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Hi Fellow Amateur Team Members Equitana 2018 WOW – We WON the Kelato Peo- ple’s Choice Award for Eq- uitana 2018. The Quarter Horse was voted the most popular horse displayed in the Breeders Village by the general public. Equitana showcased the Amateur and Youth Divisions. A group of dedicated, com- passionate and enthusiastic volunteers worked tirelessly to achieve this momentous achievement. Once again, it proves that when there is not the letter ‘I’ in the word team, amazing things can happen. Every one of the following team deserves recognition and don’t be too shy to say congratulations to these people when you see them – they represented our amazing Quarter Horse Industry. Amateurs – Aimie Holmes, Janet Mans- ley, Dylan Hughes, Kim Gaunt, Carol Elliott, Rachel Elliott, Yasmin Lee-Steere, Leonie Gorski Youth - Amber Denton, Charlotte Mansley, Chris Holmes, Mikayla Gaunt, Mia Gaunt Others - Matt Freiberg, Lana Kelder- man, Liam Sykes, Gemma Clarke, Jolene King Directors - Kate Elliott, Craig Rath, Kim Johnston The Equitana Display was all based on educating the general public about the amazing attributes of the Australian Quarter Horse. Amateur Division Teams Challenge Congratulations to all the teams that com- peted in the WA Teams Challenge Winners – Sharon Currie, Kerry Black- aller, Paula Balgera Runners Up - Tracey Allen, Karen Cor- nish, Karen Waddell Cheers Leonie Gorski 2018/2019 Amateur Division President September • 2018 • The Australian Quarter Horse Magazine • 11 January • • October February • 2019 • The Australian Quarter Horse Magazine • 11