45th Annual AZ. Sun Circuit to Award Rod Patrick Boots, Blue Ribbon Saddles, Professionals’ Choice Spurs, Halters, Bikes, and So Much More!
By: Brittany Bevis
The 45th annual Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show isn’t just a show. It’s an event! The show is scheduled to take place March 3-11, 2018 at the picturesque WestWorld complex in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Equine Chronicle is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the show in 2018.
Judges for the show will include: Mark Russel, Kim Myers, Nancy Renfro, Curtis Reynolds, Rick Christy, April Devitt, Rob Meneely, Garth Gooding, Keith Miller, Randy Wilson, Gayle Lampinen, Sara Simons, and Kelly Boles Chapman.
There is a multitude of fantastic prizes lined up to be presented to All Around Champions, Circuit Champions, and High Point winners. Awards include Rod Patrick Boots, belt buckles, Scottsdale Performance Saddles, Professionals’ Choice Spurs, Equine Oasis Saddles, Blue Ribbon Saddles, Jeff Smith Saddles, Caliente Saddle Shop Saddles, and cold, hard, cash!
Awards for 2018 will include the following:
All Around- (Senior Horse, Junior Horse, Amateur, Select, L1 Amateur, L1 Select, 14-18, 13 and under, and Novice Youth)
Award- Rod Patrick Ostrich Boots (sponsored by Rod Patrick Boots)
Reserve- Buckle (sponsored by Kail Quarter Horses)
Circuit Champions-
Senior Reining-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Garnett Quarter Horses)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Junior Reining and Amateur Reining-
Champion-Equine Oasis Saddle (sponsored by Equine Oasis)
Reserve- Professional Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Select Reining-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Fappani Performance Horses)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Novice Amateur Reining-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Honstetter Performance Horses)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Youth Reining-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Debbie Cooper Performance Horses/Patrick Flaherty Reining Horses)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Senior Working Cowhorse-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Scottsdale Western World)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Junior Working Cowhorse-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Corey Cushing Performance Horses)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Amateur Working Cowhorse-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Dr. Otto Stanislaw)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Amateur Boxing-
Champion- Jeff Smith Sadle (sponsored by Brother Jackson and Real Smooth Cat, standing at Ken Wold Training Stable)
Reserve- Buckle (sponsored by New West Performance Horses, LLC- Curt Fender)
L1 Amateur Boxing-
Champion- Buckle (sponsored by New West Performance Horses, LLC- Curt Fender)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (Avila Stables)
Youth Boxing-
Champion- Jeff Smith Saddle (sponsored by Ken Wold Training Stable)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
All Breed Versatility Ranch Horse-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Equine Reproduction Center)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Amateur All Breed Versatility Ranch Horse-
Champion- Scottsdale Perfomance Saddle (sponsored by Roberts Ranch)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
L1 Junior Western Riding and L1 Senior Western Riding-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Machine Made- Corey Seebach and Candace Hall)
Senior Trail-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Karen Graham and Mike Hawkins Performance Horses)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Junior Trail-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Trendsetter Performance Horses)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Amateur Trail-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Jill and Murray Show Horses)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Select Trail-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Robin Frid Show Horses)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Junior Western Pleasure-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by McCann Performance Horses)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Senior Western Pleasure-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Sea Ridge Farm)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Amateur Western Pleasure-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Eric and Alex Chavez)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Select Western Pleasure-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by Holly Hover Quarter Horses- Chas Roberts Heating and Air)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
14-18 Western Pleasure-
Champion- Scottsdale Performance Saddle (sponsored by McDowell and K&L Quarter Horses)
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs (sponsored by Avila Stables)
Level 1, 2, and 3 classes
Champion- circuit trophy unless class offers alternate award
Reserve- Halter
High Points-
Level 1 Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, and Halter- (Scottsdale Performance Saddle, sponsored by Reid Thomas Show Horses
Level 2 Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, and Halter (Scottsdale Performance Saddle, sponsored by T&L Quarter Horses)
Level 3 Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western Pleasure, and Halter (Blue Ribbon Saddle, sponsored by Blue Ribbon Custom Tack)
Amateur Ranch, Amateur Versatility Ranch Horse Trail, Amateur Ranch Riding, Amateur Ranch On the Rail, Halter– (Scottsdale Performance Saddle, sponsored by Scottsdale Western World)
Non Pro English Youth or Amateur Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, Halter (Scottsdale Performance Saddle, sponsored by High Point Performance Horses)
Open Ranch, Versatility Ranch Horse Trail, Ranch Riding, Ranch on Rail, Halter (Scottsdale Performance Saddle, sponsored by Scottsdale Western World)
Level 1 Green Horse- (Scottsdale Performance Saddle, sponsored by Chad Evans Performance Horses)
Open Team Roper-
Champion- Caliente Saddle Shop Saddle, sponsored by Jason and Nikki- Hershberger Performance Horse Sale, A1 Air Conditioning- Jon and Peggy Hershberger
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs, sponsored by Avila Stables
Amateur Team Roper-
Champion- Caliente Saddle Shop, sponsored by Dr. Bryan Buchanan and Brad and Mindy Barkemeyer
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs, sponsored by Avila Stables
Novice Team Roper- Buckle, sponsored by Roger and Susan Olson
Youth Roper-
Champion- Caliente Saddle Shop Saddle
Reserve- Professionals Choice Spurs, sponsored by Avila Stables
All Around Cowboy and Amateur All Around Cowboy– $1,000, sponsored by Bella Vista Ranch- Allan and Jennifer Kaplan
10 and Under Walk Trot– Bike or Scooter, sponsored by Barb Rickert
For more information about the 2018 Arizona Sun Circuit, visit www.suncircuit.com.
