ADRIAN, Mo. – Adrian High School junior Allyson Spurgeon is riding high after an unforgettable summer on the national stage. In her first full year of competition, Spurgeon captured the title of World Champion in the 18 & Under Walk/Trot Western Pleasure division at the American Buckskin World Championship Show.
Representing the Tom Williams Show Horses team, Spurgeon didn’t just win big — she showed remarkable consistency across the board. She earned a total of three Top 5 finishes and three Top 10 finishes, including a Reserve World Champion title in 18 & Under Halter Geldings.
Her performance in the Walk/Trot Western Pleasure class set her apart from a highly competitive field. Western Pleasure is a discipline judged on the horse’s smooth, collected movement and the rider’s control and presentation. In the walk/trot division, every detail matters — and Spurgeon delivered under pressure.
What makes her success even more impressive is the fact that she’s still early in her showing career. With only one full season under her belt, Spurgeon is already standing at the top of her age group on a national level.
As she looks ahead to her future in the show world, one thing is certain — Allyson Spurgeon is a rising force in Western Pleasure competition, and the American Buckskin Horse Association just witnessed the beginning of what could be a decorated career.
From Adrian to the world stage, she’s proving she’s exactly where she belongs — in the winner’s circle.
