On January 14th, 2012, Linda Crothers and Slow N Natural (owner Alexis Parisek) won the first ever American Quarter Horse Association Hunter Derby, part of the brand new Huntfield AQHA Derby Series debuting this year.
Organized by USEF-turned-AQHA hunter competitor Lainie DeBoer and David Warner, the derby series brings this popular class from the A-circuit world to the Quarter Horses.
Held at the Fox Lea Farm Winter Quarter Horse Show in Venice, Florida, the first $1,500 Huntfield Hunter Derby class was designed by Phil Devita Jr. and judged by Ann Pennington. Linda took home a gorgeous custom monogrammed cooler for her first place effort over the beautifully built out 3’0” derby course. The class was run in a two round hunter classic format, with several 3’3” option jumps. The second round was judged over a shortened handy course, and bonus points were awarded for each harder option taken.
Rider Kristen Hull was the top placing Non Pro in 6th, and took home a bonus $100 check and a leather engraved halter. Emily Smith was named the reserve placing Non Pro Exhibitor. The class was enthusiastically received by the exhibitors and spectators, and Perfect Products LLC is very proud to sponsor this exciting new addition to the Hunter divisions in the Quarter Horse world by being a “Master of the Hunt” series sponsor.
The Huntfield AQHA Hunter Derby Series will culminate in a Finals this summer. The next AQHA Hunter Derby is scheduled for February 18th at the Prairie Classic in Oklahoma City, OK.
Be sure to visit the Huntfield AQHA Derby Series facebook page and “like” it to follow the events of the AQHA derby series season!
