“The gate this year will not be a rope gate, but a more commonly used metal gate,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “We encourage qualifiers to practice opening and closing your gates at home to be ready to compete in trail.”
Continue reading …Earlier today, Ellie Becker rode Too Hot To, aka “Hank,” to a Reserve Championship in Novice Youth 14-18 Western Pleasure and was just named the Champion in Bareback Horsemanship.
Continue reading …Finally, in 14-18 Horsemanship, Lucie Lundquist rode her black and white overo mare, Optimized, to win the class. Her best bud and Simons Show Horses barn mate, Mary Katherine Camp, rode Radicalized to place Reserve. That’s not the only thing these two ladies have in common. They are both members of the TCU Equestrian Team, as are the sixth and eight place riders, Mackenzie Preston with Brokers Lucky Kid and Josephine Mootz with It’s All About Da Ride. Also, Lucie’s horse, Optimized, is by Mary Katherine’s horse, Radicalized!
Continue reading …“When I first saw him, I loved the way he moved and how he’s really cool-minded. He doesn’t get frazzled much. We work really well together.”
Continue reading …“Hannah has always been my favorite horse. She’s so pretty, and her movement is so graceful. Her front leg is so pretty and lofty. My favorite class to show her in is Western Riding.”
Continue reading …“Right after we bought my other horse, he died of a brain aneurysm while out in the pasture. Then, we purchased Buster in November, so he’s my fourth horse in a year!”
Continue reading …The annual Youth Team Tournament, which took place June 28 at the 2017 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show, saw tough-but-fun competition from Youth all over the country in the spirit of camaraderie. Ultimately, though, Team Texas Spurs came out on top.
Continue reading …Before she went in the pen today, she was very nervous, but Hannah gave her some helpful advice. “She said to keep my hands up, because sometime they drop, and she reminded me to smile. I was nervous, but I just thought positively and didn’t think anything negative.”
Continue reading …Two, new, Western Pleasure Super Sires Champions were crowned yesterday at the 2017 Tom Powers Futurity in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and both ladies took home giant checks for $10,00! First up, Brenda Yates rode Extremely Late to win the 3-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Class with her 3-year-old by Extremely Hot Chips and out of Flashin My Assets. In addition to the $10,00 winner’s check, she also received a $500 Novice Rider Bonus, a Wenger Leather Works Custom Saddle, and a Rowdy Silver Champion Buckle.
Continue reading …“We are excited to have the opportunity to give back at this year’s Ford Youth World,” said Ty Cornelius, AQHYA second vice president, “It is important to us because we recognize that those of us who compete at the Ford Youth World are privileged, and we want to reach out to other kids who may be less fortunate.”
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