Two-Part Ranch Series Returns

The much-anticipated $25,000 open and amateur working western rail stakes classes, sponsored by Headley Quarter Horses, return to the Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. In addition, owners of horses competing in the open working western rail at both the Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World and the open ranch rail stakes at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio, will have a shot at an additional $10,000 in cash, courtesy of the Headleys.

Returning in 2023, Headley Quarter Horses will also generously provide two ranch-style Harris Leather saddles to the owners of the overall open and non-pro high-point working western rail horses between the two events.

Two-Part Ranch Series with $10,000 Added
The Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World and the All American Quarter Horse Congress will host a two-part ranch series, with $10,000 awarded, courtesy of Headley Quarter Horses, to the owners of the open high-point horses competing at both the Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World in western working rail and the All American Quarter Horse Congress in open ranch rail stakes. The three highest accumulative point earners in the open division will receive the following cash awards:

• First place - $5,000

• Second place - $3,000

• Third place - $2,000

The owner of the first-place open high-point horse and the owner of the first-place overall non-pro horse between the two events will also win ranch-style Harris Leather saddles.

$25,000 Open and Amateur Working Western Rail Classes
Returning this year, $25,000 in cash and prizes will be added to the open and amateur working western rail classes at the Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World, along with 70% of the entry fee to also be paid out over 10 placings in each class. The entry fee is $250 per class, with late entry fee options available, as well. Entry information is available at www.aqha.com/worldshow.

Cross-entering between the working western rail classes and any other western pleasure at the Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World is not allowed. View the results from the 2022 open working western rail class and amateur working western rail class.

For more information about the 2023 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World, visit www.aqha.com/worldshow.

For additional information about the 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress, visit www.quarterhorsecongress.com.

About the Nutrena AQHA World and Adequan Select® World
The Nutrena AQHA World, Adequan® Select World and Adequan® Level 2 Championships are the premier events in the equine industry for amateur, Select and open exhibitors. The show includes Level 3 and Adequan® Level 2 classes, as well as Nutrena 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 All American Quarter Horse Congress
The 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress is September 26 - October 22 in Columbus, Ohio. The Congress is the world’s largest single-breed horse show with over 26,000 entries in 2022. Held annually at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, the show attracts 650,000 people and generates over $409 million in the central Ohio economy. The All American Quarter Horse Congress is hosted by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, a state affiliate of AQHA. OQHA is committed to setting the standard in the equine industry by engaging equine enthusiasts through world-class competition, recreational activities, education and engagement of the next generation of participants and industry leaders.

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