Burgess, Christensen, and Gralla Win AjPHA Youth Hunter Under Saddle Titles
June 30, 2015 Comments Off on Burgess, Christensen, and Gralla Win AjPHA Youth Hunter Under Saddle Titles
“I was a little nervous, because I didn’t know I’d won until they called it out,” Burgess says. “I was completely shocked!
Continue reading …Rogers and Rodeback Dominate Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle at 2015 AjPHA World
June 30, 2015 Comments Off on Rogers and Rodeback Dominate Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle at 2015 AjPHA World
“I like it because you get to go faster!” Rogers says. “Also, you get to do more things with your horse than just walking and trotting.”
Continue reading …Tiny Tykes Steal the Show During ApHC Leadline
June 29, 2015 Comments Off on Tiny Tykes Steal the Show During ApHC Leadline
13 pint-sized competitors donned their sparkly show ensembles complete with mini buckles, tiny spurs, and itty bitty bedazzled hats to compete for the title of 2015 Appaloosa Leadline 6 and Under World Champion.
Continue reading …ApHC World Show Heritage Class Offers Glimpse Back in Time
June 29, 2015 Comments Off on ApHC World Show Heritage Class Offers Glimpse Back in Time
One of the crowd favorites, Robert Pratt with his buffalo-bedecked horse Night Flash, were named the World Champions for their fabulous recreation of a young Nez Perce boy and his mount returning home from a hunt in the 1860s.
Continue reading …Smiles All Around During APHA/ApHC World Show Assisted Rider Classes
June 29, 2015 Comments Off on Smiles All Around During APHA/ApHC World Show Assisted Rider Classes
“I can’t believe it was my first time, and I won a trophy! A horse show trophy…”
Continue reading …$65,000 in Scholarship Money Presented During AjPHA Youth Halter Classes
June 28, 2015 Comments Off on $65,000 in Scholarship Money Presented During AjPHA Youth Halter Classes
One pint-sized competitor, Justin Christensen, received a huge check in Youth 2-Year-Old Mares when he won a World Championship title with Shezmaknacquisitions.
Continue reading …New Fun Activities Added to AQHA Youth World Show
June 26, 2015 Comments Off on New Fun Activities Added to AQHA Youth World Show
A select few will have the chance to perform specified maneuvers to music in the freestyle exhibitions on August 6, following the last class in the Jim Norick Arena.
Continue reading …35th Anniversary of Tom Powers Futurity Kicks Off in Michigan
June 25, 2015 Comments Off on 35th Anniversary of Tom Powers Futurity Kicks Off in Michigan
One of the main events of the Futurity is scheduled for Saturday afternoon with the two Western Pleasure Super Sires classes: 3-Year-Old Open Non Pro Western Pleasure and 3-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure. In order to participate in this prestigious class, horses must have been sired by one of the Western Pleasure Super Sires.
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Jordan Larson (Whitesboro, Texas, $2,044,508 NRHA LTE) quickly took the lead in the NRHA Level 4 Open Derby first section of the first go-round with a smoldering 224.5 aboard Steppin On Sparks (Jacs Electric Spark x Mahoganys First Step). Steppin On Sparks is a 2009 stallion with $83,553 NRHA LTE, is owned by HDC Quarter Horses and was nominated by Cinder Lakes Ranch.
Continue reading …Northwest Paint Horse Championship Returns to Oregon in 2015
June 25, 2015 Comments Off on Northwest Paint Horse Championship Returns to Oregon in 2015
The 2015 Northwest Paint Horse Championship returns August 13–16, taking place in conjunction with the Zone 1 Show in Albany, Oregon. Part of APHA’s pilot Paint Horse Championship program last year, the Northwest Paint Horse Championship was a hit.
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