Allegra Walters,15, and her new horse, Bens Chocolate Chip, recently attended the American Quarter Horse Association's 5 day Region 6 Experience in West Springfield, MA.   Allegra placed in the Top 10 of all but one class, finishing 4th in Novice Youth Hunter under Saddle and 3rd in both Youth 14-18 and Novice Youth Western Pleasure.  The hightlight of the event for Allegra and her support team came when Allegra and Ben placed first of 22 entries in Youth 14-18 Horsemanship—the highest level of youth competition—and  received the custom-designed Montana Silversmith Championship trophy belt buckle in recognition of their superior performance. (Herald / Tim Calabro)