2022 Contest Winner

Photographed is Cascord VA, a 9-year-old holsteiner with his partner, Ella Kelly from Andover, KS. “Ted” as Ella calls him, was purchased by her during the 2021 winter circuit in Ocala, Florida. With the help of her trainer, Ann White from Vermillion Valley Equine Center, this pair qualified for the National Horse Show. This is Ella’s 2nd year qualifying for the National Horse Show. She looks forward to using her prize money from this contest to help pay for the upcoming 2022 winter circuit in Ocala. Photographed by Melissa Kelly.

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This photo was taken at the Sara Oden Memorial Horse Show. Lead line and walk trot riders Taylor Edenbock, Rosie Mansini, Ryleigh Lyons and instructor Alison Ward all rocking a great show on this special day with these amazing kids.

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This picture is of Rowan Bomar and her pony Tobie Van De Lufkenshoeve - 2020 Zone 4 Horse of the Year Champions.

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Photographed are 20-year-old POA, Carson Valley Girl, and 12 year old owner-rider Hailey, at a local SNHSA show at Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility in Washoe, Nevada where they won some beautiful ribbons in the crossrails division. Valley has been in the family since she was 3 years old and has taught Hailey (and her older sister Katie) a true love of horses as they competed in crossrails, short stirrup, and mini hunters. They are also active members in the Silver State Pony Club and Valley has taken Hailey and Katie to their D3 Pony Club certifications. Valley will be retiring from jumping this year as she starts her new job teaching kids their first walk-trot steps at Franktown Meadows Riding Academy as a lesson pony. She is truly a special pony with a heart of gold!

Hailey is so excited to be in this year’s catalog, especially since it is her last year riding her pony. She will spend her prize money on her very first pair of tall boots for the 2022 show season, and some treats for Valley as well! Photographed by Hailey’s mother, Christina Caldwell.

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Photographed is Faith McGown and Welsh pony, Hersey Blue Danube Dixie who is trained and owned by Kimberly Brunson of Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, Texas. Faith and Dixie were awarded double champion in the NTHJC May Days- Hunter/Jumper Horse Show Mother’s Day weekend. Faith fell in love with riding Father’s Day 2020 and started competing the following spring. Faith will use the prize money to buy Dixie some special treats, fun saddle pads, and a sparkly crop she’s been eyeing online.

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Photographed is "Dante Divino" with owner and rider Jenna Upchurch after earning the 2019 US Dressage Finals First Level Open Reserve Championship. "Nick" achieved this placing at only 6 years old as well as the 2019 First Level Freestyle Reserve Championship and three championship wins at the 2020 USDF Region 4 Championships. Jenna purchased "Nick" as a four-year-old, and she did most of the training herself as a young professional with the help of her coach Martin Kuhn. "Nick" passed away in January of 2021. Earning an honorable mention in this contest gives Jenna great joy that she is able to celebrate and share "Nick's" life and story with others. Photographed by Jenna’s mother, Diane Upchurch.

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Photographed is Say What You Will (Winston) and Kolbi Horton after winning a North Texas Hunter Jumper club flat class for the first time at Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler Texas. Winston is a 5-year-old green welch/ POA cross pony owned and ridden by 10-year-old Kolbi Horton. This team is learning and growing up together as they are guided and trained by Kimberly Brunson at Brunson Equestrian Center. We are excited to watch them grow as a team. Winston is Kolbi’s dream pony and loves him to the moon and back. The prize money will go into Kolbi’s pony fund for Pony Finals (one day). Photographed by Kolbi’s mother, Jermaine Horton.

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Our pony, Kiwi Pirouette, shown by Arie Strong (pictured here) won Champion Green Medium Hunter Pony at a USEF AA Graded show in Pensacola in late July, 2021. The pair’s next show was at the USEF Pony Finals where they ribboned twice in the Medium Green Division. Kiwi Pirouette is trained by Francesca Senior, Castlemane Equestrian, and stabled in Madison, MS, by Reunion Farms LLC. Kiwi is the reigning 2020 two state point leader Champion, MS and LA For Green and Regular (combined) Medium Hunter Pony. Photo by John Reimers

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Macrae Kalmar and Bart, a 31-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, owned by the Kalmar family. Pictured with many of the Hodges Badge awards Bart has won over the years, with our kids aboard. We pulled out boxes of prizes they had won over the years and Bart was the winner of most of them, so we decided he needed his own photo shoot!

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Pictured are Jolie and her Welsh pony cross, Milo (AKA Milo Moon Dancer!). The pair are frequent competitors at a schooling show series held at the barn where they board and train in Norton Shores, Michigan: Pepper Oaks Equestrian Center. The photographer, Stacy Sikkenga, plans to use her prize money to continue to support the barn's schooling show series.

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Photographed is Linden Hall IEA Dressage Team from Lititz, PA at Dressage Nationals in Tyler, TX. Our winning team from left to right: Brynne McIntyre, Emily Warren, Gloria Wahl, Coach Christina Stamos-Johns, Meg Cramsey, and Sarah Wauls. What an incredible experience to travel to IEA Dressage Nationals at the Texas Rose Horse Park with our team. Winning Reserve National Champion Team and getting these incredible ribbons and plate was the icing on the cake to an experience of a lifetime! This was a big highlight for many of us that are finishing out our high school years and moving on up to the college level of competition. Photograph credit; Rich Wahl.

2021 Contest Winner

Finley Hamilton, age 11, and Focalize Dew Drop, her nine year old Belgian Sport Pony, celebrating after the 1.05m Jumper Classic held at the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California. Finley and "Dew Drop" have been a team for three years, and both of them love competing in the desert. Finley loves the beautiful ribbons awarded at the Desert International Horse Park and considers them extra special because the competition is so fierce. Her goal for 2021 is to compete with “Dew Drop” at the U.S. Pony Finals Jumper Championship in Lexington, Kentucky. She plans to treat “Dew Drop” to her favorite treats with a portion of her prize money! Photo taken and submitted by Megan Hamilton.

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Photographed are "Otto P.," a Friesian stallion, and owner Amy Haygreen. Otto P. is an 8 year old stallion who actively competes in dressage, although he has won championships in multiple disciplines. “Otto” is currently competing in 3rd Level Dressage with trainer Caitlin Oikemus, and also competes at lower levels with his owner Amy. “Otto P”. lives at Stone Mountain Creek Farm in North Carolina and trains at CAO Dressage. Amy is planning to use the prize money for this photograph to put towards music for “Otto's” 3rd Level Musical Freestyle which “Otto” hopes to debut in the 2021 show season! Photo was taken by Sherry Sebastian Billings, Amy Haygreen's mother and “Otto P.'s” "grandma."

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Photographed are Anna Payne and To Hott To Touch, “Willie”, an 8 year old gelding. Anna and Willie have gone through many hardships and pulled through! At the conclusion of Anna’s season, she had to put Willie down due to a tragic accident. This did not stop her, but motivated her. Anna put her trust in God for her new UPGRADE. Anna is going to use this money to put towards leg wraps, bits, and more for her new UPGRADE. After 3 weeks of Anna’s tragic death of her horse; she received a new horse, and saw God’s work fulfilled.

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Photographed is “Dread Pirate Robby”, an OTTB after the Cobblestone Farms USEA Horse Trials in 2017. “Robby” was 11 at the time of the photo. Ridden and owned by Breanne Palmerini, this was the pair’s first preliminary level event and they finished fourth. A major accomplishment for the pair. “Robby” passed away last year and made the memory of this event and one of their biggest successes even more special. Breanne has since purchased a half brother to “Robby”, a two year old Texas Thoroughbred named “Ziggy”, and will use the prize money to spoil him. Photographed by Breanne’s husband, Jordan Nagel.

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5 year old Jade, standing with her ribbons and winnings at the JCQH Buckle Show. She just started riding in June at Just Country Quarter Horses (JCQH) Horse Camps. She competed in her first show Sept 26 and placed in 4 of her 5 classes. She now takes lessons twice a week at JCQH in Stoutland MO with Char Shelton. She is a horsewoman in the making and one happy horse crazy girl! The prize money will go towards the 2021 JCQH Buckle Show which is a free show for all participants. Photo credit by Ashley Hendrix and submitted by Char Shelton.

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Photographed are Colton Chester and “Sweet Tea,” a Welsh cross pony, at their first Pony derby at the South Carolina Equine Park. “Sweet Tea” is a 22 year old gelding who has taught many children “the ropes” in the hunter ring and has taken 5 successful trips to National Pony Finals. Colton and “Sweet Tea” were awarded the High Point Horse and Rider Award from the North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association. “Sweet Tea” resides at Oak Manor Equestrian in Mount Ulla, NC where Colton lives and trains with his mother and father, who are also the owners/instructors at Oak Manor Equestrian.
Photo was taken and submitted by Christy Conway-Chester.

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Featured in this photo are Tessa Hope Reynolds and her lease pony “Feather”, a 15 year old Appaloosa mare standing 14.2 HH. Tessa and “Feather” were participating the local WPRD (Western PA Riding and Driving Club) two day horse show. “Feather” was a new lease of only a few weeks before this show, but Tessa and “Feather” were able to place 4th in the Pony Halter class and won the blue ribbon in the Novice Pony event! Tessa has ridden for several years, but it’s only been the past 3 years that she has pursued showing. Tessa enjoys her lessons at Hobbs Hollow Stable in Meadville, PA, and her instructor, Ms. Lee. Tessa is looking forward to spending her winnings on any new pink tack or putting it towards future show fees. Tessa’s mom, Darlene, took Tessa’s picture; she is always sharing Tessa’s adventures on Social Media.

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Addison Turner has been riding “Slow Motion” aka “Jimmy” for about a year and is so excited about being able to lease him and grow even more! “Jimmy” is owned by Amy Miller the owner of Seahorse Stables in Belfast Maine where Addison has been riding for the last 5 years. “Jimmy” is a 10 year old 15.2hh Warmblood. Amy has owned him since he was 3 years old. “Jimmy” has competed in the hunter and equitation rings all over New England. Addison plans on putting her prize money towards the purchase of her first saddle.

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Photographed are Judy Ward and "Clark Kent" after their century ride at Woodbine Farm Dressage Show in Chelsea, Michigan. Judy is 80 years old and "Kent" is over 25. "Kent" came thru the auction system and we do not know his exact age. "Kent" has done eventing, 4-H, trail and handicapped riding. He has always been so calm and willing to do whatever was asked of him, therefore Clark was added to his name. "Kent" is now officially "Clark Kent". Laurie von Hofe (my friend) took the picture "A ribbon, of course, for a century rider and horse." To read more about Judy and "Clark Kent" visit www.dressagefoundation.org

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Photographed are U.S. grand prix rider Georgina Bloomberg and “Quibelle” after winning the $35,700 Welcome Stake of North Salem CSI3*, presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows. “Quibelle” is an 11-year-old Hanoverian mare (FRH Quaid x Stakkato) owned by Gotham Enterprizes, LLC. Of the special win, Georgina said, “Old Salem is where I grew up riding and it’s where most of my childhood memories are from. I rode here for over 15 years, so to be able to come back and compete here has so much meaning for me.” Photo was taken and submitted by Lindsay Brock of Jump Media.

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These two girls are students of mine. For fun this year I decided to hold a Halloween Fun Play day. These two girls were our High Point award winners. Nine year old Khloe has been riding since she was five years old. During Covid she dove deep into riding, bonding with her APHA gelding “Rowdy” and her instructor Marlene Nichols. She won Grand Champion. Aubree is a beginner rider. Winning Reserve Champion means so much to her: it was an incredible boost to her confidence as she truly loves riding.

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Pictured is Sinatra, a Hanoverian gelding owned by Wesley Fox, showing off his ribbons at the Sue Hubbell Hunters and Jumpers barn. “Dallas”, as he’s known in the barn, got his show name of Sinatra after demonstrating a liking of Frank Sinatra’s songs. “Dallas” is planning to use his prize money to buy as many carrots as he can. Photo by Suzanne Bowyer.

2020 Contest Winner

Pictured are 22-year-old dressage rider Robert Leuck and "Adoer" after winning their class at White Fences Dressage. "Adoer" (barn name Adje) is a 14-year-old KWPN Dutch warmblood owned by Karin Eller. Adje is a barn favorite known for his sweet personality and willing attitude.

Robert is a professional rider, training and competing year round in Wellington, Florida. In 2017, Robert was selected for the first ever Future Stars Scholarship and has been part of the Emerging Dressage Athlete Program since 2012. He has worked for Oded Shimoni and has a long standing training relationship with six-time dressage Olympian Robert Dover.

Christine Rose is a professional photographer and lifetime horse lover also based in Wellington. Horses, pets and people are some of her favorite subject matter. To see more of her work visitwww.

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Adje, Robert and Christine are proud to have been chosen as the winners of the 2019 Hodges Badge Company contest and are excited to be featured on the cover of the 2020 catalog. A portion of the winnings will be used for a barn party to celebrate their win with some special treats for Adje and his friends.

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This cute photo titled "Horse show helper" is a picture of our grandson Evan helping out at the Run O' The Mill Pony Club Annual Hunter Jumper Horse show held Memorial Day weekend at Washington Co. Fair grounds in West Bend, Wisconsin and is their biggest fundraiser. Photo was taken by Doug Kaho & entered by Amy Kaho. Prize money will be donated to Run O' The Mill Pony Club, a great organization!!

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Captured is Hadley Brewer with her “Cherry On Top” sneaking a kiss after placing 5th in the Leadline 3 and Under at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show. Hadley was only 2 years old at this show and started riding her “Cherry” as soon as she was old enough to sit up. “Cherry” is the pony that all little girls dream of, she is the kindest pony and absolutely adores her tiny rider. Hadley will use her prize winnings to spoil her dear pony.

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This is Karina Streeter on rescued thoroughbred gelding “Duke of Earl”. They were just awarded champion of the Special Medal (2'3-2'6) class at the End of Summer hunter jumper show at Cedar Lodge stables in Lawrence, Michigan. Karina has been riding for 8 years. She is also an accomplished equestrian vaulter. The photo was taken by Ashley Butler with ANB Photography.

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Pictured is Lorelei Murphy, age 4, after her very first pony show at Everything Little Farm. Lorelei has loved horses ever since she could talk and started riding with Miss Kelsey Beers at age 3. She plans to use the money to buy treats for the ponies and Starbucks for Miss Kelsey!

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This photograph is from Painted Skull Ranch Gymkhana Club in Ellicott, CO. The kids love to show off their ribbons when they place in these events.

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Pictured are Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) coach Erin Washburn and team rider Emma Carroll at an IEA show in Batavia, OH. Erin took over the post of Head Coach of Childress Rodgers Stables Equestrian Team the same year Emma started with the team as a seventh grader. This photo was taken six years—and a million great memories—later, in Emma’s senior (and final) IEA season. Cold temperatures and rain during this show weekend didn’t dampen team spirits—with both the high school and middle school teams taking high honors (and taking home gorgeous Reserve Champion ribbons), and Emma named High Point Rider. In her senior year, Emma served on the IEA National Youth Board, representing rider-members in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan, was named Zone 5 Region 2 High Point Rider, and was awarded an IEA Zone 5 scholarship. Childress Rodgers Stables Equestrian Team is having another winning season in 2019-20 under Erin’s leadership, and Emma is a freshman at the University of Kentucky, where she is following the team’s progress and is grateful for the happy years she shared with Erin through IEA.

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Pictured here is “First Dibbs”, a Thoroughbred cross, after winning his over fences class at their barn’s end of the summer show. “Dibbs”, as he’s known around the barn is a lesson horse well loved by all at Sue Hubbell Hunters and Jumpers but especially by Anaye (not pictured) who he won this ribbon with. While “Dibbs” thinks the winnings should be spent solely on treats, this money will be going towards a new saddle and a bag of carrots with his name on it. Photo was taken by Suzanne Bowyer and submitted on her behalf by Mary Kate Adams.

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Featured in this photo we have Jocelyn Lowe and “This Budd’s For You”, an American Warmblood, after their barn’s end of summer show. “Zar”, as he’s known around the barn, is a 21 year old gelding who was graciously loaned to Jocelyn by his owner for the show. Jocelyn is 12 years old and was so excited for the experience she got under her belt from this show before going to her first show off the farm a few weeks later. As a surprise for their trainer, Sue Hubbell, for hosting the show the winnings from the photo contest will be going towards our school horse saddle fund. Photo was taken by Suzanne Bowyer and submitted on her behalf by Mary Kate Adams.

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Lenna Dentinger, age 4, is shown winning her Lead-Line class at the Seneca Co. Fair in Tiffin Ohio. She loves riding “No Chip Chuck”, her Grandma’s POA gelding by I’m a Few Spot Dream. Lenna wants to show Walk-Trot next year and will use her winnings to buy a very sparkly, pink show shirt! Thank you Pam Weller for taking her picture.

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This photograph is of Grace Hemmelgarn and her horse, “Liam”. I, Tina Mauss, am both Grace’s coach and the photographer.

“Liam” is a rehomed racehorse, who had many starts as a racehorse, and has found his success with Grace as his owner. Grace bought “Liam” for a couple hundred dollars and has trained him through the dressage levels. This show was at Long Shadow Farm in Morrisville, Vermont. Grace rode “Liam” there riding the dressage test, second level, test 1.

This show was significant because it was Grace’s last chance to qualify for the Second Level Year End Championships for the local show series, Champlain Dressage Schooling Series. She did, ending up as the Year-end 2nd Level Champion!!

As you can see Grace and Liam had a marvelous day!!

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Macy Morgan (age 7) has been riding since she could sit on a horse! This past season Macy successfully showed in Crossrail Hunter divisions on her much loved "Millpond's Allie Oops", a 6 year old Welsh small pony mare, whom Macy has nicknamed "Ollie". Macy rides at Malone Farms, and trains with her aunt, Merideth Bryans. She shows at H. J. Fox Classics at the GA International Horse Park, and also at Tryon, NC and HITS Ocala. She is very excited about her prize money and has a long list of options as to what is most needed for Ollie!

2022 Contest Winner

2022 Contest Winner

Rescue bully Baloo and handler Isabella Boone pose with his custom ribbons after competing in the NADD National Showcase. Baloo was rescued in 2017 and continues to break breed stereotypes every day! Baloo competes in dock diving, Fast CAT, and Barn Hunt, and is currently beginning his agility training. Follow his dog sport adventures on Instagram at @bully.baloo! Isabella is going to use the prize money to help support their future foster efforts.

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Shelter dogs to agility champions Hurricane Milly the Doberdor (left) and CMOB’s Monster Under the Bed (right) pose together with their well-earned ribbons from Jumpin’ K9s. Milly is an 8-year-old, goofy girl that is also trained in narcotics nosework. Monster is a 5-year-old trained service dog as well as a Trick Dog Champion. Outside of agility, these pups love to spend their time hiking, running on the beach and training at North County Canine. These two champs will be splitting their prize money with their brother Moto to buy some new toys, treats, and training gear!

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Photographed is CedarWood's Meeka Wish on Me, "Meeka," an Australian Shepherd with her awards from the United States Australian Shepherd Association's National Specialty Agility Trial. Meeka earned a High in Trial award each day of the three days of the trial in three different agility classes (Standard, JWW, and FAST). When Meeka isn't playing agility, she helps her mom as an Assistant Trainer (demo dog) for a local Tricks class as she is also an AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer. Meeka is going to use the prize money for her favorite things in the world ... treats and new antlers.

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Photographed is Pete (Fox River Legacy Oh For Pete’s Sake THDX RATCH CGC TKA) posing proudly with his Barn Hunt Crazy 8s Gold ribbon. Pete is a long-time Pet Partners therapy dog, primarily visiting hospitals and correctional facilities. While COVID restrictions put a halt to therapy visits, he recently earned two barn hunt titles – Crazy 8s Gold and Barn Hunt Champion -- the first Welsh Springer Spaniel to earn each. His prize money will go toward entry fees to future barn hunt trials and a big bag of liver treats.

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Photographed is "BPIS GCH CH CAN CH UCH INT CH TDGCH Snapshots Don't Spill the Beans" - Taco earning his CAX23 title AKC's First and Only CAX23. Taco will donate his money to the Pink Patch Project (Breast Cancer Program) - with the Laurel Police Department.

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Photographed is GCHB CH Alpine Glo’s Signature Delight “Sorbetto”, 4 y.o. Samoyed after winning a weight pull competition in the category of “Most Weight Pulled by a Samoyed” hosted by W3PO and PVSC – World Wide Weight Pull Organization and the Potomac Valley Samoyed Club.

Sorbetto loves most dog sports, and competes in Conformation, Rally, Agility, CAT, FastCAT and Barn Hunt. He is also a Therapy Dog with Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Sorbetto will probably want his mom, Lisa, to use his prize money to pay for more entry fees for future events!

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Photographed is “MFG Little Spoon”, showing off his ribbons from his first year in dog sports. “Spoon” is a working service dog, and competes in barn hunt, rat games, FastCAT, rally, dock diving, disc, herding, and loves learning new tricks! We plan on using the prize money to help send us to herding camp this year!

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Pictured is "Meadowgrove Jaeger Force" a young Belgian Groenendael after achieving his RATN title in barn hunt. Jaeger is a performance dog competing and training in multiple sports such as scent work, barn hunt, fastCAT, agility, rally, disc and herding. Jaeger is handled and trained by myself, a 16 year old dog enthusiast. I will use his prize money for training supplies so we can continue to advance and grow as a team!

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Red was one of those GSDs whose ears did not go up! She loved using her nose and we discovered the Hide n Seek dog sport at Agility Qs For You in Louisville, KY. Unfortunately, she passed away needing just two qualifying runs to earn her RATCH in Barn Hunt. She is greatly missed, and the contest money will be used to continue setting up a memorial garden for her.

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Photographed is UJJ CA NC URX UROC RACEN UCD UNJ NV RMC DGCH 'PR' HD’S ZENFUL ZIGMUND SPOT-ON, a two-and-a-half-year-old American Bulldog who participates in many venues. This picture was taken after he won a Total Dog Best in Show. “Ziggy” will be celebrating his picture in the Hodges Badge catalog with a few new toys and maybe even a couple of really good treats!

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Photographed are Cliff with his DS title and Jersey with her DJ title from a NADD dock diving competition. Cliff is a 2-year-old Golden Retriever sport and service dog. He participates in agility, fast cat, coursing ability, rally, dock diving, obedience, and barn hunt handled by Olivia Graue. Jersey is a 6-year-old Vizsla who enjoys learning new things, hiking, and competing in a variety of sports handled by Sela Cooper. Visit them on social media. Cliff's Instagram is @countoncliff and Jersey's is @jerseydoesthings. We plan to split the money and put it towards future trial entries!

2022 Contest Winner

2021 Contest Winner

Photographed is "MACH2 ADCH-Bronze Blackfoot's Gold Coast Maori Gift", a five-year-old Labrador Retriever after receiving her Agility Dog Champion-Bronze Title through the USDAA @Home Titling Program. "Kiwi" is a versatile dog that loves to be put to work while training for agility trials, hunt tests, nosework and dock diving. She has a ton of drive but comes with a wonderful off-switch at home - she loves to snuggle on the sofa with her owner/trainer, Cayla. She always has something to say and you can hear her while she's waiting to come into the agility ring and while running a course. Cayla is going to use the prize money to help buy "Kiwi" more toys, training supplies, and entries to agility competitions.

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Photographed is CH Jendu Wild Wild West DSA at the NADD Nationals in Toledo Ohio. “James” is a conformation Champion as well as the Number One Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Dock Diving Dog in 2019 and 2020. James will be getting lots of treats and some new water toys.

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Photographed is Gus the rescue Heeler mutt holding his two new ribbons after achieving his CGCU and CGCA titles! Gus was rescued in January of 2020 and currently has 15 AKC titles! He loves to compete in Rally, Obedience and Agility. Gus proves every day that rescue mutts can compete and excel in the competition sport world! We plan to use the money to buy more treats and enter more shows!

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"Ticket", “Solachis Over The Limit”, is a 2 year old Border Collie and competes in agility herding and dock diving. He is posing with our "ribbon tree" in the lobby at Countryside Agility Training Center. The ribbons from Hodges are so pretty we have one tree that we just adorn with all the big rosettes every Christmas. They look extra fancy with the lights from the tree and get lots of compliments every year.

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Photographed is "Ivie’s Strength is Honor", aka: "Noxus", a Siberian Husky after titling in a local Fast Cat event. Noxus is a sweet boy that has a heart of gold. Lovingly referred to as "Captain America", he will try anything for his owner. Noxus is an athletic boy that adores running and playing fetch. He leads his recreational mushing team and holds multiple titles across different registries. Noxus will spend his prize money on entering his favorite sport, dock diving! Photograph taken by Hilary Huskey, Noxus' owner and handler.

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Pictured here is "GCH CH Snapshots Don't Spill the Beans CAX21". “Taco” is an 8-year-old Dalmatian with over 110 conformation and performance titles. In his spare time, he works with the Laurel Police Department (MD) with their Pink Patch Project for Breast Cancer.

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Miniature Australian Shepherd "Henry-Beauchamp's Whirlpool" aka "Kiva" ponders over the joys of accomplishment of trialing in NADAC and AKC agility. “Kiva” and her owner Lorri value their bond be it hiking, kayaking, trialing or just hanging together. Their favorite times are those made while “Kiva” puts on her "Therapy Smile" and they head to Assisted Living Facilities. It has been a long, lonely time because of Covid 19 so they plan to use some of the prize money for little gifts for the residents. “Kiva” and her twin 'doggie niece' often pull a wagon full of treats for those folks, and enjoys the payback, given in pats and hugs.

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Photographed is Alta-Tollhaus Immix, a four-year-old German Shepherd Dog who earned a Level 2 title in a Christmas Hide 'n Seek Competition at Conway Canine Companions. Immix enjoys Hide 'n Seek where he puts his nose to the test and finds rats and anise. He competes in K9 Nose Work, FAST CAT, and has recently begun participating in a Frisbee league. He loves soaring through the air for his Frisbee! His owner and photographer, Pamela Padgett, will use the money to purchase more Frisbees and pay entry fees for competitions.

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Pictured is English Springer Spaniel “CH Essgermany’s N’ All-Time Hawaii Five-O”, aka “Kono” and “Essgermany’s Diamond Head”, aka “Diamond Rally Novice”.

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Photographed is Rebecca Pogue and "PHENOMENAL BULLIES MOSCATO OF JDK", an American Bully who had become a XL CHAMPION in a conformation show hosted by ABKC (AMERICAN BULLY KENNEL CLUB). Moscato is now living the retired life and enjoys going on car rides and daily walks. Rebecca no longer participates in the show ring because she is now a BRC GLOBAL show host of the OHIO BULLY SHOWCASE. Moscato worked very hard to win all of her awards and it is such an honor to have her featured.

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Photographed is Vargas, a Welsh Terrier after winning his RATCHX7 and Crazy 8's Double Platinum Silver. Vargas is currently the highest titled Welsh Terrier in Barn Hunt. He loves to hunt but also has a sassy side when it comes to tunnels. Vargas plans to spend his prize money on a new bed and some bully sticks. As you can see, Vargas loves to pose for pictures with his Hodges Badge ribbons!

2020 Contest Winner

Photographed are “Ford” and his mom “Ph’nx” proudly displaying their beautiful Basenji National Specialty ribbons. “Ford” and “Ph’nx” represent generation three and four of sinbajé basenjis “All Around Hounds”. When not working, training, or playing, “Ford” and “Ph’nx” spend time lounging on the chairs and sofas of their choice, found throughout the family home. Linda plans to use their prize money on maintaining those creature comforts, while continuing to enter dog shows in hopes of winning even more beautiful ribbons. Photo was taken and submitted by breeder/owner/handler Linda Daves Siekert.

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Photographed are Judge Patricia Snyder, handler Amanda Muller and “Paisley”, a Golden Retriever, after winning their first Agility Championship. Amanda and “Paisley” (5 years old) began agility to build confidence and their relationship. Amanda will use the prize money towards chews and treats for “Paisley” and her sister “Paige” during their next agility trial.

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Photographed is “Zoe”, an 11 year old Catahoula Leopard Dog, after a weight pull trial held by the Minnesota Mixed Breed Club. “Zoe” will be retiring from weight pull and will use the prize money towards getting her Chessie sister, “Oakley”, her own fitted harness along with a retirement treat for herself. Photo was taken and submitted by Annie Strobel.

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Pictured is “Qwik LaCrosse”. “Qwik” is a 13 year old Curly-Coated Retriever posing with her Versatility Challenge Ribbon awarded at the CCRCA National Specialty in 2019. She successfully competed in Rally Obedience, Gun Dog and Veteran Sweepstakes and also the Working Certificate in the field to earn the Versatility Challenge Ribbon. “Qwik” always loved posing with her winnings. I am thankful to Hodges for creating so many beautiful rosettes to serve as memories of our time spent together.

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Pictured is “Hits One More For the Road”, aka “Bleu”, handled by Marcia Rupnow. “Bleu” and Marcia won 2 legs toward their Junior Hunting Title at Anthracite Brittany Club’s Hunt Tests in September, 2019.

“Bleu” is a 13 year old Brittany who still loves to compete. He has many placements and titles in Obedience, Rally, Field Trials and Hunting Tests along with his CGC. “Bleu” will share his prize money with his friends, 2-legged and 4-legged alike.

Marcia is an avid hunter and fisherman and all around sportswoman. Her love for the outdoors and hunting led her and her husband to buy a bird dog. That first Brittany led to many more Brittanys, and into the world of field trials and hunt tests, she has qualified for and competed at The American Brittany Gun Dog National Championships for several years. She will continue to compete with “Bleu” as long as he is able.

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Photographed are Colin Ladd and "Fireball Whiskey of Windham", a Golden Retriever after winning a trick competition at a local fair. "Fireball" is a Registered Pet Partner Therapy Dog, donates blood at a Veterinary Specialist Hospital, and loves to do canine musical freestyle. Colin is going to use the prize money to buy "Fireball" a new toy and training supplies to continue their training.

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“Velvet” (GCH DC Akuaba N Eldorado's Speedster BN, RN, FDC, MC, LCX NFP CA BCAT RATS CGC, TKN, ATT) a 10 year old Basenji earns top honors in the 12-18 inch class at an AKC Fast Cat trial in NJ. This multi talented girl has traveled the East coast competing in various AKC events and making new friends. “Velvet” will be donating her prize money to the Basenji Health Endowment Fund. Photo taken and submitted by Jane Johnson.

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Photographed is “Simon”, The Fabulous Flying Circus Corgi, rescued Pembroke Welsh Corgi. 2X Agility Extraordinaire, 7X Agility High in Trial winner. “Simon” is now a DM Warrior and advocate for shelter animals.

Once a year “Simon” hosts an agility fundraiser where all his guests bring money and supplies for our local shelter. Now at month 22 with active DM, despite going to physical therapy twice a week to slow his deadly disease down, he insists we donate his prize money to our local animal shelter. He remembers his shelter days and always pays it forward.

“Simon” Sez: “It’s amazing what you can accomplish when someone believes in you.”

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“Romeo” proudly displays his ICE International Canine Events Triple Crown Award in conformation. He loves modeling as much as he loves dog shows and is focusing on this as a new career now that he is retired. With his prize money, he is getting a new grooming table with a silhouette of himself, in his signature color of lime green. “Romeo” always enjoys being photographed by Tom Weigand, The Winning Image.

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Photographed is Champion KHAOS’ “TURN UP THE BOOST” aka: “Boo”. “Boo” is a 1.5 year old, Olde English Bulldogge, shown after competing and winning best of breed in a ABKC conformation dog show event in Atlanta, Georgia. “Boo” will continue showing until she achieves her Grand Champion title. Photo was taken by Jessica of Khaos Kennels.

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This is “Mr. Riggs”, a Sheltie Rescue adopted at age 1, showing off his Championship NADAC ribbon. He earned multiple championships in different venues. The prize money will be donated to the New England Sheltie Rescue who saved this incredibly special boy I was blessed to own. “Mr. Riggs” passed away in 2017 at the age of 17.

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Pictured here is “Baker”, an 11 year old German Shepherd dog mix, with his CAX5 Ribbon from the Bayshore Companion Dog Club. “Baker” successfully completed 125 Qualifying scores in the AKC Coursing Ability Test. “Baker” loves to chase the plastic bag bunnies! Photo by Kate Renner.

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“Sabrina” (right) is a 6.5 year old Mastiff who is an AKC Bronze Grand Champion and a Therapy Dog. She enjoys visiting nursing homes. “Decker” (left) is her two year old son, who is following in her footsteps with shows and future therapy work. They are wearing the Mastiff Club of America National Specialty (MCOA) commemorative medals. The prize money will be donated to the Mastiff Rescue Foundation, Inc.

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Photographed is “Landry von Irving”, a German Shepherd Dog, after a barn hunt trial. “Landry” was Pamela's first competition GSD. She earned 33 titles in her lifetime and was even recognized in the German Shepherd Dog Club of America's Parade of Greats in 2015. Pamela will donate the prize money to Allie's Meadows Diabetic Alert Dogs. Photo taken by Pamela Padgett.

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Photographed are “Neumann” (wire fox terrier) and “Vargas” (welsh terrier) after a weekend of barn hunt. “Neumann”, 11 and “Vargas” 5 love to hunt rats and pose with their ribbons. The barn hunt boys will use their prize money to enter more barn hunt trials. Photo was taken and submitted by their owner Sue Kendall of Chilton, WI.

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Photographed is "H&M Springlake Red Thunder". “Nikko” is a 5 year old ASCA registered Australian Shepherd taught and guided by Tom & Pattie Kotch. He's a member of the Tulsa Dog Training Club. He competes in AKC and UKC obedience, rally, and agility. He'll share his booty with his kennel mates “Rex” and “Bree”.

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Photographed is “Benjamin Button's”, a 5 year old Australian Shepherd after his first AKC Scent Trial. “Benjamin” loves scent work and loves showing off his ribbons. “Benjamin” is also a therapy dog and has his own Facebook page (Benjamin Button’s the Australian Shepherd). He will use his prize money for more trials to show off his beautiful ribbons and rosettes.