Jackson, MS – The Dixie National Quarter Horse Show is a wrap with large classes and fun had by all. The show started on February 8th and 9th with the Equestrian With Disabilities events. All of the participants had a great time, and a lot of new friends were made. We are grateful to our sponsors, volunteers and exhibitors who made this portion of our show a success.
CLICK HERE to view Candids from the event, sponsored by VS GoodRide and kindly taken by Cody Parmenter Photography, Sabrina Turner, Laura Miller and Nikki Jefcoat.
The Dixie National AQHA event began on Wednesday, February 12th with roping, Cow Horse and Boxing continuing with large numbers.
Our fourth CC Dubois Memorial Tie Down Roping was held, sponsored by Elite Custom Saddlery generously donated custom halters and portfolios to the winners of every roping class at the horse show. This is the fifth year in which Elite Custom Saddlery has donated the Andrew McBeath Memorial High Point Cattle Horse saddle, which was awarded to Bobby Lewis and J Lows Glow owned by Larry & Denice Bledsoe.
Gary Wells Performance Horses along with Carl and Pam McBeath paid out to the fastest time in the youth and amateur tie-down roping. The reining and ranch riding numbers were large.
Our Equine Expo this year was held on the upper level of the Equine Center and outside in their trailers, with a variety of vendors and was well received.
Wednesday saw reining, and ranch riding classes and for our first year, ranch trail which were well attended.
Thursday was a very full day of VRH classes. We offered all levels and all events to include cutting and cow horse. There were large classes here as well.
Friday was our day for showmanship and English classes. Friday night was a FREE colt breaking session from our friends at Wild Mustang Ministries. It was a very interesting session and well attended.
This year, Saturday included our grandparents favorite- leadline and stick horse race were held. We had 14 leadline exhibitors and 34 stick horses which made for fun classes. We also had our halter and western pleasure classes on Saturday.
We concluded on Sunday with a day of trail. All trail courses were written, prepared and maintained by the M.O.T. Tim Kimura.
The High Point and All Around winners:
- Small Fry High Point MAYCEE WATT
- Small Fry Reserve High Point OLIA AYOTTE
- Level 1 Youth Walk Trot High Point MAYCEE WATT
- Level 1 Youth Walk Trot Reserve High Point JAYMEE CARRUTH
- Level 1 Amateur Walk Trot High Point TAMMY RICKS
- Level 1 Amateur Walk Trot Reserve High Point EMMA DALE
- Level 1 Youth High Point ESTELLE MCPARLAN
- Level 1 Youth Reserve High Point GIA WYROSDICK
- Level 1 Amateur High Point CHERYL GRAGANELLA
- Level 1 Amateur Reserve High Point STEPHANIE SHEPPARD
- Youth All-Around ESTELLE MCPARLAN
- Youth Reserve All Around JAYMEE CARRUTH
- Amateur All Around RACHEL TREBESH
- Amateur Reserve All-Around SABRINA TURNER
- Select Amateur All Around RHONDA BELL
- Select Amateur Reserve All-Around SANDY LIMPSCOMB
Versatility Ranch Horse
- Limited Youth VRH Barbara Pippin
- Limited Youth VRH Reserve Josie Mansfield
- Limited Amateur VRH Christina Harris
- Limited Amateur VRH Reserve Zachary Cody Newsome
- Amateur VRH Johnny Neergaard
- Amateur VRH Reserve Will Hancock
- Open VRH Shane Campbell
- Open VRH Reserve Charles Pellham
All arounds were honored with a trophy saddle provided by Elite Custom Saddlery High points were awarded trophy buckles.
VRH were awarded a custom halter provided by Elite Custom Saddlery and reserve received an engraved tumbler from Mickey’s Trophy Shop.
10 western pleasure class winners received a certificate for a free ad in GoMag thanks to our friends at GoHorseShow.
Dixie National Committee wishes to thank our 2022 Major Sponsors: Mac Haik Dealerships, Puckett Rents, MS Ag & John Deere, Southern Provisions, US 96, Outback, Elite Custom Saddles, Farm Bureau & Jackson Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, our sponsors/contributors, class sponsors, the volunteers and all the exhibitors who made our show a success.
CLICK HERE to view Candids from the event, sponsored by VS GoodRide and kindly taken by Cody Parmenter Photography, Sabrina Turner, Laura Miller and Nikki Jefcoat.
CLICK HERE for complete results from this year’s show.
