All-Around and High Point Winners at 2018 APHA Youth World
July 5, 2018 Comments Off on All-Around and High Point Winners at 2018 APHA Youth World
Coming into the Youth World Show, Rebecca wasn’t expecting much from Bob; the quiet sorrel overo is only 5 years old, after all, and the World Show was only their fifth outing together, so they set their sights on strong patterns and finalist callbacks. Instead, they loped away from tough classes with plenty of ribbons and championship buckles. In addition to their halter win, Rebecca and Bob snagged world championships in Youth Showmanship 18 & Under and Youth Western Horsemanship 18 & Under; a reserve world championship in Youth Hunter Under Saddle 18 & Under rounded out their top placings, along with Top 10 finishes in Youth Trail 18 & Under and Youth Hunt-Seat Equitation 18 & Under.
Continue reading …AQHA Region 6 Championship Set For July 20-22
July 5, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Region 6 Championship Set For July 20-22
This regional championship is featured as part of the six-day Region Six Super 6 Series packed with a variety of classes starting at 7 a.m. on July 17 at the Eastern States Exposition Center. AQHA Region 6 classes kick off on Friday, July 20. AQHA judges Tom McBeath, Buddy Fisher, Kristy Starnes, Tanya Green, Gayle Lampinen and Suzy Jeane will judge the Region Six Super 6 Series. View the full show itinerary.
Continue reading …Erin Griffin, Delaney Good, and Avery Mortman Win Final APHA World Western Pleasure Classes
July 4, 2018 Comments Off on Erin Griffin, Delaney Good, and Avery Mortman Win Final APHA World Western Pleasure Classes
First, Erin Griffin rode Gotta Go Slo to win a very competitive 18 and Under Western Pleasure class. The Reserve Champion was Isabella Applegarth with Get The Sensation. Third was Olivia Eagles with Skyfall Sensation. Fourth was Samantha Stubblefield with Even More Sensational. Fifth was Lillian Woodruff with Gametime Sensation.
Continue reading …APHA Youth World Novice Western Pleasure Champions are Alice Standefer and Avery Mortman
July 4, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Youth World Novice Western Pleasure Champions are Alice Standefer and Avery Mortman
Today is Western Pleasure day at the 2018 APHA Youth World Championship Show and two World Champions have already been crowned.
Continue reading …Rebecca Figueroa and Check Required Win APHA World 18 and Under Horsemanship
July 4, 2018 Comments Off on Rebecca Figueroa and Check Required Win APHA World 18 and Under Horsemanship
Rebecca and Bob bested a tough field of seasoned competitors for the win tonight in a difficult pattern with required elements including an extended trot serpentine, extended lope, flying lead change, turns, and numerous upward and downward transitions. But where this team really shined was on the rail when Rebecca took the instruction of the announcer to “extend the trot” to heart, lapping most competitors.
Continue reading …Tragedy Turns to Triumph For Novice 14-18 Horsemanship World Champion, Catherine Goffard
July 3, 2018 Comments Off on Tragedy Turns to Triumph For Novice 14-18 Horsemanship World Champion, Catherine Goffard
A routine longing session at the Pinto World Show turned disastrous for Catherine Goffard and her 15-year-old gelding, B Mister Machine. “Shaggy” tore a suspensory ligament in his leg, which effectively meant the end of their final show as a team.
Continue reading …Olivia Tordoff Named 2018-2019 AQHA Youth President!
July 3, 2018 Comments Off on Olivia Tordoff Named 2018-2019 AQHA Youth President!
Olivia is a decorated equestrian, who has won a number of All American Quarter Horse Congress Championships and AQHA Youth World Championships.
Continue reading …Lauren Hall and Emily Miller Win 13 and Under Trail Classes at APHA Youth World
July 3, 2018 Comments Off on Lauren Hall and Emily Miller Win 13 and Under Trail Classes at APHA Youth World
A true equestrian, after analyzing both patterns, she actually liked her Reserve World Championship pattern the best. “I just wanted to go in and do the same thing. I actually liked the second pattern better. We had a two step in our one step walk-overs, but everything else was better!”
Continue reading …Lillian Woodruff and Caroline Nielson Claim Top Spots in APHA Youth World Western Riding
July 3, 2018 Comments Off on Lillian Woodruff and Caroline Nielson Claim Top Spots in APHA Youth World Western Riding
“I loved the flow of today’s pattern, how he came back to me, how he listened to me and waited for every change, and how he stopped and backed without me having to use my hand,” she says.
Continue reading …Lauren Gralla and Erin Griffin Take Top Spots in APHA Youth World 18 and Under Trail
July 2, 2018 Comments Off on Lauren Gralla and Erin Griffin Take Top Spots in APHA Youth World 18 and Under Trail
Two talented ladies claimed the top spots in Youth 18 and Under Trail today at the APHA Youth World Championship Show. Lauren Gralla rode A Sudden Legacy to win the class. She was followed in Reserve by Erin Griffin with Gotta Glo Slow.
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