Karen Banister Named 2022 Markel Professional Horseman of the Year
Esteemed horsewoman Karen Banister of Brighton, Colorado, is APHA’s 2022 Professional Horseman of the Year.
Active with APHA since her youth, Karen continues to be a tireless promoter of the Paint Horse breed. She has served as a state director since 1999, leading several committees and task force groups. She has been an APHA Professional Horseman since 2018.
Karen and her family operate White Harvest Farms. Her passion is raising and training exceptional equine athletes and developing her riders’ skills. She a carded judge with APHA, NSBA, AQHA, ApHC and PtHA.
Start making plans now to join APHA on June 30, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas, to celebrate Karen and other 2022 year-end award winners as well as the latest class of the APHA Hall of Fame:
- Lynn Simons
- Fred Tabor
- Pat Trebesch
- Craig Wood
- RH Mr Imprint
- Un Zip Me
The 2023 Hall of Fame & Awards Ceremony takes place June 30 at 6 p.m. in the Round Up Inn in the Amon Carter Building at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, in conjunction with the APHA World Championship Show.
Other year-end award winners to be honored at the event include:
- High-Point Open Exhibitor: Karen Qualls
- Judge Emeritus: Mike Baker, Cindy Rucker, Maryanne Willoughby, Scot Jackson, Debby Letham, John Letham, Rick McLain, Bonnie Miller, Mike Short
- Don Manuello Ring Steward Award: Carla McMullen
Stay tuned as we continue to announce recipients for the Top Five Stallion Owners, President’s Gold Star Award, President’s Clubs of Distinction and the Distinguished Service Award.
It’s sure to be a night to remember! Come celebrate these trailblazers with your APHA family.
Tickets are going fast—reserve your spot here.
