Leading in Place of Colleague Who Recently Passed, Tom Robertson Wins Performance Mares with Most Appealing Dream
November 8, 2018 Comments Off on Leading in Place of Colleague Who Recently Passed, Tom Robertson Wins Performance Mares with Most Appealing Dream
“Once upon a time, my grandpa said that if I ever had a good enough horse, that I should have Gene fit it. That always resonated with me.”
Continue reading …Rundown of 2018 AQHA World All-Around Amateur and Superhorse Contenders
November 8, 2018 Comments Off on Rundown of 2018 AQHA World All-Around Amateur and Superhorse Contenders
The designation of “all-around,” whether used to describe a rider or horse, brings to mind a multi-talented competitor that excels in a wide variety of disciplines with ease. From Working Cowhorses and Western mounts to speed horses and English equines, this year’s lineup of contenders for the titles of Amateur All-Around and Superhorse runs the gamut.
Continue reading …Kevin Dukes and Al Wayz On Your Mind Win AQHA World Junior Pleasure Driving
November 8, 2018 Comments Off on Kevin Dukes and Al Wayz On Your Mind Win AQHA World Junior Pleasure Driving
To bring Gerri Leigh back to the show pen, after a 30-year absence, it’s clear that Willie Nelson is one very special creature indeed. Serendipitously, both Gerri Leigh and Kevin were thinking of exactly the same horse, when it came time to look for a prospect.
Continue reading …Blake Weis and Cool Cruzen Lady Repeat Win at AQHA World in Junior Western Riding
November 8, 2018 Comments Off on Blake Weis and Cool Cruzen Lady Repeat Win at AQHA World in Junior Western Riding
Cool Cruzen Lady, came out on top once again in Junior Western Riding tonight at the 2018 AQHA World Show. Last year, the 4-year-old mare by VS Flatline and out of Suddenly A Cool Lady, nicknamed “Hazel,” broke the Junior Western Riding World Show record with a score of 232. This year, she improved upon her performance scoring a 235.
Continue reading …Anthony Montes and Absolute Best Asset Win AQHA World L2 Senior Western Riding
November 7, 2018 Comments Off on Anthony Montes and Absolute Best Asset Win AQHA World L2 Senior Western Riding
“It’s a really hard class when you get into the intricacies of it. You have to really study it and know it’s all about timing, feel, and rhythm. The hardest thing is developing timing and making sure your horse is in the correct position for the change.”
Continue reading …Melissa Jones Wins AQHA World Senior Trail with Chilln Ona Dirt Road
November 7, 2018 Comments Off on Melissa Jones Wins AQHA World Senior Trail with Chilln Ona Dirt Road
Like all professionals, Melissa Jones knows that, sometimes, it just isn’t your horse show. After coming off a lesser than stellar showing at the Quarter Horse Congress, Jones headed home to regroup and make a different game plan for her trip to Oklahoma City for the AQHA World Show.
Continue reading …Western Pleasure Super Sires Continues to Grow
November 7, 2018 Comments Off on Western Pleasure Super Sires Continues to Grow
Six years ago, when news spread that the Reichert Celebration would no longer hold its slot class, a dedicated group of horsemen jumped into problem-solving mode. They recognized the void that the class’s absence would leave in the industry, particularly for stallion owners and breeders.
Continue reading …Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 AZ Sun Circuit
November 7, 2018 Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 AZ Sun Circuit
2019 is seeing the addition of three slates of NRCHA/AzRCHA classes as well as APHA pointed classes in Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Equitation for the first time ever.
Continue reading …Show Me the Money – The Keys to Ft Knox for Breeders & Exhibitors
November 6, 2018 Comments Off on Show Me the Money – The Keys to Ft Knox for Breeders & Exhibitors
How the NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity found the keys to Fort Knox for breeders and exhibitors.
Continue reading …86-Year-Old Widower Drives Cross-Country to Compete at First Congress, and Will Do the Same For AQHA World Show
November 6, 2018 Comments Off on 86-Year-Old Widower Drives Cross-Country to Compete at First Congress, and Will Do the Same For AQHA World Show
Because he prefers to drive instead of fly, Ray drove 1,350 miles in his truck, a full day and a half, by himself, to compete at the show. He will do the same for the AQHA World Show this week; but, this time, he will be watching his trainer show his horse in Open competition.
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