Bruce Vickery and Suddenly I’m Cool Score 234.5 to Win 3 and 4-Year-Old Congress Trail Futurity
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Bruce Vickery and Suddenly I’m Cool Score 234.5 to Win 3 and 4-Year-Old Congress Trail Futurity
“I thought my horse felt really ready. I walked in, and he was a little edgier than normal, but I think it gave him that much more pop and more expression. I felt like he was moving really good and being really careful. He tried really hard today.”
Continue reading …Invitation Only Named New AQHA # 1 All-Time Leading Sire
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Invitation Only Named New AQHA # 1 All-Time Leading Sire
AQHA Publicity The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to share a pivotal moment in American Quarter Horse history. Invitation Only was named the No. 1 all-time leading sire of AQHA points earned by offspring on October 14, 2014. Since 1996, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame stallion Zippo Pine Bar held the No. 1 […]
Continue reading …AQHA English Stirrup Rule Clarification For 2015
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA English Stirrup Rule Clarification For 2015
“The Show Council believes that AQHA judges are qualified to evaluate and judge the rider’s position,” said AQHA Executive Director of Shows and Judges Pete Kyle. “Whether the rider is using silver or black stirrups should not affect the judging of the class.”
Continue reading …Congress Youth Hunter Under Saddle Wins Go to Taylor Searles and Cassidy Champlin
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Congress Youth Hunter Under Saddle Wins Go to Taylor Searles and Cassidy Champlin
We caught up with Taylor Searles following her big win this morning with “Daisy,” a 4-year-old mare by Allocate Your Assets.
Continue reading …Two-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes/Futurity Titles Go To Jay Starnes and Aaron Moses
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Two-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes/Futurity Titles Go To Jay Starnes and Aaron Moses
When asked what he likes best about this particular horse’s movement, Starnes credits his smooth cadence and “Steady Eddie” demeanor.
Continue reading …Three-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Wins Go To Thompson and Painter
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Three-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Wins Go To Thompson and Painter
Duke, aka “Marmaduke,” is quite an imposing presence in the show ring with his long sweeping stride and impressive height. But Chavez assures us he is nothing but a gentle giant.
Continue reading …For Sale! – It’s Time to Go Horse Shopping
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on For Sale! – It’s Time to Go Horse Shopping
With major sales like the Congress Super Sale and AQHA World Show Sale marking the end of one show season and the start of another, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the fever of horse shopping. But where do you go and how do you get started?
Continue reading …Afternoon Congress Pattern Wins Go to Walquist-Vicars, Shetler, Valentine, Berryhill, and Barnes
October 21, 2014 Comments Off on Afternoon Congress Pattern Wins Go to Walquist-Vicars, Shetler, Valentine, Berryhill, and Barnes
On the Open pattern front today at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress, Leonard Berryhill and Willy Showin Off were named the Congress Champions in the Green Western Riding with a score of 227. Berryhill also placed fourth with Willybuptonogood.
Continue reading …Sisters, Susan Johns and Kathy Tobin, Take Top Two Spots in Select Horsemanship
October 21, 2014 Comments Off on Sisters, Susan Johns and Kathy Tobin, Take Top Two Spots in Select Horsemanship
Sisters, Susan Johns and Kathy Tobin, decided to keep it all in the family by claiming the top two spots in Amateur Select Horsemanship at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Even more amazing is the fact that they placed in the exact order they ran during the preliminaries, first and second.
Continue reading …All American Quarter Horse Congress 2014- A Week in Pictures
October 21, 2014 Comments Off on All American Quarter Horse Congress 2014- A Week in Pictures
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