LOCAL WINS BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE The American Quarter Horse Association, Lexington, Virginia - <<Name>> of <<City, State>>, earned third place in <<class>> at the 2015 Nutrena East American Quarter Horse Association Level 1 Championship Show in Lexington, Virginia, on <<Day, Month Date>>. <<Last Name>> showed the American Quarter Horse, <<Horse Name>>, who is a <<year, color, sex>> owned by <<Owner>> of <<City, State>>. <<Horse Name>>, sired by <<sire>> and out of <<dam>>, was bred by <<Breeder>> of <<City, State>>. Third place received a prize package that included a bronze trophy, bronze championship ribbon, Wrangler Jeans 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 2,225 entries competed for top honors at the Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships. The show was held September 30 October 4 at the Virginia Horse Center. For full results and coverage from the Level 1 championship shows, visit www.aqha.com/levelchampionships. Nutrena is proud to be the title sponsor for the Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships. Other corporate partner and event sponsors include Adequan, B&W Hitches, Farnam, John Deere, Justin Boots, Markel Insurance, Merial, Noble Outfitters, Professional’s Choice, SmartPak, WeatherBeeta, Wrangler and Zoetis. 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.