Kassandra Jones and Chasinthesensation Are World Champions in 14-18 Showmanship at 2013 AjPHA Youth World Show
July 3, 2013 Comments Off on Kassandra Jones and Chasinthesensation Are World Champions in 14-18 Showmanship at 2013 AjPHA Youth World Show“I loved our pattern. We went in there with a plan, and we stuck to it. The long trot was good for me. We wanted to just go in there with speed and have correct lines, especially going to the judge. Trotting a straight line away from the judge was our biggest thing.”
Continue reading …Showmanship Day Photos From 2013 AjPHA Youth World Show
July 3, 2013 Comments Off on Showmanship Day Photos From 2013 AjPHA Youth World ShowMackenzie Chapman and Have A Good Flight Win First World Champion Title as a Team in 13 and Under Showmanship at 2013 AjPHA Youth World Show
July 3, 2013 Comments Off on Mackenzie Chapman and Have A Good Flight Win First World Champion Title as a Team in 13 and Under Showmanship at 2013 AjPHA Youth World ShowWhen asked to describe her 8-year-old, all around gelding, Have A Good Flight, the outgoing Mackenzie Chapman had plenty to say. “He’s the horse that everyone loves,” she says. “People love him because of his personality, how outgoing he is, and how he doesn’t care about anything. All of the trainers that have ever rode […]
Continue reading …Sarah Orsak and My Cowboy Cadillac Are Unanimous Winners in Novice Youth 14-18 Showmanship at 2013 AjPHA World Show
July 3, 2013 Comments Off on Sarah Orsak and My Cowboy Cadillac Are Unanimous Winners in Novice Youth 14-18 Showmanship at 2013 AjPHA World Show“I’ve had Charlie for two years,” Orsak says. “I came here last year but never got called back to the finals or anything. This year was a big difference! I was hoping to just do the best I could do and get called back.”
Continue reading …Talyn Smith and Sensational Me Win Their First AjPHA World Championship in Novice Youth 13 and Under Showmanship
July 3, 2013 Comments Off on Talyn Smith and Sensational Me Win Their First AjPHA World Championship in Novice Youth 13 and Under Showmanship“I loved the back at the beginning, because it’s their first impression,” she says. “My horse is a good backer. Then, when we went around the corner, I was worried because I wasn’t sure if I was going to be in line with the judge and then in line with the cone.”
Continue reading …Jumping Day Photos From 2013 AjPHA Youth World Show
July 2, 2013 Comments Off on Jumping Day Photos From 2013 AjPHA Youth World ShowEmily Drew Sweeps 13 and Under Over Fence Classes at 2013 AjPHA World Show Winning Four World Champion Titles
July 2, 2013 Comments Off on Emily Drew Sweeps 13 and Under Over Fence Classes at 2013 AjPHA World Show Winning Four World Champion TitlesJust last night, the pair earned a Reserve World Championship in 13 and Under Equitation and a top three finish in 13 and Under Hunter Under Saddle. With six classes down and five World titles earned Drew is off to an exceptional start, and she still has four classes left to go.
Continue reading …One of Our Favorite APHA World Show Ring Stewards, Larry Naugle, Returns Just 6 Months After Extensive Back Surgery to Make Sure You Get to the Ring On Time
July 2, 2013 Comments Off on One of Our Favorite APHA World Show Ring Stewards, Larry Naugle, Returns Just 6 Months After Extensive Back Surgery to Make Sure You Get to the Ring On Time“I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis and degenerative disk disease in my lower back in the lumbar region of L-3, 4, and 5. They went in and fused that together both anteriorly and posteriorly. I have 11 screws, six big ones and five little ones, two cages, and two, five-inch rods. It’s six months in now and recovery is going great. I’m right back in the ring again.
Continue reading …2013 Pinto World Show Breaks Records With 2,200+ Horses in Attendance
July 2, 2013 Comments Off on 2013 Pinto World Show Breaks Records With 2,200+ Horses in AttendanceA wide array of Pinto horses, ponies and miniatures vied to be champions at the 2013 Pinto World Championship, held June 10-22. Exhibitors and their equines traveled far and wide to earn a multitude of prizes, awards and friendships. Breaking records this year, Tulsa’s Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square played host for […]
Continue reading …Judges Announced For EuroPaint 2013
July 2, 2013 Comments Off on Judges Announced For EuroPaint 2013Some of the industry’s top judging talent is slated to officiate at the 2013 European Paint Horse Championship coming up September 2-8 in Kreuth, Germany. They are Leon Borcherding of Sumner, Iowa; Kenny Hall of Conroe, Texas; Chele McGauly of Elm Grove, Louisiana; Rob Meneely of Conyers, Georgia; and Michele Pearson of Cave Creek, Arizona. […]
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