Elegant April Memorial Award
Since its inception in 2004, Elegant Paint Horses offers an annual memorial award at the APHA World Show to honor the memory of Elegant April. 

The Elegant April Memorial World Show Award is a three-tier award scale and that is awarded to the 14-18 youth/horse combination demonstrating excellence in the English events at the APHA World Show.

The Elegant April Memorial World Show Awards are as follows:

  • Tier I: $100 cash and a memorial trophy will be presented annually to the 14-18 youth/horse combination who wins the World Championship in Youth Working Hunter.
  • Tier II: $250 cash and a memorial trophy will be presented to the 14-18 youth/horse combination winning World Championships in Youth Working Hunter and Youth Hunter Hack.
  • Tier III: $500 cash and a memorial trophy will be presented to the 14-18 youth/horse combination winning World Championships in Youth Working Hunter, Youth Hunter Hack, and Youth Hunter Under Saddle  and/or the Youth Hunt Seat Equitation.

Elegant April Memorial Award Winners

Elegant Paint Horses congratulates the following horse/rider teams:
  • 2022 - no qualified winner
  • 2021 - no qualified winner
  • 2020 - no qualified winner
  • 2019 - Briana Tuso and Hes Worth The Gamble, Tier I winners
  • 2018 - Briana Tuso and Hes Worth The Gamble, Tier I winners
  • 2017 - Briana Tuso and Hes Worth The Gamble, Tier I winners
  • 2016 - Ashley Aden and Reddyformycloseup, Tier I winners
  • 2015 - Ashley Aden and Reddyformycloseup, Tier I winners
  • 2014 - Cameron Rohn and Secret Treasure, Tier I winners
  • 2013 - Ashley Aden and Reddyformycloseup, Tier I winners
  • 2012 - Mykaela Van Selus and Post a Proposal, Tier I winners
  • 2011 - Lauren Spivey and A Son Of A Zip, Tier I winners
  • 2010 - Katelyn Gray and RBM Kryptonite, Tier II winners
  • 2009 - Austin Hornback and RFF Twilight Dancer, Tier I winners
  • 2008 - Ashley Wildes and Totally By Choice, Tier II winners
  • 2007—Mary Ellen Stanley and Sacred Hopes N Dreams, Tier I winners
  • 2006 - Sami J. Cram and Poncas Jet Splash, Tier I winners
  • 2005 - Jessica Hagen and Brightly Jazzed, Tier I winners
  • 2004 - Kate Doerksen and Rock The Band, Tier II winners