National Walking Horse Association 2023 Awards Presentation

NATIONAL WALKING HORSE
ASSOCIATION
2023
AWARDS PRESENTATION
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HALTER Division
   
IN HAND
 
   
WEANLING
 
   
YEARLING
 
IN HAND
                        
CHAMPION: Honor’s Valentine~ Jackie Dean (TN)
Reserve Champion:  M1 Blues ~ Larry Mesimer (NC)
3rd:  The Red Martini ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
4th:  He’s Armed and Charmed ~ Rylee Eilerman (KY)
5th:  Knight Moves ~ Katie Mann (TX)
WEANLING
CHAMPION: Helluva Honor ~ Brittany Hoaglin (OH)
Reserve Champion:  The Blank Check ~ Shannon Gibbs (NC)
3rd:  Eclipse’s Delta Delight ~ 
Kimberly O’Connor (TN) & JoEllen Finerfrock (GA)
4th:  Too Macho ~  Lori Alsman (IN)
5th:  Major Dante’s Callie ~ Joyce Moyer (OH)
YEARLING
  CHAMPION: A Spooktacular Knight ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
   Reserve Champion:  All Around Town ~ Larry Mesimer (NC)
   3rd: Generator’s Powerball ~ JoEllen Finerfrock (GA)
   4th:  I’m Wargames ~ Alison Fraser (OH)
   5
th
 : Rose’s All Around ~ Lori Snyder-Lowe (OH)
RAIL
 
ALL DAY PLEASURE
  
COUNTRY PLEASURE
 
TRAIL PLEASURE
 
LITE SHOD
 
PARK LITE SHOD
   
PLANTATION PLEASURE
ALL DAY PLEASURE
AOT
CHAMPION: Keokuk ~ Dennis & Susan Hills (MO)
Reserve Champion: I’m Sloppy Joe CW ~ Morgan Head (TN)
3rd:  Parole Patrol ~ Lesia McDowell (TX)
4th:  Walking In The Storm ~ Grace Cozart (NC)
5th:  Walking A Fine Line ~ Sheila Guillory (TX)
ALL DAY PLEASURE
JR HORSE
CHAMPION: Emma Frost ~ Jared Carrier (TN)
Reserve Champion:  Academic Allen ~ Kelly Johnston (MI)
3rd:  The Royal Rascal ~ Dr. Ann Johnson (TN)
4th:  Wreck It Ralph ~ Sara Ostrum (OH)
5th:  A Starstruck Seduction ~ Monte & Patty Gibbs (TX)
ALL DAY PLEASURE
ENGLISH 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: She’s A Royal Duchess ~ Amy Langner (IN)
Reserve Champion:  Whoopi’s Promise Angel ~ Wendy Kaufman (WI)
3rd:  Whiskey Tango Hacksaw ~ Amanda Huebner (WI)
4th:  Wicked Jolene ~ Monte & Patty Gibbs (TX)
5th:  Score Diamond In The Ruff ~ Cheyanne & Dakoda Gardner (TN)
ALL DAY PLEASURE
OPTIONAL TACK 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: Lined Up And Walkin’ ~ Lori Alsman (IN)
Reserve Champion:  Walking A Fine Line ~ Sheila Guillory (TX)
3rd:  Parole Patrol ~ Lesia McDowell (TX)
4th: Keokuk ~ Dennis & Susan Hills (MO)
5th:  Flame’s Bright Future ~ Merleene Pacheco (TX)
ALL DAY PLEASURE
WESTERN 2 GAIT
         
CHAMPION: Perseus ~ Neil & Barbara Earl (IN)
Reserve Champion:  Wolf’s Dirty Money ~ Cheyanne & Dakoda Gardner (TN)
3rd:  Annie’s Silver Dream ~ Dr. Ann Johnson (TN)
4th:  Zahara ~ Athena Lowe (OH)
5th:  Whoopi’s Promise Angel ~ Wendy Kaufman (WI)
ALL DAY PLEASURE
3 GAIT
CHAMPION: 
Perseus ~ Neil & Barbara Earl (IN)
Reserve Champion:  Final’s Jazz Man ~ Kenzie Gildow (OH)
3rd:  Pride Of The Carolinas ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
4th:  Annie’s Silver Dream ~ Dr. Ann Johnson (TN)
5th:  Joy’s Real Deal ~ Kelly Johnston (MI)
ALL DAY PLEASURE
YOUTH 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: Final’s Jazz Man ~ Kenzie Gildow (OH)
Reserve Champion:  Bling It On ~ Elizabeth Jenvey for MacKenzie Smith (MI)
3rd:  JFK With Spirit ~ Eve Weber (WI)
4th:  Executive Master ~ Evelyn Swift (WI)
5th:  I Am The Storm ~ Lillian Gyrion (WI)
COUNTRY PLEASURE
AOT 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: Holy Jose! ~ Sara Ostrum (OH)
Reserve Champion:  I’m Mamma Mia ~ Tracie Grandstaff (OH)
3rd:  Hannibal EK ~ Elaine Kapinos (TX)
4th:  Downpour ~ Bonny Carrier (TN)
5th:  Counts Last Dollar ~ Beth Levi (IN)
COUNTRY PLEASURE
JUNIOR HORSE
 
CHAMPION: Cobra Kai ~ Ruth Ann Spinelli (WI)
Reserve Champion:  Fendi ~ Patti Pollack (CA)
3rd: He’s Off The Wall ~ Monte & Patty Gibbs (TX)
4th:  Black Mirror ~ Kelly Querrey (TX)
5th:  El Caballero ~ Shannon Schnell (KY)
COUNTRY PLEASURE
ENGLISH 2 GAIT
 
Champion: We Don’t Talk About Bruno ~ Megan Jenkins (OH)
Reserve Champion:  M1 Blues ~ Larry Mesimer (NC)
3rd:  The G’Knight Kiss ~ John & Nettie Lay (KY)
4th:  Almighty Blue ~ Lillian Gyrion (WI)
5th:  My Rhinestone Romeo ~ Robin Lucareli (WI)
COUNTRY PLEASURE
OPTIONAL TACK 2 GAIT
 Champion: Hannibal EK ~ Elaine Kapinos (TX)
Reserve Champion:  We Don’t Talk About Bruno ~ Megan Jenkins (OH)
3rd:  Black Mirror ~ Kelly Querrey (TX)
4th:  My Rhinestone Romeo ~ Robin Lucareli (WI)
5th:  Noon’s Trick Or Treat ~ Dana Kanstul & Chris Ryan (CA)
COUNTRY PLEASURE
WESTERN 2 GAIT
  
CHAMPION: We Don’t Talk About Bruno ~ Megan Jenkins (OH)
Reserve Champion:  My Rhinestone Romeo ~ Robin Lucareli (WI)
3rd:  The G’Knight Kiss ~ John & Nettie Lay (KY)
4th:  M1 Blues ~ Larry Mesimer (NC)
5th:  Almighty Blue ~ Lillian Gyrion (WI)
COUNTRY PLEASURE
3 GAIT
     CHAMPION:  Hot Diamond ~ Jeanne Bourdeau- Heller (WI)
Reserve Champion:  I’m Tequila Sunrise ~ 
Dana Kanstul & Chris Ryan (CA)
3rd: Remarkable Journey ~ Lilly Levitas (WI)
4th:  Dani California ~ Cammi Eggers (NC)
5th: Jose’s Phoenix ~ Vicky Swenson (WI)
COUNTRY PLEASURE
YOUTH
CHAMPION: Holy Jose! ~ Addy Ostrum (OH)
Reserve Champion:  Almighty Blue ~ Lillian Gyrion (WI)
3rd: Remarkable Journey ~ Lilly Levitas (WI)
4th:  Amazing Gray ~ Finley Richards (TN)
5th:  El Caballero ~ Kinsley Chandler for Shannon Schnell (KY)
TRAIL PLEASURE
AOT
CHAMPION: Rip Wheeler ~ Kala Burgett (OH)
Reserve Champion:  Big City Jose ~ Kari Byers-Keegan (VA)
3rd: Gin’s Little Demon ~ Amy Messersmith (OH)
4th:  The Last Gold Coin ~ Grace Cozart (NC)
5th:  The Huntsman ~ Kelly Querrey (TX)
TRAIL PLEASURE
JUNIOR HORSE
 CHAMPION: Mischief Managed ~ Mag Ranft (OH)
Reserve Champion:  The Red Martini ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
3rd: I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
4th:  Party Mode ~ Emily Woodruff (TN)
5th:  New Boot Goofin ~ Vic Gernt (TN)
TRAIL PLEASURE
ENGLISH 2 GAIT
 CHAMPION: I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
Reserve Champion:  Rip Wheeler ~ Kala Burgett (OH)
3rd: Off The Clock ~ Tina Donaugh (OH)
4th:  Electric Cowboy ~ Sandi Faeth-Guiher (OH)
5th:  Mischief Managed ~ Mag Ranft (OH)
TRAIL PLEASURE
OPTIONAL TACK 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: Mischief Managed ~ Mag Ranft (OH)
Reserve Champion:  The Huntsman ~ Kelly Querrey (TX)
3rd: Rip Wheeler ~ Kala Burgett (OH)
4th: Mercedes Benz ~ Lesia McDowell (TX)
5th: I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
TRAIL PLEASURE
WESTERN 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: Off The Clock ~ Tina Donaugh (OH)
Reserve Champion:  I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
3rd: Mischief Managed ~ Mag Ranft (OH)
4th:  Packin’ A Pistol ~ Amy Spinelli (WI)
5th:  Bullseye ~ Lauren Green (OH)
TRAIL PLEASURE
3 GAIT
CHAMPION: I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
Reserve Champion:  Bullseye ~ Lauren Green (OH)
3rd: Electric Cowboy ~ Sandi Faeth-Guiher (OH)
4th:  Mercedes Benz ~ Lesia McDowell (TX)
5
th
: The Red Martini ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
TRAIL PLEASURE
YOUTH
CHAMPION: Royal’s Gold Edition ~ Ashlynn Jent owned by
 
Dr. Juliana Gaeta (WI)
Reserve Champion:  Big City Jose ~ Victoria Byers-Keegan (VA)
3rd: Scuba Steve ~ Cheyanne and Dakoda Gardner (TN)
4th:  Bullseye ~ Reagan Green (OH)
5th:  Sally Field ~ Kenzie Gildow owned by Sara Misura (TN)
LITE SHOD
AOT
CHAMPION: Royal Reign All Around ~ Lori Snyder-Lowe (OH)
Reserve Champion:  He’s Armed and Charmed ~ Rylee Eilerman (KY)
3rd: Twenty Four Carrots ML ~ Jim Leek & Maggie Moore (TN)
4th:  She’s A Game Player ~ Kari Byers-Keegan (VA)
5th:  The Big House ~ Kelly Johnston (KY)
LITE SHOD
JUNIOR HORSE
CHAMPION: Miss Ava ~ Larry Mesimer (NC)
Reserve Champion:  Autumn In The Hollow ~ Grace Cozart (NC)
3rd: There Ain’t Nothin To It ~ Cheyanne & Dakoda Gardner (TN)
4th:  Mia’s Gin ~ Dr. Denise Cutrone Charnes (MS)
5th:  Fancy’s Watching You ~ Terri Smith (TN)
LITE SHOD
ENGLISH 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: Royal Reign All Around ~ Lori Snyder-Lowe (OH)
Reserve Champion:  Miss Ava ~ Larry Mesimer (NC)
3rd: Rowdy Show Stopper ~ Michelle Lamb (OH)
4th:  The Big House ~ Kelly Johnston (MI)
5th:  Cash’s Prime Time ~ Linda Richwine & Neil Earl (IN)
LITE SHOD
OPTIONAL TACK 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: Royal Reign All Around ~ Lori Snyder-Lowe (OH)
Reserve Champion: Rowdy Show Stopper ~ Michelle Lamb (OH)
3rd: He’s Armed and Charmed ~ Rylee Eilerman (KY)
4th: Miss Ava ~ Larry Mesimer (NC)
5th:  She’s A Game Player ~ Kari Byers-Keegan (VA)
LITE SHOD
WESTERN 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: Royal Reign All Around~ Lori Snyder-Lowe (OH)
Reserve Champion:  She’s A Game Player ~ Kari Byers-Keegan (VA)
3rd: Yardley ~ Mag Ranft (OH)
4th:  He’s Armed & Charmed ~ Rylee Eilerman (KY)
5th: Our Sweet Caroline ~ Ted & Jean Marie Degville (TX)
LITE SHOD
3 GAIT
CHAMPION: Rowdy Show Stopper ~ Michelle Lamb (OH)
Reserve Champion:  I’m Mick Jazzer ~ JoEllen Finerfrock (GA)
3
rd
: 
Our Sweet Caroline ~ Jean-Marie & Ted Degville (TX)
LITE SHOD
YOUTH
CHAMPION: He’s Armed & Charmed ~ Rylee Eilerman (KY)
 
Reserve Champion: She’s A Game Player ~ Victoria Byers-Keegan (VA)
3rd: There Ain’t Nothin To It ~ Cheyanne & Dakoda Gardner (TN)
4th: Rowdy Show Stopper ~ Ashlynn Jent for Michelle Lamb (OH)
5
th
: The Big House ~ Elizabeth Jenvey for Kelly Johnston (MI)
PARK LITE SHOD
AOT
CHAMPION: Pushing For Parole ~ Connie & Brittany Hall (NC)
Reserve Champion:  John Walker’s JFK ~ Jean Marie Degville (TX)
PARK LITE SHOD
JUNIOR HORSE
CHAMPION: Bella Mafia~ Ruth Ann Spinelli (WI)
Reserve Champion:  Jessica Jones ~ Dr. Carol Lamberson (TN)
3rd: One Pretty Charlie ~ Kim Richwine (TN)
4th:  She’s Rihanna ~ Tony and Sonya Edwards (TN)
5th:  Autumn In The Hollow ~ Grace Cozart (NC)
PARK LITE SHOD
ENGLISH 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: 
Whoopi’s Elite Coin~ Nancy Eakins (OH)
Reserve Champion: Walking To Heaven ~ Leah Terrell (IN)
3rd: Shadow Cruiser ~ Crouse Family (TN)
4th: Miss Ava ~ Larry Mesimer (NC)
5th:  Saturday Down South ~ Connie Holbrook (TN)
PARK LITE SHOD
OPTIONAL TACK 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: Whoopi’s Elite Coin ~ Nancy Eakins (OH)
Reserve Champion:  John Walker’s JFK ~ Jean Marie Degville (TX)
3rd: Bella Mafia ~ Ruth Ann Spinelli (WI)
4th:  Shadow Cruiser ~ Crouse Family (TN) 
5th:  Walking To Heaven ~ Leah Terrell (IN)
PARK LITE SHOD
WESTERN 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: Walking To Heaven ~ Leah Terrell (IN)
Reserve Champion:  Caterpillar ~ Rhonda Stone (TN)
3rd: Gabriel’s Rose ~ Ella Jane McClintock (NC)
4th: Bella Mafia ~ Ruth Ann Spinelli (WI)
5th: She’s Rihanna ~ Tony & Sonya Edwards (TN)
PARK LITE SHOD
3 GAIT
CHAMPION: Shadow Cruiser ~ Crouse Family (TN)
Reserve Champion:  John Walker’s JFK ~ Jean Marie Degville (TX)
3rd: Gabriel’s Rose ~ Ella Jane McClintock (NC)
PLANTATION PLEASURE
AOT
CHAMPION: 
Jazzanova ~ Morgan Head (TN)
Reserve Champion:  JFK’s Overly Delightful ~ Amy Messersmith (OH)
3rd: John Walker’s JFK ~ Jean Marie Degville (TX)
PLANTATION PLEASURE
JUNIOR HORSE
CHAMPION: Jessica Jones ~ Dr. Carol Lamberson (TN)
Reserve Champion:  One Pretty Charlie ~ Kim Richwine (TN)
3rd: High Dollar Decision ~ Rhonda Stone (TN)
4
th
: So Boujee ~ Ramona DeSotel (IA)
PLANTATION PLEASURE
ENGLISH 2 GAIT
CHAMPION: OG’s Too Good Lookin’ ~ Kenzie Gildow (OH)
Reserve Champion:  JFK’s Overly Delightful ~ Amy Messersmith (OH)
3th:  Rowdy Reward ~ Nancy Eakins & Tina Donaugh (OH)
4rd: Jazzanova ~ Morgan Head (TN)
5th:  She’s A Penny Pusher ~ Leslie Starkey (MO)
PLANTATION PLEASURE
OPTIONAL TACK
CHAMPION: OG’s Too Good Lookin ~ Kenzie Gildow (OH)
Reserve Champion:  JFK’s Overly Delightful ~ Amy Messersmith (OH)
3th:  Jazzanova ~ Morgan Head (TN)
4rd: Rowdy Reward ~ Nancy Eakins & Tina Donaugh (OH)
5
th
: She’s A Penny Pusher ~ Leslie Starkey (MO)
PLANTATION PLEASURE
WESTERN 2 GAIT
Champion:  Rowdy Reward ~ Nancy Eakins & Tina Donaugh (OH)
Reserve Champion:  Jazzanova ~ Morgan Head (TN)
RACKING
 
TRAIL PLEASURE
  
PLEASURE
 
COUNTRY PLEASURE
  
STYLE
  
    
YOUTH
TRAIL PLEASURE RACKING
CHAMPION: Luxury Item ~ Julia Auck (OH)
Reserve Champion:  
I’m A JFK Pusher ~ Denise Cutrone Charnes (MS)
3rd: Ritz’s Midnight Skye ~ Jennifer Gulley (OH)
4th:  Rosco’s Gracious Promise ~ Kendra Gilbert (TX)
5th:  Allen’s Royal Adelaide ~ Danielle Van der Hoevan (TX)
PLEASURE RACKING
CHAMPION: Ozone Alert ~ Marianne Springer (WI)
Reserve Champion: My Delightful Masterpiece ~ Kimberly O’Connor (TN)
3rd: Little Bitty Secret ~ Connie Hall (NC)
4th:  Rock On Girly ~ Kimberly Freet (IN)
5th:  Explicit ~ Sydney Deal (VA)
COUNTRY PLEASURE
RACKING
CHAMPION: Ozone Alert ~ Marianne Springer (WI)
Reserve Champion:  Drop Of Magic ~ John & Nettie Lay (KY)
3rd: Windkist Dody’s Elixer ~ Kelly Johnston (MI)
4th:  Explicit ~ Sydney Deal (VA)
5th:  Twilight Blue ~ Jessica Ellis (NC)
STYLE RACKING
CHAMPION: Drop Of Magic ~ John & Nettie Lay (KY)
Reserve Champion: Rock On Girly ~ Kim Freet (IN)
3rd: My Delightful Masterpiece ~ Kimberly O’Connor (TN)
4th:  Strongbow ~ Kim Freet (IN)
RACKING YOUTH
CHAMPION: Windkist Dody’s Elixer
Elizabeth Jenvey for Kelly Johnston (MI)
SPOTTED SADDLE
HORSE
 
TRAIL PLEASURE
  
LITE SHOD
 
OPEN SHOD
   
YOUTH
 
 
    
SPOTTED SADDLE HORSE
TRAIL PLEASURE
CHAMPION: Pride of the Carolinas ~ Marcia Hersh (NC) 
Reserve Champion: Bling It On ~ Mackenzie Smith (MI) 
3rd: Wreck It Ralph ~ Sara Ostrum (OH)
4th:  Jose’s Line Dancer ~ Elaine Kapinos (TX)
5th: Legends of the Fall ~ Julie Nagel (CA)
SPOTTED SADDLE HORSE
LITE SHOD
CHAMPION: Scuba Steve ~ Cheyanne & Dakoda Gardner (TN)
Reserve Champion: 
Bling It On ~ MacKenzie Smith (MI)
3rd:  Jose’s Line Dancer ~ Elaine Kapinos (TX)
4th: Autumn In The Hollow ~ Grace Cozart (NC)
5th: Blue Curacao ~ Shannon Gibbs (NC)
SPOTTED SADDLE HORSE
OPEN SHOD
CHAMPION: Ozone Alert ~ Marianne Springer (WI)
Reserve Champion: Bling It On~ Mackenzie Smith (MI) 
3rd: Rock That Thang ~ Merleene Pacheco (TX)
4th:  Legends of the Fall ~ Julie Nagel (CA)
5th: My Delightful Masterpiece ~ Kimberly O’Connor (TN)
RAIL HORSE OF THE YEAR
CHAMPION: Bling It On ~ Mackenzie Smith (MI)
Reserve Champion: Ozone Alert ~ Marianne Springer (WI) 
3rd: Royal Reign All Around ~ Lori Snyder-Lowe (OH)
VERSATILITY
 
DRIVING
 
DRESSAGE
 
EQUITATION
 
JUMPING
 
MODEL
  
REINING
 
SHOWMANSHIP
 
 
SPEED EVENTS
   
TRAIL OBSTACLE
 
UNTIMED EVENTS
  
WESTERN RIDING
VERSATILITY
Program Awards
Dressage Horse of the Year
Trail Rider Incentive Program 
Competitive Horse Incentive Program
Lifetime Superior Achievement Program
DRESSAGE HORSE OF THE YEAR
Intro Pleasure Champion: Derby Day Honors & Katie Engleman (75.9%)
Traditional Intro C Champion: Pride of the Carolinas & Mikal Spooner
 
Owned by Marcia Hersh (76%)
First Level Champion: Hot Diamond & Jeanne Bourdeau Heller (62.22%)
WDAA Western Basic Champion: Pride of the Carolinas & Mikal Spooner
 
Owned by Marcia Hersh  (71%)
Overall Dressage Horse of the Year
GRAND CHAMPION
Pride of the Carolinas
&
Marcia Hersh (NC)
TRAIL RIDER
AWARDS PROGRAM (TRAP)
High Mile Horse
Missouri’s Mojo owned by
Mary Smith
2,123 miles
TRAIL RIDER
AWARDS PROGRAM (TRAP)
High Mile Rider
Robin Mortensen 
with horses
CC’s Touch of Smoke and
CC’s Blaze and Boots
2,156 miles
LIFETIME SUPERIOR
ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
2023 Register of Merit Awards
Heaven Sent Angel & Deanna Hassler
Dream Angel DLD & Deanna Hassler
Remembrance’s Starfire & Deanna Hassler
Double D Windstorm DLD & Kristen Boyd
The Merry Dare Devil & Shannon Gibbs
LIFETIME SUPERIOR
ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
2023 Register of Merit Awards
I’m Bristol Fashion & Kimberly O’Connor
My Delightful Masterpiece & Kimberly O’Connor
Hot Diamond & Jeanne Bourdeau-Heller
Pride of the Carolinas & Marcia Hersh
Derby Day Honors & Katie Engleman
The Blame Game & Sarah Keegan
AMBASSADOR
PROGRAM
Youth 2 Gait Optional Tack
Champion: 
Marlowe Porter
Reserve: 
Delaney Duby
AMBASSADOR
PROGRAM
Adult 2 Gait Optional Tack
Champion: 
Jason Burpee
Reserve: 
Sarah Roth
AMBASSADOR
PROGRAM
Adult Versatility
Champion: 
Jason Burpee
DRESSAGE
  
CHAMPION: Derby Day Honors ~ Katie Engleman (NC)
Reserve Champion:  Pride of the Carolinas ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
3rd:  I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
4th:  Rock That Thang ~ Merleene Pacheco (TX)
5th:  The Red Martini ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
EQUITATION
   CHAMPION:  Hot Diamond ~ Jeanne Bourdeau-Heller (WI)
Reserve Champion:  Perseus ~ Neil & Barbara Earl (IN)
3rd: Elysium Field of Dreams ~ Jessica Ellis (NC)
4th: The Blame Game ~ Sarah Keenan (TN)
5th: Bling It On ~ Mackenzie Smith (MI)
MODEL
 
CHAMPION: Holy Jose! ~ Sara Ostrum (OH)
Reserve Champion:  My Rhinestone Romeo ~ Robin Lucareli (WI)
3rd:  Patch’s Blue Bird ~ Ryan Mann (OH)
4th: M1 Blues ~ Larry Mesimer (NC)
5th:  Bling It On ~ MacKenzie Smith (MI)
SHOWMANSHIP
   CHAMPION: Bling It On ~ Mackenzie Smith (MI)
Reserve Champion: Final’s Jazz Man ~ Kenzie Gildow (OH)
3rd:  I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
4th: Joy’s Real Deal ~ Kelly Johnston (MI)
5th:  He’s Armed and Charmed ~ Rylee Eilerman (KY)
TRAIL OBSTACLE
     
CHAMPION: Walking A Fine Line ~ Sheila Guillory (TX)
Reserve Champion:  Victory Trip ~ Linda Starnes (KY)
3rd: General Custer’s Hennessy ~ Beverly Slocum (CA)
4th: I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
5th: Blue’s Traveler ~ Linda Starnes (KY)
SPEED EVENTS
CHAMPION: Elysium Field of Dreams ~ Jessica Ellis (NC)
Reserve Champion: Pride of the Carolinas ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
3rd:  I Am The Storm ~ Lillian Gyrion (WI)
4th:  Derby Day Honors ~ Katie Engleman (NC)
5th:  Belle Of Rocky Hill ~ Linda Starnes (KY)
UNTIMED EVENTS
CHAMPION: I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
Reserve Champion:  Pride of the Carolinas ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
3rd:  Derby Day Honors ~ Katie Engleman (NC)
4th:  Exclusive Making Whoopi ~ Hannah Rupert (IN)
5th:  Jose Manuel ~ Erika DeHart (WI)
JUMPING
CHAMPION: Elysium Field of Dreams ~ Jessica Ellis (NC)
Reserve Champion:  Blue’s Traveler ~ Linda Starnes (KY)
WESTERN REINING
CHAMPION: Victory Trip ~ Linda Starnes (KY)
Reserve Champion:  Pride of the Carolinas ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
3rd:  Belle Of Rocky Hill ~ Linda Starnes (KY)
4th:  Elysium Field Of Dreams ~ Jessica Ellis (NC)
5th:  I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
WESTERN 
RIDING
CHAMPION: Victory Trip ~ Linda Starnes (KY)
Reserve Champion:  Belle Of Rocky Hill ~ Linda Starnes (KY)
3rd:  Elysium Field Of Dreams ~ Jessica Ellis (NC)
4th:  Pride of the Carolinas ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
5th:  I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
VERSATILITY HORSE OF THE YEAR
CHAMPION: Derby Day Honors ~ Katie Engleman (NC)
Reserve Champion:  I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
3rd:  Pride of the Carolinas ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
OVERALL HORSE OF THE YEAR
CHAMPION: Bling It On ~ MacKenzie Smith (MI)
Reserve Champion:  I’m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)
3rd:  Pride of the Carolinas ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)
2023 Yout
h Achievement Award Recipient
Victoria
Byers-
Keegan
2023 Pegasus Award Recipient
Shannon
Gibbs
Congratulations!
BEST OF LUCK IN THE 2024 SHOW SEASON!
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Revel in the achievements of the top contenders in the National Walking Horse Association's 2023 Awards Presentation. Witness champions emerge in the Halter, In Hand, Weanling, and Yearling divisions, with notable mentions and standout performances in various categories such as All Day Pleasure and Country Pleasure. From the grace of the horses to the dedication of their handlers, this event showcases the best in the gaited horse show world.


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  1. NATIONAL WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION 2023 AWARDS PRESENTATION nwha Social handles (facebook/Instagram) : #nwha #flatshodtwh #gaitedhorseshows

  2. HALTER Division IN HAND WEANLING YEARLING

  3. IN HAND CHAMPION: Honor s Valentine~ Jackie Dean (TN) Reserve Champion: M1 Blues ~ Larry Mesimer (NC) 3rd: The Red Martini ~ Marcia Hersh (NC) 4th: He s Armed and Charmed ~ Rylee Eilerman (KY) 5th: Knight Moves ~ Katie Mann (TX)

  4. WEANLING CHAMPION: Helluva Honor ~ Brittany Hoaglin (OH) Reserve Champion: The Blank Check ~ Shannon Gibbs (NC) 3rd: Eclipse s Delta Delight ~ Kimberly O Connor (TN) & JoEllen Finerfrock (GA) 4th: Too Macho ~ Lori Alsman (IN) 5th: Major Dante s Callie ~ Joyce Moyer (OH)

  5. YEARLING CHAMPION: A Spooktacular Knight ~ Kelli Gushert (OH) Reserve Champion: All Around Town ~ Larry Mesimer (NC) 3rd: Generator s Powerball ~ JoEllen Finerfrock (GA) 4th: I m Wargames ~ Alison Fraser (OH) 5th: Rose s All Around ~ Lori Snyder-Lowe (OH)

  6. RAIL ALL DAY PLEASURE COUNTRY PLEASURE TRAIL PLEASURE LITE SHOD PARK LITE SHOD PLANTATION PLEASURE

  7. ALL DAY PLEASURE AOT CHAMPION: Keokuk ~ Dennis & Susan Hills (MO) Reserve Champion: I m Sloppy Joe CW ~ Morgan Head (TN) 3rd: Parole Patrol ~ Lesia McDowell (TX) 4th: Walking In The Storm ~ Grace Cozart (NC) 5th: Walking A Fine Line ~ Sheila Guillory (TX)

  8. ALL DAY PLEASURE JR HORSE CHAMPION: Emma Frost ~ Jared Carrier (TN) Reserve Champion: Academic Allen ~ Kelly Johnston (MI) 3rd: The Royal Rascal ~ Dr. Ann Johnson (TN) 4th: Wreck It Ralph ~ Sara Ostrum (OH) 5th: A Starstruck Seduction ~ Monte & Patty Gibbs (TX)

  9. ALL DAY PLEASURE ENGLISH 2 GAIT CHAMPION: She s A Royal Duchess ~ Amy Langner (IN) Reserve Champion: Whoopi s Promise Angel ~ Wendy Kaufman (WI) 3rd: Whiskey Tango Hacksaw ~ Amanda Huebner (WI) 4th: Wicked Jolene ~ Monte & Patty Gibbs (TX) 5th: Score Diamond In The Ruff ~ Cheyanne & Dakoda Gardner (TN)

  10. ALL DAY PLEASURE OPTIONAL TACK 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Lined Up And Walkin ~ Lori Alsman (IN) Reserve Champion: Walking A Fine Line ~ Sheila Guillory (TX) 3rd: Parole Patrol ~ Lesia McDowell (TX) 4th: Keokuk ~ Dennis & Susan Hills (MO) 5th: Flame s Bright Future ~ Merleene Pacheco (TX)

  11. ALL DAY PLEASURE WESTERN 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Perseus ~ Neil & Barbara Earl (IN) Reserve Champion: Wolf s Dirty Money ~ Cheyanne & Dakoda Gardner (TN) 3rd: Annie s Silver Dream ~ Dr. Ann Johnson (TN) 4th: Zahara ~ Athena Lowe (OH) 5th: Whoopi s Promise Angel ~ Wendy Kaufman (WI)

  12. ALL DAY PLEASURE 3 GAIT CHAMPION: Perseus ~ Neil & Barbara Earl (IN) Reserve Champion: Final s Jazz Man ~ Kenzie Gildow (OH) 3rd: Pride Of The Carolinas ~ Marcia Hersh (NC) 4th: Annie s Silver Dream ~ Dr. Ann Johnson (TN) 5th: Joy s Real Deal ~ Kelly Johnston (MI)

  13. ALL DAY PLEASURE YOUTH 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Final s Jazz Man ~ Kenzie Gildow (OH) Reserve Champion: Bling It On ~ Elizabeth Jenvey for MacKenzie Smith (MI) 3rd: JFK With Spirit ~ Eve Weber (WI) 4th: Executive Master ~ Evelyn Swift (WI) 5th: I Am The Storm ~ Lillian Gyrion (WI)

  14. COUNTRY PLEASURE AOT 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Holy Jose! ~ Sara Ostrum (OH) Reserve Champion: I m Mamma Mia ~ Tracie Grandstaff (OH) 3rd: Hannibal EK ~ Elaine Kapinos (TX) 4th: Downpour ~ Bonny Carrier (TN) 5th: Counts Last Dollar ~ Beth Levi (IN)

  15. COUNTRY PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE CHAMPION: Cobra Kai ~ Ruth Ann Spinelli (WI) Reserve Champion: Fendi ~ Patti Pollack (CA) 3rd: He s Off The Wall ~ Monte & Patty Gibbs (TX) 4th: Black Mirror ~ Kelly Querrey (TX) 5th: El Caballero ~ Shannon Schnell (KY)

  16. COUNTRY PLEASURE ENGLISH 2 GAIT Champion: We Don t Talk About Bruno ~ Megan Jenkins (OH) Reserve Champion: M1 Blues ~ Larry Mesimer (NC) 3rd: The G Knight Kiss ~ John & Nettie Lay (KY) 4th: Almighty Blue ~ Lillian Gyrion (WI) 5th: My Rhinestone Romeo ~ Robin Lucareli (WI)

  17. COUNTRY PLEASURE OPTIONAL TACK 2 GAIT Champion: Hannibal EK ~ Elaine Kapinos (TX) Reserve Champion: We Don t Talk About Bruno ~ Megan Jenkins (OH) 3rd: Black Mirror ~ Kelly Querrey (TX) 4th: My Rhinestone Romeo ~ Robin Lucareli (WI) 5th: Noon s Trick Or Treat ~ Dana Kanstul & Chris Ryan (CA)

  18. COUNTRY PLEASURE WESTERN 2 GAIT CHAMPION: We Don t Talk About Bruno ~ Megan Jenkins (OH) Reserve Champion: My Rhinestone Romeo ~ Robin Lucareli (WI) 3rd: The G Knight Kiss ~ John & Nettie Lay (KY) 4th: M1 Blues ~ Larry Mesimer (NC) 5th: Almighty Blue ~ Lillian Gyrion (WI)

  19. COUNTRY PLEASURE 3 GAIT CHAMPION: Hot Diamond ~ Jeanne Bourdeau- Heller (WI) Reserve Champion: I m Tequila Sunrise ~ Dana Kanstul & Chris Ryan (CA) 3rd: Remarkable Journey ~ Lilly Levitas (WI) 4th: Dani California ~ Cammi Eggers (NC) 5th: Jose s Phoenix ~ Vicky Swenson (WI)

  20. COUNTRY PLEASURE YOUTH CHAMPION: Holy Jose! ~ Addy Ostrum (OH) Reserve Champion: Almighty Blue ~ Lillian Gyrion (WI) 3rd: Remarkable Journey ~ Lilly Levitas (WI) 4th: Amazing Gray ~ Finley Richards (TN) 5th: El Caballero ~ Kinsley Chandler for Shannon Schnell (KY)

  21. TRAIL PLEASURE AOT CHAMPION: Rip Wheeler ~ Kala Burgett (OH) Reserve Champion: Big City Jose ~ Kari Byers-Keegan (VA) 3rd: Gin s Little Demon ~ Amy Messersmith (OH) 4th: The Last Gold Coin ~ Grace Cozart (NC) 5th: The Huntsman ~ Kelly Querrey (TX)

  22. TRAIL PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE CHAMPION: Mischief Managed ~ Mag Ranft (OH) Reserve Champion: The Red Martini ~ Marcia Hersh (NC) 3rd: I m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH) 4th: Party Mode ~ Emily Woodruff (TN) 5th: New Boot Goofin ~ Vic Gernt (TN)

  23. TRAIL PLEASURE ENGLISH 2 GAIT CHAMPION: I m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH) Reserve Champion: Rip Wheeler ~ Kala Burgett (OH) 3rd: Off The Clock ~ Tina Donaugh (OH) 4th: Electric Cowboy ~ Sandi Faeth-Guiher (OH) 5th: Mischief Managed ~ Mag Ranft (OH)

  24. TRAIL PLEASURE OPTIONAL TACK 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Mischief Managed ~ Mag Ranft (OH) Reserve Champion: The Huntsman ~ Kelly Querrey (TX) 3rd: Rip Wheeler ~ Kala Burgett (OH) 4th: Mercedes Benz ~ Lesia McDowell (TX) 5th: I m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH)

  25. TRAIL PLEASURE WESTERN 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Off The Clock ~ Tina Donaugh (OH) Reserve Champion: I m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH) 3rd: Mischief Managed ~ Mag Ranft (OH) 4th: Packin A Pistol ~ Amy Spinelli (WI) 5th: Bullseye ~ Lauren Green (OH)

  26. TRAIL PLEASURE 3 GAIT CHAMPION: I m Walker Hayes ~ Kelli Gushert (OH) Reserve Champion: Bullseye ~ Lauren Green (OH) 3rd: Electric Cowboy ~ Sandi Faeth-Guiher (OH) 4th: Mercedes Benz ~ Lesia McDowell (TX) 5th: The Red Martini ~ Marcia Hersh (NC)

  27. TRAIL PLEASURE YOUTH CHAMPION: Royal s Gold Edition ~ Ashlynn Jent owned by Dr. Juliana Gaeta (WI) Reserve Champion: Big City Jose ~ Victoria Byers-Keegan (VA) 3rd: Scuba Steve ~ Cheyanne and Dakoda Gardner (TN) 4th: Bullseye ~ Reagan Green (OH) 5th: Sally Field ~ Kenzie Gildow owned by Sara Misura (TN)

  28. LITE SHOD AOT CHAMPION: Royal Reign All Around ~ Lori Snyder-Lowe (OH) Reserve Champion: He s Armed and Charmed ~ Rylee Eilerman (KY) 3rd: Twenty Four Carrots ML ~ Jim Leek & Maggie Moore (TN) 4th: She s A Game Player ~ Kari Byers-Keegan (VA) 5th: The Big House ~ Kelly Johnston (KY)

  29. LITE SHOD JUNIOR HORSE CHAMPION: Miss Ava ~ Larry Mesimer (NC) Reserve Champion: Autumn In The Hollow ~ Grace Cozart (NC) 3rd: There Ain t Nothin To It ~ Cheyanne & Dakoda Gardner (TN) 4th: Mia s Gin ~ Dr. Denise Cutrone Charnes (MS) 5th: Fancy s Watching You ~ Terri Smith (TN)

  30. LITE SHOD ENGLISH 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Royal Reign All Around ~ Lori Snyder-Lowe (OH) Reserve Champion: Miss Ava ~ Larry Mesimer (NC) 3rd: Rowdy Show Stopper ~ Michelle Lamb (OH) 4th: The Big House ~ Kelly Johnston (MI) 5th: Cash s Prime Time ~ Linda Richwine & Neil Earl (IN)

  31. LITE SHOD OPTIONAL TACK 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Royal Reign All Around ~ Lori Snyder-Lowe (OH) Reserve Champion: Rowdy Show Stopper ~ Michelle Lamb (OH) 3rd: He s Armed and Charmed ~ Rylee Eilerman (KY) 4th: Miss Ava ~ Larry Mesimer (NC) 5th: She s A Game Player ~ Kari Byers-Keegan (VA)

  32. LITE SHOD WESTERN 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Royal Reign All Around~ Lori Snyder-Lowe (OH) Reserve Champion: She s A Game Player ~ Kari Byers-Keegan (VA) 3rd: Yardley ~ Mag Ranft (OH) 4th: He s Armed & Charmed ~ Rylee Eilerman (KY) 5th: Our Sweet Caroline ~ Ted & Jean Marie Degville (TX)

  33. LITE SHOD 3 GAIT CHAMPION: Rowdy Show Stopper ~ Michelle Lamb (OH) Reserve Champion: I m Mick Jazzer ~ JoEllen Finerfrock (GA) 3rd: Our Sweet Caroline ~ Jean-Marie & Ted Degville (TX)

  34. LITE SHOD YOUTH CHAMPION: He s Armed & Charmed ~ Rylee Eilerman (KY) Reserve Champion: She s A Game Player ~ Victoria Byers-Keegan (VA) 3rd: There Ain t Nothin To It ~ Cheyanne & Dakoda Gardner (TN) 4th: Rowdy Show Stopper ~ Ashlynn Jent for Michelle Lamb (OH) 5th: The Big House ~ Elizabeth Jenvey for Kelly Johnston (MI)

  35. PARK LITE SHOD AOT CHAMPION: Pushing For Parole ~ Connie & Brittany Hall (NC) Reserve Champion: John Walker s JFK ~ Jean Marie Degville (TX)

  36. PARK LITE SHOD JUNIOR HORSE CHAMPION: Bella Mafia~ Ruth Ann Spinelli (WI) Reserve Champion: Jessica Jones ~ Dr. Carol Lamberson (TN) 3rd: One Pretty Charlie ~ Kim Richwine (TN) 4th: She s Rihanna ~ Tony and Sonya Edwards (TN) 5th: Autumn In The Hollow ~ Grace Cozart (NC)

  37. PARK LITE SHOD ENGLISH 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Whoopi s Elite Coin~ Nancy Eakins (OH) Reserve Champion: Walking To Heaven ~ Leah Terrell (IN) 3rd: Shadow Cruiser ~ Crouse Family (TN) 4th: Miss Ava ~ Larry Mesimer (NC) 5th: Saturday Down South ~ Connie Holbrook (TN)

  38. PARK LITE SHOD OPTIONAL TACK 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Whoopi s Elite Coin ~ Nancy Eakins (OH) Reserve Champion: John Walker s JFK ~ Jean Marie Degville (TX) 3rd: Bella Mafia ~ Ruth Ann Spinelli (WI) 4th: Shadow Cruiser ~ Crouse Family (TN) 5th: Walking To Heaven ~ Leah Terrell (IN)

  39. PARK LITE SHOD WESTERN 2 GAIT CHAMPION: Walking To Heaven ~ Leah Terrell (IN) Reserve Champion: Caterpillar ~ Rhonda Stone (TN) 3rd: Gabriel s Rose ~ Ella Jane McClintock (NC) 4th: Bella Mafia ~ Ruth Ann Spinelli (WI) 5th: She s Rihanna ~ Tony & Sonya Edwards (TN)

  40. PARK LITE SHOD 3 GAIT CHAMPION: Shadow Cruiser ~ Crouse Family (TN) Reserve Champion: John Walker s JFK ~ Jean Marie Degville (TX) 3rd: Gabriel s Rose ~ Ella Jane McClintock (NC)

  41. PLANTATION PLEASURE AOT CHAMPION: Jazzanova ~ Morgan Head (TN) Reserve Champion: JFK s Overly Delightful ~ Amy Messersmith (OH) 3rd: John Walker s JFK ~ Jean Marie Degville (TX)

  42. PLANTATION PLEASURE JUNIOR HORSE CHAMPION: Jessica Jones ~ Dr. Carol Lamberson (TN) Reserve Champion: One Pretty Charlie ~ Kim Richwine (TN) 3rd: High Dollar Decision ~ Rhonda Stone (TN) 4th: So Boujee ~ Ramona DeSotel (IA)

  43. PLANTATION PLEASURE ENGLISH 2 GAIT CHAMPION: OG s Too Good Lookin ~ Kenzie Gildow (OH) Reserve Champion: JFK s Overly Delightful ~ Amy Messersmith (OH) 3th: Rowdy Reward ~ Nancy Eakins & Tina Donaugh (OH) 4rd: Jazzanova ~ Morgan Head (TN) 5th: She s A Penny Pusher ~ Leslie Starkey (MO)

  44. PLANTATION PLEASURE OPTIONAL TACK CHAMPION: OG s Too Good Lookin ~ Kenzie Gildow (OH) Reserve Champion: JFK s Overly Delightful ~ Amy Messersmith (OH) 3th: Jazzanova ~ Morgan Head (TN) 4rd: Rowdy Reward ~ Nancy Eakins & Tina Donaugh (OH) 5th: She s A Penny Pusher ~ Leslie Starkey (MO)

  45. PLANTATION PLEASURE WESTERN 2 GAIT Champion: Rowdy Reward ~ Nancy Eakins & Tina Donaugh (OH) Reserve Champion: Jazzanova ~ Morgan Head (TN)

  46. RACKING TRAIL PLEASURE PLEASURE COUNTRY PLEASURE STYLE YOUTH

  47. TRAIL PLEASURE RACKING CHAMPION: Luxury Item ~ Julia Auck (OH) Reserve Champion: I m A JFK Pusher ~ Denise Cutrone Charnes (MS) 3rd: Ritz s Midnight Skye ~ Jennifer Gulley (OH) 4th: Rosco s Gracious Promise ~ Kendra Gilbert (TX) 5th: Allen s Royal Adelaide ~ Danielle Van der Hoevan (TX)

  48. PLEASURE RACKING CHAMPION: Ozone Alert ~ Marianne Springer (WI) Reserve Champion: My Delightful Masterpiece ~ Kimberly O Connor (TN) 3rd: Little Bitty Secret ~ Connie Hall (NC) 4th: Rock On Girly ~ Kimberly Freet (IN) 5th: Explicit ~ Sydney Deal (VA)

  49. COUNTRY PLEASURE RACKING CHAMPION: Ozone Alert ~ Marianne Springer (WI) Reserve Champion: Drop Of Magic ~ John & Nettie Lay (KY) 3rd: Windkist Dody s Elixer ~ Kelly Johnston (MI) 4th: Explicit ~ Sydney Deal (VA) 5th: Twilight Blue ~ Jessica Ellis (NC)

  50. STYLE RACKING CHAMPION: Drop Of Magic ~ John & Nettie Lay (KY) Reserve Champion: Rock On Girly ~ Kim Freet (IN) 3rd: My Delightful Masterpiece ~ Kimberly O Connor (TN) 4th: Strongbow ~ Kim Freet (IN)

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