Dogwood Classic Breaks Records and Brought the Fun!

The 2025 Dogwood Classic was one for the books, setting new records in entries, awards, and prize money. Held in Harriman, Tennessee, the show brought together exhibitors from across the region for a week of top-tier competition, camaraderie, and celebration of the American Quarter Horse.

A huge thank you goes to the TQHA Region II Show Committee for making this show possible—Tina Buffkin, John McDonald, Tracy Cravens, Megan McConkey, and Pat Kress—for their dedication and leadership behind the scenes.

Hunter Entries Top 180 Daily

With more than 180 Hunter exhibitors each day, the Dogwood Classic saw its largest Hunter turnout ever. These classes drew impressive talent and were supported by expanded awards and added prize money.

Rose Mason Memorial Ranch Challenge

The Rose Mason Memorial Ranch Challenge brought out a strong group of versatile horse-and-rider teams. With $5,000 added money and premium prizes, the challenge honored Rose’s legacy and continued to grow in both participation and meaning.

AQHYA Spotlight: Emily Lakey

Emily Lakey presented a special demonstration of her work with a young horse through the AQHA Young Horse Development Program, showcasing the next generation of horsemanship and what it means to bring up a horse from the ground up.

2025 High Point Champions

Ranch Riding Challenge

  • Open: Let’s Double Down – Wendy McConnell, shown by Clayton Jerrell

  • Amateur: Let’s Double Down – Jenna Marie McConnell

  • Youth: Uptown Shine – Preslee May

English Versatility

  • Non Pro: Blackies Good Bar – Ruthie Hall

  • Open: Do You Have a Winner – Kim Burritt

Western Horse

  • Open: Certain Im Invited – Joanne L. Karpinski

  • Amateur: Just Found Chocolate – Sally Almond

  • Youth: Don’t Text Your Ex – Avery Mae Woody

All-Around High Points

  • Open Horse: Do You Have a Winner – Kim Burritt

  • Amateur: Roobie – Sidney Sargent

  • Amateur Select: Do You Have a Winner – Kim Burritt

  • Youth 14–18: Getin Hot Better Trot – Victoria Raleigh

  • Youth 13 & Under: Don’t Text Your Ex – Avery Mae Woody

  • Level 1 Amateur: Im Too Sexy to Iron – Taylor Battistelli

  • Level 1 Youth: The Iron Outlaw – Maegan Fuchs

  • Walk Trot Amateur: Ain’t Too Lazy – Marcy Lang

  • Small Fry: Ona Hott Suggestion – Elayna Bridges

Hunter Division

  • Amateur: Sweet N Fabulous – Sarah Chabot

  • Youth: The Iron Outlaw – Maeghan Fuchs

  • Level 1 Youth: The Iron Outlaw – Maeghan Fuchs

  • Level 1 Amateur: Al E Hondro – Geraldean Lantier

  • Open: Next Tangible Assets – Alexis Hart

From ranch classes to Hunter rounds, from rising youth to seasoned champions, the 2025 Dogwood Classic delivered a full week of incredible showing and sportsmanship. Follow Dogwood Classic – TQHA Region II on Facebook for more updates, photos, and highlights as we look ahead to next year’s event.

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