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From July 26-28, 2026, the largest Welsh show in Western Canada welcomed ponies and horses from across Alberta and British Columbia to compete under three judges in Olds, Alberta. As one of the few Welsh shows in the region, it offers a full-breed division, alongside many halter and performance opportunities open to all breeds.  

Futurity Welsh Youngstock Champion: Shell-Crest Golden Spirit, 2-year-old Section A colt. Photo: Prairie Equestrian Images 

Welsh Youngstock Futurity top champions under Judge Brian McClelland: 

• Welsh Youngstock Champion: Shell-Crest Golden Spirit, owner: Shelley Snyder. 
• Reserve Welsh Youngstock Champion: Bridlewood Show Business, owner: Samantha Eidsness. 
• Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Miss Willow LF, owner: Kerry Marit. 
• Reserve Grand Champion Half-Welsh: With Flying Colors, owner: Chelsea & Matthew Skanderup/Andrea Neumann. 
• Grand Champion Sport Pony: Alvesta Rhys, owner: Brenda Podolski. 
• Reserve Grand Champion Sport Pony: Bridlewood Show Business, owner: Samantha Eidsness. 

Futurity Grand Champion Half-Welsh + main show Reserve Junior Champion Sport Pony, two-time Reserve Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Miss Willow LF, two-year-old filly. Photo (above): Prairie Equestrian Images 

High Point Half-Welsh, two-time Grand Champion Half-Welsh, Grand Champion Sport Pony, Grand Champion Model Hunter Pony: Limited Editions Macchiato, 3-year-old stallion. Photo (above): Prairie Equestrian Images

Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show unanimous top champions under judges Prue Richardson and Sandra Sanche: 

• Supreme Champion Welsh: Alvesta Alys, owner: Brenda Podolski. 
• Reserve Supreme Champion Welsh: Bridlewood Show Business, owner: Samantha Eidsness. 
• Grand Champion Half-Welsh, Sport Pony & Model Hunter Pony: Limited Editions Macchiato, owner: Samantha Eidsness. 
• Pleasure Driving Champion: Tilly, owner: Karen Selle. 
• Champion Western Pleasure: Winchester, owner: Rachel Crosina. 
• Champion English Pleasure: Clays Little CD, owner: Kaila Stewart. 
• Wild Rose Show Awards 
• Kasandra Snyder Memorial Junior Sportsmanship Award: Clara Gordeyko. 
• Bill & Millie Pratt High Point Junior 12 and under: Grace Mattheis with DJ Canadiana Spice.  
• Bill & Millie Pratt High Point Junior 13 to 17: Raynee Graham with Benson.  
• Dorothy Field High Point Welsh: Northern BDazzled Blue, shown by Kassia Ruitenbeck and owned by Sandy Day.  
• Dorothy Field High Point Half-Welsh: Limited Editions Macchiato, shown and owned by Samantha Eidsness. 

Two-time Supreme Champion Welsh, Junior Champion Sport Pony: Alvesta Alys, yearling Section B filly. Photo: Prairie Equestrian Images 

High Point Welsh & Reserve Champion English Pleasure, Northern BDazzled Blue, four-year-old Section B mare. Photo (above): Prairie Equestrian Images 

Two-time Champion English Pleasure: Clays Little CD. Photo (above): Prairie Equestrian Images 

Two-time Champion Western Pleasure: Winchester. Photo: Prairie Equestrian Images 

Thank you to everyone who participated.  This show would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors, for whom we are truly grateful. 

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Next year’s show: July 23-25, 2027. 

Main Photo: Two-time Grand Champion Section A + Futurity Grand Champion Sport Pony: Alvesta Rhys, yearling Section A colt. Credit: Prairie Equestrian Images