10/16 Congress Champions Include Desmond, Case, Boutelle, Nimigan, Baker, and More
October 16, 2019 Comments Off on 10/16 Congress Champions Include Desmond, Case, Boutelle, Nimigan, Baker, and More
“He’s always been good to me,” Sarah says. “He’s better than any gelding I’ve ever showed. He’s pretty special. He’s my unicorn.”
Continue reading …10/13-15 Behind the Scenes at 2019 QH Congress
October 16, 2019 Comments Off on 10/13-15 Behind the Scenes at 2019 QH Congress
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Continue reading …Briggs’ Beauties Score Top Two Spots in Amateur Pleasure Driving
October 16, 2019 Comments Off on Briggs’ Beauties Score Top Two Spots in Amateur Pleasure Driving
Terrie has been with Chuck for fifteen years and has been witness to his uncanny ability to match the perfect horse with each competitor. “He’s taught me pretty much everything! I know he’s excellent at Hunters, but what he’s really good at is picking out horses for people.”
Continue reading …10/15 Winners at 2019 QH Congress Include Turner, Roark, Cole, Robertson, DeBuhr, and More
October 15, 2019 Comments Off on 10/15 Winners at 2019 QH Congress Include Turner, Roark, Cole, Robertson, DeBuhr, and More
When asked what makes this horse so excellent, from a conformation standpoint, Dan had this to say. “All ten points! There’s not one that he doesn’t have. I ain’t bragging, but tell me where you can find something wrong with him. The best part is that my name is on the papers!”
Continue reading …The loss of a Great One – Brokers Lucky Kid April 21, 2000 – June 29, 2019
October 15, 2019 Comments Off on The loss of a Great One – Brokers Lucky Kid April 21, 2000 – June 29, 2019
The fat, scruffy yearling was waiting his turn to be sold as a Barrel Racing prospect at the 2001 Denver Stock Show sale when Tim Gillespie spied him. Bred for Halter, and spunky enough to be speedy, the look in the horse’s eye and the way he moved, with a flat knee and deep hock, promised something more. Gillespie took a chance and took Brokers Lucky Kid home; never imagining the yearling would eventually become the stuff of which every Paint Horse owner’s dreams are made.
Continue reading …10/14 Afternoon Congress Champions Include Bradley, Hess, Ott, and Morgan
October 14, 2019 Comments Off on 10/14 Afternoon Congress Champions Include Bradley, Hess, Ott, and Morgan
Best buds, Eleanor Ott and Liv Winter, scored the top two spots in Small Fry Equitation with The Only Leadin Lady and A Diggin Hot Time, respectively.
Continue reading …10/14 Morning Congress Champions Include Robertson, Wellhouse, Turner, Roark, and More
October 14, 2019 Comments Off on 10/14 Morning Congress Champions Include Robertson, Wellhouse, Turner, Roark, and More
“Conformationally, he’s as good of a conformation stallion as this industry has seen in a long time. He’s so balanced and has stayed that way the whole time. Christ Arentsen foaled him out, and he stood up right away and was so level. He’s 16.2 hands now, and he makes the perfect silhouette. His shoulder is situated back, he has a beautiful, long croup, and he has good hocks.”
Continue reading …10/13 Morning Congress Champions Include Pait, Crothers, Erickson, Johnson, Smith, Robertson, and more
October 13, 2019 Comments Off on 10/13 Morning Congress Champions Include Pait, Crothers, Erickson, Johnson, Smith, Robertson, and more
It’s been a busy day at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, and the two disciplines that have been at the forefront couldn’t be more different. In the Celeste Center, high flying Quarter Horses took to the sky for Over Fences classes. First, Jessica Johnson rode DGS Vintage to a win in Level 1 Working Hunter for owner, Robin DeGraff.
Continue reading …Game Changer – Researcher Employs Drug-Free Estrus Suppression For Mares
October 13, 2019 Comments Off on Game Changer – Researcher Employs Drug-Free Estrus Suppression For Mares
You know the signs: ears pinned, wringing tail, begrudging attitude. It’s a sure bet that your mare is in heat and your riding session might not go as smoothly as you had hoped.
Continue reading …Arizona Fall Championship Records Growth in ALL Divisions Over Last Year
October 12, 2019 Comments Off on Arizona Fall Championship Records Growth in ALL Divisions Over Last Year
Other winners in the All Around include Whos Your Bay Bae ridden by Sara Newton for Kelly Brikenholz in the Open. Lauren Stanley and Extremely Good Stuff won the honor in Amateur while the Level 1 Amateur award went to Toni Ward and Good Cowboy Casanova. In Youth, it was Ella Petak and One Vital Code RV who accumulated the most points. Ima lazy Cowboy and Kaitlyn Bloom were Best of Show for Level 1.
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