2007 IBHA Queen Kyla Copple of Missouri receives a gift from Executive Liason Fred Thompson of Iowa. Committee member Virginia Lancaster of Vermont has annually donated a  gift to the outgoing queen. Each year it is a special gift selected for that young lady.

by Queen Committee Vice President Rosemary Stevenson....

The Queens Court of 2007 was made up of four young ladies representing not only their Charters but are ambassadors to the world of the buckskin breed. What terrific representatives they are. Each one of them is a Queen in her own rights.

Pictured from left:              Fred Thompson Queens Committee Executive Liason, Kyla Copple - 2007 Miss Buckskin World, Jennifer Ross - Mid America queen, Kelly Crooks, Show-Me queen, Cassie Hanft - Iowa queen and Alexis Northcutt - Mile Hi queen.

Each of these ladies have all the qualities to be a Queen - an out going personality, knowledge of IBHA and the Buckskin breed, the ability to get along with all types of people, a winning smile and charm. These are special ladies and will continue to be special the rest of their lives.

World Week is very busy for these ladies. They have been interviewed by a panel of three judges and presented their speeches and question and answers to the same judges at the exhibitors party. They have been observed by the silent judge at all times. They have been judged by the World Show judges on their horsemanship. They have passed out ribbons and been guests at a special Queens dinner. They have helped at the auction and the Buckskin horse sale. They have also shown their horses in various classes. Through it all they have kept their cool and charm proving once again that they are Queens.

Now we can add another star to the roster of IBHA Queens.

Miss Congeniality was awarded to Cassie Hanft of IaBHA. The candidates themselves vote on the person to receive this award which is an honor in it self. Cassie is pictured with her escort Mr Nate Erickson of Iowa.

 

Miss Horsemanship was awarded to Kelly Crooks of SMBHA.  Kelly received the highest score from the World Show judges in Horsemanship. Kelly is pictured with her escort Mr Nelson Hampton of Missouri.

First Runner Up to Miss Buckskin World was awarded to Jennifer Ross of MABHA. The title of runner up is very important - In the event that the Queen is unable to fulfill her duties, the title will go to the runner up for the balance of the term. Pictured with Jennifer is her escort Mr Josh Geesey of Indiana.

and the winner is...........

 

Miss Buckskin World for 2007 was awarded to  Alexis Northcutt of MHBHA. Alexis is pictured above with her gifts which were donated by George and Rosemary Stevenson of Arizona, 2007 Miss Buckskin World Kyla Copple of Missouri, Alexis, Laurie Kristoff of Illinois, Justin Kurtz of Indiana and Ted and Judy Handel of Ohio.  Also shown is Alexis and her escort Mr Josh DeJane from Colorado.

Congratulations to each and every queen contestant. These ladies can wear their crowns and sashes proudly for they were truly exemplary representatives of their charter clubs.

Coming to the world Show is a wonderful experience, but coming as a candidate  in our Queens contest is exciting and rewarding. All you young ladies that qualify, think about joining the next Queens Court.