MANNA PRO      Whether you’re out for an early morning ride, mucking stalls, or watching your foal’s first romp through a pasture, Manna Pro is right there with you. For over 160 years, Manna Pro has been making foods and supplements that help animals of all ages grow healthy and strong.  They are dedicated to the care and nurturing of animals and are proud to be a part of IBHA. Please welcome this second year sponsor and stop by their booth at the show. You can learn more about Manna Pro at their website www.mannapro.com.

AGRICENTER INTERNATIONAL    SHOW PLACE ARENA Memphis, TN   The Agricenter supports IBHA by donating the silver headstall for the Queen Runner-Up, by giving advertising support and  by donating the use of the arena and grounds crew for the IBHA World Sale This is the fourth year of the IBHA World Week Event being produced at the Agricenter.

KNIGHT PROTECTIVE SERVICE        Macon Sims Jr.    www.knightprotectiveservice.com        This year Knight Protective Services is sponsoring the IBHA Gold Cup Challenge classes for 2yr old horses. Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle classes are offered with a $500 added money to each class donated by Macon Sims Jr. This is the first year to offer added money to the Gold Cup Challenge. Knight Protective Service is improving the safety, security and quality of life for its clients and employees.  

DR LAURIE KRISTOFF Durand, IL This is Dr. Laurie Kristoff’s 16^th year as a sponsor for the IBHA World Show.  Laurie donates the custom silver saddle presented to the new “Miss Buckskin World”. She serves as President of the Youth Scholarship Fund of IBHA and promotes many of the fund raising projects to aide in the future education of deserving IBHA Youth members.

VIRGINIA LANCASTER Woodstock, VT Donating her time at the IBHA World Show for many years, Virginia handled the presentation of ribbons and awards.  Virginia is involved in the queen contest and youth scholarship fund raising. Although she cannot attend this year, she chose to be an elite sponsor to the IBHA WarmUp Circuit and wishes everyone good luck and safe traveling.

SMITH MOTORS Hammond/ Lowell, IN Mr. Tim Roper, dealer principal of Smith Chevrolet and of Smith Ford Companies and owner of Roper Show Horses also celebrates 15 years as a sponsor of the IBHA World Show. Tim’s daughters are known throughout the AQHA competitive circle and by the AQHA personnel and are often referred to as “them Roper girls”. Tim is a horseman in the true sense of the word and one of his first horses as a teenager was a buckskin. His auto and truck dealerships sponsor the custom silver buckles for the Reserve World Champions in All Around Open, Amateur, Youth 13 & U and Youth 14-18. Special pricing is available for both Chevy and Ford through IBHA. Contact the IBHA office for information on your next purchase.

STAGECOACH PASS FARM Durand, IL Laurie Kristoff and Victor Alvarez, owners and operators of the farm, sponsor a majority of the “Warm Up to the World” Circuit Champion awards. Specializing in reining bred stallions standing to the public they also have foals for sale and run a training operation. Whether you are thinking of breeding your mare, buying a foal or having a horse trained, remember Stagecoach Pass Farm.

WAGE’S SILVERSMITH Anaheim, CA This year Wage’s is proud to celebrate 26 years as the official silversmith’s of IBHA. The company designs and produces the various award buckles for IBHA. Wage’s donates the hand crafted silver buckle presented annually to “Miss Buckskin World” and also hand crafts a “one of a kind” special commemorative buckle for the IBHA Youth Scholarship Auction. The company designs and produces the “Top Ten” buckles and the “Honor Roll” and ROM buckles available for purchase from the Scholarship Fund with all the proceeds going to the scholarship program. Wage’s also offers special discount pricing through IBHA for any IBHA charter clubs.

IBHA EXPRESSES A SPECIAL “THANK YOU” TO THE FOLLOWING CLASS SPONSORS:

ILLINOIS STATE BUCKSKIN ASSOC.        

HEWLETT & DUNN JEAN & BOOT BARN 

STAGECOACH PASS FARM

Thank You to Larry Williams Photography for capturing all the winners and the special moments of the World Show. Contact them at larrywilliamsphotog.com for your memento. Photos appearing on this website may not be copied for personal use!

The 2011 IBHA World Show began on Wednesday, August 3 with the speed classes. After everyone got organized the Grand Entry was held. This year the US flag was carried by Russ Spreckelmeier from Ohio and the IBHA flag was carried by Stacie Riehl from Wisconsin. The IBHA Queen Kimberly Maxwell from Iowa was next, with the queen contestants for this year following. The youth teams then entered the arena representing the theme "getting er dun for forty years". The teams are: Illinois: Alex DeMonbrun, Alexandra Hood, Livvie Markus and Anna Wilhelm. Iowa: Katie Maxwell and Andie Vsetecka. Wisconsin:  Alexandra Lenz, Corynn Spurlock, Kara Vosters & Chloe Vosters. The World Show Ring Stewards, Patti Barber, TN , Laurie Kristoff, IL and Richard Booker, TN came in next with Judges John Abrams, OK, R David Terrell, TN and Eugene Zimmermann, MN right behind them. Equipment Judge Larry Willard followed with Cheryl Ogle, Paddock Director, and Justin Kurtz, Paddock Aide behind him. After the IBHA Executives were announced everyone stood for the Oak Ridge Boys a cappella version of the National Anthem. The queen contestants then showed everyone their riding talents when they each performed the first of two horsemanship patterns. Later that day the Memphis Convention Bureau sponsored an ice cream social. With temperatures in the 100's this was a much appreciated break in a very busy first day!

Day 2 started at 7:30AM with the English Showmanship and Longe Line classes. The second ride for the queens contestants was judged then on to the Western Pleasure classes. The show ended with all Western Trail classes. After the owners/exhibitors had a chance to take care of their horses it was back to the main arena for the youth party! Many came out to enjoy the cookout and snacks that were provided by the youth. After the food settled and everyone had a chance to visit and relax then the business began. Teams were organized for the third annual wheelbarrel race. Thanks to the following teams for participating: AWESOME: Anna Wilhelm & Jeff Wilhelm, FLYING G: Brandon Kurtz & Steve Grooms, BLUE/GREEN: Anna Wilhelm & Alex DeMonbrun, BLUE: Shania Eckhardt & Chase Eckhardt, MANNA PRO RACING: Justin Kurtz & Mike Bade FLOWER POWER: Livvi Markus & Briley Czerwinski. With the winning Florida team from the last two years absent this year the field was wide open. Team AWESOME started with the best time of 22.21 but were quickly overtaken by FLYING G who ended with the winning time of 21.68. Congrats to all!

The hunt seat classes were held on Friday, along with the hunt seat trail. The day ended early enough so all exhibitors could attend the 21st annual Buckskin World Sale. Consigned horses were on the grounds all day, the brought in the arena for a preview. More information on the sale is on the "World Horse Sale" page.

The famous Dun Factor class started the day off on Saturday, followed by the mare and gelding halter classes. Horsemanship and Disciplined Rail rounded out the day. After the last four days of hard work and great competition it was now time to relax and enjoy the evening. Yes, it is now time to announce the winners!

After a delicious dinner held at the Butcher Shop, announcer Wayne Williams thanked the office staff of Cathy Oyster, Karen Kimmerly and Kay Kass for a job well done. He also thanked Jamie White from the Show Place Arena for all his hard work to make the show run smooth. Next year's theme of "Duns just wanna have fun" was then announced. This year's winners for the youth team were: STALL DECORATIONS: 1st - Illinois State(at left), 2nd - Wisconsin State.   WORLD CHAMPION YOUTH TEAM: Wisconsin State (at right). RESERVE WORLD CHAMPION YOUTH TEAM: Illinois State. Congratulations to all the youth that competed!

Rick Kurzeja, World Show Chairman, and Mike Bade, IBHA President then presented the next awards:

Mike Bade then escorted Miss Buckskin World Kim Maxwell to the front of the room where she said her last few words. Queen Committee Liason Fred Thompson then introduced queens committee members Judi Handel and Denise Kurtz  to help with the queens presentation. The contestants along with their escorts were introduced. After much anticipation Candy Munz representing Mid Florida Buckskin Association was crowned 2001 Miss Buckskin World! For more details on the queens contest please go to the "Queen Candidates" page. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!

Victor gives the World show "2 thumbs up"!