Shannon Yeaton Rides at Color Breed Congress

2012 Dec 20

Five western riders from William Woods University recently rode at the Color Breed Congress in Tulsa, Okla., bringing back a champion high point, reserve high point and eight blue ribbons. Shannon Yeaton, a sophomore, was one of the participants.

The Color Breed Congress includes horses from four separate breed associations. More than 600 exhibitors competed, representing 34 states and two foreign countries.

Four of the riders competed on WWU-owned horses, while Emily Triesch of San Diego, Calif., competed on her personal horse.

"Being able to bring my horse along with the William Woods horses was such a wonderful and rewarding experience," Triesch said. "The horses we competed against were truly amazing and I can't wait to go back and do it again!"

Jennie Petterson, assistant professor of equestrian studies and western instructor, coached students at the show.

"The quality and quantity of horses this year was very impressive. I am always thrilled when our students and horses can be successful in such a competitive environment," she said.

The show results are:

Emily Triesch of San Diego, Calif., and Justa Blueprint:

• Champion High Point, ApHC Novice Non Pro

• Reserve High Point, ApHC Non Pro Overall

• First, ApHC Hunter in Hand Open, Geldings

• First, ApHC Hunter in Hand Non Pro, Geldings

• First, ApHC Hunter Under Saddle, Non Pro

• First, ApHC Hunter Under Saddle, Novice Non Pro

• First, ApHC Hunt Seat Equitation, Non Pro

• First, ApHC Hunt Seat Equitation, Novice Non Pro

• Fifth, Champion of Champions Open Hunter Under Saddle

Megan Lynne of Clarkfield, Minn., and WV Kyss of Fame:

• First, Youth Halther Geldings PL/SD Type

• First, Open Ideal English, Saddle Type

• Fourth, Senior Youth Discipline Rail, Western

• Fourth, Senior Youth Ideal Pinto English

• Sixth, Youth Tobiano Color

• Sixth, Novice Youth Hunt Seat Equitation

• Seventh, Senior Youth Ideal Pinto, Western

• Eighth, Novice Youth Western Pleasure

Shannon Yeaton of Epsom, N.H., and Ima Cuervo Cowboy:

• Fourth, Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle

• Ninth, Novice Youth Hunt Seat Equitation

Katie Bigge of Lake Panasoffkee, Fla., and Unzip This:

• Seventh, Novice Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation

• 10th, Novice Amateur Hunter Under Saddle

Danielle Heerdt of Villa Park, Ill., and Red 'n Precious:

• Ninth, Novice Amateur Showmanship English/Western

• 10th, Novice Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation

• 10th, Junior Amateur Discipline Rail, Western