Streak extended
JB WHISTLEN DIXIE and LOU ROPER won the HA/AA Western Trail Championship for the third straight year (2024–2026), one short of LITTLE BIT OF BOOM's all-time record of four HA/AA Western Trail championships by a horse, and taking the all-time lead with the most HA/AA Western Trail championships by any rider (7).
| Place | Back # | Entry | Exhibitor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | 1052 |
JB WHISTLEN DIXIE
#2 all-time in HA/AA Western Trail
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LOU ROPER
#1 all-time exhibitor in HA/AA Western Trail
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| Reserve Champion | 324 |
CHUNKY CHICK
Won semi-final Section SF to advance to finals
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MICHAEL DAMIANOS
#5 all-time exhibitor in HA/AA Western Trail
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