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OVER $215,000 OFFERED IN UPHA CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE 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, Missouri.
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 2023, the UPHA is proud to announce over $215,000 in prize money was offered to Classics horses/ponies!
Congratulations to the 2023 UPHA Classic Grand Champions!
UPHA Five-Gaited Classic Grand Champion
Lookin To Win
Owner: Kimberly Blaker and Kolby Smith
Trainer & Exhibitor: Kolby Smith
Prize Money: $9,670
UPHA Three-Gaited Classic Grand Champion
Jeaux Burreaux
Owner: Chevelle Show Horses LLC
Trainer & Exhibitor: Robert Gardiner
Prize Money: $9,670.
UPHA Fine Harness Classic Grand Champion
Game Ready
Owner: Kay Brown
Trainer & Exhibitor: Clark Clouse
Prize Money: $9,670.
UPHA Park Classic Grand Champion
Just My Style
Owner: Kimberly Blackwell
Trainer & Exhibitor: Tiffany Wheeler
Prize Money: $9,670.
UPHA Park Pleasure Classic Grand Champion
Stonecroft Mystify
Owner: SG Farm LLC
Trainer & Exhibitor: Emily West
Prize Money: $9,670.
UPHA Hackney Pony Classic Grand Champion
Heartland Standing
Owner: Belcort Farm
Exhibitor: Danny Cummins
Trainer: Shelby Balmas
Prize Money: $5,338
UPHA Harness Pony Classic Grand Champion
Brand New Man
Owner: Alyssa and Alex Curry
Trainer & Exhibitor: Chris Gantley
Prize Money: $5,338
UPHA Road Pony Classic Grand Champion
CW Extremely Wicked
Owner: George Burgy
Exhibitor: Chris Gantley
Trainer: Shelby Balmas
Prize Money: $5,338
UPHA Hackney Park Pleasure Driving Classic Grand Champion
Centurian's Hot Shot LF
Owner: Grace Arnold
Exhibitor: George Anne Nash
Trainer: Smith and Alexandra Lilly
Prize Money: $5,338
UPHA Roadster To Bike Classic Grand Champion
SeeYaGottaGo
Owner: Anthony Miller
Trainer & Exhibitor: Debbie Foley
Prize Money: $4,978
-- via UPHA