APHA’s Youth World Games, held virtually due to international travel restrictions, officially starts today with video entries accepted through August 9. One exhibitor from each team will compete in one of four performance classes: showmanship, Western horsemanship, hunt seat equitation and ranch riding. Teams with five members have the option to submit an extra video and drop the lowest placing.
Why this matters: APHA’s Youth World Games team members are some of the top APHA youth exhibitors from around the world. Not only will they compete for individual awards, but they will also compete for overall team awards.
Good luck to these teams and competitors!
Team Austria
Christina Mayr & Whata Smart Asset – Showmanship
Felix Friess & Like Smokin Gun – Horsemanship
Anna Mayr & Invest In Victory –Hunt-Seat Equitation
Emely Matschy & Poco Chill Out Olena – Ranch Riding
Joanna Salleger & Like Smokin Gun – Horsemanship
Team Canada
Rae-Lynn Dixon & PP Dressed N Black– Showmanship
Brittany Krammer & SPP Irish Mist Spider – Horsemanship
Keeley Martens & SPP Irish Mist Spider –Hunt-Seat Equitation
Hannah Janssen & Cutie In Booties – Ranch Riding
Kaitlyn Janssen & Krymsum N Chocolate – Showmanship
Team France
Camille Brisard & Miss Midnight Please – Showmanship
Louenn Morice & WD Stardust Remarque – Horsemanship
Camille Brisard & WD Stardust Remarque –Hunt-Seat Equitation
Elise Bonnouvrier & Miss Midnight Please – Ranch Riding
Team Germany
Zoe Cosic & Unzippin The Assets – Hunt-Seat Equitation
Cindy Constantin & TL Cherokees Beauty – Horsemanship
Kristin Gerdau & TL Cherokees Beauty – Ranch Riding
Larissa Hahn & Unzippin The Assets – Showmanship
Team Italy
Emilia Barban & Twister Imprint CT – Showmanship
Beatrice Pasqual & Flashy Forever R – Horsemanship
Verena Zanchetta & Lightning Invitation –Hunt-Seat Equitation
Denise D’uscio & Midnight Rooster Snap– Ranch Riding
Team Netherlands
Isabel Oskam & Hes Assets Sense – Showmanship
Kevin Holthuijsen & Ima Sensational Mover – Horsemanship
Janice Remmers & Docs Flaming Frost –Hunt-Seat Equitation
Cyann Molengraaf & A Peppys Midnight – Ranch Riding
Anne Luitjens & Ima Sensational Mover – Showmanship
Team Sweden
Cettie Wellström & TC Impact In Cool Ice – Showmanship
Annie Johansson & TC Impact In Cool Ice – Horsemanship
Amalia Lindström & Key Of Valor –Hunt-Seat Equitation
Rike Wellström & Key Of Valor – Ranch Riding
Team USA
Mannetta McAvaddy & Your Invited – Showmanship
Lauren Gralla & Invited Sensation – Horsemanship
Antonia Dinulescu & Original Barbie –Hunt-Seat Equitation
Katelyn Daniells & QT Little Gun – Ranch Riding
Josie Eckert & Call Me A Cowboy– Showmanship
Results will be announced on August 27 during the Nation’s Cup at the European Paint Horse Championship, so be sure to watch the live stream. Need more information? Check out the APHA Youth World Games Page.
Thanks to all the owners who donated their APHA-registered horses for this event. Without them, the Youth World Games would not be possible.
Questions? Contact APHA’s Director of Youth Activities at [email protected].
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