Ramona youth wins at Del Mar Nationals

Catalina Gonzalez, daughter of Patricia and Dr. Jaime Gonzalez of Ramona, and Illegal Reward were the circuit champions in Pacific Coast Horse Shows Association Youth Reining and Ranch Riding at the Del Mar Nationals April 21-24.

The rider/horse team won the National Reining Horse Association’s 14-18 Reining competition, and they were the high-scoring youth reiners, winning the Miss Music Challenge and the Lady Luck Challenge perpetual trophies. Catalina’s trainer is Roslyn Proffer.

Another Ramona rider, Alaina Sill, riding Diamonds Double Take, received the Reserve Circuit Champion award in PCHA Youth Reining and Ranch Riding and second place in NRHA 14-18 Reining.