AMHA Awards Equitation Gold Medals
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By Stephen Kinney Excellence in equitation is recognized by AMHA through its medal classes, culminating with the Gold Medal Finals at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® each year. Gold Medals are sponsored in six seats: Saddle Seat, Western Seat, Hunter Seat on the Flat, Hunter Seat Over Fences, Reining Seat, and Dressage Seat. For many young riders the Gold Medal Finals are the culmination of their hard work and big dreams. Congratulations to riders and instructors for these significant achievements. And thank you to all who compete to earn an AMHA Gold Medal. |
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AMHA Dressage Gold Medal (comments by Kim Oplotnik) |
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CHAMPION: Hensley Moses riding Faloria GCH, instructed by Mary Shappee Her intense connection with a horse is the very definition of the classical seat. |
RESERVE CHAMPION: Olivia Mauldin riding LR Ami Twilight, instructed by Mary Shappee Functional form and quiet communication with her mount |
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AMHA Western Seat Gold Medal (comments by Barbara Irvine) |
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CHAMPION: Olivia Brackin riding Cobridge El Dorado GCH, instructed by Mary Shappee Impeccable position, in perfect sync with her horse, keeping him balanced for every move. |
RESERVE CHAMPION: Alayna LoCascio riding Hollybrook Domino GCH, instructed by Manya Smalley Motionless in saddle, invisible aides, hands that make a horse happy. |
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AMHA Hunter Seat Over Fences Gold Medal (comments by Kim Oplotnik) |
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CHAMPION: Hensley Moses riding LR Ami Twilight, instructed by Mary Shappee Completely, physically, mentally engaged. And confident. RESERVE CHAMPION: Sydnee Sartain riding RCV Flashpoint, instructed by Mary Shappee Being both correct and relaxed makes for an effortless position over fences. |
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AMHA Saddle Seat Gold Medal (comments by Barbara Irvine) |
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CHAMPION: Elsa Heinke riding Queen’s Over Ruled, instructed by Katie Mair Presence, total command of the ring and her horse, confident and cool. |
RESERVE CHAMPION: Sophie Ouellette riding Starboard’s Ring My Bell, instructed by Peggy Drummey Bold, bright, outstanding rapport with her horse. |
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AMHA Hunter Seat Gold Medal (comments by Barbara Irvine) |
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CHAMPION: Abigail Marry riding CBMF Sinatra, instructed by Katie Mair An elegant figure on a horse; graceful, silky smooth, seamless communication. |
RESERVE CHAMPION: Kallie Loreman riding AW Minutes To Midnight GCH instructed by Rhea Turner Focused, composed, gets the job done smartly with perky energy. |
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AMHA Reining Seat Gold Medal (comment by Stephen Kinney) |
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CHAMPION: Lydia Groshong riding Victory’s Pistol Pete, instructed by Chuck Mangan From trail to ranch riding, time in the saddle makes Lydia equitation ready. |
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