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Youth Nationals

Remembered:The Images Of Mike Ferrara

Two-thousand-twelve marks the eighth consecutive year and the 10th overall for me as official photographer for the

Arabian Youth Nationals. It is with great pleasure that I present here the show from my perspective. I have photographed many different types of equine events in an array of breeds over the past 28 years, and I must say that Youth is nothing like any of them. At Youth Nationals, there is a special feeling from the first day to the last class—and showing horses is just part of what we see the kids do. We watch them take part in the management of the show, decorate barns to chosen themes, make over golf carts with incredibly creative looks, and join in a host of other activities. We see them just plain having fun.

When I started my current run of photographing Youth Nationals in 2005, the exhibitors who graduated to the adult ranks this year were in leadline. So, I had the unique opportunity of witnessing their transformation from enthusiastic youngsters into accomplished world-class exhibitors. Now I look forward to photographing them at the U.S. Nationals in Tulsa.

This is the show that everyone loves, because the kids give it a special magic. I applaud the show commission, the AHA staff, the parents, and most of all the great youth exhibitors for putting on a remarkable week of fun and great competition every year.

Mike Ferrara

2012Youth NatioNal Cha mpioNs

of the halter DivisioNs

- FRENCH KISSES -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN MARE JOTH 17 & UNDER

Shown by Sarah Beth WombleOwned by Belvedere Farm LLC

- PALADIN LL -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN GELDING JOTH 17 & UNDERYOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN GELDING JTH 17 & UNDER

Shown by Sydney Dazzo Owned by Dazzo Arabians LLC

- MADAM MARWAN WCF -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN MARE JTH 17 & UNDER

Shown by Sydney DazzoOwned by Hector and Jorge Flores

- JUDITA AMORE BPA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA MARE

SADDLE/PLEASURE JTH 17 & UNDERShown by Cubby Sporrong

Owned by Katherine Rich and Tyler Elzig

- TAMAR DEVINE DESIGN -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA MARE STOCK/HUNTER JTH

Shown by Camilla DanielsOwned by Dana Daniels

- HE BE SHOWY DFA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA GELDING

STOCK/HUNTER JTH 17 & UNDERShown by Sydney Dazzo

Owned by Dazzo Arabians LLC

- RUSSELL CROWE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA GELDING

SADDLE/PLEASURE JTH 17 & UNDERShown by Brandon Walker

Owned by Laura and Gil Metzger

- TEMPTING FIRE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION

ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JOTR 14-17With Kate Batterman

Owned by Boyd and Julie Batterman

2012Youth NatioNal Cha mpioNs

of the

perform aNCe DivisioNs

- AIR OF TEMPTATION -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE

JOTR 13 & UNDERWith Kendyl Peters

Owned by Jon and Kendyl Peters

- GSF AMBIENZE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION

ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JTR 14-17With Makenna Rooker

Owned by Nick and Juliet Carden

- SIR MAGNI FEKE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION

ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE JTR 13 & UNDERWith Cameron Hickerson

Owned by Todd and Karstin Hickerson

- PRODIGY AFIRE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH PLEASURE

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith Julia Junker

Owned by Jennifer Schaffel Junker

- NUTCRACKER SWEET PF -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA ENGLISH PLEASURE JOTR 14-17

With Juliette DellOwned by 6D Ranch Ltd.

- APOLLOS CARY GRANT -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA ENGLISH PLEASURE JOTR 13 & UNDER YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA ENGLISH PLEASURE JTR 13 & UNDER

With Holland StevensOwned by Remington Monroe Equine LLC

- SIEREUSLY HOT WH -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA ENGLISH PLEASURE JTR 14-17

With Sarah Beth WombleOwned by Belvedere Farm LLC

- SR HERES JOHNY -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA ENGLISH PLEASURE

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith owner Noah Rooker

- ROL FIRECRACKER -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE

JOTR 14-17YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE

JTR 14-17With owner Sarah Beth Womble

- AUGUST ENGINE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE

JTR 13 & UNDERWith Zachary White

Owned by James Bammel

- CF ULTIMATE AFIRE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE

JOTR 13 & UNDERWith owner Falan Alpert

- KRA AFIRE SONG -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE

JOTR 14-17With Emma Kate Kendrick

Owned by Patrick and Emma Kendrick

- CSP HENNESSY -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith owner Wanda Coker

- HELLO MOTO -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE

JOTR 13 & UNDERYOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE

JTR 13 & UNDER With owner Jacquelyn King

- BRASS GLAMOR SHOT -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE

JTR 14-17With Juliette Dell

Owned by 6D Ranch Ltd.

- MILLADY LOA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith owner Kayla Hipp

- STARR LLIGHT -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN PARK HORSE

JTR 17 & UNDERWith Emily Moore

Owned by Elizabeth and Tom Moore

- DIAMOND CHIPS LOA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA PARK HORSE JTR 17 & UNDER

With owner Rachel Braly

- GR KHALEIDOSCOPE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN LADIES SIDE SADDLE ENGLISH

JTR 17 & UNDERWith Holland Stevens

Owned by Remington Monroe Equine LLC

- TA PRELUDE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN LADIES SIDE SADDLE WESTERN

JTR 17 & UNDERWith Caitlin Pigott

Owned by Highland Pride Arabians, Inc.- WC JUST IMAGINE -

YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA LADIES SIDE SADDLE ENGLISHJTR 17 & UNDER

With Maggie MccarthyOwned by Maggie and Debra Mccarthy

- CAPT JACK SPARROW PGA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA LADIES SIDE SADDLE WESTERN

JTR 17 & UNDERWith Holland Stevens

Owned by Remington Monroe Equine LLC

- EXPRESSAMO -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN PLEASURE DRIVING

JTD 17 & UNDERWith Ryan Pullara

Owned by Martin L. Sherman Jr. Family Trust

- VIBRATO G -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING

JTD 17 & UNDERWith Sydney James

Owned by Jeffrey Allen

- SIEREUSLY HOT WH -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA PLEASURE DRIVING

JTD 17 & UNDERWith Sarah Beth Womble

Owned by Belvedere Farm LLC

- ULTIMATE SECRETVF -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE JOTR 14-17YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE JTR 14-17

With owner Ricky Johnson

- HELLO MOTO -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA COUNTRY PLEASURE DRIVING

JTD 17 & UNDERWith Emma Kate KendrickOwned by Jacquelyn King

- CJ PSYNCINATI KID -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE

JOTR 13 & UNDERYOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE

JTR 13 & UNDERWith Anna Redmond

Owned by Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.

- HF HALE-BOPP -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN PLEASURE

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith Karli Kelley

Owned by Karli Kelley and Larry Lease

- DA KOTA FF -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA WESTERN PLEASURE JOTR 14-17

With Rachel OlsonOwned by Cylent Arabians LLC

- CALIENTE VIRTUOSO -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA WESTERN PLEASURE

JOTR 13 & UNDERWith Sarah Porter

Owned by Robin Porter

- CBS TWO TIL MIDNIGHT -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA WESTERN PLEASURE

JTR 14-17With owner Jamie Lynn Smith

- CAPT JACK SPARROW PGA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA WESTERN PLEASURE

JTR 13 & UNDERWith Holland Stevens

Owned by Remington Monroe Equine LLC

- QUEEN OF HEARTS LA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA WESTERN PLEASURE

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith Danelle Galloway

Owned by Devin Galloway

- A TIME TO DANCE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE JOTR 14-17

With Erica MarkOwned by Shoshana and Erica Mark

- MALIEKA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE

JOTR 13 & UNDERYOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE

JTR 13 & UNDERWith Hannah Feldman

Owned by Julie and Hannah Feldman

- AMERICAN IDOL -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE JTR 14-17

With owner Brianna Williams

- SF PRALINE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN HUNTER PLEASURE

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith Karli Kelley

Owned by Kori Kelley and Sue Lease- TFA ZIMITUP -

YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA HUNTER PLEASURE JOTR 14-17With Hannah Noelle Bell

Owned by Jennifer, Hannah and Tabitha Bell

- VITALITY PE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA HUNTER PLEASURE JOTR 13 & UNDER

With Nika CornellOwned by Maria Cornell

- WC JUST IMAGINE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA HUNTER PLEASURE JTR 14-17

With Maggie McCarthyOwned by Maggie and Debra McCarthy

- BADA BING -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA HUNTER PLEASURE JTR 13 & UNDER

With Anna RedmondOwned by Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc.

- ALADDINS RISING FIRE -HA/AA HUNTER PLEASURE WALK/TROT 10 & UNDER

With Mackenzie AntleOwned by Mackenzie and Becky Antle

- JOHNNIE QUEST -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH SHOW HACK

JOTR 17 & UNDERWith Hannah Noelle Bell

Owned by Hannah and Jennifer Bell

- MSU AFIRE BLAZON -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH SHOW HACK JTR 14-17

With Allison Louise CederbergOwned by Dru Allison Cederberg

- MAVERICK AFIRE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN ENGLISH SHOW HACK

JTR 13 & UNDEREx: Holland Stevens

O: Remington Monroe Equine LLC

- HOTT SAUCE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA ENGLISH SHOW HACK

JOTR 17 & UNDERWith Allison Louise Cederberg

Owned by DC Arabians

- WYMAN OAKS JOEY -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA ENGLISH SHOW HACK

JTR 13 & UNDERWith owner Whitney Campbell

- MY GENERATION -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN MOUNTED NATIVE COSTUME

JOTR 17 & UNDERWith Kana Sumiyoshi

Owned by Kana and Teresa Sumiyoshi

- JOHNNIE QUEST -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN MOUNTED NATIVE COSTUME

JTR 14-17With Hannah Noelle Bell

Owned by Hannah and Jennifer Bell- KD KONTAGIOUS -

YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN MOUNTED NATIVE COSTUME JTR 13 & UNDER

With owner Olivia Welch

- HS TOMMY HILFIGER -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA MOUNTED NATIVE COSTUME

JOTR 17 & UNDERWith owner Andrea Plemmons

- WW EASTER LILY -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA MOUNTED NATIVE COSTUME JTR 14-17

With owner Julia Broome

- DARE ME UF -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA MOUNTED NATIVE COSTUME

JTR 13 & UNDERWith Shelby Norris

Owned by Shelby and Christine Norris

- KARAMAT -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN REINING HORSE JTR 13 & UNDER

With Athena NorthOwned by Jackie Pakula

- FLIGHT OF FANCI -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA REINING HORSE JTR 14-17

With owner Mikailla Marie Waltos

- MISS MAXIMUS -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA REINING HORSE JTR 13 & UNDER

With Kori Lynn KelleyOwned by Larry and Sue Lease

- SERANNADA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN TRAIL HORSE JOTR 14-17

With Ian RobinsonOwned by Alice Jackson and Sandra Robinson

- PS ELUSIVE DREAMS -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN TRAIL HORSE JOTR 13 & UNDERYOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN TRAIL HORSE JTR 13 & UNDER

With Ethan HuppOwned by Gregory and Suzanna Hupp

- PHIRST CLASS PHLASH -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN TRAIL HORSE JTR 14-17

With Ian RobinsonOwned by Sandra Robinson

- HANDSOME HOTRODDER -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA TRAIL HORSE JOTR 14-17

With Ian RobinsonOwned by Alice Jackson and Sandra Robinson

- CATARIKA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA TRAIL HORSE JTR 14-17

With Amy MontoyaOwned by Bob James

- IM DESTINEES HOBBY -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA TRAIL HORSE JTR 13 & UNDER

With Ryan MelendezOwned by David and Jessica Bein

Working CoW Horse

- TL FOOLIN AROUND -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA

REGULAR WORKING HUNTER JTR 17 & UNDER

YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA HUNTER HACK JTR 17 & UNDER

With Alexandria DesiderioOwned by Ricci Desiderio

- ALMARAH STAR ZONE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN

REGULAR WORKING HUNTER JTR 17 & UNDER

YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN HUNTER HACK JTR 17 & UNDER

With Alexandria DesiderioOwned by Stephanie and Ricci Desiderio

- JOSHUA SHINO -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION A/HA/AA SHOWMANSHIP JTR 14-17

With Queen Of Hearts LAOwned by Devin Galloway

- CHERAI REEF -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION A/HA/AA SHOWMANSHIP JTR 11-13

With Hollywood ClassicOwned by Larry & Vicki Payne and Cherai Reef

- BRIANNA CHAMBERLAIN -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION A/HA/AA SHOWMANSHIP JTR 10 & UNDER

With Alpine Hai NoonOwned by Rackel Gehlsen

- KATIE MOSTELLER -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP

JTR 14-17With Prince Baskir

Owned by Leslie Mosteller

- AMARA SPIZZIRRI -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP

JTR 14-17With KCJ Prinz Rafik

Owned by Amara Spizzirri

- MELISSA GILBERT -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP

JTR 13 & UNDERWith GS Knight Wind

Owned by Laurie and Macie Long

- AVERY BROGLE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP

JTR 13 & UNDERWith Fox On Fire

Owned by Avery Brogle

- WYATT BUDD - YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION A/HA/AA UPHA ARABIAN BREEDS

JTR 14-17 CHALLENGE CUPYOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION JTR 14-17

With Sufis HighcommandOwned by Mike and Terri Budd

- ALEXIS KIESNER -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION A/HA/AA UPHA ARABIAN BREEDS

JTR 13 & UNDER CHALLENGE CUPWith I Take You

Owned by Alexis Kiesner

- ALLIE OLLILA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION UPHA ARABIAN BREEDS WALK/TROT

10 & UNDER CHALLENGE CUPYOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith Conway

Owned by Melissa and Allie Ollila

- MARY MAG WILSON -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION JTR 14-17

With CSP HennessyOwned by Wanda Coker

- ZACHARY WHITE -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION

JTR 13 & UNDERWith August Engine

Owned by James Bammel

- QUINTIN ROBERTS -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith EA Golden Girl

Owned by Rushlow Arabians

- KARLI KELLEY -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN WESTERN SEAT EQUITATION

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith HF Hale-Bopp

Owned by Karli Kelley and Larry LeaseYOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA WESTERN SEAT EQUITATION

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith Miss Maximus

Owned by Larry and Sue Lease

- ALEXANDRIA DESIDERIO -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION A/HA/AA HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION OVER

OBSTACLES JTR 17 & UNDER & YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION NOT TO JUMP JTR 14-17

With TL Foolin AroundYOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION

NOT TO JUMP JTR 14-17 With Breakaway PA

Owned by Ricci Desiderio

- KRISTY SHIOTA - YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION

NOT TO JUMP JTR 13 & UNDERWith Sonoma Saphire

Owned by Tracy and Judy Fincher - ALEXA POTTS -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION

NOT TO JUMP JTR 13 & UNDERWith Tamar Cool KidOwned by Alexa Potts

- DANIELLE ROSENBAUM -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN REINING SEAT EQUITATION

JTR 14-17With AM Sunlit SwirlOwned by Joe Betten- DEVON THOMAS -

YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN HUNTER SEAT EQUITATIONNOT TO JUMP

WALK/TROT 10 & UNDERWith Almarah Star Zone

Owned by Stephanie and Ricci DesiderioYOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA HUNTER SEAT EQUITATION

NOT TO JUMPWALK/TROT 10 & UNDER

With BHF While U Were OutOwned by Mallory Creter

- OLIVIA PAKULA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA REINING SEAT EQUITATION JTR 14-17

With Hollywood BlockbusterOwned by Olivia Pakula

- TRENTYN POWELL -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN REINING SEAT EQUITATION

JTR 13 & UNDERWith TA Giovanni

Owned by Silver Aspen Ranch

- TEANA LONG - YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA REINING SEAT EQUITATION

JTR 13 & UNDERWith Khaarga Escobar Slik

Owned by Jackie and Olivia Pakula

- CATARIKA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION A/HA/AA TRAIL WALK/JOG 10 & UNDER

With Wyatt WilmsOwned by Bob James

Dressage

Dressage

- DREAM ANOTHER DREAM -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION HA/AA SPORT HORSE UNDER SADDLE JTR

With Amanda BurnsOwned by Tia and Toni Herrick

- MISS SEDONA -YOUTH NATIONAL CHAMPION ARABIAN SPORT HORSE UNDER SADDLE JTR

With Mallory HarrellOwned by Sean Twomey

2012 U.S. NationalArabian Horse Championship Yearbook

Photography by Mike FerraraDesign by AHT Design

Produced by Arabian Horse TimesCopyright – 2012

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