Missouri Horse Shows Association holds 2007 awards presentation

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- William Woods University horses and riders took home many awards from the Missouri Horse Shows Association 2007 awards presentation held recently in Columbia.

William Woods equestrian student Morgan Williams of Cape Girardeau was recognized for high point awards and received champion training level for Sahara's Raja and champion 2nd level for Sahara's Starr. She also won champion amateur adult.

Awards were based on the number of wins by horses during the 2007 show season at member shows throughout the area. Shows included the Missouri State Fair, the St. Louis National Charity Show and the American Royal, as well as shows in neighboring states.

William Woods equestrian students showed the horses, and awards were won by each of the concentrations offered at the school: saddle seat, hunter/jumper, western and dressage.