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OVER $209,000 OFFERED IN UPHA CLASSIC GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS AT UPHA AMERICAN ROYAL
The UPHA Classics originated in 1974 to stimulate interest in young horses, and to provide owners and trainers an opportunity to receive substantial prize money. In 1977 the first UPHA Saddlebred Classic Grand Championships were held at the American Royal Horse Show in Kansas City, MO.
The UPHA Classics are designed to be prestigious classes to contribute to the growth and prosperity of the show horse industry. The intent is to promote a high-caliber event and generate a greater prize money return for the young show horse. Young performance entries have greater earning power and therefore can demand higher sales prices. Breeders, owners, and trainers all benefit from the UPHA Classics.
In 2024, the UPHA is proud to announce over $209,000 in prize money was offered to Classics horses/ponies!
Congratulations to the 2024 UPHA Classics Grand Champions!
UPHA Five-Gaited Classic Grand Champion
SH Bobbie Gentry
Owner: Deborah Butler
Trainer & Exhibitor: Robert Gardiner
Prize Money: $10,053
UPHA Three-Gaited Classic Grand Champion
My Angel of Music HSB
Owner: Sandy Gallagher
Trainer: Neil Visser
Exhibitor: Jacqueline Visser
Prize Money: $10,053
UPHA Fine Harness Classic Grand Champion
HS Glamorous
Owner: Ceil & Kenneth Wheeler, Jr.
Trainer & Exhibitor: Smith Lilly
Prize Money: $10,053
UPHA Park Classic Grand Champion
Great News
Owner: SG Farm, LLC
Trainer & Exhibitor: TJ Santaferra
Prize Money: $10,053
UPHA Park Pleasure Classic Grand Champion
Monnington Magna Carta
Owner: Morgan King
Exhibitor: Morgan King
Trainer: Julianne Rafferty
Prize Money: $10,053
UPHA Hackney Pony Classic Grand Champion
Saratoga Special
Owner: Kay Marschel
Trainer: Rich Campbell
Exhibitor: Shelby Balmas
Prize Money: $5,663
UPHA Harness Pony Classic Grand Champion
Heartland Remember Me
Owner: Jacqueline Ohrstrom
Trainer: Rich Campbell
Exhibitor: Shelby Balmas
Prize Money: $5,663
UPHA Road Pony Classic Grand Champion
Heartland Fancy Smancy
Owner: Kay Marschel
Trainer: Rich Campbell
Exhibitor: Shelby Balmas
Prize Money: $5,663
UPHA Hackney Park Pleasure Driving Classic Grand Champion
Creation's Cavalier LF
Owner: Kathryn Humphries
Exhibitor: Abby Shafer
Trainer: Rich Campbell
Prize Money: $5,663
UPHA Roadster To Bike Classic Grand Champion
Mr. B
Owner: Richard Harris
Trainer & Exhibitor: Jon Walker
Prize Money: $5,303
-- via UPHA