Rusty Green and The Beat Gos On Win SOQHA Madness Maiden Western Pleasure
May 20, 2019 Comments Off on Rusty Green and The Beat Gos On Win SOQHA Madness Maiden Western Pleasure
Of 20 entries, the judges, Holly Hover, Sara Simons, Garth Gooding, and Jon Barry, determined the winner to be Rusty Green with The Beat Gos On, winning $15,000 for Natasha Blanchard. The Reserve Champion was Randy Wilson with Battmans Vital Gal, winning $7,500 for Ron Shelly. Third was Jason English with Sure Am Southern, winning $5,000 for Marilyn White.
Continue reading …Zuidema and Knockin It Out Win Equine Chronicle Novice Horse WP at SOQHA Madness
May 17, 2019 Comments Off on Zuidema and Knockin It Out Win Equine Chronicle Novice Horse WP at SOQHA Madness
Today’s main event at the SOQHA Madness was The Equine Chronicle Novice Horse Western Pleasure that awarded a whopping $15,000 check to the champion. 14 entries were shown and the judges- Jon Barry, Garth Gooding, Sara Simons, and Rhonda Replogle- determined that Katy Jo Zuidema with Knockin It Out should be crowned the winners. Katy Jo was in the saddle today for owner, Kathryn Frederick.
Continue reading …Sunshine & Luxury – The World Equestrian Center Comes to Ocala
May 17, 2019 Comments Off on Sunshine & Luxury – The World Equestrian Center Comes to Ocala
It’s probably one of the most anticipated equestrian facility openings, not only in Florida, but across the nation. Promises of equine and human accommodations, the likes of which haven’t been seen before, have tantalized exhibitors and vendors alike since the project was first announced in 2017. The World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio has played host to many prestigious equestrian events and, starting in 2021, its southern twin, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, will carry on as one of the premier show facilities in the country, if not the world.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results- Little 7/Lucky 7 Classic
May 17, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results- Little 7/Lucky 7 Classic
The Level 1 Champion was Aint Too Lazy, ridden by Carli Pitts. The Reserve Champion was Ona Krymsun Kid, ridden by Vicky Holt Parker. The Senior Horse Champion was Like A Boss for Janis Howard. The Reserve Champion was Ona Krymsun Kid for Pamela Hall. The Junior Horse Champion was Al Amaze You for Jennifer Clark. The Reserve Champion was Smooth Like Jazz for Miranda Schaefer.
Continue reading …NSBA Big Money Winners at SOQHA Madness Include Gilliam, Dougherty, Armellini, Baker, Paul
May 16, 2019 Comments Off on NSBA Big Money Winners at SOQHA Madness Include Gilliam, Dougherty, Armellini, Baker, Paul
Green Trail was won by Jason Gilliam with Whata Moonlite Ride, winning $680 for Brooke Granzow. Second was Shannon Vroegh with Dreamin With Me, winning $467.50 for Laurie Rutledge. Third was Carly Veldman Parks with She Had Me At Hello, winning $403.75 for Michael Vargo. Fourth was Shannon Vroegh with Im Fun Sized winning $212.50 for Ronda Roozeboom.
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Amend rule SHW452 to allow western riding patterns 1-4 to be performed the opposite direction (mirror image) of how they are currently set, creating 4 additional patterns labeled as patterns 6-9.
Continue reading …No Hoof, No Horse: Laminitis Treatment and Prevention
May 14, 2019 Comments Off on No Hoof, No Horse: Laminitis Treatment and Prevention
Unless the cause of the inflammation is removed and treatment begins immediately at the first signs of laminitis, the dermal laminae will begin to die. Since they are responsible for significant support in the hoof, which bears the horse’s weight, the coffin bone may begin to sink and rotate due to the inability of the damaged laminae to support both the bone and the pull of the digital flexor tendon.
Continue reading …First Weekend of SOQHA Madness Complete With Huge Numbers!
May 13, 2019 Comments Off on First Weekend of SOQHA Madness Complete With Huge Numbers!
In a 30-entry L1 Amateur Horsemanship class, Tammy Gagliardo rode Cool Lookin Ladysman to be named the winner. In a 45-entry L3 Amateur Horsemanship class, Michelle Forness rode Stretch Machine to a win. The L3 Select Horsemanship winner was Anne Wilson with Give Me The Goods. The L3 14-18 Horsemanship winner was Olivia Tordoff with Lookin Lazy. The L1 Youth Horsemanship winner was Wyatt Humbert with UF My Legs R Leathal.
Continue reading …Across the Border & From Abroad – Foreign Workers Face Hurdles
May 13, 2019 Comments Off on Across the Border & From Abroad – Foreign Workers Face Hurdles
Behind the much-publicized issue of immigration stands a frequently overlooked population that imparts considerable influence on our hobby: the non-citizen workers who have a desire to be part of the horse industry here in the United States. Whatever your viewpoint on the complex topic of immigration, there’s no doubt that apprentice or guest workers are responsible for many of the behind-the-scenes tasks that turn horses into champions.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results- IPHA/MPHC Freedom Classic
May 10, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results- IPHA/MPHC Freedom Classic
Big winners at the show included Sydney Depauw with All Day Every Day in 18 and Under Showmanship. Lana Markway and CR Walk The Line and Megan Seehafer with All That I Got split the judges’ decision in Amateur Showmanship All Ages. Nanci Ryan with TooBusy Bein Fabulous and Denise Sommerlot with LF Black Gold were the judges’ top two in Masters Showmanship.
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