For the first time in AQHA history, two sisters have won double World Championship titles here at the 2018 AQHA Youth World Show. First up, Gracie Himes led Essentially Good, aka “Rico,” to win 14-18 Showmanship. Next, her little sis, Issie Himes, won the first-ever 13 and Under Showmanship class.
Continue reading …After 120 runs, we have the top 15 that will be returning to the finals in Showmanship at the 2018 AQHA Youth World Show. The finals will take place on Wednesday morning.
Continue reading …After several hours, one preliminaries, two cuts, a semifinals, and rail work, 126 teams have been narrowed down to the top 15 Horsemanship riders that will be returning to compete in the finals on Monday at the 2018 AQHA Youth World Show.
Continue reading …We’re so relieved to report that a truck and trailer roll-over accident on I-40 just outside of Needles, CA. resulted in no serious injuries or fatalities. AQHA horse trainer, Nancy Renfro, was on her way from California to Oklahoma for the AQHA Youth World Show with her daughters, three dogs, and six horses in tow when a tire blowout caused her truck and trailer to flip over. Thankfully, everyone is ok, with animals only sustaining minor injuries, according to AQHA youth Cori Cansdale.
Continue reading …Our hearts and prayers are with those currently in the path of a destructive swath of fires that are plaguing California. According to the latest report from ABC News, the California wildfires have prompted evacuation orders for approximately 20,000 people.
Continue reading …“My wife and I are excited to have the opportunity to buy such an incredible animal. I cannot thank Joan Schroeder enough, as well as my son-in-law, Scott Weiss, for putting this deal together. We’re excited to move forward and expand our horizons into the Quarter Horse Western Pleasure industry.”
Continue reading …The McQuays said that it wasn’t an easy decision, but they feel it is time to slow down and enjoy their grandchildren. Colleen added, “We will not be closing our doors; we will remain very active in both the Reining horse industry and the Hunter/Jumper world.”
Continue reading …It is our hope that the Rodrock family and Huntin’s fans will know how much he was loved and appreciated and how his impact on the horse industry will only increase with future generations.
Continue reading …Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses is excited to announce that AQHA stallions, Telasecret and Initials Only, will be moving under new stallion management with Erin Bradshaw and will stand with Joan Schroeder at Kiowa Ranch in Texas, alongside APHA stallion, John Simon, for the 2019 breeding season.
Continue reading …“We’ve seen our breeders stop breeding in April and May, because there hasn’t been an incentive to compete with late foals. These classes will provide a lucrative incentive for stallion and mare owners to extend their breeding season and for exhibitors to get those late babies in training. There is a need for junior classes and I feel these World Champion Junior Classes will fill that void.”
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