Walkenbach and Babylon Earn Top Marks in $10,000 Small Junior Hunter Classic
Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East
June 20, 2025 at 8:58 PMBy b.wehner
Paige Walkenbach and Babylon delivered two standout trips to earn a winning score of 278 in the $10,000 Small Junior Hunter 3’6” 16–17 Classic.
With flawless form and seamless rhythm, the pair impressed the judges and rose to the top of a competitive field. Their elegant performance and consistency across both rounds secured a well-deserved victory and highlighted their strength as a top junior hunter team.
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