My Layzee Liberty Q-99031 shown by Vicki McNamara in the Open Walk Jog Western Pleasure
AUSTRALIAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION- www. aqha. com. au