2025 AQHA Cattle Level 1 Youth and Amateur High-Point Exhibitors Honored

Held alongside the 2025 American Quarter Horse Association Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships at the Tri-State Exposition in Amarillo, the AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships were proudly presented by the Four Sixes Ranch, whose commitment to advancing ranching heritage and youth development in the western performance horse industry continues to elevate the event.

For the first time, the top youth and amateur high-point exhibitors were each awarded a handcrafted saddle sponsored by Genuine Billy Cook Saddles. The awards were presented by Adam Trenk of Genuine Billy Cook Saddles and Carly Myers of the Four Sixes Ranch.

Earning the AQHA Cattle Level 1 youth high-point saddle was Avery Leigh Jacobs and Spook Royale. The 2014 gelding is by Smart Spook and out of Chex My Royal Booty by Nu Chex To Cash and was bred by Laura Shea of Weeki Wachee, Florida. In their Level 1 youth classes, Jacobs and Spook Royale were first in ranch trail and working cow horse, and fourth in 14-18 ranching riding.

Taking home the saddle for the AQHA Cattle Level 1 amateur high-point was Kathryn Stark and Pretty Sweet Peep. The 2018 mare, by Reys Dual Badger and out of Miss Pretty Bo Peep by Smart Little Lena, is owned by Ellie Mae Matthews of Bowie, Texas, and was bred by Marshall Miller of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In their Level 1 amateur classes, Stark and Pretty Sweet Peep were second in cutting, third in Select ranch riding and fourth in boxing.

Thank you, Genuine Billy Cook Saddles and Four Sixes Ranch for supporting our AQHA Cattle Level 1 exhibitors!

About Genuine Billy Cook Saddles

Genuine Billy Cook is dedicated to building the finest handmade western saddles and tack in the USA, honoring a legacy of craftsmanship and performance. Every saddle we produce reflects our skilled artisan’s commitment to quality and preserving western horsemanship traditions. Rooted in Sulphur, Oklahoma, our team proudly carries forward Billy Cook’s original vision—crafting saddles that embody the grit, heritage and uncompromising spirit of the American West.

About 6666 Ranch

The legendary 6666 Ranch is home to an elite roster of proven stallions, carefully selected for performance, pedigree and trainability. Whether you're breeding for the arena or the ranch, our stallions offer genetics to elevate your program.

Learn more about the Four Sixes Ranch, the presenting sponsor of the 2025 AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships.

About the AQHA VRH World

The AQHA VRH World combines three premiere ranch horse events into one: the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World, AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals and AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships. This prestigious event draws ranch-horse competitors from around the globe each June to crown nine AQHA VRH world champions along with champions in the AQHA RHC Finals and Cattle Level 1 Championships in addition to awarding over $475,000 in purse and prizes. The event hosted 341 exhibitors, 386 horses and 2,479 entries between the AQHA VRH World, AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals and AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships, presented by the Four Sixes Ranch.

For more information on the AQHA VRH World and corresponding events, visit www.aqha.com/versatility.

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