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            The UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup committee is pleased to announce the launch of an Assisted Walk-and-Trot Class, to be held at the 2015 UPHA/American Royal. The committee extends its sincere thanks to Elisabeth Goth for sponsoring this new division, which will open up the Exceptional Challenge Cup program to many new participants and will broaden the UPHA’s vision of providing positive competitive goals for all equestrians. The amazing ability of instructors to adapt to the needs of challenged equestrians has allowed for new areas of growth within the Exceptional Challenge Cup.

            The quality of the class continues to develop, and the new division will provide a platform for long-term growth of the program. This step toward new goals would not be possible without the support of generous sponsors. Their assistance allows the UPHA to promote excellence in this very important division of our industry.

Congratulations to the 2014 National Champions and Reserve Champions:

Overall Champion, Elizabeth Metcalfe

Overall Reserve Champion, Gracie Gustafson

Physically Challenged Champion, Rachel Sanchez

Physically Challenged Reserve Champion, Victoria Mattson

Non-Physically Challenged Champion, Sean Simpson

Non-Physically Challenged Reserve Champion, Aidan Silverton