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Midwinter Celebration was January 25, 2025 and we had a blast!
The Midwinter Celebration held on January 25, 2025, at the Gamber Community Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri, was a smashing success! Open to both members and non-members, this event welcomed families and friends to a beautiful and spacious venue.
Highlights of the Evening:
- Catering: Guests enjoyed a delectable dinner catered by Garozzo's Ristorante, featuring their famous Chicken Spiedini. A cash bar was also available.
- Awards: The evening featured the prestigious High Point Awards and Volunteer Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions.
- Raffles and Prizes: Attendees had the chance to participate in exciting raffles and door prizes, adding an element of fun and anticipation to the night.
With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the Midwinter Celebration was a night to remember, bringing together GKCAHA members, friends, and family for an evening of dining, recognition, and entertainment.
If you missed this delightful event, be sure to join us next year for another unforgettable celebration!
Here are our 2024 GKCAHA Member Award winners!
Member of the Year Award
Member of the Year Award
Member of the Year Award
Sydney Brewer has been honored with the prestigious Member of the Year Award, recognizing her exceptional dedication and commitment to the GKCAHA club. Since joining the club meetings in 2022, Sydney quickly rose to the position of vice president and eventually became president in 2024. She has played a pivotal role in organizing events, horse shows, and introducing innovative ideas to attract more members to the club. Additionally, Sydney serves as the youth coordinator, where she initiated an annual hippology competition at the Mokan Border Bonanza and established a youth scholarship that allows a first-time rider to participate for free at the Longview show. Her unwavering efforts and humble dedication make her a truly deserving recipient of this award.
Golden Pitchfork Award
Member of the Year Award
Member of the Year Award
This year's Golden Pitchfork Award goes to Austin Brewer, husband of GKCAHA president Sydney Brewer. The award celebrates individuals who do not show or ride horses but contribute significantly to the club through volunteerism and event participation. Austin's dedication is evident in his many hours of service, including setting up and managing the Hippology competition at the MoKan Border Bonanza, driving the water truck and drag at the Longview show, and helping with the setup for the Midwinter Celebration. His invaluable efforts have greatly supported the club and its activities, making him a deserving recipient of the Golden Pitchfork Award. !
check out some of our 2024 High Point winners!
Overall High Point Youth
Josie Carrera had an incredible year with her two horses! Josie won
Josie's horses Twistafortune JB won the Overall High Point Horse- Champion and ACA Bakarra won the Overall High Point Horse - Reserve Champion!
Josie finished the evening by winning the prestigious Overall High Point Youth award - a traveling trophy with her name joining all the names of the previous winners.
Western Pleasure
Brayden Bishop and his horse Justa Khool Jem won the Western category!
check out some of our 2025 raffle Prize winners!
Equine Massage, Pulse PEMF, and Saddle Fit
Equine Massage, Pulse PEMF, and Saddle Fit
Liz Gingrich won a $150 Equine Massage, Saddle Fit, and Pulse PEMF donated generously by Rhonda Martin at Equine Mechanix!
Outdoor Basket
Equine Massage, Pulse PEMF, and Saddle Fit
Tristan Flood won a basket of backyard essentials graciously donated by our GKCAHA Board members!
Custom Logo Designed by Augusta Hammock
Muffet Eskra won a custom logo created by Augusta Hammock! Her artwork has been used in the design for the Keystone Experience and Breeding Pays Futurity logos among many others. Such amazing designs such as the East Coast Egyptian Classic, Arab Horse Couture Magazine and custom logos such as the gorgeous one for the stallion Viktorius and her fabulous stallion O’Sherlock!
April Visel Portrait
Equine Massage, Pulse PEMF, and Saddle Fit
This prize was a bidder's choice of a stretched canvas print by renowned photographer April Visel. Shelby Williams was our winner!
Chiefs cooler bucket
Equine Massage, Pulse PEMF, and Saddle Fit
Equine Massage, Pulse PEMF, and Saddle Fit
Just in time for the AFC Championship Game - Karen Schultz won the coveted Chiefs cooler bucket that everyone wanted! This item was generously donate by members of the GKCAHA Board of Directors.
Equine Massage, Pulse PEMF, and Saddle Fit
Equine Massage, Pulse PEMF, and Saddle Fit
Equine Massage, Pulse PEMF, and Saddle Fit
Cassie Krahenbuhl also won a $150 Equine Massage, Saddle Fit, and Pulse PEMF donated generously by Rhonda Martin at Equine Mechanix!
V-Day Basket
V-Day Basket
V-Day Basket
Jeanna Clanton won this well timed Valentines Day basket. She was "in love" with all the cool things inside!