She knew her performance on Spooks Show Time was good, and when the score, a 222.5, was announced, the cheers were resounding. However, Roper had drawn number 2 in the Level 4 Non Pro Finals, meaning she had to sweat through 31 additional runs before she was declared the victor. When the last rider had cleared the arena, it became official: Indy Roper had won her first Non Pro Derby Championship; several great prizes, including a year’s use of a beautiful Kyle Zanetti Trailer, a Bob’s Custom Saddle, Anderson Bean Boots, a custom Montana Silversmiths belt buckle, product from Classic Equine, and gift certificates to Platinum Performance, Bluebonnet Feeds, SmartPak, Shorty’s Caboy Hattery, and CINCH; and a check for $18,800. Nominator Bobby Lewis will receive 5% of the total payout.

An Equine Production has big news to share regarding the Tri-State Quarter Horse Association shows that were cancelled this year in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AQHA has since approved the club’s request to move several of the May events to August- specifically August 3-5 and 7-9. Now, there will be ten total shows in six days. August 6th will be a required off day.

In the video, Bovos shares an overview of highlights and accomplishments of fiscal year 2019, reviews the Association’s financial statement and discusses AQHA’s focus for fiscal year 2020.