Champions were crowned at the final day of the the 2010 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup, and countries from around the world took home top honors. 

Team Canada rider Danielle Olafson aboard Almosta Boom won the final Youth World Cup gold medal at the horsemanship showcase at the Battle in the Saddle.

By Tara Christiansen 

Showmanship — Alessandra Ouellet of Team Italy with An Honest Detail

Western Pleasure — Melina Hugelshofer of Team Switzerland aboard Secret Chex 

Horsemanship — Daniela Wagner-Winter of Team Germany aboard Rip City Zip 

Western Riding — Chris Dalton of Team United Kingdom aboard Potential Sensation 

Trail — Sophia Raschat of Team Germany aboard Rip City Zip 

Hunter Under Saddle — Dido Masi of Team Italy aboard An Honest Detail 

Hunt Seat Equitation — Katy Krshka of Team USA aboard Bit O Candy Kid 

Horsemanship, Battle in the Saddle Showcase — Danielle Olafson of Team Canada aboard Almosta Boom 

The American Quarter Horse Journal was in Oklahoma City for the Youth World Cup’s online coverage. Check out the slide show below (click on each photo to see the caption).