This win was particularly bittersweet for Aaron and Linda, because Linda lost her husband just a few months ago. “Sometimes, it’s bigger than horse showing, and this is one of those things.”
Continue reading …“We have 8-year-old Georgia, 5-year-old Isabella, and Elizabeth, who is turning four in just three days, so we need to win one more trophy!”
Continue reading …Throughout the centuries, spurs have been intertwined with humans and their unique relationship with horses. They have been buried with their owners or given as offerings to the gods. They have been bestowed as a high honor, and they have been the symbol of triumph. Even today, they continue to be a representation of status, culture, and achievement. Yet, every time a horseman straps on a pair of spurs, there is a fine line between effective communication tool and unintentional weapon.
Continue reading …“He’s kind of brought me into the Quarter Horse world slowly, and he’s so amazing. He has helped my career tremendously and really jump-started it in AQHA. Horses like him don’t come along very often, and I’m so excited for what the future will bring.
Continue reading …Interestingly enough, today’s World Champions in Hunter Hack have several things in common. In addition to being top females in their respective disciplines, Jessica Johnson and Lainie DeBoer were student and trainer, not too many years ago.
Continue reading …“I just turned 54, and I’ve been coming here a very long time, some thirty years. This feels like relief! I don’t have to retire without a gold trophy. It’s fantastic. I don’t get really excited on the outside, but I’m excited on the inside.”
Continue reading …“He loves to be ridden, and he loves to be shown in Halter. He’s a truly versatile horse, structurally correct, and has a great mind to go with his great body.”
Continue reading …“His mom passed away a few years ago, and I felt that it was very important for him to have it as a memento of his past.”
Continue reading …Patty Vatterott knows horses. This hard-working professional horsewoman and owner of Sea Ridge Farms in Wellington, Florida, grew up on horseback, following her father’s footsteps into the Quarter Horse world. Rising through the youth, amateur, and professional ranks, Vatterott developed a keen eye for quality.
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