The All American Quarter Horse Congress, held October 7-30 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, showcases some of the best horse and rider combinations in the world. Throughout its three-week duration, exhibitors compete in a wide variety events, from Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure to Barrel Racing and Pole Bending.
Some of the most prestigious awards highlight the versatility of the American Quarter Horse, and its ability to successfully compete in many different types of classes. These awards include six All-Around awards, one each for Open, Amateur, Youth, Youth aged 15-18, Youth aged 12-14 and Youth aged 11 and Under, as well as four High-Point awards, one each for Amateur Select, Novice Amateur, Novice Youth aged 14-18 and Novice Youth 13 aged 13 and Under.
In order to be eligible for an All-Around award, the horse must compete in at least three different categories of events, as determined by the American Quarter Horse Association. Each horse then receives points, based on how they placed in each class.
2013 All Around Winners
Open
Champion: A Sudden Illusion owned by Joanne Garnett
Reserve Champion: Un Forgettable owned by Laura Te Grotenhuis
Amateur
Champion: A Certain Vino ridden by Darcy Reeve, owned by Lee M Reeve
Reserve Champion: The Heat Seeker ridden and owned by Angela Fox
Novice Amateur
Champion: Tall Dark And Rich ridden and owned by Rachel Rinke
Reserve Champion: Iron Icon ridden and owned by Caitlin I Bloyer
Amateur Select
Champion: Kcs Cat Fish ridden and owned by Mike De Brouwer
Reserve Champion: Heavenly Mac ridden by Susan Knapp, owned by Knapp Quarter Horse Farms LC
Youth
Champion: Lets Talk About AOK ridden and owned by Shea Graham
Reserve Champion: Zips Bossy Chip ridden and owned by Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell
Youth 11 & Under
Champion: Lets Talk About AOK ridden and owned by Shea Graham
Reserve Champion: Fantastic Invitation ridden and owned by Lauren Judith Raad
Youth 12-14
Champion: Zips Bossy Chip ridden and owned by Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell
Reserve Champion: You Shock Me ridden by Kodi L O’Boyle, owned by Thad O’Boyle
Youth 15-18
Champion: Only In Showbiz ridden and owned by Kaylee Mellott
Reserve Champion: Phat Asset ridden by Graysen Stroud, owned by Paige Erin Stroud
Novice Youth 13 & Under
Champion: Fantastic Invitation ridden and owned by Lauren Judith Raad
Reserve Champion: Hot Chips A Blaze ridden by Cori Cansdale, owned by Jennifer Cansdale
Novice Youth 14-18
Champion: No Fun Being Good ridden by Madison Anger, owned by Kristin Anger
Reserve Champion: All But Sudden ridden by Livvie Van Lanen, owned by Huver Family Trust
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