the Next Gen events such an
important part of the sport.
Weather became one of the
biggest storylines of the week
-
end. Rain fell every day, with
thunderstorms rolling through
during competition on both Fri-
day and Saturday. Sunday finally
offered a brief window of relief,
with the rain holding off until
after the event was complete.
The conditions added difficulty
across the board, changing trac
-
tion and forcing riders to adapt
quickly from section to section.
At the front of the premier
classes, the battles were strong
all weekend. In youth competi-
tion, TRS USA's Thomas Keady
and Beta USA's Bennett Hubner
pushed each other throughout
the event, continuing a rivalry
that has helped define the Next
Gen season. In the women's
ranks, Trial Store USA's Kylie
Glueck and Beta USA's Abigail
Buzzelli delivered another
standout matchup, with both
riders showing the skill and
composure that have made
the Sportswoman class one of
the highlights of the champion
-
ship.
When the final scores were
settled, Hubner and Glueck
emerged as the overall winners,
each earning the coveted Ram
trophy.
Beyond the results, the
weekend showed the contin
-
ued growth of the program.
Multiple young riders moved up
into harder classes, taking on
new challenges and proving the
value of the Next Gen platform.
Despite the rain, the atmosphere
stayed positive, closing the sea
-
son with progress, competition,
and plenty of smiles.
Steph Vetterly
YOUTH A ES
SATURDAY (Top 5)
1. Bennett Hubner (Bet) 24
2. Thomas Keady (TRS) 28
3. Brody Vankirk (Bet) 80
4. Gage O'Niell (Bet) 100
5. Shane Bower (Bet) DNF
SUNDAY (Top 5)
1. Thomas Keady (TRS) 15
2. Bennett Hubner (Bet) 18
3. Brody Vankirk (Bet) 39
4. Gage O'Niell (Bet) 74
5. Shane Bower (Bet) 80
WIND
IN THE
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(Left) Kylie Glueck
was a winner
in the Expert
Sportswomen's
division. (Below)
Hubner (left) and
Glueck with their
winning hardware.
