Stars Fell On The Alabama Charity Horse Show
Sunday, October 29, 2006
by Lauren Camp
PRICEVILLE, Ala.- Known for its hospitality and jovial, family-friendly atmosphere, the Charles Byron-managed Alabama Charity Horse Show boasted one of the most competitive shows of October. With around 700 stalls sold and barns from all over the South attending it was definitely a big deal. The welcome breakfast alone hosted over two hundred people on Wednesday morning before the show kicked off that night. Thursday night’s entertainment was a Southwestern style dinner and fabulous desserts brought by the exhibitors. The coup-de-grace Friday night was a fun-filled family event with hilarious trainer karaoke.
The expert judging skills of Euchee Matthews were exhibited while Doug Shiflet caught the winners’ victory passes. Richfield Video caught everything on tape while ringmasters Don Baker and Tommy Steadman kept everyone safe in the show ring. Lisa Bible judged academy, while show secretary Beth Snyder kept everything in the office running smoothly. Organist Stacy Beam jazzed up old favorites, and even had the crowd clapping along with several songs.
All in all the Alabama Charity Horse Show featured fun, friends and exciting competition.
Five-Gaited
Eight up-headed and high-stepping entries made the gate call on Saturday night for the Five-Gaited Championship. The flashy Memorize and Melinda Moore were crowned grand champions after a stunning show for owners Hollett Farm and Stables LLC. Stepping up for reserve was the charming pair of Charmed Delight and Kristen Shiflet for Kathleen Bagdasarian. The open Five-Gaited qualifier saw Colonel Hoss and Clark Clouse rack away with the blue ribbon for Tri-Color Saddlebreds. Memorize and Melinda Moore stepped up for the red ribbon.
Making two fabulous rides to claim the blue ribbon as well as the tricolor in the ladies division were Melissa Moore and the expressive Zara Spook for owner Wendy Troyer of Dunwoody, Ga. The Diamond View Farm-trained duo of Caramac’s Bogart and Emily Hess Levine were reserve champions. Taking home the red ribbon in the qualifier were Tammy Devore and Callaway’s Jack Frost for Lucinda Hartley.
Kami Kazi stepped it up a notch in the Amateur Five-Gaited Championship with rider Hayden Bracknell, under the direction of Matt and Kristen Shiflet, coming away with the tricolor after getting second in the qualifier. This pair of four years made striking pass after striking pass in their last show ring appearance. Kami Kazi will now enjoy the good life in a comfortable retirement pasture. Reserve championship honors belonged to Starlet’s Commendable and Beth Kunkel, who are trained by Armon Effinger. Top honors in the qualifier belonged to Your Eminence and Dr. Louis Johnson, under Jerry Hutson’s training.
The Tammy Devore-trained pair of Walterway’s Headline Material and Grace Ann Walker went two for two in the Five-Gaited Junior Exhibitor Championship and qualifier. Taking home the reserve championship were Gypsy’s Imagination and Bridgette Stein under the direction of Heather Moore. Qualifying red ribbons went home with I’m Sneaky Pete and Tiffany Brown under the direction of Joyce Webster.
Darrell Cruse showed off the Frank Jones entry Out With The Ladies to a blue ribbon in the Novice Five-Gaited class. Never putting an ear back for reserve was the flashy Charmed Delight and Kristen Shiflet.
Junior Five-Gaited honors belonged to the up-headed Captain Roseridge and Mike Tunstall for owners Shields Associates. Fort Chiswell’s Royal Champagne and Lance Williamson stepped up for reserve for owners Davis/Moore.
The flirty, high-stepping Forever Foxy and Mike Tunstall racked away with the blue ribbon in the Three-Year-Old Five-Gaited class for owner Barbara Von Borries. A Midnight Kiss and Clark Clouse stepped up for the reserve ribbon for owner Elmo Greer.
Taking the Tri-Color Saddlebreds’ entry straight to the top, Clark Clouse and The Decisive Moment were in top form to grab the blue in the UPHA Five-Gaited Classic. Roseridge’s Moment and Merrill Murray stepped up for the reserve ribbon for owners Waterford Farms LLC.
Miss Outta My Way and Ivy Johnson went two for two under Jerry Hutson’s direction in the Five-Gaited Pony Championship and qualifier. The red tricolor went home with Billy Jewel and Shelby Floyd in the championship. Reserve qualifying honors belonged to Caroline Walker and Our Sonflower under Tammy Devore’s direction.
Three-Gaited
Four entries took center stage in the Three-Gaited Grand Championship. Never putting an ear back and stepping into championship honors were Clark Clouse and Liberty’s Magic, for Liberty Saddlebreds. Reserve championship honors belonged to Melissa Moore and the lovely CH Royal Messenger for owners David and Michelle Groomes. This pair trotted away with the blue ribbon in the Open Three-Gaited qualifier earlier in the week. Clark Clouse and Liberty’s Magic were reserve in that class.
Amber Lager and Maria Gilman trotted into the championship ribbons in the Ladies Three-Gaited Championship, as well as in the qualifier. Stepping up for reserve honors in both classes were Vicki Gillenwater and the up-headed CH Biras Creek.
Turning up the heat in the Amateur Three-Gaited Championship and in the qualifier were Melody Adler and High Heat, under the expert direction of Melissa Moore, to take home the tricolor and the blue. Reserve in both classes were Devote and Kay Everhart Waller, under Blythewood Farms’ training.
Ashley Judd and Pagan Prince took home the tricolor in the Junior Exhibitor Three-Gaited Championship, after claiming reserve in their qualifier. Reserve championship honors belonged to Kalarama’s Loose Lips and Rebecca Deutsch. This pair claimed the blue ribbon in their qualifier Thursday night.
Novice Three-Gaited blue ribbon honors went home with La Matrera and Lance Williamson, for owners Hollett Farm and Stables LLC. Taking the red ribbon in this class were Last Tango In Paris and Clark Clouse for the Liberty Saddlebreds.
Melissa Moore showed the Larry Nunley entry of Finest Material to the top honors in the Junior Three-Gaited class. Reserve honors belonged to Lovin’ Lass and Abby Jones for Creekridge LLC, under the direction of Blythewood Farms.
The knee-popping entry of Bubblegum and Danette Musselman stepped up to claim the blue ribbon in the UPHA Three-Gaited Classic for owner Dr. Scott Bennett. The reserve honors belonged to It’s Z Prince and Jerry Hutson for owner Carl Holden. Matt Shiflet and the expressive Simbara’s Bountiful were in top form to claim the blue ribbon in the Three-Year-Old Three-Gaited class. The red ribbon belonged to Bubblegum and Danette Musselman.
The adorable pair of Champagne Blues and Olivia Smith stepped up from a qualifying reserve to claim the blue ribbon in the Three-Gaited Pony Championship. Reserve championship honors and qualifying blue ribbon belonged to SS Catch My Act and Taylor Young.
Park
Lisa Heres-Rosenberger and Rina Hugo looked sharp in the Three-Gaited Park Championship as they took their victory pass for owner Pinetree Stables. Reserve championship honors went home with Green Top and Tommy Richardson for the Richardson Stables. This pair claimed the blue ribbon in the Open Park qualifier, with Tuffy’s Commander and Heath Hughes in reserve for owners Brown/Seals.
Emily Hess Levine and the flashy CH Callaway’s Smart Angle were absolutely perfect for the Amateur Park Championship and qualifier top honors under the direction of Matt and Kristen Shiflet at Diamond View Farms. Stepping up for the red ribbon in the championship were The Paperboy ERB and Lindsey Greenwald for the SGF Winning Ways Farm and under the training of Steve Chadick and May Klein. The qualifying reserve belonged to Sin City Lights and Melanie Stivers.
Broadway Brilliance and Catherine Larue stepped up for the tricolor in the Junior Exhibitor Three-Gaited Park Championship. Reserve championship honors belonged to He’s Come Undone and Brittany Fox, who claimed the blue ribbon in the qualifier.
Junior Three-Gaited Park Championship honors went home with Suzanne Hubbard and Denmark’s Encore for owners Becky/Mack Jumper. Reserve championship honors belonged to the talented Attaché’s Special Rose and Melissa Moore for owners Ted Klint/Mary Shaw. This pair was also reserve in the qualifier where Lisa Heres-Rosenberger and Rina Hugo claimed the blue.
Fine Harness
Making a bold show in the Open Fine Harness Championship were Mike Barlow and In Bold Print for Melissa Scrushy. This team also took home the blue in the qualifier. Reserve honors belonged to the ever-smiling Gerald Moores and Periaptus Victorious, for owners Goodman/McMackin.
John Wrather and Callaway’s Carnegie Hall took center stage in the Amateur Fine Harness class to earn the blue ribbon. Reserve honors belonged to Sheila Clouse and Oh So What for owner A. E. Nelson.
The Cedarledge Farm entry of Night Sight and trainer Sam Stafford were hot to trot in the Junior Fine Harness Stake to claim the blue ribbon. Reserve honors belonged to Captive Soul and Ed Millet for owner Leslie Reynolds.
Daring Don and Melissa Moore trotted their way into victory in the Three-Year-Old Fine Harness class for owner Nancy Bryan. Stepping up for the red ribbon were The Worthy Fox and Steve Crabtree for Hillview Stables.
The high-stepping Anadon’s Ruth and Matt Shiflet were in top form to claim the blue ribbon in the UPHA Fine Harness Classic for owner Carl Hess. Reserve honors belonged to Phantom’s Flirtation and Donnie Pyburn for owner Long Hollow Farm LLC.
Road Horses
Speeding into the ring and straight into the winner’s circle were Melinda Moore and Quill with a spectacular show of speed and agility in the Open Roadster To Bike Championship. This pair also claimed the blue ribbon in the Open Roadster To Bike qualifier. Reserve championship honors went home to Tennessee with Deborah Koning of Crocket Springs Farm and her road horse, Scruff. Claiming the reserve ribbon in the qualifying class were Merrill Murray and the speedy King Simcoe for owners Thomas/Ewald.
It was a sister act in the Ladies Roadster To Bike Championship with Melissa Moore taking the top honors home in the bike with The Gambler for owner Leatherwood Farm. Reserve ribbons belonged to Melinda Moore and Git R Done.
Stylish Stepper and Ty Thomas went two for two in the Amateur Road Horse To Bike Championship and qualifier for owners Thomas/Ewald. A versatile road horse indeed, this team claimed the blue ribbon in the Road Horse To Wagon class as well, with Road Kill and Susan Whitaker in reserve. Reserve honors in both the amateur to bike championship and qualifier were Norwell Dancer and Kelsea Rookard.
Melinda Moore and Git R Done sped away with the blue ribbon in the Novice Road Horse To Bike class, and stepping up for the red ribbon were James Nichols and I Can Book for Jimmy Chancellor.
The crowd favorite with a stunning display of speed, Alison Walker and The Big Show were a phenomenal pair to claim the blue ribbon and tricolor in the Road Horse Under Saddle class and Championship. Ty Thomas and Harley Davidson moved up to reserve in the championship. Reserve honors in the qualifier went home with Despite It All and Suzanne Hubbard.
Hackneys
They may be petite, but the ponies sure know how to book, and high-tailing it into the winner’s circle in the Open Road Pony Championship, after claiming the blue ribbon in the amateur qualifier, were Virginia Polley and Seamair Twice As Nice. Reserve championship honors belonged to Pure Country and Holli McDowell for owners McMackin/McDowell. This team claimed the blue ribbon in the open qualifier. Reserve in that class belonged to St. Patrick and Don Stafford for owners Long/Schubert. Taking home the red ribbon in the amateur championship were Bambino and Jessie Pettie. This pair also claimed the qualifier honors. Earning the reserve championship in the amateur division were Parader and Susan Butler.
Taking center stage were the junior exhibitors and their ponies. Going two for two were the perky Dash and Ashley McKenzie in the Junior Exhibitor Road Pony Championship and in the AHHS Youth Medallion Road Pony class. Taking home the reserve championship honors were Bryce Smithwick and Wait & See’s Bright Flame. The red ribbon in the medallion class belonged to King’s Perfection and Justin Davis for the Quail Hollow Farm.
Always fun to watch are the road ponies under saddle. These feisty ponies are always a handful for their junior exhibitor riders, but they stepped up to the challenge very well. Taking top honors in the AHHS Youth Medallion class were Pure Country and Megan Todd. Reserve honors went home with Heartland Victory Call and Shelby Floyd.
The young ponies also had a class at the Alabama Charity. Seamair Fashion Model and Mike Barlow took home the blue ribbon in the UPHA Road Pony Classic for owner Jumps By Fuzzy Inc. Reserve UPHA honors belonged to Mastercraft’s Be High LF and Abel Vega for Golden Creek Farms.
The Lisa Heres-Rosenberger-trained entry of Neon Deon and Lib Jones high-stepped their way into the winner’s circle in the Harness Pony Championship after taking home reserve in the amateur qualifier. Romeo’s Best Girl LF and Abel Vega were reserve champions for owner Golden Creek Farms. This pair also took home the blue ribbon in the open qualifier with former World’s Champion Cascade in reserve with Sharon Chrisman in the buggy. The adorable Delightful Time and Stephany Monteleone were on top of their game to claim the blue ribbon in the amateur qualifier in their only appearance.
Heartland Look At Me and Mike Barlow were the right pair to be crowned victorious in the UPHA Harness Pony Classic for owner Kay Marschel. Mike Barlow would return to the winner’s circle in the UPHA Hackney Pony Classic with Heartland Designed for Garland Presswood.
Black Merlin and Deborah Koning went two for two in the Open Hackney Pony Championship and qualifier taking home the top ribbons to their Crockett Springs Farm in Tennessee. Reserve championship honors belonged to Heartland Designed and Mike Barlow.
Stephany Monteleone returned to the Hackney/Harness Pleasure Driving Pony Championship winner’s circle with another lovely pony, Mastercraft’s Namesake LF, under the direction of John Shea. This new pair had previously earned the blue ribbon in the UPHA Pleasure Driving Pony Classic. Reserve championship honors belonged to Gwen Stableford and Ali, as well as the red ribbon in the qualifier. Top honors in the qualifying division of the pleasure pony driving belonged to Vicki Gillenwater and Picture Perfect. Ashland and Donna Kerns Smith took home the red ribbon in the UPHA Pleasure Driving Pony Classic.
Motown and Will Mayo were the cutest pair in the AHHS Youth Medallion Hackney Pleasure Driving Pony class to earn the blue ribbon. The red ribbon belonged to Big Casino and Stephanie Breeden for owner Sharon Chrisman. Heartland Professor and Shelby Gregory took home the blue in the AHHS Youth Medallion Pleasure Pony Under Saddle for owner Jennifer Stacy.
Pleasure
Wearing a beautiful blue coat and riding a vision in gray, Deborah Richardson and Doubletree’s Confederate Gray were in top order in the Adult Five-Gaited Show Pleasure Championship to claim the tricolor ribbon. Admiral’s Courageous Fox and Bunny Crane stepped up for the reserve championship honors. Callaway’s Quasar and Gayle Jones was the winning pair in the qualifying class, with Doubletree’s Admiral D and Melanie Stivers in reserve.
The junior exhibitors were in top form as well in their five-gaited show pleasure championship. Taking home the tricolor ribbons were James Lewis and Rachel Kelley, for Todd Graham. Reserve championship honors belonged to the lovely Believe Her and Mallory Greaves. This fabulous team also took home the top honors in the qualifier. Faye Dunaway WRF and Chelsey Stone were reserve in that qualifier.
Charlize Theron and Lance Williamson were crowned champions in the Park Pleasure Championship for owners Hollett Farm and Stables. Reserve championship honors belonged to Swamp Boogie Queen and Heath Hughes for Michele Landis.
Maria Gilman returned to the winner’s circle in the Open Park Pleasure class aboard CH My Special Sultan to claim the blue ribbon for owners SJL Farms Inc. Melissa Moore and the high-headed entry of James and Judy Skinner, Knock Knock Who’s Heir, were reserve.
UPHA Park Pleasure Classic blue ribbon honors belonged to Danette Musselman and Raining Pennies for the Belle Reve Farm. Just Picture This and Holli McDowell stepped up for reserve.
Bill Waller showed the Lisa Waller-owned entry of Callaway’s Edelweiss to two wins in the Park Pleasure Driving Championship and qualifier. Taking home the reserve championship were My Jose Cuervo and Danette Musselman for the Musselman Farms. The red ribbon in the qualifier belonged to Miss Moriarity and Erin Gatlin for Melinda Moore.
Looking every bit like a world champion, CH Sweet Virginia and Barbara Woods went two for two in the Adult Show Pleasure Championship and qualifier. The lively pair of Lookin Yonder and Laura Dozer were reserve in both classes.
Kaelyn Donnelly was thrilled with her two wins aboard CH Highpoint’s Coming Attraction in the Junior Exhibitor Three-Gaited Show Pleasure Championship and qualifier. Taking home the reserve in the championship were Love Shack and Samantha Lamberg. The red ribbon in the qualifier belonged to Mo Rhythm and Christine Freeman.
The SGF Winning Ways Farm entry of Worthy’s Hale Bopp and the too cute Cheyenne Mabey were absolutely adorable in the 13 and under show pleasure division. This pair took home the tricolor and the blue under the direction of Adam and Desiree Clauson. Reserve in both classes belonged to Americana’s Wings and Paige Pennington.
Featuring several classes for Alabama owned entries the Alabama Owned Three-Gaited Show Pleasure blue ribbon belonged to Edge Of The Storm and Katherine Johnson. Deborah Koning rode Salemtown’s Uptown Girl to the top honors in the Tennessee/Alabama/Georgia Owned Three-Gaited Show Pleasure class. The red ribbon belonged to CH Prophet’s Fire Hazard and Deborah Richardson. This pair also took home the blue in the Amateur Owned And Trained Show Pleasure class. Callaway’s Keep The Faith and Shannon West were reserve in that class.
Melissa Heres-Rosenberger followed in her mother, Lisa Heres-Rosenberger’s, footsteps, winning the Walk/Trot Pleasure 13 and Under class aboard CSF Supreme Memories, for owner Judy Brown. Madison Hawes and Crown Jeweler were reserve in that class out of six nice entries.
Unclaimed and Devon Garone made their way to the winner’s circle in the Show Pleasure Driving Championship and qualifier for owner Marie Brannon. Reserve honors in both classes belonged to Lib Jones and the high-stepping CH Harlem Heat.
Looking on top of their game, Hula Popper and Susan Hanna, trained by Lisa Heres-Rosenberger, claimed the top ribbons in the Adult Country Pleasure Championship. Reserve championship honors belonged to My Secret Heir and Deborah Richardson, who also claimed the red ribbon in the qualifier. Top honors in the qualifier belonged to the pair of Starmaker’s Triton and Hollie Scufca.
Emily Burglass and Callaway’s Blue Agate went two for two in the Junior Exhibitor Country Pleasure Championship and qualifier. Reserve in the championship, as well as in the qualifier, went home with Phi Phalutin RR and Amy Hein.
She’s A Pop Tart popped her knees in the Pleasure Pony Championship and in the qualifier to claim the top ribbons with rider Reagan Huguley. Crown Jeweler and Sondra Hodgson were reserve in the championship, while No Doubt and Shelby Gregory were reserve in the qualifier.
CH Mr. Gary Cooper looked as good as ever in the Adult Country Pleasure Driving Championship with long-time owner Melissa Scrushy as he made his last show ring appearance a winning one before retirement. Reserve championship ribbons belonged to qualifying winner The Line Of Fire and Pam Robertson. Qualifying reserve winners were You’re Looking Swell Dolly and Betty Warren.
Deborah Richardson had two winning rides aboard CH Vincent Van Gogh in the Country Western Pleasure Championship and qualifier. Reserve in both classes were Jan Henderson and New York Fire.
Equitation
Reagan Huguley was picture perfect to claim the Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17 Championship honors as well as the qualifying honors and the UPHA Challenge Cup blue. Reserve in the championship was Sally McEwen, while reserve in the Challenge Cup belonged to Elizabeth Stevenson.
Lauren Byrd stepped up for the tricolor after claiming the reserve in the qualifier in the 13 and Under Saddle Seat Equitation Championship, with reserve championship honors going home with Madison Mahaffey. Taking top honors in the qualifier was Tiffany Browning.
Holly Hein was too cute in the 10 and Under Walk/Trot Saddle Seat Equitation Championship, as well as the UPHA Walk/Trot Challenge Cup to earn two blue ribbons. Reserve in both classes went home with the beaming Foster Roberts.
Sally McEwen was looked perfectly pleasurable to claim the top honors in the Pleasure Equitation class, with Elizabeth Stevenson in reserve. Lindsey Rosskey was the picture of pleasure equitation elegance in the Pleasure Equitation Medallion, while Jane Feist stepped up for reserve.
In Hand
Deborah Richardson showed CH Prophet’s Fire Hazard to the top honors in the American Saddlebred In Hand class. Elizabeth Harris and Prince’s Sky King were reserve.
The Select One and Jeff Leech were judged to be the best in the ASB Alabama Futurity Weanlings class for owner Elizabeth Trip Stewart. Reserve honors belonged to Prince Of The Stars and Scott Byerly for Old Spring Farm.
The weanlings took center stage with Emerald’s Blessing and Granville Chrisman in the top spot for owners Amber Ann/Tim Ditmore. Reserve honor belonged to Tim Sparks and Silver Creek’s Imagine That for owners Bird/Jones.
Jeff Leech trained the top two entries in the yearling class with Dinner Belle O Shea taking the top honors for Debbie/Kelvin Talley and Old South Running On Empty in reserve for owner Carla Hawkins.
Academy
Academy winners included Maisie Benfield, Carson Gregory, Allison Harpole, Emily Simpson, Deborah Lancaster, Marcie Richard, Barkley Harden, Eden Tharpe, Julia Etterer, Denah Angel, Rachel Sylvester, Blair Renliy, Lindsey Rooks, Madison Broadway, Marykate Harpole, Alexis Landreth, Gabrielle Wesemeyer, Sydney Dunaway, Shelby Erickson and Jennifer Stacy.
This concludes the highlights of Alabama Charity. Complete results can be seen and searched by clicking here.
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