“Western Riding is forward and flowing, so I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to mentally switch gears. But, I’m proud of Clyde, and I’m proud of myself.”
Continue reading …Stretch has a unique condition where his inability to break down sugars and starches in his food causes a build up in his muscles, which causes debilitating stomach cramps. With careful management, Michelle and trainers, Robin and Jenny Frid, have been managing the condition.
Continue reading …After the Halter classes, the announcement was made that Steve and Kathy Headley have committed to donate $50,000 over the next three years. Gary and Linda Gordon have committed to donate $50,000 over the next three years. Terry and Tammy Bradshaw have committed to donate $51,000 over the next three years. That’s a whopping total of $453,000!
Continue reading …“As far as a practice strategy, it’s the same as with any veteran horse. Our strategy was to do the poles enough to be confident and keep him in a good mental state throughout the show. We wanted to keep him happy and his legs fresh.”
Continue reading …“Did you see the class? That class was amazing. A lot of times, you have a really good horse, but then you look around and there are 15 really good horses. So, to be able to show and come out that good is kind of amazing.”
Continue reading …“That first foal crop is really important to a young stud. Genetically, he ought to throw some good babies, like his daddy. The genetics are there, you can’t change that.”
Continue reading …“I think Mac’s lead work is always really good. He’s a very light horse. He was so good. I couldn’t have asked for any more.”
Continue reading …“I’ve always said that I’ve had a lot of good mares, but she’s absolutely my favorite horse.”
Continue reading …Amanda Wallinger-Rowan led Dimplez to receive four firsts and one second. Who beat her on that card? Her father! Steven Wallinger was at the lead of Cocco Chanel to place third in the class, behind his daughter and the Reserve Champion, Josh Weakly with Fantasyz.
Continue reading …They added another notch to Highpoint Performance Horses’ belt with this being the 13th time a horse under the guidance of Jason Martin and Charlie Cole has won the Senior Western Riding at the World Show, in a row.
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