AQHA All-Around Amateur

The AQHA All-Around Amateur Award is presented to the exhibitor-and-horse team that earns the most points in three or more Level 3 amateur events in three categories during the Markel AQHA World Championship Show.

This year’s all-around amateur is Paige Rogers of Dallas, showing Ima Savvy Investment, a 2018 red roan gelding by Hot Sleek N Savvy and out of Dixie Assets by Iota Invest. Paige received $10,000, a neck ribbon, a rose bouquet and a Lisa Perry bronze.

Paige and Ima Savvy Investment competed in the following Level 3 amateur classes: Horsemanship (reserve world champion); hunt seat equitation (reserve world champion); western riding (5th place); showmanship (9th place); and performance halter geldings (10th place) to earn a total of 38.5 points.  

The reserve all-around amateur is Angela Fox of Frisco, Texas, and Makin Me Happy, a 2019 sorrel gelding by Makin Me Willy Wild and out of My Invested Machine by A Good Machine. They took home $5,000, a specially designed silver bowl and a neck ribbon.

Angela placed in the following Level 3 amateur classes: Performance halter geldings (bronze world champion); hunter under saddle (fourth place); horsemanship (eighth place); and western riding (10th place) to earn 21 points.

About the Show

The Markel AQHA World, Adequan® Select World and Adequan® Level 2 Championships are the premier events in the equine industry for amateur, Select amateur and open exhibitors. The show includes Level 3 and Adequan® Level 2 classes, as well as AQHA Level 1 Champion of Champions classes. The shows feature over three weeks of exciting competition, educational opportunities and a bountiful trade show. For more information, visit www.aqha.com/worldshow.

About the Sponsor

We are Markel Insurance, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within the Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we leverage a broad array of capabilities and expertise to create intelligent solutions for the most complex specialty insurance needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers, and clients – that differentiates us worldwide. 

About AQHA 

The American Quarter Horse Association, headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, is the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization. AQHA’s mission is to record and preserve the pedigree and integrity of the American Quarter Horse, while protecting its welfare, promoting its versatility and encouraging lifelong enjoyment of the breed. AQHA is the global advocate for the American Quarter Horse, celebrating its legacy, uniting a passionate community and leading the equine industry.

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