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 – 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.

4^th – 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.

4^th – 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.

4^th – 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.

4^th – 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.

4^th – 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.

5^th – 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.

5^th – 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

5^th – 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.

6^th – 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.

6^th – 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.

6^th – 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.

6^th – 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.

6^th – 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.

6^th – 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.

7^th – 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.

7^th – 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.

7^th – 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.

7^th 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.

8^th – 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.

8^th – 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

8^th – 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.

8^th – 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.

8^th – 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.

8^th – 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.

9^th – 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.

9^th – 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.

9^th – 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.

9^th – 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.

9^th – 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.

9^th – 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.

9^th – 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.

9^th – 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.

10^th – 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.

11^th – 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.

11^th – 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.

11^th – 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.

12^th – 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.

12^th – 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.

13^th – 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.

13^th – 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.

14^th – 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.

14^th – 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.

15^th – 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.

15^th – 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.

15^th – 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.

15^th – 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.

15^th – 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.