WOODSIDE — When Jessica Sullivan entered the $30,000 Golden Gate Grand Prix riding Classic Europa at the Golden Gate Classic, the amateur rider was hoping to hold her own against the professionals. When she posted one of three clear rounds over Anthony D’Ambrosio’s course, she found herself riding against two of her riding mentors.

“Liz Denny was my first trainer and she helped me with my Children’s Hunter,” Sullivan said. “When I switched to jumpers, Helen McNaught helped me and rode some of my horses.” It was a case of the student showing her teachers what she had learned as Sullivan was the only rider of the three to post a clear round in the jump-off.

AMARILLO, Texas — Three individuals and three horses will be inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame at the 2010 AQHA Convention, March 5-8 in Kissimmee, Fla. Among the honorees are two people with California ties: Carol Rose and Frank “Scoop” Vessels III.

Carol Rose of Gainesville, Texas, began competing in 4-H horse shows at age 8 in California. Born in Palo Alto, Calif., Rose inherited a love of horses from her mother, Elizabeth. In college, she was earned a degree in animal science and ag business. Early adulthood found Rose devoted to competition in the California Reined Cowhorse Association, which evolved into today’s National Reined Cow Horse Association.

WESTERN STATES — New data shows tapeworm prevalence on West Coast farms as 17.3 percent in California, 36.5 percent in Oregon and 25.3 percent in Washington. A 2003 study in equine parasitology by Craig Reinemeyer, DVM, PhD, of East Tennessee Clinical Research, uncovered the high prevalence of equine tapeworms throughout the entire United States.

BISHOP — California High School Rodeo Association has honored new 2009 State Champions at the June 15-20 State Finals. Tie Down Roping: Cameron Elston, Ramona. Bull Riding: Laramie Collins, Weed. Steer Wrestling: Daniel Ferriera, Fort Jones. Saddle Bronc: Dustin Moody, Visalia. Bareback Riding: Casey Meroshnekoff, Red Bluff. Team Roping (Header): Adam Fitze, Hydesville. Team Roping (Heeler): Corey Fitze, Hydesville. Barrel Racing: Kortney Cleveland, Menifee. Pole Bending: Jordan Beery, Palmdale. Goat Tying: Courtney Danylo, Moreno Valley. Girls Breakaway: Lydia Coe, Salinas. Girls Cutting: Morgan Dewar, Arroyo Grande. Boys Cutting: Ryan Denier, Galt. CHSRA Queen: K’Lynn Jackson, Ojai. The CHSRA All-Around Champions were Lydia Coe and Jeremy Pinheiro. For information, visit: www.chsra.com