2008 Youth World Cup

2008 AQHA YOUTH WORLD CUP

So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu.

Sunday, July 13, was the last day of the 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup. All the participants, and even the horses, were tired. However, everyone had a smile on their face as they prepared for the first class of the day, showmanship. There was a little sadness in the air, too, though, as the youth realized their friends would soon be parting for their home countries. But everyone made friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.


Team Australia's Rachel Elliott helps pen up teammate Madeleine Kay's hair in prepreation for the showmanship.	Sanne Verbruggen of Team Belgium practices showmanship with Show Your Chips, who is owned by Murray and Curtis Matheson.

Countries display their pride even on their rental vehicles with flags representing their countries.	Danielle Olafson of Team Canada discusses her showmanship strategy with her coach.

AQHA Pro Horseman Andy Moorman is also the coach for Team Israel. Here she goes over the showmanship pattern with one of the team members.	Monica Orizondo of Team Dominican Republic warms up My Net Worth in preparation for the day's show activities.

Team Italy spent part of their morning painting the colors of the Italian flag on their hair.	AQHA President Ken Mumy poses with Two Bits, the mascot of the American Quarter Horse Youth Association.

Team Sweden's Amanda Ekblom's socks might look more appropriate on a pirate.	Many of the people working the 2008 Youth World Cup have been volunteers from across Canada.

A John Deere Gator was raffled off to raise money to help with the expenses of the 2008 AQHA Youth World Cup.	Team USA's Katie Jo Jones and Jesta Blonde Maggie took fourth place overall in the second round of hunter under saddle.

Team Italy's Sara D'Imperio breaks down in tears when it is announced she received first place under one of the judges in showmanship. Sara ended up third overall.	Team Canada Mallory McKewen and The Netherlands' Michelle Linssen ride in heat one of the western pleasure. Mallory placed eighth overall.

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