Horse Lover Magazine

The Lots-O-Spots Spectacular, sponsored by the Dixieland ApHC,  was a spot-on success this past weekend. The Appy show was held at the Clearview Horse Farm Arena in Shelbyville, TN, and, as is  usual for Clearview, was very well-organized and very family friendly. Even the pets were having a great time! 

 

Horse Lover staff was there for three of the Western Pleasure classes. National Appy club Vice President and trainer Steve Bennett placed first in two of the classes,  2 and 3 year old Western Pleasure.  Mr. Bennett said  that he wanted to  the come over from his home in North Carolina to this particular Appy show because the club is so friendly. He added that it is simply a nice show.  Steve's wife Jill won the Senior Western Pleasure class aboard  10 year old mare Sheza Iron Sensation.   

 

Steve Bennett aboard Miracle at Midnight, a three YO gelding owned by Jo and Chandler Schuchardt.	Steve Bennett aboard  two YO Stallion My Dandy Chip owned by Paco Villalpando	Jill Bennett aboard Sheza Iron Sensation

 

Savana Floyd aboard Dandy Zipper

Jo Schuchardt of Stem, NC, co-owns two horses that  competed in the show. Schuchardt's gelding (Miracle at Midnight) won the 2 YO Western Pleasure class, but her mare Miracle N Grace did not fare as well in her class.  Schuchardt was still enthusiastic because of the excitement and fun of the show!