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Kansas State University Horse Judging Team

K-State Horse Judging Team is a group of students recognized by the university as representatives of

11/12/2025

🏆2025 AQHA World Show Results 🏆

Team Results:
🎉5th High Senior Team🎉
2nd in Halter
4th in Reasons

Individual Results:
Callie Riewald- 6th high individual overall, 7th in halter, 9th in performance, 15th in reasons

Wyatt Dooley- 13th high individual overall, 13th in halter, 13th in performance, 13th in reasons

Reanna Rencin- 14th high individual overall, 8th in halter, 21st in performance, 11th in reasons

Peyton Sherron- 3rd in halter, 20th in reasons

Limited Individual:
Amelia Uthlaut- 9th overall
Kayla Bigham- 12th overall

Big shoutout to Kate Bormann for winning the youth division, and Hudson Lange for placing 13th!!

Go Cats! 💜

K-State Department of Animal Sciences & Industry Kristen Kahler Amelia Uthlaut Peyton Sherron Wyatt Dooley Haley Mannell Reanna Rencin

10/13/2025

We’re at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress this week! We have a few days of practice, and then our senior team and limited individuals will compete on Wednesday.

Kristen Kahler Reanna Rencin Wyatt Dooley Amelia Uthlaut Peyton Sherron Haley Mannell K-State Department of Animal Sciences & Industry

09/25/2025

CONGRATS to our Senior Team!💜

3rd High Team Overall (including junior colleges), Reserve Champion Senior College Team

Team Overall:: 1st in performance, and 2nd in reasons!

Individal::

Callie Riewald- 1st in reasons, 2nd in performance Wyatt Dooley- 5th in halter, 9th overall
Reanna Rencin- 3rd in performance, 7th overall

What an awesome day for our program and team!!

Official American Paint Horse Association
Kristen Kahler
K-State Department of Animal Sciences & Industry

09/24/2025

Wish our senior team good luck today! They’re competing at the Official American Paint Horse Association Halter Million judging contest!

09/22/2025

Our team members have been really busy the last few weeks! We worked the American Royal Association Open and Youth Horse Show, and put on a youth judging clinic for over 90 students!

Jr team member Haley Mannell competed at the home Kansas State University IHSA Equestrian Team meet.

Today, senior team members are in Fort Worth preparing for the Official American Paint Horse Association judging contest. They will compete Wednesday!

Amelia UthlautReanna RencinKristen KahlerWyatt Dooley

09/01/2025

Last but certainly not least, JR team member: Amelia Uthlaut 💜💜

Hi! I am Amelia Uthlaut from Hermann, Missouri. I’m currently a sophomore at K-State and am majoring in Animal Science, Pre-Vet. After undergrad I hope to attend a veterinary school and pursue a career with livestock and equine.

This summer I kept myself busy by working at a small animal veterinarian clinic, along with working on my families commercial cattle and sheep operation, showing sheep, and rodeoing!

My family has always been involved with equine. We enjoy working cattle horseback, showing, rodeoing, and training colts. I had the opportunity to judge horses in high school and am excited to continue that journey into college!

08/29/2025

Next up for the JR team:: Kayla Bigham

I'm Kayla Bigham, from Blue Rapids, KS. I am majoring in Animal Science Industry and Management with an Equine Certificate; I'm also a student at Colby Community College where I am studying for a vet nursing degree.

My future plans include finishing my degree and working as a tech at an equine hospital.
I grew up on a horse farm where I raised my current show horse. Throughout the summer I have been competing in show circuits. This is my 15th year competing and I am hoping to show for many years to come. I’m excited for the judging season!

08/06/2025

Time to introduce some new faces and our junior team!

Haley Mannell 💜

I am from Topeka, KS, and I am currently majoring in Animal Sciences and Industry on the Pre-Vet track with an Equine Science Certificate. After undergrad, I plan on attending veterinary school and would like to specialize in equine medicine.

I come from a hunter/equitation and dressage background, and continue to be involved with horses today, showing both with my home barns and on the KSU IHSA team.

Welcome to the team Haley!

08/02/2025

💜 Assistant Coach Kristen Kahler 💜

Kristen is from Bonner Springs, KS, where she grew up showing quarter horses in the all-around classes. Kristen had an extremely successful collegiate judging career in 2022 and graduated with her Animal Science degree shortly after. She is now working on her Masters in Animal Science with a focus in small ruminants, with plans to pursue a PhD to stay in academia. This summer Kristen has been helping team members, writing her manuscript and prepping for her next research trials!

Kristen also plans to continue breeding and showing her AQHA weanling in the near future!

07/28/2025

Peyton Sherron is next on the list! 💜

Hello! I am Peyton Sherron from Spring Hill, KS! I am entering my junior year at K-State where I major in Agricultural Education with an Animal Science minor and an Equine Science certificate.

In addition to judging, I am a member of the Agricultural Education club, Sigma Alpha sorority, and serve as a Teach Ag Students of Kansas Representative and College of Agriculture Ambassador. I have had a passion for horses for as long as I can remember and have been blessed to own and show horses through 4-H and the Interscholastic Equestrian Association.

This summer I am back home training my AQHA filly that I received from through the 2023 AQHYA Young Horse Development program. Additionally, I am working for the Spring Hill Recreation Commission where I run day activities for youth in the community and supervise t-ball and coach pitch! After graduation I plan to become a high school ag teacher and continue raising and showing horses while coaching young equestrians.

07/21/2025

Next up:: Wyatt Dooley 😎

Hello! My name is Wyatt Dooley, and I’m originally from Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. I grew up primarily showing hogs and cattle, with some horse showing as well - experiences that still have continued to shape my academic and career goals.

I’m currently pursuing a degree in Animal Science with a minor in Agricultural Sales. On campus, I serve as President of Block and Bridle, organizing events and promoting engagement, and I’m also an ASI Mentor, helping connect prospective students with K-State and its values.

This summer, I’ve been working on the Swine Survivability Grant with the K-State Swine Team, assisting with graduate research projects in swine nutrition. I’ve also conducted lab work evaluating piglet diets and their effects on stomach acidity and performance.

Being part of the horse judging team has strengthened my communication and critical thinking skills, while connecting me with others passionate about livestock and equine industries. Looking ahead, I plan to pursue a career in the swine industry - particularly in nutrition or feed sales - while staying active in the livestock and horse communities that have shaped me.

07/15/2025

As we get closer to the fall judging season, we are going to be introducing our outstanding team members! First up: Callie Riewald

Hi! My name is Callie Riewald and I am originally from Colorado Springs, CO! I am going into my senior year, and I am currently studying animal science with an equine certificate. Outside of the horse judging team, I am a member of Pre-vet society and ASI mentors. I caught the horse bug at a young age and grew up riding quarter horses and volunteering at a local stable. Last summer I had the opportunity to work as a wrangler at a dude ranch in Estes Park, CO where I helped care for 100+ horses and lead trail rides through the rocky mountains.

This summer I have had the privilege of working at Peterson Smith Equine Hospital in Ocala, FL. This internship has allowed me to learn from outstanding veterinarians and gain countless hands-on skills in equine veterinary medicine ranging from surgery to sports med. When I finish my undergrad studies, I hope to attend vet school and pursue a career in equine veterinary medicine with an emphasis on internal medicine.

While I did not grow up in the show world, I have absolutely loved being a part of the horse judging team. This team has brought me some of my best friends, has taught me amazing analytical skills, and has furthered my passion for the equine industry!

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Manhattan, KS
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