The Western Nevada Horsemen's Association's (WNHA) Awards Banquet held November 22nd, 2008, was a huge success! Everyone said they had so much fun and couldn't wait til next year! The dinner was really good, we had an Italian dinner. We received so many items for our raffle! Congratulations to Rhonda Silva, Mike Silva's sister! In less then 3 hours, she got so many items for the raffle! It was amazing! I think she brought in over 20 items! We lost count! We raised so much money! What a great way to start the year off! Thank you Rhonda Silva! (The money that was raised will be going to the purchase of a saddle to raffle off. We are in the process of looking for a gymkhana saddle to raffle for the 2009 season. We will post more details as they become available) So, stay tune.....
The awards given on this evening were:
Western Show Age Groups:
Champion: A matching Headstall, Breast Collar & Reins, a Silver Halter w/lead, a Show Pad, Champion Buckle, and a Buckaroo Halter w/lead Res Champ:Leather Halter w/lead, Breast Collar, Reins, Buckle, Buckaroo Halter w/lead 3rd:Breast Collar, Reins, Buckle, Buckaroo Halter w/lead
****EVERYONE received a Sweatshirt, bronzed w/silver plate handle and icon hoof pick, water bucket, and saddle cover****
In Alphabetical Order: Emilie Barnes: Gymkhana 8-10 Champion; Western 10-13 Res Champion; English 10-13 Champion Jessica Betz: Western Leadline Year End Michelle Foster: Gymkhana 18-38 Champion Katharina Greenleaf: English 18 & Over Champion Cameryn Ingram: Gymkhana Leadline Year End Carley Ingram: Gymkhana 10-13 Champion Minnie Korpi: Western 18 & Over 3rd George Langus: Western 18 & Over Res. Champion Taylor Langus:Western & English 14-17 Champion Nicole Linney: Gymkhana 39 & Over Champion Shannon Linney: Western & English 9 & Under Champion, Gymkhana 7 & Under Year End Shannon Meyer: Western 10-13 Champion, Gymkhana 8-10 3rd, Gymkhana & Western Show Novice Year End Melissa Mullins: Gymkhana 18-38 Res Champion Lenee Perez: Western 18 & Over Champion Jessi Silva:Gymkhana & Show Novice Year End, Western 10-13 3rd Kayla Quirk: Gymkhana 11-13 3rd, Gymkhana Novice Year End Leah Quirk: Gymkhana 8-10 Res Champion, Gymkhana Novice Year End Shannon Quirk: Gymkhana 14-17 Champion Elizabeth Stanton: Gymkhana 39 & Over Res Champion Kassidy Morton: Gymkhana 11-13 Res Champion Shalya West: Gymkhana 11-13 4th Audrey Wilson: Gymkhana 7 & Under Year End Conner Wilson: Gymkhana 8-10 4th
Special Awards
Most Improved Rider in Show Jr. 17 & UnderJessi Silva/Sr. 18 & Over George Langus Most Improved Rider in Gymkhana Jr. 17 & UnderShannon Meyer/Sr. 18 & OverMelissa Mullins Most Improved Horse Show HorseDoc’s Lil Suzi Zippo/Gymkhana HorseFreedom Sportsmanship Award for Show Jr. 17 & UnderJessi Silva/Sr. 18 & OverGeorge Langus Sportsmanship Award for Gymkhana Jr. 17 & UnderCarley Ingram/Sr. 18 & Over Mike Silva
Horse of the Year winners first: 1st place went to Carley Ingram and Maggie! 2nd place went to Lenee Perez and Wimpy!3rd place went to Emilie Barnes and Babe!4th went to Shannon Linney and Double Dutch! 5th place went to Kassidy Morton & Sassy! Senior Oldest Horse of the year, 1st place went to Shannon Meyer and Freedom! Senior High Point Horse of the Year, 1st place went to Emilie Barnes and Babe!
Congratulations to everyone and we hope to see you all for the 2009 Season!!!!!
