WWU Saddle Seat Riders Compete in Kick-Off Show

5/16/2011 Mary Ann Beahon
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Fourteen William Woods University saddle seat riders participated in the recent Missouri Horse Shows Association (MHSA) Kick-Off Show in Sedalia, Mo., and won many ribbons:
  • Murphy McSemek of Xenia, Ohio, and The Straight Guy placed first and Champion in the Country Pleasure Adult.
  • Meghan Monroe of Cana, Va., and Speak of The Devil placed third and Champion in the Five-Gaited Pleasure Division.
  • Shannon Garcia of Los Lunas, N.M., and Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves placed first and Champion in the Five- Gaited Amateur Division.
  • Maria Gudger of Portland, Ore., and Glenmair’s Sensation placed first and Champion in the National Show Horse Pleasure Division.
  • Kristen Cuneo of East Kingston, N.H., and Apollo’s Spitfire placed first and Champion in the Arabian English Pleasure Division.
  • Stephanie Koerner of Kankakee, Ill., and Starheart’s Starworthy placed first and Champion in the Hunter Pleasure Division.
  • Avery Bul of Dallas, Texas, and Champagne for Two placed first in the Five-Gaited Pleasure Division.
  • Bryce Smithwick of Simpsonville, Ky., and Enchanting Evening placed first in the Three-Gaited Amateur Division.
  • Corie Allen of Kankakee, Ill., and He’s All That placed first in the ASB Model class, as well as first and Champion in the Park Pleasure Amateur Division.
  • Aubri Kennamer of Vestavia Hills., Ala., and Keep It Simple placed first in the Three-Gaited Show Pleasure Division.
  • Linsay Bernard of Weare, N.H., and Harlem’s Irish Dancer placed third and Reserve Champion in the Open English Pleasure Division.
  • Carly Fettig of Elwood, Ind., and Reedann’s Yes You May placed second and third in the Open English Pleasure Division.
  • Katie Poluka of Lakeville, Minn., and Royal Crest Stone Fence placed fourth and third in the Five-Gaited Amateur Division.
  • Lauren Greenwald of Houston, Texas, and After Eight placed third in both of the Amateur Park classes.