the 2017 PtHA Youth Judging Contest

Youth from all over the nation gathered at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Arena for the 4th annual Youth Judging Contest. Participants judged Western Pleasure, Ranch Riding, Western Horsemanship, , Hunter Under , Hunt Seat , Performance Geldings and Halter Performance Mares classes. Not only did participants judge classes they also gave reasons for selected classes. The Youth Judging Contest, held in conjunction with the Pinto World Championship, consisted of team competition and individual competition. This year there were over 10 teams that competed. photo by: Pinto Association Illinois Quarter horse took the top spot Above: the Illinois Quarter Horse Team in the Senior Youth Overall division and Below: Chouteau Team the Chouteau team became the overall winner within the Junior Youth division. The top teams took home Gist Silversmith belt buckles, trophies and several plaques. The PtHA would like to say a big thank you to all of those who donated their time to exhibit their horse during the Youth Judging Contest. This event would not be possible without members’ support and willingness to volunteer. Congratulations to all 2017 Youth Judging Contest Winners!

Today’s Classes, Tomorrow’s Champions

28 OP - Hunter Over Fences In-Hand, Miniature 7:30 a.m. Arena 1 29 OP - Hunter Over Fences In-Hand, B Mini 1 YA Jr - English Pleasure, ST/HN Type Horse 30 OP - Hunter Over Fences In-Hand, Solid Miniature/B Mini 2 YA Sr - English Pleasure, ST/HN Type Horse 31 OP - Hunter Over Fences In-Hand, Pony 3 YA - English Pleasure, Solid Horse 32 OP - Jumping In-Hand, Miniature 4 YA Novice - English Pleasure 33 OP - Jumping In-Hand, B Mini 5 YA - English Pleasure, Pony 34 OP - Jumping In-Hand, Solid Miniature/B Mini 6 YA Jr - Ideal Pinto English, ST/HN Type Horse 35 OP - Jumping In-Hand, Pony 7 YA Sr - Ideal Pinto English, ST/HN Type Horse 36 YA - English Pleasure, HN/SD Seat, PL/SD Type Horse 8 YA - Ideal Pinto English, Solid Horse 37 OP - English Pleasure, SD Seat, PL Type 9 YA - Ideal Pinto English, Pony 38 OP - English Pleasure, SD Seat, SD Type 10 YA Novice - Ideal Pinto English 39 AM - English Pleasure, HN/SD Seat, PL/SD Type Horse 11 AM Jr - Ideal Pinto English, ST/HN Type 40 YA - Ideal Pinto English, PL/SD Type Horse 12 AM Sr - Ideal Pinto English, ST/HN Type 41 OP - Ideal Pinto English, HN Seat, PL/SD Type, 13 AM Elite - Ideal Pinto English, ST/HN Type 42 OP - Ideal Pinto English, HN Seat, PL/SD Type, 14 AM - Ideal Pinto English, Solid Horse 15 AM Novice - Ideal Pinto English 43 AM - Ideal Pinto English, PL/SD Type 16 AM Walk/Trot - Ideal Pinto English Mini/Pony Practice after last class, 1 hour Horse Driving Practice, 1 hour Pink Day - Friday, June 16 The Association® 7:30 a.m. Arena 2 presents PINK Day at PWC, 17 OP - Dressage, Training Level Test 2 honoring those who have 18 OP - Dressage, Solid Horse, First Level Test 2 19 AM - Dressage, First Level Test 2 survived cancer, those who 20 AM - Dressage, Solid Horse, First Level Test 3 are fighting the battle and 21 YA - Dressage, Horse/Pony, First Level Test 2 those who have fallen to the 22 OP - Dressage, First Level Test 3 disease. Join us by wearing 23 OP - Dressage, Second Level Test 2 pink and help us support the researchers in their quest to 7:30 a.m. Arena 3 find a cure. 24 AM Jr - English Equitation, ST/HN Type 25 AM Sr - English Equitation, ST/HN Type 26 AM Elite - English Equitation, ST/HN Type 27 AM - English Equitation, Solid Horse Mini / Pony Zone Invitational Tuesday, June 13 • Arena 1 Versatility Showcase Two events -- two nights! The will Join the showcase their talents in four disciplines, excitement all without ever leaving the ring! Come cheer for your favorite grooming team as the mini and witness the amazing versatility of the / pony zone Pinto Horse® in the Livestock Arena after invitational the last class but not before 6:00 pm. kicks off in Billie Cousins Memorial Youth Arena 1 after Versatility Showcase the last class. Friday, June 16 These equines will compete in Denny Tuttle Memorial Showmanship, Trail In Hand and Open Versatility Showcase Hunter Over Fences In Hand. Wednesday, June 21