Wilmington, Ohio – The R+L Annex Arena at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington showcased the $7,500 WEC Young Hunter Championship 2’9” and the $5,750 Young Hunter Championship 3’ & 3’3” Friday afternoon.
Concluding a year of hard work in the Young Hunter divisions, horse-and-rider combinations were invited back to vie for the win the in the Young Hunter Championship classes to cap off the year in a classic format. Each duo participated over a first-round track and returned for the second round in reverse order of lowest to highest scores.
The $5,570 Young Hunter Championship 3’ & 3’3” saw Allie McBreen pilot Aidan Mewha’s Hartwood to top of the class. McBreen paved the way to a bright future for the six-year-old Westphalian mare by Dreitakt x Querida, securing the lead with two consistent rounds and an overall score of 165.
McBreen commented on the program designed by WEC – Wilmington, “We have loved the program this year. It gave us a cost-effective way to show this young horse and really give her a lot of experience at an amazing venue. I feel like she has really been set up for success because she’s been able to experience the décor here at WEC and get the exposure at a top, busy show venue.”
In the $7,500 Young Hunter Championship set at 2’9”, Tyler Petrie came out on top aboard her own five-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding, Spellcheck, by Checkmate x Two Socks.
The duo laid down two confident rounds to earn an overall score of 164 from the judging panel to go home with the lion’s share of prize money from the year.
The Young Hunter Incentive Program will continue through the 2025 show season and we look forward to welcoming exhibitors back to host and encourage the best experience and development for young horses.
To learn more about the program, view the prize list or visit Julie Agar in the show office for more information.
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Results can be found at horseshowing.com.
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