A prestigious list of judges is set for the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.

The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce the judges for the 2018 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show.

“It is our goal to bring an outstanding roster of judges together to judge the Ford Youth World because it is one of the most prestigious events in the equine industry,” said Patti Carter, AQHA senior director of judges. “We look forward to the great competition at this year’s show, especially with the addition of 13-&-Under core classes.”

The judges for the 2018 Ford Youth World are:

Eric Petersen, Mabel, Minnesota
Will Knabenshue, Whitesboro, Texas
Tanya Green, Aubrey, Texas
Steve Meadows, Staunton, Virginia
Tina Anderson, Millsap, Texas
Patty Campbell, Whitesboro, Texas
Gary Roberts, Murrieta, California
John Pipkin, Canyon, Texas
Jonathan Meilleur, Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Sandy Vaughn, Hernando, Florida
Laura Norment, Trent Woods, North Carolina
Steve Ferguson, Tyler, Texas
Gary Putman, Gainesville, Texas
Andy Adams, Gerber, California
Jaime Beamer, Lipan, Texas
Lee Wood, Granbury, Texas
Ralph Depew, Perryton, Texas
Ian Chisholm, Weatherford, Texas
Jeffrey Petska, Collinsville, Texas
Rick Chayer, Sperry, Oklahoma
Dave Brock, Springtown, Texas
Todd Arvidson, Purcell, Oklahoma
Jody Brainard, Mulhall, Oklahoma
Doug Milholland, Purcell, Oklahoma
Shelley Fitzgerald, Yukon, Oklahoma

For more information on the 2018 Ford Youth World, visit www.aqha.com/youthworld. 

Stay up to date on all the happenings at the Ford Youth World and find online coverage provided by The American Quarter Horse Journal at www.aqha.com/youthworld and follow @AQHAJournal on Twitter for updates as the show approaches.

Ford Motor Co. is the official sponsor of the Ford Youth World. AQHA members are eligible for a $500 rebate through Ford on select Ford models, some restrictions apply. To qualify, you must be an AQHA member for at least 60 days. Get your rebate here and remember when purchasing your next vehicle, buy Built Ford Tough.

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