Congratulations to the Arabian Professional & Amateur Horseman’s Association (APAHA) 2017 Award Winners. The APAHA Awards recognizes individuals and horses in the Arabian horse industry.
People Awards:
HORSEMAN OF THE YEAR Rob Bick
HORSEWOMAN OF THE YEAR Caralyn Schroter
BREEDER OF THE YEAR Tim & Marty Shea
AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Michelle Pease Paulsen
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Pepper Proffit
INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR Jessica Bein
PROFESSIONAL WORKING WESTERN Jill Mitchell
AMATEUR WORKING WESTERN Cotton McNutt
YOUTH WORKING WESTERN Wyatt Potts
PROFESSIONAL WESTERN Rob Bick
AMATEUR WESTERN Rod Powell
YOUTH WESTERN Tabitha Bell
PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH Jessica Clinton DeSoto
AMATEUR ENGLISH Lara Ames
YOUTH ENGLISH Rex White
PROFESSIONAL HUNTER/SHOW HACK Liz Bentley
AMATEUR HUNTER/SHOW HACK Peggy Weems
YOUTH HUNTER/SHOW HACK Peyton Randle
RISING STAR Josh Shino
PROFESSIONAL HALTER Grant Krohn
YOUTH/ADULT AMATEUR HALTER Lara Ames
Horse Awards
OVERALL LEADING SIRE OF THE YEAR Sundance Kid V – owned by James Frank and Sara Chisholm
PUREBRED HALTER HORSE OF THE YEAR Hariry Al Shaqab – owned by Al Shaqab
HALF-ARABIAN HALTER HORSE OF THE YEAR VSH Dominic – owned by Texie Lowery
PUREBRED SADDLE SEAT HORSE OF THE YEAR Inception – owned by Maroon Fire Arabians, Inc.
HALF-ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT HORSE OF THE YEAR CF Jimmy Neutron – owned by Burrline LLC
PUREBRED HUNTER HORSE OF THE YEAR TS Virtuoso – owned by Terra Sano Ventures LLC
HALF-ARABIAN HUNTER HORSE OF THE YEAR Lightning McQueen – owned by Katie and Joe Russell
PUREBRED WESTERN HORSE OF THE YEAR Diesel Smoke CBA – owned by Timberidge Family LLP
HALF-ARABIAN WESTERN HORSE OF THE YEAR Caliente Virtuoso – owned by Robin Porter
PUREBRED SPECIALTY HORSE OF THE YEAR (Driving, Side Saddle, Show Hack, Native Costume) Noble at Midnight – owned by Burrline LLC
HALF-ARABIAN SPECIALTY HORSE OF THE YEAR (Driving, Side Saddle, Show Hack, Native Costume) Nutcracker Sweet PF – owned by Juliette Dell
PUREBRED WORKING WESTERN HORSE OF THE YEAR TA Khalil – owned by Buckshot Farms
HALF-ARABIAN WORKING WESTERN HORSE OF THE YEAR Whoa Dam It – owned by Myranda or Athena North
According to the APAHA website, it is an organization that is “committed to expanding the popularity of our breed by broadening the public’s awareness and appreciation of the Arabian horse, and to bring new enthusiasts to the sport of owning and showing Arabian horses. Our efforts are driven by the desire to make our breed known as the pinnacle of the horse show world, and our championship events premier public entertainment that reward participants and spectators in every way.”
To view the APAHA nomination criteria and process or to learn more about the organization, please visit apaha.com.
