Ford AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest Results

The 2022 Ford AQHYA World Championship Horse Judging Contest hosted more than 100 youth and saw an increase of teams competing compared to last year as a result of the new individual and limited individual divisions. The contest was held August 1 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.

Henderson County 4-H of Texas took home the title of AQHYA World Horse Judging Champions.

The top individual high-point title was awarded to Cheyenne Hawley from Marshall County 4-H of Indiana. Grace Fry from the Texas Elite team secured the limited division individual title in the division’s inaugural debut.

View the full contest results.

About the Ford AQHYA World
The Ford AQHYA World Championship Show is the world’s largest, single-breed world championship horse show open exclusively to youth exhibitors age 18 and under. This is the pinnacle event for youth competitors around the world who must qualify for the event by earning a predetermined number of points to secure a spot in each of the classes, representing English, western and halter disciplines, or earn an invitation through their state or provincial affiliate. The show includes Level 3, Adequan® Level 2 and Nutrena Level 1 Champion of Champions classes. 

To learn more about the Ford AQHYA World, visit www.aqha.com/youthworld.

Ford Motor Co. is the title sponsor of the Ford AQHYA World. Ford has been a partner of AQHA since 2002. 

Adequan®, the official equine joint therapy of AQHA, is the proud title sponsor of the Adequan® Level 2 youth classes. When you choose a joint therapy for your horses, choose Adequan®. 

Read more about Nutrena, the official feed of AQHA and title sponsor of the 2022 Nutrena Level 1 Champion of Champions classes.

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