VQHA Queen Update

DID YOU SEE THAT HUGE CLOUD OF DUST?
WELL, LET ME TELL YOU, THAT WAS COMING FROM OUR 2010 VQHA QUEEN, COURTNEY STURGILL

This has been one busy summer for our VQHA Queen, Courtney Sturgill. Courtney first kicked off her “Summer Run” in Raleigh, N.C. at the Tarheel Triple Clasic, where she won the Reserve All-Around.  She then traveled to Marke Harrel’s Show in Du Quoin, Illinois for a week. After taking a week off, it was on the road to show in Harriman Tennessee where she accumulate a total of 84 points in two (2) days with her horse, Bearly Zippin.  ”Bear” and Courtney also won the circuit awards in five (5) events, including the Amateur Horsemanship.  Courtney and Bear will continue preparing to compete in the horsemanship at the Congress, as they make their next stop at the Reichert Celebration in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Courtney recently had a photo shoot with “Good Ride” and Hannah Casper of Ocala, Florida.  Courtney will be featured in the company’s upcoming ads to be used at the Congress and has also accepted a job in retail/marketing for Good Ride.  Be sure to stop by and visit Courtney at the Hannah’s and Good Ride Booth at all the major shows!

Courtney recently began blogging for the Equine Chronicle starting in June.  Throughout her travels to various shows, Courtney will be blogging about her experiences while showing and all the exciting new turns her life may take.  Be sure to follow her as she will be frequently updating for the Equine Chronicle at www.equinechronicle.com.

I think our Queen needs BIG CONGRATS from all for her fine work this summer.

QUEEN APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR 2011!

An application was received from  Kathryn Johannes who is 18 years old.  She is the daughter of William and Linda Johoannes of Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Also, an application was received from our 2010 VQHA Queen, Courtney Sturgill, who is 20 years old.  She is the daughter of Elizabeth Wills and Jeffry Sturgill of Wise, Virginia.

The Queens’ horsemanship competition will take place during the VQHA Futurity on Saturday evening, September 11, during the Barbecue in the coliseum. Please plan to come and watch our girls compete and cheer them on for this big event! It is always so exciting to take part in this first event for our candidates for the 2011 VQHA Queen. Hope to see you there!!

Also, prior to the evening classes,  a basket will be auctioned to benefit the VQHA Queens’ Program. This basket is designed in a hanging western planter that includes the ground stake for hanging. It contains white zinfandel and chardonnay wines with a beautiful hand painted wine glass, snacks, and cocktail napkins, and a beautiful kitchen towel with embroidery. Please come and bid as we truly need your support for this program.

QUEEN’S 50/50 STIMULUS RAFFLE
ONLY 20 TICKETS TO BE SOLD – $50 EACH
DON’T MISS OUT!

If all tickets are sold, there will be one $500 winner.
The winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday evening after the Queen’s Horsemanship competition. You do not have to be present to win. Please contact one of the following to  make a purchase:

2010 VQHA Queen, Courtney Sturgill
(276)328-3022
2011 VQHA Queens’ Candidate – Kathryn Johannes
(540)752-7401
VQHA Queen Mother – Diana Wolfrey
(540)582-2589

CONGRESS DRAWS NEAR
Keep checking this site for all of the exciting upcoming activities!