Trainers, exhibitors, vendors and spectators joined together for the 2018 Buckeye Classic at The World Equestrian Center located in Wilmington, Ohio.

The show began on Tuesday, July 13, 2018 with NSBA classes followed by the first NCEA Junior Medal Horsemanship and YEDA Challenge. A member of Bay Hill YEDA team, sophomore Brianna Merklin was named Champion aboard Prinzziples N Cash earning $800 and Reserve Champion, Cora Wyers aboard Good N Certain earning $300.

“I wasn’t expecting to come out with that win, it was truly breathtaking,” Merklin said. “This win showed me how much YEDA has allowed me grow and become a better rider.” She hopes to continue her riding career becoming involved with a collegiate team after graduating from high school. “I like colleges that feel like home with team members that hold a close bond and coaches who offer positive support.”

Vendor and artist Sarah Lockwood-Taylor introduces her magnificent interest of artwork to the horse industry. “This is my first time attending The Buckeye,” she said. “Overall, I’ve had a great response in the horse world for all disciplines, my pieces are time consuming but very therapeutic.” Sarah demonstrates two different styles of unique artwork, offering original and custom pieces to customers. She looks forward to potentially showcasing her artwork at the Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio.

Congratulations to more of Tuesday’s NSBA Champions:

NSBA $1,000 Added Open Maturity Western Pleasure (11 shown) Presented by Doug Rath Performance Horses, Champion: RR Magical Moonlite owned by Dennis and Debbie Martin and shown by Ashley Lakins earning $291.01, Reserve: Gone Viral owned by Kari Craft and shown by Jason English earning $231.10 Limited Division (6 shown), Champion: Keeping It Good owned by Suzanne Mayo shown by Mandy Gately earning $256.77, Reserve: Uf Batt Girl owned by Laura Miller and shown by Robert Fowler earning $199.71.

NSBA $1,000 Added Maturity Open and Limited Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle (3 shown), Champion: Shesa Hot Selection owned and shown by Sunni Duke earning $401.87, Reserve: Mito Been Me owned and shown by Janae Walker earning $267.92

NSBA $1,000 Added 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (7 shown), Champion No Doubting Me owned by Sue Sancken shown by Brian Baker earning $305.14, Reserve Bettin The Goods owned by Mr. and Mrs. Wilkes and shown by Ashley Lakins earning $228.86 Limited Division (2 shown), Champion Best Az Yet owned by Annette Snowden shown by Lauren Louw earning $508.57, Reserve Time To Flatline owned by Tina Kern shown by Kyle Flatter

NSBA $1,000 Added Maturity Open Non-Pro Western Pleasure (7 shown), Champion RR Magical Moonlite shown by Kylee Wiseman earning $323.76, Reserve Gone Viral owned and shown by Karti Craft earning $242.82

NSBA $1,000 Added 3-Year-Old Open and Limited Hunter Under Saddle (6 shown), Champion Maybe The One owned by Mary McLaughlin and shown by Nicole Giumenti earning $332.82, Reserve Nodoubtimachipmunk owned by Jean Jordan and shown by Jami English earning $258.86

NSBA $1,000 Added Open Maturity Hunter Under Saddle (4 shown), Champion Mito Been Me and Dawn Baker earning $415.84, Reserve Shesa Hot Selection owned by Sunni Duke and shown by Jamie English earning $277.22 Limited Division (3 shown), Champion Shesa Hot Selection and Jamie English earning $277.22, Reserve Rusleeping owned by John/Hand and Lisa Marangakis and shown by Julian Harris earning $184.82.

NSBA $1,000 Added 3-Year-Old Open Non-Pro Western Pleasure (6 shown), Champion Bettin The Goods owned and shown by Melissa Wilkes earning $332.82, Reserve No Doubting Me owned by Sue Sancken and shown by Sydnie Ochs earning $258.86 Limited Division: The Best Ryde owned by Big Rock Farms and shown by Faith Small earning $295.84, Reserve Hexa Good Venture owned by Beth Hartman and shown by Haley Hartman earning $197.22

NSBA $1,000 Added 2-Year-Old Open and Limited Hunter Under Saddle (4 shown), Champion Thank God Itz Friday owned by Rebecca Bailey and shown by Julian Harris earning $415.84, Reserve Lopin All Night Long owned by Angela Wade shown by Stefania Ugolini earning $277.22

NSBA $1,000 Added 3-Year-Old Open Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle, Champion Maybe The One owned by Mary McLaughlin and shown by Michele McLaughlin earning $305.14, Reserve Tails Never Fail owned and shown by Jessica Alleman earning $228.86

NSBA $1,000 Added 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure (2 shown), Champion Truth And Alibi owned by Nick Weiss and shown by Brian Baker earning $646.53, Reserve
Limited Division, Champion One Hott Man and Ryan Strunk earning $431.02

NSBA $1,000 Added Green Trail, Champion My Only Good Shoes and Jennifer Paul earning $485.02, Reserve Unequaled Invitation owned by Searidge Farms and shown by Michael Colvin earning $385.16

Judges for this year’s event included: Nancy Alto Renfro, Rick Baker, Chad Evans, Dolly Chayer, Robin Frid, Holly Hover, Mary Luther, Jennifer Thompson and Sara Simons.

For full results from the show Click Here.