Ogden, Utah – hosted by the Wasatch Pony Club USPC
🏅 Division Results
Training – Junior
- Sophia Greenwood – Ardeo Martello Muse – 26.4
Reese Yakovac– Hans – 39.5- Reese Yakovac – JB Future Sharp – 42.9
Training – Open
- Lindsay Wagner – GCS Ardeo Jupiter – 26.0
- Darlene McInnes – Jimmy Wofford – 35.0
- Kate Lucas – Kestrel – 35.7
Novice – Junior
- Joclyn Nelson – HS Cool River Noble – 24.2
- Courtney Cummings – Moonlight Mist – 26.9
- Sloane Preysz – Snifters Spirit – 29.2
Novice – Open 1
- Grace Lebrecht – Wembley – 32.5
- Lindsay Wagner – DS Ardeo Bounce – 36.1
- Savannah Greenwood – Wildwych Forbidden Fruit – 37.9
Novice – Open 2
- Terri Cooper – Guttenberg – 33.4
- Aimee Kortis – Incredable Image – 34.7
- Taylor Timmerman – Windanu – 35.1
Beginner Novice – Junior
- Emry Erickson – Twisted Oliver – 28.4
- Curren Hormuth – Tiger Van Orshof – 35.0
- Maizie Bechthold – Frank – 43.7
Beginner Novice – Open 1
- Brooke Mcsparin – As It Was – 26.9
- Megan Palmer – Hold On Loosely – 27.5
- Mari Heybroek – Jackson – 32.8
Beginner Novice – Open 2
- Lindsay Wagner – Silver Lining – 19.1
- Tani Smihula – Baron – 26.3
- Mimi Nuelle – Business or Pleasure – 32.2
Starter – Junior
- Amy Ahlstrom – Flyin Huckleberry – 41.7
- David Shiflett – Lavendar – 42.7
- Ashley Liss – Oreo – 43.3
Starter – Open
- Carrie Matteson – Maestro De La Nuit – 21.2
- Stacey Christopherson – Dark Matter – 27.7
- C’Dale Jore – A Mannhattan’s Lady Liberty – 34.3
Tadpole – Junior
- Evelyn Johnson – Bruiser Woods – 34.1
- Cambria Hormuth – Gizmo – 34.7
- Madilynn Neilson – Topper Leo Dun Bars – 39.7
Tadpole – Open
- Phil Jore – A Sonatina – 31.3
- Kimmie Moso – Well Spotted – 39.1
- Lindsay Woods – Capacity – 46.2
🌟 Standout Performances
🔥 Lowest Score of the Show
Lindsay Wagner and Silver Lining delivered a standout ride, finishing on an astonishing 19.1 in Beginner Novice – Open 2—the lowest score of the weekend. A brilliant performance that stood out in a field of excellent competitors!
🏆 Lindsay Wagner’s Stellar Weekend
Lindsay Wagner showcased incredible consistency across multiple horses and divisions:
- 🥇 1st – Training – Open with GCS Ardeo Jupiter – 26.0
- 🥇 1st – Beginner Novice – Open 2 with Silver Lining – 19.1
- 🥈 2nd – Novice – Open 1 with DS Ardeo Bounce – 36.1
A big congratulations to Lindsay for her strong showing and dedication across levels!
🐴 Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) Awards
Training
- High Point TIP Award: Darlene McInnes – Jimmy Wofford
- Reserve High Point TIP Award: Alison Corn – Emperor Norton
Novice
- High Point TIP Award: Courtney Cummings – Moonlight Mist
- Reserve High Point TIP Award: Sloane Preysz – Snifters Spirit
Beginner Novice
- High Point TIP Award: Mari Heybroek – Jackson
- Reserve High Point TIP Award: Jonni Jones – Dashwood
Starter
- High Point TIP Award: Amy Ahlstrom – Flyin Huckleberry
- Reserve High Point TIP Award: Marie Osornio – Whisper
Tadpole
- High Point TIP Award: Evelyn Johnson – Bruiser Woods
- Reserve High Point TIP Award: Caroline Mayer – Vibrant Force
🏆 Introducing the Utah Buckle!
Skyline Eventing and Wasatch Pony Club USPC have teamed up to bring you the Utah Buckle, a new series award recognizing consistency and excellence!
Buckle awards will be given to the top-scoring Open, Amateur, and Junior riders based on combined scores from:
- 🌄 Spring Skyline Horse Trials
- 🏞️ Golden Spike Horse Trials
- 🏔️ The Event at Skyline
Are you in the running for the Utah Buckle? Stay tuned for the leaderboard after the final leg at The Event at Skyline!
🎟️ Raffle Prizes & Sponsor Appreciation
All competitors were automatically entered into a fantastic raffle, with winners announced during show jumping. Huge thanks to our generous sponsors for donating these amazing prizes:
- 🧼 GH2 Equine Architects: Grooming tote, brush, measuring tape, and collapsing dog bowl 🏆 Winner: Hailey Liss
- 🐴 Rural Avenue: Vision polo wraps 🏆 Winner: Johanna Horting
- 🧵 Horse Crazy: • LeMieux pad and bonnet set – Winner: Ann Macdonald • Amigo fly sheet and neck cover – Winner: Reese Yakovac • HKM dressage pad – Winner: Lynne Gilbert-Norton
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Area IX eventing community!
💖 Thank You, Volunteers!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to the volunteers who made this weekend possible. From dressage scribes to jump judges, gate stewards to score runners—you are the backbone of this sport. Your time, energy, and commitment make events like Golden Spike not only possible but enjoyable and safe for all.
We see you, we appreciate you, and we couldn’t do it without you!
📅 Up Next: Round Top Horse Trials – July 6–7, 2025
📍Castle Rock, Colorado
Mark your calendars! The next stop on the Area IX calendar is the Round Top Horse Trials, hosted at a beautiful venue with a challenging course and welcoming atmosphere. We hope to see you there!