The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the judges for the 2020 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show slated for July 29 – August 8 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
“It is our goal to bring an outstanding roster of judges together to judge the Ford Youth World because it is one of the most prestigious events in the equine industry,” said Patti Carter, AQHA senior director of judges. “We look forward to the great competition at this year’s show.”
The judges for the 2020 Ford Youth World are:
Andy Adams of Gerber, California
Todd Arvidson of Purcell, Oklahoma
Jaime Beamer of Lipan, Texas
C. R. Bradley of Collinsville, Texas
Rick Chayer of Sperry, Oklahoma
Ian Chisholm of Weatherford, Texas
Shelley Fitzgerald of Yukon, Oklahoma
Kelly Graham of Weatherford, Texas
Theodore Grose of Sumterville, Florida
Holly Hover of Cave Creek, Arizona
Jennifer Lisson of San Angelo, Texas
Clay Macleod of Rancho Santa Fe, California
Jeff Mellot of Aubrey, Texas
Robert Meneely of Conyers, Georgia
Bonnie Miller of Lady Lake, Florida
John Pipkin of Amarillo, Texas
Don Pooley of Bebe, Texas
Ross Roark of Andrews, Texas
Gary Roberts of Murrieta, California
Dean Ross of Castor, Alberta
Troy Riddle of Foster, Oklahoma
Sara Simons of Aubrey, Texas
Kelly Smith of Weatherford, Texas
Sandy Vaughn of Hernando, Florida
Laurel Walker-Denton of Skull Valley, Arizona
Carla Wennberg of Laurinburg, North Carolina
Daren Wright of Chillicothe, Ohio
Qualifying Waived for 2020 Ford Youth World
Due to the rapidly evolving pandemic worldwide, exhibitors faced several challenges to compete and qualify for the 2020 AQHA world championship shows. The safety of AQHA exhibitors, trainers, families, spectators, and staff is the Association’s top priority. Therefore, the AQHA Executive Committee waived qualification for the 2020 Ford Youth World.
Nutrena Level 1 Classes Added to 2020 Ford Youth World
Due to the cancellation of the Nutrena AQHA Level 1 Championships this spring, AQHA received multiple requests from exhibitors to host the Nutrena Level 1 classes later in the year. After careful consideration and discussions with AQHA leadership and the host facilities, the Association is pleased to add the Nutrena Level 1 classes to the respective 2020 AQHA world championships shows, which will be held pending local, state and government mandates.
Entry information will be released at the beginning of June at www.aqha.com/youthworld.
AQHA staff will continue to monitor coronavirus (COVID-19) developments leading up to the 2020 Ford Youth World. The Association will be in direct contact with exhibitors if any changes are made to this show. If the event is canceled, exhibitors will automatically receive a full refund for their entry and stalling fees. Visit www.aqha.com/youthworld for the most up-to-date information on the Ford Youth World.
