LOCAL WINS CHAMPIONSHIP ROOKIE TITLE
The American Quarter Horse Association, Las Vegas – <<First, Last>> of <<City, State>>, earned the
champion rookie title in <<class>> at the 2015 SmartPak West American Quarter Horse Association Level
1 Championship Show in Las Vegas on <<Day, Month Date>>.
<<Last Name>> showed the American Quarter Horse, <<Horse Name>>, who is a <<year>> <<color>>
<<sex>> owned by <<owner name>> of <<owner city>>, <<owner state>>. <<Horse Name>>, sired by
<<sire>> and out of <<dam>>, was bred by <<breeder Name>> of <<breeder city>>, <<breeder state>>.
The champion Rookie received a prize package that included an acrylic trophy, neck wreath and top-10
patch.
Level 1 competitors must qualify for this event nationally or through an affiliate to compete in each of
the classes representing halter, English and western disciplines. More than 2,085 entries competed for
top honors at the SmartPak West AQHA Level 1 Championships. The show was held September 28 October 4 at South Point Arena & Equestrian Center.
For full results and coverage from the Level 1 championship shows, visit
www.aqha.com/level1championships.
SmartPak is proud to be the title sponsor for the SmartPak West AQHA Level 1 Championships. Other
corporate partner and show event contributors include Adequan, B&W Trailer Hitches, , Farnam, John
Deere, Justin Boots, Markel Insurance, Merial, Noble Outfitters, Nutrena, Professional’s Choice,
WeatherBeeta, Wrangler, Zoetis, Michael Gaughan’s South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, and Chas
Roberts Air Conditioning & Heating.
Founded in 1940, the American Quarter Horse Association is the largest equine breed organization in
the world. With headquarters in Amarillo, Texas, AQHA has a membership of more than 260,000 people
in 86 countries and has registered more than 5 million horses in 95 countries.
-30If you have questions, please contact AQHA Senior Manager of Publicity and Special Events Sarah
Davisson at sdavisson@aqha.org or 806-378-4368.