The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Show is the premier event for American Quarter Horse owners and exhibitors from around the world. Held annually, the World Show showcases the best of the best in the industry, as horses and riders compete for the coveted title of World Champion in a variety of disciplines.

Reining

Reining is a Western riding competition where riders guide their horses through a series of maneuvers, including spins, circles, and sliding stops. The 2015 AQHA World Show Reining competition was fiercely competitive, with top riders from around the world vying for the title of World Champion.

The champion in the Open division was Andrea Fappani riding Custom Cash Advance, with a score of 228.5. In the Non-Pro division, the champion was Tom McCutcheon riding Whiz A Chic Magnet, with a score of 220.5.

Working Cow Horse

The Working Cow Horse competition requires horses to perform a series of maneuvers that simulate the work of a ranch horse. This includes cutting a cow from a herd and then guiding it through a series of movements that demonstrate the horse's ability to control cattle.

In the Open division, the champion was Zane Davis riding Lil Bay Hawk, with a score of 444.5. In the Non-Pro division, the champion was Tammy Jo Hays riding Very Smart Luck, with a score of 436.5.

Hunter Under Saddle

The Hunter Under Saddle competition is a English-style riding competition where horses are judged on their movement, form, and manners. The horses are expected to move in a relaxed and flowing manner, with a consistent pace and a smooth gait.

The champion in the Open division was Lopin Lazy, ridden by Jason Martin and owned by Kristen Galyean. In the Non-Pro division, the champion was KM Suddenly So Easy, ridden by Lainie DeBoer and owned by Kathy DeBoer.

Western Pleasure

The Western Pleasure competition is a Western-style riding competition where horses are judged on their movement, form, and manners. The horses are expected to move in a relaxed and flowing manner, with a consistent pace and a smooth gait.

The champion in the Open division was Lazy Loper, ridden by Gil Galyean and owned by Nancy Sue Ryan. In the Non-Pro division, the champion was KM Flat Out Lazy, ridden by Kathy Tobin and owned by Kathy Tobin and Randal Schwartz.

Conclusion

The 2015 AQHA World Show was a showcase of the best American Quarter Horses and riders from around the world. The competition was fierce, with top riders competing for the title of World Champion in a variety of disciplines. The winners in each category demonstrated the skill, dedication, and hard work required to excel at the highest level of competition.

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