The road to a year-end title is long—it’s not about one great show, but rather consistent performance throughout the year. Flash congratulates the following competitors for their stellar runs that helped them top APHA’s 2014 Honor Roll lists for roping classes.
Open Heading (Overall)
QTS Cajun Cub, owned by Finally Farm Paints Inc, Elma Washington—34 points
Gay Bar Drummer, owned by Joni Voloshin, Craig, Colorado—22 points
Nickel Drummer, owned by Everett T Merritt, Brighton, Colorado—22 points
Open Heeling (Overall)
Gay Bar Lucky Jac, owned by Wind River Performance Horses, Parachute, Colorado—33 points
Promising Moment, owned by Sharon A. Merritt, Brighton, Colorado—20 points
Open Steer Stopping (Overall)
QTS Cajun Cub, owned by Finally Farm Paints Inc, Elma Washington—37 points
Gay Bar Lucky Jac, owned by Wind River Performance Horses, Parachute, Colorado—35 points
Open Tie-Down Roping (Overall)
Rolex Bar Twister, owned by Ronald and Marie Kettle, Craig, Colorado—25 points
Gay Bar Lucky Jac, owned by Wind River Performance Horses, Parachute, Colorado—16 points
Classic Amateur Heading
Taylor Lee Merritt and Godfather, Broomfield, Colorado—9 points
Classic Amateur Heeling
Taylor Lee Merritt and Godfather, Broomfield, Colorado—15 points
Danny Stoermer and Cajun Shining Dude, Byers, Colorado—8 points
Classic Amateur Steer Stopping
Candice Bowen and Playgirls Image, De Leon, Texas—8 points
Masters Amateur Breakaway Roping
Merlyn Atteberry and JDB Classic Rock, Bennett, Colorado—26 points
Lt. Col Valerie Baker and Capital Business, La Vernia, Texas—10 points
Masters Amateur Heading
Wesley Boyd and Baldy King, Cleburne, Texas—16 points
Lt. Col Valerie Baker and Capital Business, La Vernia, Texas—8 points
Kellis Tru Bruiser, Leah Mackey, La Junta, Colorado—8 points
Masters Amateur Heeling
Everett Merritt and Promising Moment, Brighton, Colorado—14 points
Masters Amateur Steer Stopping
Everett Merritt and Promising Moment, Brighton, Colorado—11.5 points
Lt. Col Valerie Baker and Capital Business, La Vernia, Texas—10 points
Masters Amateur Tie-Down Roping
Merlyn Atteberry and JDB Classic Rock, Bennett, Colorado—10.5 points
Kevin Mackey and Poloroid, Lajunta, Colorado—8.5 points
Shawn Williams and Color Of Starlight, Alvarado, Texas—8.5 points
Honor Roll winners take home awesome prizes for their annual efforts. Complete results for APHA’s 2014 Year-End Performance Review are available online and will be featured in the April 2015 Paint Horse Journal—subscribe or renew online today or call (817) 834-2742 to purchase a single issue to commemorate a job well done.
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