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CNAVC Virtual Championship Welcomes NAERIC and West Wind Stables as Founding Sponsors

The Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA) is proud to announce the first official sponsors of the 2025 CQHA Canadian National Amateur Virtual Championship (CNAVC)—marking a major milestone in the launch of this first-of-its-kind national event.

NAERIC (North American Equine Ranching Information Council) joins the CNAVC as its first major program sponsor. As a non-profit organization known for promoting responsible equine ranching and advancing the careers of ranch-raised horses, NAERIC’s support aligns seamlessly with the mission of this Championship: to connect, recognize, and celebrate Canadian Quarter Horse amateurs from coast to coast. NAERIC’s long-standing commitment to equine education, industry support, and breeder development reinforces the inclusive and developmental goals of this virtual format.

Also joining as the first class sponsor is West Wind Stables – Dale & Johanne Fenwick, a locally owned and operated equine business based in Dryden, Ontario. With a strong focus on supporting the community, West Wind Stables provides a wide range of feed and nutritional products for horses, livestock, poultry, and small animals. Their sponsorship of a CNAVC class underscores their belief in making equestrian sport accessible while strengthening the bond between horses and the communities they serve.

“These sponsors are helping us prove what’s possible when we innovate together,” said Laurie Haughton, CQHA 1st Vice President. “The Amateur Committee created this event to break down geographic barriers, celebrate Canadian talent, and provide a national stage for our amateur and Select amateur riders—without the financial or logistical obstacles of traditional show travel.”

With classes designed for accessibility, digital judging protocols, and a strong emphasis on community participation, the CNAVC is already gaining momentum as a model for modern equestrian engagement in Canada.

Sponsors like NAERIC and West Wind Stables are not only supporting the inaugural Championship—they’re investing in the future of equestrian sport. Their early commitment helps us grow a sustainable, national-level platform that recognizes riders where they are and invites broader participation in Canada’s Quarter Horse industry.

The CQHA invites individuals, businesses, and breed supporters to get involved by sponsoring a class, division, or special award. With sponsorships starting at just $300, there are opportunities for everyone to support the growth of this uniquely Canadian initiative.

Click here to learn more about the CNAVC sponsorship packages. 

Stay tuned and follow along as this championship builds a new legacy—one virtual ride at a time.

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Canadian Quarter Horse Jockey Brian Bell Rides 800th Winner

Ajax Downs Press Release

With quiet determination and trademark grit, jockey Brian Bell guided Maryland Magic to the wire, securing the 800th victory of his career in the last race at Ajax Downs on Sunday June 15, 2025—a milestone that places him squarely as the most accomplished Quarter Horse jockey in Canadian history!

Bell, who got his start in 2001 at the historic Picov Downs “J-track”, has spent nearly a quarter century building a reputation defined by consistency, humility, and excellence. Unlike riders in the U.S. who compete year-round, Canadian jockeys work with a much smaller race calendar. Bell has averaged 20 to 40 racing days per year — and yet, over the span of two decades, he has quietly and steadily accumulated a win record unmatched in Canadian Quarter Horse racing.

“It was a rough start to the day,” said Bell, reflecting on his milestone win. “Maryland Magic was my last shot—and he came through for me.”

The 11-year-old stakes winner, trained by Jason Pascoe and owned by Milena Kwiecien, has been a consistent partner for Bell in recent seasons. Their win Sunday marked the third straight for Maryland Magic this year — all with Bell in the saddle.

Bell’s family — including his mother Diane, who made the long trip from Sarnia — was on hand to witness the achievement, as were dozens of fellow riders, trainers, and long-time fans. His partner, Katie Browne, is a fixture at the track in her own right as Ajax Downs’ head outrider. The couple share two sons, and Sunday’s milestone was as much a family affair as it was a professional triumph.

Bell’s career has been defined by something rare in horse racing: longevity and steady dominance without flash or fanfare. Since his first win aboard Mr. Ordinary Joe on July 1, 2001, Bell has been a mainstay atop the Canadian Quarter Horse leaderboard. He has won multiple High Point Jockey titles, consistently rides for top barns, and has been trusted with some of the best horses in the country.

In a sport where opportunity is often limited by geography and schedule, Bell has made the most of every mount. His 800 wins have been earned not through volume, but through precision and perseverance — a testament to both his skill and his work ethic.

It’s a record that places him well above any other active Quarter Horse jockey in Canada, and while comparisons to American legends like G.R. Carter may not be apples-to-apples, Bell’s contributions to Canadian racing are every bit as meaningful.

As the dust settles on win number 800, Bell shows no signs of slowing down. With horses like Maryland Magic and CQHA’s 2024 Horse of the Year Had to Be Ivory still in his corner — and a deep bench of loyal trainers and owners — there’s every reason to believe more milestones lie ahead.

But even if he never rode another race, Brian Bell’s place in Canadian Quarter Horse history is secure. He’s not just the winningest jockey in the country — he’s the kind of rider every young apprentice would be wise to emulate: steady, skilled, and grounded in the love of the sport.

 

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Cluster of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Highlights Need for Training of Equine Care Providers

Published on June 3, 2025 - www.equinediseasecc.org

Cluster of EIA Cases Highlight Need for Proper Training at Clinics 

By Leslie Barlow and Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey 

A recent cluster of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) cases has once again highlighted the importance of proper training of the individuals that work in equine veterinary clinics to help prevent the spread of disease via iatrogenic transmission. 

A cluster of EIA-positives that were infected throughout May 2024 and another cluster from mid-June through the end of August 2024 were found to have originated at a Texas equine clinic. All  of the EIA-infected horses had been hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the clinic and had an IV catheter placed and flushed. 

As of May 30, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) has identified 21 horses confirmed positive for EIA in four states- California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. The affected horses are of varying ages, breeds, and disciplines.

“I don’t believe we have found all of the exposed horses for testing just yet,” said Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, USDA-APHIS equine epidemiologist.  “I think there are more that need to be added to the list.” She added that anyone who is concerned that their horse might have been exposed should contact their veterinarian and have their horse(s) tested. 

The incubation period of horses infected with EIA is usually 15 to 45 days and horses that have been infected with the virus are lifelong carriers. Horses showing clinical signs of the disease are more of a threat to healthy populations because of higher levels of the virus circulating in the blood. 

Horses that survive the initial clinical phase of the disease usually become outwardly inapparent carriers and remain a life-long reservoir for the disease. There is no treatment for the disease and no vaccine to prevent an EIA virus infection. If confirmed positive, horses are usually euthanized for the disease to prevent ongoing transmission to other horses. If not euthanized, horses must be permanently quarantined with separation from non-infected horses by at least 200 yards to prevent spread of the disease by biting flies. Infected horses cannot be moved from quarantined premises except by approval of state and federal animal health officials. Clinical signs of EIA may include fever, depression, low platelet count, anemia, red or purple spots on the mucous membranes, edema, muscle weakness and atrophy, although chronically infected horses often show no obvious clinical signs of the disease. 

EIA is diagnosed by testing antibody levels in the blood. The most common test used is the Coggins Test, which is an agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID) test. ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test is also available to detect EIA antibodies. Veterinarians must collect blood and submit it to certified laboratories for testing.

The USDA-APHIS has reviewed the complete medical history of the 21 horses confirmed EIA positive that were treated at the Texas clinic. All of the horses had been hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the clinic and had an IV catheter placed and flushed. 

The current investigation indicated at least one or more employees of the clinic were reusing needles or syringes to draw up and flush IV catheters with heparinized saline in the ICU as a routine procedure which caused repeated instances of blood contamination into the bottles. “The original sources of the EIA-virus were likely bush track or other high-risk horses that were admitted to the clinic ICU just prior to each cluster of cases in May and August,” said Pelzel-McCluskey. 

The USDA-APHIS began investigating the cases in September 2024 when a 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare located in Wise County, Texas, was confirmed positive. The horse was used for barrel racing and had no flat track racing history, and its cohorts were EIA negative. Another Wise County case, an 8-year-old Andalusian mare with no racing or import history and with all negative cohorts, was found EIA-positive  the following month. The next two months brought three more cases from the same county. There were no commonly encountered EIA risk factors among  any of the horses and no contact with each other. 

“The only thing we could come up with is that all of the horses were seen by the same veterinary clinic,” Pelzel-McCluskey said. “That for a small county area  is not strange, so it was a head scratcher.” Pelzel-McCluskey said the horses home premises were not located adjacent to each other, so it was not a local geographic focus of natural fly-bite transmission. 

Through investigation, it was determined that the only common factor was that the horses had been hospitalized in either two clusters May 2024 and August 2024; three horses in May and two in August for other reasons and EIA was not diagnosed.

At the request of the USDA-APHIS, the horse owners began sharing medical records of the five infected horses. At the same time, four  more cases with connections to the same veterinary clinic were discovered in January, February, and March of this year. Two more horses from Wise County, one from Denton County, and one located in Oklahoma. 

Pelzel-McCluskey said the next step in the investigation is to compile a more complete list of exposed horses from the clinic’s appointment book to identify horses that had an IV catheter placed at the clinic during the affected time range while completing regulatory EIA testing of all horses that were potentially exposed. Testing will also be completed on cohorts of any new EIA positive cases.

About 1.3 million horses per year are tested for EIA. So far in 2025 there have been 44 EIA positives. In 2024, there were 147 positive cases and 120 of those were in the primary high-risk category of Quarter Horse racehorses which contracted the disease via iatrogenic transmission by unhygienic injection practices of owners and trainers, not veterinarians. 

The rate of EIA positives has been on the rise since 2016 when there were only 44 cases recorded with the majority being natural transmission via fly bites. The iatrogenic transmission EIA cases now being found in Quarter Horse racehorses frequently have ties to unsanctioned or bush track racing. 

“I believe that veterinary clinic owners and employees have become complacent, and people don’t believe that something like this could happen, but it does happen, and it is happening at a very large scale with a lot of negative outcomes,” Pelzel-McCluskey said. “I would like state animal health officials to reach out to remind people that we do have iatrogenic transmission of EIA and this can occur in clinics if the expected procedures for sterile technique are not being followed by all employees at the clinic.” 

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AQHA Executive Committee Approves Animal Welfare Rules

June 10, 2025 | AQHA.com

The AQHA Animal Welfare Commission met during the 2025 AQHA Convention in March in Las Vegas and made several welfare-related recommendations to the AQHA Executive Committee. At its May meeting, the Executive Committee reviewed the Animal Welfare Commission’s recommendations. As a result of such review, the Executive Committee approved the following to be implemented immediately:

  1. To form a task force to develop and implement a plan to expand performance alteration testing to appropriate shows throughout the year.

  2. To continue performance alteration testing at AQHA Championship shows.

  3. To implement the voluntary use of ISO compliant (15-digit) microchips or additional forms of permanent identification of horses at 2026 AQHA Championship Shows. To require in 2027 that all horses entering an AQHA Championship Show be microchipped or identified with another form of permanent identification for the purposes of testing and biosecurity.

  4. To keep the World Show Vaccination/Biosecurity/Identification Task Force in place to develop a biosecurity plan for AQHA Championship Shows.

  5. To recommend that no horse may be treated with Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) within the 24 hours prior to competition with the following requirements:

    • ESWT must be administered by licensed veterinarian within such state or with a written prescription by a licensed veterinarian that has a valid Client-Patient-Veterinarian relationship.

    • AQHA Medication Report Form must be filed within one hour of administration on each case per AQHA Rule VIO403.

    • A log must be kept by the administering party documenting date, total number of shocks per anatomical region and the horse’s registered name and number.

    • ESWT application to the back and dorsal pelvis area may be administered by licensed veterinarian within such state or with a written prescription by a licensed veterinarian that has a valid Client-Patient-Veterinarian relationship within the 24-hour prohibited period, but no closer than 12 hours prior to competing. If sedation is required, it must be administered 24 hours prior to competition by a licensed veterinarian and will be considered therapeutic and a Medication Report Form (MRF) must be filed, per AQHA Rule VIO403.

    • This rule will go into effect January 1, 2026.

  6. To recommend that a participant may be subject to penalty for the inhumane treatment of an American Quarter Horse that occurs somewhere other than at or in connection with an AQHA-approved show. This applies internationally, as well. Anyone reporting a violation must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed is a violation. Any allegations that prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense and will be considered a violation of this rule, subjecting the reporting party to penalty by AQHA.

About the Animal Welfare Commission

The AQHA Animal Welfare Commission, which was created by the AQHA Executive Committee in 2012, reports directly to the Executive Committee, which evaluates all proposals in relation to the current state of the industry. The Animal Welfare Commission serves as AQHA’s primary body for rules, policies and procedures related to all areas of animal welfare. In addition, the commission oversees the educational processes associated with AQHA officials responsible for animal welfare.

The Animal Welfare Commission’s mission is to provide a framework for its members to 1.) Identify issues negatively affecting the welfare of the American Quarter Horse, 2.) Stay current on all animal welfare issues and 3.) Recommend actions that will help protect the American Quarter Horse from inhumane practices and AQHA and its members from the negative impacts associated with those practices. The AQHA Animal Welfare Commission, in an effort to do right by the horse, will share discussion, action items and recommendations with the Association’s alliance partners. AQHA’s prohibition against inhumane treatment applies to AQHA members and nonmembers.

AQHA news and information is a service of the American Quarter Horse Association. For more information visit www.aqha.com/news or subscribe to our news text “AQHA In the Know” for the latest Association updates.

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In Memory of Ian MacRae

Ian MacRae of Hardisty, Alberta, has bred and registered more than 300 American Quarter Horses since 1965
1964 Royal Windsor Horse Show in the United Kingdom, where he demonstrated the precision and skill of the cutting horse before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ian MacRae, a lifelong rancher, respected breeder, and pioneer in the Canadian Quarter Horse and cutting horse industries. Ian passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 89, surrounded by family and friends who cherished him.

Born and raised in Hardisty, Alberta, Ian spent his life immersed in the world of ranching, where his love for the land and animals shaped everything he did. Since 1965, Ian bred and registered over 300 American Quarter Horses, and his dedication to the breed earned him the esteemed recognition of a 50-Year Cumulative Breeder by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) in 2021. Through his breeding program, notable horses like King Leo Bar, Roosters Joe, Diamond Dan Dee, and Quixote Doc helped define his operation’s success and contributed significantly to the growth of the Quarter Horse community in Canada.

Ian’s work wasn’t just confined to the ranch. As a passionate advocate for the cutting horse, he proudly represented Canada at the 1964 Royal Windsor Horse Show in the United Kingdom, where he and fellow Canadian horsemen demonstrated the precision and skill of the cutting horse before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This historic moment highlighted the global appreciation for Canadian horsemanship and left a lasting impression on the equestrian world. Ian’s contributions to the cutting horse community were also felt internationally, with his demonstrations further promoting the discipline abroad.

Throughout his life, Ian’s work was built on a foundation of hard work, integrity, and a profound respect for the traditions handed down through generations. His legacy extends far beyond the horses he bred; it is embedded in the values he instilled in those who had the privilege to learn from him. From teaching his family how to break a colt to guiding fellow ranchers in the art of ranching, Ian was a steadfast mentor who showed us all the meaning of dedication and perseverance.

Ian is survived by his beloved family, including his children Stevie MacRae (Brock, Phoenix), Mackenzie MacRae (Evan, Odin, Lily), James MacRae (Zana, Weston), Josh MacRae (Haylee, Havanna), Bill Dyer (Yvonne, Christopher, Kimberly), and Allan Dyer (Lourdes, Jackie, Thomas), all of whom continue to carry his values and love for the land. His legacy lives on in the pastures he worked, the animals he cared for, and the countless lives he touched along the way.

Predeceased by his parents John and Mary MacRae, his sister Morag Morris, and his daughter Mary MacRae, Ian’s memory will forever be etched in the hearts of those who loved him.

A memorial service to celebrate Ian’s life and legacy was held on May 23, 2025, at the Hardisty Community Hall. Donations to honour his life may be made to the local 4H club, the Hardisty cemetery, or a charity of your choice, honoring Ian’s lifelong commitment to rural life and the stewardship of the land.

Ian MacRae’s boots may now be empty, but his footprint remains deeply imprinted in the ranching and equine communities. His contributions to the Quarter Horse industry and his dedication to the preservation of Canadian horsemanship will be remembered for generations to come.

Ride on, Ian. Your trail remains open, wide, and full of memories.

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National Farm Animal Care Council – Equine Code of Practice Update

NFACC Information Update June 2025

The equine Code Committee (CC) held its third in-person meeting in April 2025 in Vancouver. As with meeting #2, subcommittee leads led discussions involving the full CC regarding proposed amendments, additions, and deletions to existing Code content. Deliberations were very collaborative and highly productive. Discussions also acknowledged that noteworthy changes have taken place within the industry over the past decade.

Shortly before the meeting, CC members received a final draft copy of the Scientific Committee Report. During the meeting, members were provided with an overview of the next steps for the report (e.g., peer review) and a series of guidelines to follow when reviewing all draft content. Once again, the Chair of the Scientific Committee provided the CC with a presentation of their summary findings regarding priority welfare topics jointly agreed upon by both committees during meeting #1. 

As a team-building exercise, the CC was taken on a group tour of a well-known and highly equine-centric neighbourhood in Vancouver. Pedagogically, the tour enabled CC members to see first-hand, and to reflect upon, a variety of unique care and handling needs associated with maintaining equine well-being in the West Coast environment.         

By the conclusion of day two, plans were in place to increase the frequency of on-line subcommittee and CC meetings to help ensure that all chapter content will be fully ready for final review during face-to-face meeting #4 (to be held in August). Meeting #4 will also be the final meeting prior to the eventual launch of the 60-day Public Comment Period.

Previous progress updates can be found here.

 

There are various ways to view the Code:

  • HTML version (or select from the Table of Contents below)
  • PDF version (1.9 MB)
  • EPUB (please note that you will need an application on your device [phone or tablet] to download and open the book)

Please note that content in the transportation section of this Code, along with additional transportation-related content (e.g., glossary terms) that had referenced or reflected the outdated version of Part XII (Transport of Animals) in the Health of Animal Regulations (HAR), or the now archived Compromised Animals Policy, has been updated to align with the amended regulations, which took effect on February 20, 2020. Hard copies of the Codes that were printed prior to this alignment will not include these updates. For clarity, Codes that have been updated will include a statement on the front cover that reads “Alignment with Part XII (Transport of Animals) of the Health of Animals Regulations: 2021”.

This update process was strictly aimed at revising existing text that no longer aligned with the amended HAR. Every effort was made to respect the original priorities and decisions of the Code Development Committee (e.g., text from the HAR was not added if it was not covered in the original Code). In case of a discrepancy between the hard copy and online version of a Code, the online version shall take precedence.

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CQHA Congratulates the Class of 2025

CQHA on behalf of the Canadian Quarter Horse community would like to congratulate the following members on achieving a scholastic milestone in 2025!

If you or a friend or family member is a 2025 graduate please email photos (3)  of the graduate and their Quarter Horse to  admin@cqha.ca, include the registered name of the horse, the name of the graduate, the program that they are graduating from and any special words of wisdom or encouragement that you would like to send to them or share with our Canadian Quarter Hose Community.

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Canadian Results from the 2025 Level 1 West AQHA World Championships

Congratulations to all the Canadian bred horses, and the Canadian owners and exhibitors on their success at the 2025 AQHA West Level 1 Championships which were hosted from May 19th to the 24th, 2025 n conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Champion - AQHA & NSBA Small Fry Western Pleasure - Donflatteryourself, Owner/Exhibitor: Shade Sheldon Geiger, Red Deer County, AB.
Champion - AQHA & NSBA L1 Amt Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian Bred, Be Better N Best, Breeder/Owner: Wayne A Burwash Dvm, Calgary, AB. Exhibitor: Tammy Lee Ruth Still, Charlie Lake, BC.
Champions L1 Youth 14-18 Western Pleasure 4th Rookie Youth Equitation 4th L1 Youth Trail 14-18 6th L1 Performance Halter Mares. Canadian Bred, Hope Shezawillysstar, Breeder: Mrs Patricia Mckay, Jarvis, ON. Exhibitor: Sophia Wilson, Monroe, WA.
Champion - RK Youth Ranch Riding - Canadian Bred, Its Showtime Mr. Breeder: Ruth Hamlin, Quintewest, ON. Owner/Exhibitor: Donnetta Bello Flahavan, Shingle Springs, CA.
Champion - Small Fry Hunter Under Saddle - Canadian Bred, Too Hot To Be Kaught. Breeder: Lisa Schiestel, Exhibitor: Riata Schiestel, RED DEER, AB.
Reserve Championship - RK Amt Ranch Riding - Canadian Bred TRASHTALK N BIGSTAR. Breeder: E Wayne Bowd, Lacombe, AB. Exhibitor: Chad S Turner, Congress, AZ.
Reserve Champion - RK Youth Western Horsemanship,Bronze - RK Youth Hunt Seat Equitation & Bronze - L1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation (14-18) - Canadian Bred, The Ok Corral. Breeder: Susan Walsh, Red Deer, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Maya Dias, Sacramento, CA.
Bronze - L1 Youth Mares Three & Over - Canadian Bred, Delightfully Dressed. Breeder: Sandy L Assman, Pilotbutte, SK. Exhibitor: Briella Schroeder, Leduc County, AB.

Champion – L1 Amt Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian Bred, Be Better N Best, a 2021 Gelding (Good Better Best x PETTICOAT N PEARLS) Breeder/Owner: Wayne A Burwash Dvm, Calgary, AB. Exhibitor: Tammy Lee Ruth Still, Charlie Lake, BC.

Champion – NSBA L1 Amt Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian Bred, Be Better N Best, a 2021 Gelding (Good Better Best x PETTICOAT N PEARLS) Breeder/Owner: Wayne A Burwash Dvm, Calgary, AB. Exhibitor: Tammy Lee Ruth Still, Charlie Lake, BC.

Champion – L1 Youth Western Pleasure (14-18) – Canadian Bred, Hope Shezawillysstar, a 2017 Mare (Winnies Willy x A Star From Good Bar). Breeder: Mrs Patricia Mckay, Jarvis, ON. Owner: Deanna / Dennis Wilson, Monroe, WA. Exhibitor: Sophia Wilson, Monroe, WA.

Champion – RK Youth Ranch Riding – Canadian Bred, Its Showtime Mr, a 2017 Gelding (Wimpys Tinseltown x Roosters Royal Gal) Breeder: Ruth Hamlin, Quintewest, ON. Owner/Exhibitor: Donnetta Bello Flahavan, Shingle Springs, CA.

Champion – Small Fry Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian Bred, Too Hot To Be Kaught,  a 2017 Gelding (These Irons Are Hot x Kaught Me A Krymsun). Breeder: Lisa Schiestel, Eckville, AB. Owner: Steve Schiestel, Red Deer, AB. Exhibitor: Riata Schiestel, RED DEER, AB.

Champion – Small Fry Western Pleasure – Donflatteryourself, a 2017 Mare (Vs Flatline X One Gem Of A Cookie). Owner/Exhibitor: Shade Sheldon Geiger, Red Deer County, AB.

Champion – NSBA Small Fry Western Pleasure – Donflatteryourself, a 2017 Mare (Vs Flatline X One Gem Of A Cookie). Owner/Exhibitor: Shade Sheldon Geiger, Red Deer County, AB.

Reserve Champion – NSBA L1 Amt Walk Trot Hunt Seat Equitation – Canadian Bred, Be Better N Best, a 2021 Gelding (Good Better Best x PETTICOAT N PEARLS) Breeder/Owner: Wayne A Burwash Dvm, Calgary, AB. Exhibitor: Tammy Lee Ruth Still, Charlie Lake, BC.

Reserve Champion – NSBA L1 Amt Western Horsemanship – Canadian Bred, Callingallcowboys, a  2008 Gelding (CC Remember Me x Asset To Scotch) breeder: Ron & Lyn Doucette, Wellandport, ON. Owner: Equine Sharing Program Inc, Corpus Christi, TX. Exhibitor: S Martha Mitchell, Boerne, TX.

Reserve Championship – RK Amt Ranch Riding  – Canadian Bred TRASHTALK N BIGSTAR, a 2020 Gelding (ARC Gunnabeabigstar x Miss Rowdy Nic). Breeder: E Wayne Bowd, Lacombe, AB. Owner: Turner Performance Horse LLC, CONGRESS, AZ. Exhibitor: Chad S Turner, Congress, AZ.

Reserve Champion – RK Youth Western Horsemanship – Canadian Bred, The Ok Corral, a 2013 Gelding (Ok I Am Invited x Three D Western). Breeder: Susan Walsh, Red Deer, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Maya Dias, Sacramento, CA.

Reserve Champion – NSBA L1 Amt Select Western Horsemanship – Canadian Bred, Too Helen Back, 2020, Gelding (My Sleepy Valentine x Helen Hywater). Breeder: Donna Biddulph, Pouce Coupe, BC. Owner/Exhibitor: Lynda C Gress, Redmond, OR.

Bronze – L1 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian Bred, Too Helen Back, 2020, Gelding (My Sleepy Valentine x Helen Hywater). Breeder: Donna Biddulph, Pouce Coupe, BC. Owner/Exhibitor: Lynda C Gress, Redmond, OR.

Reserve Champion – NSBA L1 Amt Ranch Riding – Canadian Bred, Petroboonsmal, a 2019 Gelding (CD Lights x Mist Her In The Mall). Breeder: Marti Katerberg, Fort St John, BC. Owner/Exhibitor: Nicole Shonnard, PHILOMATH, OR.

Bronze – NSBA L1 Amt Walk Trot Horsemanship – Canadian Bred, Dont Push My Buttons, a 2006 Gelding (Three Dimension Zip x Frosty Jet Button). Breeder: Sheldon Soderberg, Red Deer, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Natasha T Steele, Stayton, OR.

Bronze – L1 Amt Walk Trot Hunt Seat Equitation – Canadian Bred, Be Better N Best, a 2021 Gelding (Good Better Best x PETTICOAT N PEARLS) Breeder/Owner: Wayne A Burwash Dvm, Calgary, AB. Exhibitor: Tammy Lee Ruth Still, Charlie Lake, BC.

Bronze – L1 Amt Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle  – Canadian Bred, Chicks Dig Chocolate, a 2016 Gelding (Blazing Impulsive x Chocolates The Word). Owner/Exhibitor: Thea A Williams, LAS VEGAS, NV.

Bronze – NSBA Rookie Amateur Ranch Trail – Canadian Bred, Custom Buddy, a 2017 Gelding (Bud Creme Olena x Custom Hickory). Breeder: Martin Corbeil, St-Esprit, QC. Owner/Exhibitor: Susan B Baker, Mesilla Park, NM.

Bronze – L1 Youth Mares Three & Over – Canadian Bred,  Delightfully Dressed, a 2006 Mare (Good Commodity x Priceless Delight). Breeder: Sandy L Assman, Pilotbutte, SK. Owner: Brett Schroeder, Leduc County, AB. Exhibitor: Briella Schroeder, Leduc County, AB.

Bronze – L1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation (14-18) – Canadian Bred, The Ok Corral, a 2013 Gelding (Ok I Am Invited x Three D Western). Breeder: Susan Walsh, Red Deer, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Maya Dias, Sacramento, CA.

Bronze – RK Youth Hunt Seat Equitation – Canadian Bred, The Ok Corral, a 2013 Gelding (Ok I Am Invited x Three D Western). Breeder: Susan Walsh, Red Deer, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Maya Dias, Sacramento, CA.

Bronze – Small Fry Hunt Seat Equitation – Canadian Bred, Too Hot To Be Kaught,  a 2017 Gelding (These Irons Are Hot x Kaught Me A Krymsun). Breeder: Lisa Schiestel, Eckville, AB. Owner: Steve Schiestel, Red Deer, AB. Exhibitor: Riata Schiestel, RED DEER, AB.

Bronze – L1 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian Bred, Too Helen Back, 2020, Gelding (My Sleepy Valentine x Helen Hywater). Breeder: Donna Biddulph, Pouce Coupe, BC. Owner/Exhibitor: Lynda C Gress, Redmond, OR.

4th – NSBA L1 Amt Walk Trot Trail – Canadian Bred, Too Hot To Be Kaught,  a 2017 Gelding (These Irons Are Hot x Kaught Me A Krymsun). Breeder: Lisa Schiestel, Eckville, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Steve Schiestel, Red Deer, AB.

4th – L1 Amt Western Riding – – Canadian Bred, Callingallcowboys, a 2008 Gelding (CC Remember Me x Asset To Scotch) breeder: Ron & Lyn Doucette, Wellandport, ON. Owner: Equine Sharing Program Inc, Corpus Christi, TX. Exhibitor: S Martha Mitchell, Boerne, TX.

4th – L1 Youth Trail (14-18) – Canadian Bred, Hope Shezawillysstar, a 2017 Mare (Winnies Willy x A Star From Good Bar). Breeder: Mrs Patricia Mckay, Jarvis, ON. Owner: Deanna / Dennis Wilson, Monroe, WA. Exhibitor: Sophia Wilson, Monroe, WA.

4th – RK Youth Hunt Seat Equitation – Canadian Bred, Hope Shezawillysstar, a 2017 Mare (Winnies Willy x A Star From Good Bar). Breeder: Mrs Patricia Mckay, Jarvis, ON. Owner: Deanna / Dennis Wilson, Monroe, WA. Exhibitor: Sophia Wilson, Monroe, WA.

4th – L1 Youth Walk Trot Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian Bred, Too Hot To Be Kaught,  a 2017 Gelding (These Irons Are Hot x Kaught Me A Krymsun). Breeder: Lisa Schiestel, Eckville, AB. Owner: Steve Schiestel, Red Deer, AB. Exhibitor: Riata Schiestel, RED DEER, AB.

5th – NSBA L1 Amt Western Horsemanship – Canadian Bred, Callingallcowboys, a  2008 Gelding (CC Remember Me x Asset To Scotch) breeder: Ron & Lyn Doucette, Wellandport, ON. Owner: Equine Sharing Program Inc, Corpus Christi, TX. Exhibitor: S Martha Mitchell, Boerne, TX.

5th – L1 Youth Geldings Three & Over – Canadian Bred, Hot Western Romance, a 2018 Gelding (Dress Western x Pure Country Blaze). Breeder: Rhonda Leigh Mackenzie, Selkirk, MB. Owner: Jessica L Fleek, Las Vegas, NV. Exhibitor: Ty O’Neal, Las Vegas, NV

5th – NSBA L1 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian Bred, Lites Off Im Sleepin, 2013, Gelding (Too Sleepy To Zip X Im Poppin Good) Breeder: Barry Foote, Brandon, MB. Owner/Exhibitor: Jennifer S Morris, Platteville, CO.

6th – L1 Amt Western Horsemanship – Canadian Bred, Callingallcowboys, a 2008 Gelding (CC Remember Me x Asset To Scotch) breeder: Ron & Lyn Doucette, Wellandport, ON. Owner: Equine Sharing Program Inc, Corpus Christi, TX. Exhibitor: S Martha Mitchell, Boerne, TX.

6th – RK Amt Ranch Riding  – Canadian Bred, Petroboonsmal, a 2019 Gelding (CD Lights x Mist Her In The Mall). Breeder: Marti Katerberg, Fort St John, BC. Owner/Exhibitor: Nicole Shonnard, PHILOMATH, OR.

6th – L1 Youth Western Horsemanship (14 – 18) – Canadian Bred, The Ok Corral, a 2013 Gelding (Ok I Am Invited x Three D Western). Breeder: Susan Walsh, Red Deer, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Maya Dias, Sacramento, CA.

6th – L1 Youth Hunter Under Saddle (14-18) – Canadian Bred, The Ok Corral, a 2013 Gelding (Ok I Am Invited x Three D Western). Breeder: Susan Walsh, Red Deer, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Maya Dias, Sacramento, CA.

6th – RK Youth Reining – Canadian Bred, Hotshot Dunnit, a 2019 Gelding (Pale Face Dunnit x Smartys Hot Tamale). Breeder: Jm Reining Inc, Stferreolles, QC. Owner: Kristine Hansen, Declo, ID. Exhibitor: Cavannah Krislyn Hansen, Declo, ID.

6th – L1 Amt Select Showmanship at Halter – Canadian Bred, All Drest Up 2015, Mare (Dress Western x Chic Olena Freckles). Breeder/ Owner/ Exhibitor: Roberta James, Lashburn, SK. 

7th – L1 Amt Reining – Canadian Bred, Petroboonsmal, a 2019 Gelding (CD Lights x Mist Her In The Mall). Breeder: Marti Katerberg, Fort St John, BC. Owner/Exhibitor: Nicole Shonnard, PHILOMATH, OR.

7th – RK Amt Reining – Canadian Bred, Remys Little Step, a 2019 Gelding (Wimpys Little Step x Chicks Sassy Nic). Breeder: Lucava Farms Inc, Portcoquitlam, BC. Owner/Exhibitor: Mirona D Petrus, Yucca Valley, CA.

7th – L1 Youth Performance Halter Mares – Canadian Bred, Hope Shezawillysstar, a 2017 Mare (Winnies Willy x A Star From Good Bar). Breeder: Mrs Patricia Mckay, Jarvis, ON. Owner: Deanna / Dennis Wilson, Monroe, WA. Exhibitor: Sophia Wilson, Monroe, WA.

7th L1 Youth Walk Trot Hunt Seat Equitation – Canadian Bred – Delightfully Dressed, a 2006 Mare (Good Commodity X Priceless Delight). Breeder: Sandy L Assman, Pilotbutte, SK. Breeder/ Owner:  Briella Schroeder, Leduc County, AB.

8th – RK Youth Ranch Riding – Canadian Bred, All Drest Up 2015, Mare (Dress Western x Chic Olena Freckles). Breeder/ Owner: Roberta James, Lashburn, SK. Exhibitor:  Ava Dawn Rowswell, Battleford, SK.

8th – NSBA L1 Amateur Ranch Trail – Canadian Bred, Its Showtime Mr, a 2017 Gelding (Wimpys Tinseltown x Roosters Royal Gal) Breeder: Ruth Hamlin, Quintewest, ON. Owner/Exhibitor: Donnetta Bello Flahavan, Shingle Springs, CA

8th – L1 Amt Walk Trot Horsemanship – Canadian Bred, Chicks Dig Chocolate, a 2016 Gelding (Blazing Impulsive x Chocolates The Word). Owner/Exhibitor: Thea A Williams, LAS VEGAS, NV.

8th – L1 Amt Walk Trot Hunt Seat Equitation – Canadian Bred, Chicks Dig Chocolate, a 2016 Gelding (Blazing Impulsive x Chocolates The Word). Owner/Exhibitor: Thea A Williams, LAS VEGAS, NV.

8th – RK Youth Showmanship at Halter – Canadian Bred, The Ok Corral, a 2013 Gelding (Ok I Am Invited x Three D Western). Breeder: Susan Walsh, Red Deer, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Maya Dias, Sacramento, CA.

8th – NSBA Level 1 Select Amateur Ranch Riding – Canadian Bred, Custom Buddy, a 2017 Gelding (Bud Creme Olena x Custom Hickory). Breeder: Martin Corbeil, St-Esprit, QC. Owner/Exhibitor: Susan B Baker, Mesilla Park, NM.

9th – L1 Amateur Ranch Trail – Canadian Bred, Trashtalk N Bigstar, 2020, Gelding (ARC Gunnabeabigstar X Miss Rowdy Nic). Breeder: E Wayne Bowd, Lacombe, AB. Owner: Turner Performance Horse LLC, Congress, AZ. Exhibitor: Chad S Turner, Congress, AZ.

9th – NSBA L1 Amateur Ranch Trail – Canadian Bred, Custom Buddy, a 2017 Gelding (Bud Creme Olena x Custom Hickory). Breeder: Martin Corbeil, St-Esprit, QC. Owner/Exhibitor: Susan B Baker, Mesilla Park, NM.

9th – NSBA Rookie Amateur Ranch Riding – Canadian Bred, Custom Buddy, a 2017 Gelding (BUD CREME OLENA x CUSTOM HICKORY). Breeder: Martin Corbeil, St-Esprit, QC. Owner/Exhibitor: Susan B Baker, Mesilla Park, NM.

9th – L1 Amt Walk Trot Trail – Canadian Bred, Shes So Radical, a 2003 Mare (Radical Rodder x Zippos Good Que). Breeder: Bill Rinzema, Keene, ON. Owner/Exhibitor: Karen E Allori, Denver, CO.

9th – L1 Youth Reining – Canadian Bred, Hotshot Dunnit, a 2019 Gelding (Pale Face Dunnit x Smartys Hot Tamale). Breeder: Jm Reining Inc, Stferreolles, QC. Owner: Kristine Hansen, Declo, ID. Exhibitor: Cavannah Krislyn Hansen, Declo, ID.

9th – RK Youth Western Pleasure – Canadian Bred, Hot Western Romance, a 2018 Gelding (Dress Western x Pure Country Blaze). Breeder: Rhonda Leigh Mackenzie, Selkirk, MB. Owner: Jessica L Fleek, Las Vegas, NV. Exhibitor: Ty O’Neal, Las Vegas, NV.

9th – L1 Amt Select Western Horsemanship – Canadian Bred, Too Helen Back, 2020, Gelding (My Sleepy Valentine x Helen Hywater). Breeder: Donna Biddulph, Pouce Coupe, BC. Owner/Exhibitor: Lynda C Gress, Redmond, OR.

9th – L1 Amt Select Ranch Riding – Canadian Bred, IRISHDOTCOM, 2011, GELDING Cromed Out Mercedes x STARLIGHT ACRES). Breeder: John M Stiver, WINNIPEG, MB. Owner/Exhibitor: Patricia Cooley, LAGUNA BEACH, CA.

10th – L1 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian Bred, Lites Off Im Sleepin, 2013, Gelding (Too Sleepy To Zip X Im Poppin Good) Breeder: Barry Foote, Brandon, MB. Owner/Exhibitor: Jennifer S Morris, Platteville, CO.

11th – L1 Amt Walk Trot Trail – Canadian Bred, Too Hot To Be Kaught,  a 2017 Gelding (These Irons Are Hot x Kaught Me A Krymsun). Breeder: Lisa Schiestel, Eckville, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Steve Schiestel, Red Deer, AB.

11th – L1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation (14-18) – Canadian Bred, Hope Shezawillysstar, a 2017 Mare (Winnies Willy x A Star From Good Bar). Breeder: Mrs Patricia Mckay, Jarvis, ON. Owner: Deanna / Dennis Wilson, Monroe, WA. Exhibitor: Sophia Wilson, Monroe, WA.

11th – L1 Youth Showmanship (14 – 18) – Canadian Bred, The Ok Corral, a 2013 Gelding (Ok I Am Invited x Three D Western). Breeder: Susan Walsh, Red Deer, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Maya Dias, Sacramento, CA.

12th – RK Amt Western Horsemanship – Canadian Bred, Kool Day By The Bay, a 2014 Mare (Sr Kool Starlite x Todays Little Bay) Breeder: Frances &/or Carmen Teixeira, Canoe, BC. Owner/Exhibitor: Payton Archer, Red Deer, AB.

12th – RK Amateur Ranch Trail – Canadian Bred, Trashtalk N Bigstar, 2020, Gelding (ARC Gunnabeabigstar X Miss Rowdy Nic). Breeder: E Wayne Bowd, Lacombe, AB. Owner: Turner Performance Horse LLC, Congress, AZ. Exhibitor: Chad S Turner, Congress, AZ.

13th – L1 Youth Walk Trot Trail – Canadian Bred, Hot Western Romance, a 2018 Gelding (Dress Western x Pure Country Blaze). Breeder: Rhonda Leigh Mackenzie, Selkirk, MB. Owner: Jessica L Fleek, Las Vegas, NV. Exhibitor: Ty O’Neal, Las Vegas, NV.

13th – RK Youth Ranch Trail – Canadian Bred, All Drest Up 2015, Mare (Dress Western x Chic Olena Freckles). Breeder/ Owner: Roberta James, Lashburn, SK. Exhibitor:  Ava Dawn Rowswell, Battleford, SK.

14th – L1 Amt Western Horsemanship – Canadian Bred, Macs Smokin Hot, a 2012 Gelding (Macs Good N Plenty x Barbies Hot Rod) breeder: Sharon J Forbes-Hanks, Pilot Mound, MB, owner: Lauren L Casentini, Half Moon Bay, CA. Exhibitor: Tawny Perez, Granite Bay, CA.

14th – L1 Amt Walk Trot Horsemanship – Canadian Bred, Dont Push My Buttons, a 2006 Gelding (Three Dimension Zip x Frosty Jet Button). Breeder: Sheldon Soderberg, Red Deer, AB. Owner/Exhibitor: Natasha T Steele, Stayton, OR.

15th – L1 Amt Performance Halter Geldings – Canadian Bred, Chicks Dig Chocolate, a 2016 Gelding (Blazing Impulsive x Chocolates The Word). Owner/Exhibitor: Thea A Williams, LAS VEGAS, NV.

15th – L1 Amt Walk Trot Western Pleasure – Canadian Bred, Chicks Dig Chocolate, a 2016 Gelding (Blazing Impulsive x Chocolates The Word). Owner/Exhibitor: Thea A Williams, LAS VEGAS, NV.

15th – L1 Youth Ranch Riding (14-18) – Canadian Bred, Its Showtime Mr, a 2017 Gelding (Wimpys Tinseltown x Roosters Royal Gal) Breeder: Ruth Hamlin, Quintewest, ON. Owner/Exhibitor: Donnetta Bello Flahavan, Shingle Springs, CA.

15th – L1 Youth Ranch Trail – Canadian Bred, All Drest Up 2015, Mare (Dress Western x Chic Olena Freckles). Breeder/ Owner: Roberta James, Lashburn, SK. Exhibitor:  Ava Dawn Rowswell, Battleford, SK.

15th – L1 Youth Walk Trot Horsemanship – Canadian Bred – Delightfully Dressed, a 2006 Mare (Good Commodity X Priceless Delight). Breeder: Sandy L Assman, Pilotbutte, SK. Breeder/ Owner:  Briella Schroeder, Leduc County, AB.