Seven entries entered the gate in the Lite-Shod Amateur Specialty. Earning the blue in this nice class was Our Glory Girl and Debbie Murray. Right on the winner’s heels was the team of Shaker’s Mr Threat and Georgia Swicegood taking reserve.
Miss Harley and Mike Maack were in the spotlight to win the blue in the 15.2 & Under Open.
Two excellent horses worked for the blue ribbon in the Men’s Plantation Specialty. Brian Nichols and Caretaker’s Image made the victory pass, and David Foster and Crown of Splendor were the reserve winners.
The Lite-Shod Western Specialty was a class of six entries. After the dust had settled, Patty Ayers and Long Boogie Nights carried out the blue ribbon. Debbie Murray and Good Legal Advice took second.
Don’t let the age fool you here. The 50 & Over Amateur Specialty has become one of the best classes to watch, as these quick-minded exhibitors battle for the blue. Stormy’s Applejack and Jill Wait were announced the winners, and Touch’s Generator directed by Ardythe Sommerville were reserve winners.
A grand class of stylish and hard-walking four-year-olds was the next class of the evening. Making a sparkling ride, Virginia Counts directed Spun’s Precious Jewel to the winner’s circle. Tabitha Richards capably rode Dream’s Gold Stardust to the reserve placing for owners Patrick and Carol McKay.
Friday evening’s show ended with the Park Pleasure Specialty. Crypto Star and Patrick Slack got the judge’s nod for owner Sherry Roberts. Reserve went to No Sin To Win and Kevin Webb.
Saturday evening’s class roster began with the Lead Line class. This class is always entertaining to not only the audience but for the proud parents and grandparents quickly clicking off their own camera shots. The judge’s choice was Shelby Gebhart in the saddle aboard Bo Jangles, led by Chris Gebhart. Lauren York and Caretaker’s image were led by Stephanie Campbell to take reserve.
Breaking the competition wide-open, Carol Middleton and She’s Busted The Market took the blue in the Two-Year-Old Amateur. MG’s Tootsie Roll and Kyndra Foster were the red ribbon recipients for owners Sherry Roberts.
Bond, James Bond and Mike Maack were the victors in the Three-Year-Old & Under Lite-Shod Specialty for owner Dave Barton. Debbie Murray and Good Legal Advice were reserve.
Excitement is an outstanding three-year-old. If excitement is what you want, that is exactly what you got with the Three-Year-Old Amateur. Talk Is Cheap and Tamee LeNeve made one of their most spectacular rides to date, as they claimed the blue ribbon honors. Donna Huffman also enjoyed an excellent ride to take reserve with Hydro Generator.
Caretaker’s Image won its fourth blue with Roger Campbell in the irons in the 50 & Over Plantation Specialty.
Continuing in the tradition of the success of Thorncrest Farms, Karen McKinnis led Thorncrest’s Chantilly to the winner’s circle in the Yearling class. Stacy Jones and Image’s Spitfire took the red.
Winning her second blue of the show, On The Rise walked her way for the blue with Curt Caldwell directing. Ken Taylor and First Night Out RW were the reserve winners for David and Amanda Berg.
Shondra Villhard is officially out of the novice ranks. Shondra directed Secret Wager to win the blue ribbon in he Novice Amateur Specialty. New owner Pia Broccard was hot on the heels of the champion, taking reserve with Spun’s Generationext.
No one could have been prouder than Chris Gebhart as he made his victory pass aboard Bo Jangles in the Trail Pleasure Specialty. The colorful entry of Color’s Step-N-Fetch took the red ribbon with Donald Jones in the saddle.
With faces of steely determination, the exhibitors in the Amateur Show Pleasure Specialty rode every inch of their horse. The blue ribbon champions were Jill Wait and Tuscany. Impressive Lookin’ and Susie Graham took reserve.
Gypsy Lane Dusty Maid once again was directed to the winner’s circle by Steve Skopec to take the Amateur Owned & Trained Plantation Specialty. Michelle Campbell and Caretaker’s Image came in second.
Three different styles of horses made their way into the ring for the Four-Year-Old Specialty. Jim Huffman and Thorncrest’s Cat-Man-Do were called to pose for the blue ribbon picture for owners Ron Boyer and Karen McKinnis. Always in top form also was the team of Sun-Dust’s Jubilee and Ken Taylor as they picked up the red ribbon.
The Lite-Shod Specialty was a big class of consistent winners. My Horse Showtime and Marvelene Kusewitt emerged the victors, and Good Legal Advice, directed by Debbie Murray, was reserve.
Dixie Jubilee and Glenda Nichols picked up their second blue of the show in the Amateur Owned & Trained Specialty for Mary Lee Campbell.
Judge Smith had his work cut out for him when the Juvenile 12-17 Specialty class hit the ring. The standout team of Mark’s Sweet Dream and Kayla Berg capably claimed the blue for David and Amanda Berg. Miss Harley and Ross Maack made the good ride for second.
A beaming smile on a lovely lady is the best way to describe the winner of the 15.2 & Under Amateur Specialty. Geri Sapp was in the irons aboard The Wildest Dream to take the blue. Making an impressive showing also, Dark Spirit’s Absolute and Sherry Hill were the reserve winners.