2016 Region 13 Championship Show
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by Lesley Blain
his year, the Region 13 Championships took place in Springfield, OH, during the last week of June and was evaluated under the guidance of Bruce Bates, Donnie Bullock, and Ted Carson. Region 13, comprised of Michigan and Indiana, brought a well-rounded group of horses for every division, including 19 horse and rider combinations for the Arabian Hunter Pleasure AATR. Gatherers to the event included newcomers from the East Coast and brought back some who had not attended in a while. Region 13’s qualifying-friendly Pre-Show allowed for riders to get qualified in a hurry or get some extra ring time. The dual judge system assessed 86 horses that went on to compete in the regional championships of 258 horses.
Famous for their hospitality, Region 13’s show committee strive to provide a bigger and better show for their exhibitors, always making it a family affair, including scholarships, clinics and Exhibitor Party. A special highlight of the show was the closing of the Arabian Western Pleasure Open class when father and son, Brian and Steven Scoggins, took a special double victory pass together. The Chuck-A-Duck Contest is also a region favorite which brings exhibitors together and helps raise money for their Youth program. While half of the money raised is given back in prize money, the other half goes towards sending kids to Youth Nationals for the convention and for golf cart decorations during the Parade of Regions. In Memory of Sherlyn Carlen On a sad note, the region lost an important figure this year with the passing of Sherlyn Carlen. Sherlyn spent many years as a Region 13 advocate and she will be sincerely missed. The Arabian Western Pleasure 40 & Over was awarded in her memory, as it was a class she held dear.
Overall, the three-day show ran smoothly and was a great success. The show commission is looking forward to seeing everyone again next year and encourages those who haven’t been, to join!
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