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AMERICAN HORSEMEN CHALLENGE

Kansas State Champions

The 2018 AHCA Challenge season is winding down. Sept 9th is the final date of competitions for the 2018 season. A tight race for the high point title is unfolding in many divisions. It’s going to come down to the wire to see what team comes out on top. Kansas is the first state to finish up their championship series. Heartland AHCA Affiliate hosted by Clayton and Windy Cummings organized the Kansas State Championship series. Following is how the championships unfolded.

AHCA National Finals is fast approaching. The finals are held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, MO October 17-20, 2018. We’re excited to see these Champions as well as, other great competitors compete for cash, saddles and numerous other prizes.

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Congratulations to the Kansas State Champions and all the competitors that made this series a success.

Green Horse I

Emily Gomez and CT Blue Bar Fly

Green Horse II

Tammy Dunham and Minnie

Lead Line Division

Corbin Gibson riding Sweety

Wrangler and Youth Division

Kiley Gibson and Sweety

Novice Division

Pam Liston and Mojo

The English Division

Abbey Bretzler and Rsecret Sterling Star

Ltd Amateur Division

Edie Gaddis and Hesacdcutter

Amateur and In Hand II

Debbie Murry and Dun My Lucky Spice

Legends Division

Sheri Cale and Dawn’s Jayhawk

Open Division

Tyler Ayler and Hesacdcutter

In Hand I

Hanna Ferguson and Dolce

To qualify to compete in the 2018 National Finals Challenge you must have competed in 3 sanctioned challenges in each division you wish to enter. Futurity horses are not eligible to compete in any division other than the Futurity and the Futurity Classic at Nationals and do not have to compete in 3 sanctioned challenges prior to Nationals. A buy-in option is available for members that have not been able to meet the 3 challenge qualification due to the unavailability of an affiliate in their area. Contact AHCA office or visit the website for full details.