**Gameworld and Gary Edwards: The 2011 World Grand Champions**
Gameworld, a striking six-year-old sorrel stallion, and his accomplished rider, Gary Edwards, were crowned the 2011 World Grand Champions at the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. This prestigious victory marked the culmination of years of dedication, training, and competitive success. Despite a tense and controversial atmosphere surrounding the event, Gameworld’s performance was nothing short of extraordinary, securing his place in the annals of equine excellence. Folsom Prison Blues claimed the Reserve title.
### A Champion’s Journey
Owned by Chester Stokes of Jacksonville, Florida, Gameworld boasts an impressive lineage. Bred by Andrew Sisk of Columbia, Tennessee, he was sold as a weanling to Charles Gleghorn of Fayetteville, Tennessee. Stokes acquired him as a yearling and has been his proud owner ever since. 
Gameworld’s pedigree is nothing short of illustrious, with Pride’s Royal Master and The Pusher C.G. as his grand sires. His lineage is a testament to his potential for greatness, and he has lived up to every expectation.
Gameworld’s competitive journey began in 2008 at the Oak Mountain Classic in Carrollton, Georgia, where he claimed the 3-Year-Old Stallions Riders Cup. This victory was followed by another win in the same category at the Midnight Sun Charity Horse Show in Greenville, Florida. His debut at the Celebration that year resulted in a respectable fifth-place finish in the 3-Year-Old Stallions Division B Class—a promising start to his career.
### Building Momentum
Determined to excel further, Gameworld returned to the show circuit in 2009 with renewed vigor. His season began with a victory in the 4-Year-Old Open Canter Class at the Billie Lane King Cotton Charity Show in Edison, Georgia. He continued his winning streak at the Woodbury Lions Club Show in Tennessee and the Annual South Alabama Charity Horse Show, where he claimed the 4-Year-Old Stallions Rider’s Cup. Another triumph followed at the Southern Championship in Perry, Georgia.
The highlight of Gameworld’s 2009 season was his performance at the Celebration, where he earned a Reserve World Championship title in the 4-Year-Old Stallions Canter Class. This achievement solidified his reputation as a formidable competitor.
### A Steady Climb to Glory
In 2010, Gameworld continued to showcase his talent with a notable victory at the Walkin’ For A Cure Show in Burkhead, Georgia, where he won the Walking Stake Rider’s Cup Class. His consistent performances set the stage for an even more remarkable 2011 season.
The year began with a Reserve Championship in the South Alabama Charity Show’s Walking Stake Rider’s Cup Class. He quickly followed this with a blue ribbon at the Billie Lane King Cotton Show in the same category. Another victory came at the Columbia Spring Jubilee Walking Stake Rider’s Cup Class, further cementing his status as a top contender.
### Triumph at Shelbyville
All roads led to Shelbyville for the 2011 Celebration, where Gameworld and Gary Edwards delivered a performance that would define their careers. With precision, grace, and undeniable charisma, they captivated judges and spectators alike. Their crowning as World Grand Champions was a testament to their hard work and synergy as a team.
### The Legacy of Gameworld
By Mind Games out of Pushers Color My World, Gameworld’s pedigree is a blueprint for success. His lineage combines some of the most celebrated bloodlines in the Tennessee Walking Horse world, a factor that undoubtedly contributed to his remarkable achievements. However, it was not just his genetics but also his training, determination, and partnership with Gary Edwards that propelled him to greatness.
Gameworld’s journey from a promising weanling to a World Grand Champion serves as an inspiration to horse enthusiasts and competitors alike. His story is one of perseverance, excellence, and the pursuit of greatness—a true embodiment of what it means to be a champion.
