Barn Mates, Marla Leone and Macie Soderquist, Top APHA Youth World Novice Youth 14-18 Trail
July 2, 2018 Comments Off on Barn Mates, Marla Leone and Macie Soderquist, Top APHA Youth World Novice Youth 14-18 Trail
Marla has been showing horses for five years, but just purchased a new horse, the stunning, 6-year-old, red roan gelding, The Red Factor, aka “Opie,” in January of this year.
Continue reading …APHA Youth World Showmanship Champions are Samantha Stubblefield and Kendal Fellegy
July 2, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Youth World Showmanship Champions are Samantha Stubblefield and Kendal Fellegy
“That was probably my favorite part. It was really great to win alongside a friend, especially a new friend who has welcomed me into the barn. She’s been really awesome with helping me out. It was really rewarding to win with her.”
Continue reading …Final Western Pleasure Super Sires Champions are Rebecca Smiecinski and Nancy Wilkerson
July 1, 2018 Comments Off on Final Western Pleasure Super Sires Champions are Rebecca Smiecinski and Nancy Wilkerson
In the 3-Year-Old Non Pro Open Western Pleasure, Nancy Wilkerson rode Strutin For Jackie, a mare by Strutin On The Range and out of Zip Your Jacket to win $10,000.
Continue reading …APHA World Novice Youth Showmanship Champions are Margaret Applegarth and Ady Kallay
July 1, 2018 Comments Off on APHA World Novice Youth Showmanship Champions are Margaret Applegarth and Ady Kallay
“He is the friendliest horse ever. He’s already gotten multiple treats today… His favorite are peppermints!”
Continue reading …APHA Youth World Halter Winners Are Figueroa, Long, Chapman, Larman, Wright, and More!
June 29, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Youth World Halter Winners Are Figueroa, Long, Chapman, Larman, Wright, and More!
7-year-old Georgia Cook led her grandmother’s mare, Red Hot N Stylin, to win at her first appearance at a Youth World Show, and, to top it off, today is her birthday!
Continue reading …Meet the 2018 AjPHA Member of the Year- Amanda Nelson
June 29, 2018 Comments Off on Meet the 2018 AjPHA Member of the Year- Amanda Nelson
“This award symbolizes all the hard work I’ve put into showing, being kind to people in my community and working hard in school,” Amanda said.
Continue reading …APHA Members Donate Horses to Make Riders’ Dreams Come True at APHA Youth World
June 29, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Members Donate Horses to Make Riders’ Dreams Come True at APHA Youth World
Every year, regional APHA clubs from across the United States send teams to compete in the Youth Team Tournament. But this year’s event has some extra guests, thanks to the help of Lazo Performance Horses of Caldwell, Texas. Five Australian Paint lovers are attending the Youth World Show to compete in the biennial Youth World Games, and they hoped to make the most of their long trek to the United States by also participating in the Youth Team Tournament, too. Trainer Kelly Lazo’s daughter, Sabine, is competing for Team USA, and heard about Team Australia’s hopes and wanted to help. The Lazos donated four horses to the Australian team so they could compete in the tournament.
Continue reading …APHA Youth World Equitation Wins Go To Camp, Daniel, Heitman, and Kallay
June 29, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Youth World Equitation Wins Go To Camp, Daniel, Heitman, and Kallay
“Two years ago, we had a really bad pattern, and I’ve always jokingly said that I wanted to redeem myself. I think that I finally have!”
Continue reading …Mortman, Nielson, Goffard, and Hall Take Home APHA Youth World HUS Titles
June 28, 2018 Comments Off on Mortman, Nielson, Goffard, and Hall Take Home APHA Youth World HUS Titles
After a stay in the emergency room, due to a fever and fluctuating liver levels, Caroline wasn’t sure if her doctors would even release her to attend the show. They were worried about meningitis, ordered a battery of blood tests, and even discussed the possibility of a spinal tap.
Continue reading …Western Pleasure Super Sires Set to Award $25,000 This Weekend at Tom Powers Futurity
June 28, 2018 Comments Off on Western Pleasure Super Sires Set to Award $25,000 This Weekend at Tom Powers Futurity
On Friday, the winner of the Non-Pro Open Yearling Longe Line will walk away with a check for $5,000. On Saturday, the Non Pro Limited 3-Year-Old and Non-Pro Open 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Champions will each receive checks for $10,000.
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