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Five-Gaited Presentation Honors Tiffany Wheeler and Kim Cowart for WGC WC CH Midd’s Delaney

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February 23, 2026: Lexington, KY – The American Saddlebred Horse & Breeders Association (ASHBA) proudly recognized Tiffany Wheeler and Kim Cowart through the 2025 Five-Gaited Presentation, honoring the extraordinary achievements of WGC WC CH Midd’s Delaney, presented at the Major Awards Ceremony during the 2026 ASHBA Annual Convention.

The Five-Gaited Presentation celebrates excellence at the highest level of competition, recognizing a horse whose talent, presence, and performance define the pinnacle of the division. Midd’s Delaney first captured international attention when she was crowned the 2024 Five-Gaited World’s Grand Champion, showcasing brilliance, power, and unmistakable command of the ring.

Bred and raised by the Middendorf family and named for their granddaughter, Delaney Preble, her success reflects generations of dedication to the American Saddlebred. In 2025, she achieved an even rarer distinction, becoming a two-time Five-Gaited World’s Grand Champion and joining an elite group as only the third amateur rider to claim the Five-Gaited World’s Grand Championship title.

Her championship journey spans meaningful partnerships and exceptional horsemanship. Tiffany Wheeler piloted her to her first World’s Grand Championship victory, while Kim Cowart’s steady leadership and elite program have continued to refine and elevate Delaney’s brilliance and consistency at the highest level of competition.

“Midd’s Delaney represents the very best of the five-gaited division,” said Smith Lilly, Immediate Past President of ASHBA. “Her success reflects extraordinary talent, thoughtful preparation, and the partnerships that make greatness possible.”

Through history, family tradition, and world-class performance, WGC WC CH Midd’s Delaney stands as a powerful example of excellence within the American Saddlebred, and a fitting honoree of this year’s Five-Gaited Presentation.