2021 Oregon Quarter Horse Association Classic is a Wrap
Photo- Amy North
The 2021 Oregon Classic just finished up a successful show in a new time slot: the first full week in April at the Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon.
“Our Classic show was a huge success this year. We hosted an eight-judge, two-circuit format, and had over 8,000 entries during our six-day show,” says Adrianne Potwora, President of the OQHA Board of Directors. “We know how important it is to our members, exhibitors, trainers, and industry partners to be able to show. Safety is our highest priority, and our show management team worked tirelessly to ensure a safe show environment for all. We kicked off our week with The Equine Chronicle Pizza Party where we handed out pizza as folks were getting settled.”
One benefit of the Oregon Horse Center is that the arenas and stalls are under one roof, but the weather cooperated, and we enjoyed the sunshine. We also hosted a Mimosa Bar one morning and created a little “liquid sunshine” of our own. Thank you to Amanda Jackson and Samantha Floyd for sponsoring the Mimosa Bar!
Photo- Amy North
The Oregon Classic had classes and opportunities for everyone. We awarded 18 saddles, 12 being Harris Saddles and six being Caliente Saddles. Class Circuit winners received a belt buckle and Reserve was awarded a jacket. Our sponsors were generous, and we had awards for various placings, which included Circuit Show Pants by Irideon, gift certificates to Custom Collars, and boot giveaways by The Boot Barn, to name a few.
With the new Classic dates, we changed up the OQHA Futurities we offered- Ranch Horse Versatility and Performance Versatility. Congratulations to Chrissa Westbooks and Ty Elrod for their respective wins. We had a 5 and under Hunter Under Saddle Futurity, and the winning honors went to Shannon McCulloch. Our Trail Futurity was won by CJ Fisher, and the 3-year-old Non Pro and 3-year-old Open Western Pleasure Futurity went to Shelly Germaine and Kristy McCann, respectively.
Our future looks bright when you look at the number of youth we had competing. The classes were large, and the Youth Champion of Champions, the ultimate competition for top placing youth in Hunt Seat Equitation and Horsemanship, was awarded to Ava Blyth. Our Hoppy Horse Derby had 11 teams and raised a record amount for our youth attending the AQHA Youth World Show.
Thank you to everyone who came to Oregon Classic! We look forward to seeing you all again at the Classic in 2022. Show information, candid photos, and results can be found at Oregon-Classic.com.
Around the Ring Photos
Photo- Amy North
All Around Results:
Open Working Horse All-Around
Champion: Smart Dualin Cat, Owner: Nancy Mills, Exhibitor: Wes Chappell
Reserve: Woody Be A Dual Cat, Owner: Lynn Nesbitt, Exhibitor: Wes Chappell
Open Performance Horse All-Around:
Champion: Oh So Original, Owner: Shelby Risher, Exhibitor: Coltin Crystal
Reserve: A Chromed Invitation, Owner: Sheryl Hoff, Exhibitor: Coltin Crystal/Colleen Riedle
Amateur All-Around:
Champion: Alyssa Hill/So Noticed
Reserve: Maria Salazar/Maid Me Good
Select All-Around:
Champion: Deborah Shatley/QuiteABitLazy
Reserve: Amanda Jackson/The Dailey Show
Level 1 Amateur All-Around:
Champion: Fawn Williams/Hes A Double Vision
Reserve: Tiffany Davis/Choclate Invitation
Level 1 Select All-Around:
Champion: Robin Martsolf-Hubbard/No Doubt Im Frosty
Reserve: Annette Kruse/Just Roddin
Rookie Amateur All-Around:
Champion: Natasha Steele/Don’t Push My Buttons
Reserve: Robin Martsolf-Hubbard/No Doubt Im Frosty
Youth All-Around:
Champion: Sydney Swallom/Almost Invited
Reserve: Ava Blyth/KM Three Bars Down
Level 1 Youth 13 & Under All-Around:
Champion: Kelsea Bomke/Absolutely Protected
Reserve: Trinity Eserjose/Suddens Best Asset
Level 1 Youth 14-18 All-Around:
Champion: Chloe Smith/Good Krymsun
Reserve: Ava Blyth/KM Three Bars Down
Rookie Youth All-Around:
Champion: Makenna Bomke/You Stop My Heart
Reserve: Kelsea Bomke/Absolutely Protected
Walk / Trot High Point:
Champion: Reagan Shell/Dark By Moonlite
Reserve: Paytyn Stinnett/Zippin On Goodlove
Versatility Ranch Horse Open:
Champion: Paypall, Owner: Holly Regula, Exhibitor: Wayne Brooks
Reserve: Smoken J Star, Owner: Jonna Enman, Exhibitor: Nora Cook
Versatility Ranch Horse Amateur:
Champion: YY Showstoppin Shine/Jane Rude
Versatility Ranch Horse Limited Amateur:
Champion: Smoken J Star/Marie Enman
Reserve: Pennys From Prize/Bruce Blodgett
Versatility Ranch Horse Limited Youth:
Champion: MSC My Guns R Custom/Jenna Singer
Reserve: Reys Hickory/William Gonzalez
Trail Saddle:
Champion: My Lazy Assets/Danette Merritt
Reserve: So Noticed/Alyssa Hill
Ranch Riding Saddle:
Champion: RWS Cuttin Class/Adrianne Potwora
Reserve: MSC Cant Stop Slidin/Chrissa Westbrooks
Non-Pro Reining Sweepstakes:
Champion: Samantha Pratt/Smoking Sundown
Reserve: Taylinn Dimmitt/Whizkey Dreamin
AQHA Level 1 / NRHA Rookie Reining Sweepstakes:
Champion: Cravin Code/Daylor Hofer
Reserve: Michael McCarthy/No Trouble For Chexs
Ranch Horse: RWS Cuttin Class/Adrianne Potwora
