POA Competitors Come Out in Full Force For First Weekend of 2014 Reichert Celebration
August 18, 2014 Comments Off on POA Competitors Come Out in Full Force For First Weekend of 2014 Reichert Celebration
The main event of the POA show was the Any Age Rider and Pony 5 and Under McClaren Western Pleasure Futurity with 13 competitors. The winner of the class was Kendi Kamps with Wish You Were Invited, who took home a nice $1,500 check for her efforts. The Reserve Champion was James Saubolle aboard Wils Suddenly Royal for Susan Bunn. Third place was Kristen Fears with SLS Dreams Come True for Shannon Sucre.
Continue reading …Summary of Approved 2015 NRHA Rule Changes
August 18, 2014 Comments Off on Summary of Approved 2015 NRHA Rule Changes
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) reviewed all 2015 rule change proposals submitted to the body earlier this year. The board considered long-term administrative, global and fiduciary impact, in addition to member feedback provided via its website, direct contact and letters from the membership. The following is a summary of action taken on these proposals. […]
Continue reading …2014 AQHA Standing Committee and Council Reports Now Online
August 18, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 AQHA Standing Committee and Council Reports Now Online
Because there was a large number of rule-based recommendations from the amateur, judges, and show and professional horsemen’s committees, those recommendations were being held to be evaluated for information technology needs and timelines. Once those evaluations were complete, the recommendations went on to the AQHA Show Council for review. From there, the recommendations with Show Council input were reviewed by the Executive Committee during its July meeting.
Continue reading …NSBA Kaplow Insurance BCF Sale Graduates Earn Big Checks During Inaugural Classes
August 15, 2014 Comments Off on NSBA Kaplow Insurance BCF Sale Graduates Earn Big Checks During Inaugural Classes
Ever So Sudden, shown by Karen Hornick for owner Annette Snowden, (shown at right), took a third place finish in the Breeders Championship Futurity Two Year Old Open Western Pleasure and earned a Sale Graduate check for $5,137.50. Ever So Sudden’s consignor also earned $513.75.
Continue reading …Late APHA Members, Lynn Simons and Beth Buechler Honored at 2014 Paint Horse Congress
August 15, 2014 Comments Off on Late APHA Members, Lynn Simons and Beth Buechler Honored at 2014 Paint Horse Congress
“My father always wanted to help the Paint Horse industry and, more specifically, the halter industry,” Jana Simons said. “I think he affected more people in the industry than I even knew! We had so many people coming up to tell us what an honor it was for them to win.”
Continue reading …Day 3 Recap From 2014 NSBA World Show
August 14, 2014 Comments Off on Day 3 Recap From 2014 NSBA World Show
In the Breeders Championship Futurity Two Year Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle, Rebecca Kazakevicius and Not Just Anyhoo took the futurity trophy cup. It was their third BCF win of the show, having won the Breeders Championship Futurity Limited Open Two Year Old Hunter Under Saddle earlier in the week with Kazakevicius in the irons, and winning the Breeders Championship Futurity Open Two Year Old Hunter Under Saddle with Beth Case.
Continue reading …Women-Only Mounted Shooting Event Will Be Held During Reichert Celebration
August 14, 2014 Comments Off on Women-Only Mounted Shooting Event Will Be Held During Reichert Celebration
After the first round of competition, the top 12 cowgirls will advance on to the finals, where they will be paired with a VIP celebrity shooter from the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, local media, and other high profile influencers in the western industry. These VIP cowgirls will be donating their time to compete and raise money for the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
Continue reading …Tragedy Gives Way to Triumph at 2014 NSBA World Show For Spratto Barn
August 14, 2014 Comments Off on Tragedy Gives Way to Triumph at 2014 NSBA World Show For Spratto Barn
“When Rhonda won, she and Larry were both in tears over it. It’s nice that good things can still come out of the bad.”
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Taking one of the first awards of the day was Deanna Searles and She Says Aloha, winning the Breeders Championship Futurity Four to Six Year Old Hunter Under Saddle.
Continue reading …Inaugural Northeast Paint Horse Championship Recap
August 13, 2014 Comments Off on Inaugural Northeast Paint Horse Championship Recap
Taking place in conjunction with the Northeast Connection Zone 7 Zone-O-Rama, a well-established Paint Horse show that was one of the Top 20 competitions in the country in 2013, the Northeast Paint Horse Championship featured a select slate of 17 classes designed to recognize and reward exhibitors who reside in the northeastern United States. Championship classes were selected by the Zone 7 show based on popularity in the region.
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