10/22- 2017 QH Congress- L1 HUS, L1 Amateur Western Pleasure, and L1 Select Western Pleasure
October 23, 2017 Comments Off on 10/22- 2017 QH Congress- L1 HUS, L1 Amateur Western Pleasure, and L1 Select Western Pleasure
Class 144004 Level 1 Hunter Under Saddle Place BackNo Earnings Horse Name Owner(s) Exhibitor 1 6347 400.00 Miss Goody Hoo Shoes Tammy Thompson Dyer Beth Case – Pilot Point, TX 2 2691 350.00 Al Wayz On Your Mind Sarah P Nimigan Katy Jo Zuidema – Micanopy, FL 3 7947 250.00 N A Heartbeat Raulston Lee […]
Continue reading …Out Of The Box Thinking – Ways Events Are Bringing the Fun Back
October 23, 2017 Comments Off on Out Of The Box Thinking – Ways Events Are Bringing the Fun Back
Horse show organizers around the country have recognized that in a field crowded with options, they must offer something special to keep exhibitors hauling to their events. The result is that shows are becoming more fun with a multitude of fresh ideas that aren’t restricted to competition alone. Is this the future of horse showing? Several successful show organizers share their views on why it’s the experience that matters.
Continue reading …L1 Congress Champions Include Beth Case, Haley Purkapile, and John Pauluzzi
October 23, 2017 Comments Off on L1 Congress Champions Include Beth Case, Haley Purkapile, and John Pauluzzi
“This is my first time showing at the Congress, so it’s kind of overwhelming.”
Continue reading …Amateur Stallion Congress Champions Include Hughes, Fox, Eurez, Saigo, Holbrook, Dean-Kennedy, and More!
October 22, 2017 Comments Off on Amateur Stallion Congress Champions Include Hughes, Fox, Eurez, Saigo, Holbrook, Dean-Kennedy, and More!
“There is no doubt he is one of the best, as far as conformation. Look at the head on him! That’s a key factor. He’s real correct, and, for a stud horse, he’s really easy to handle.”
Continue reading …Natasha Blanchard and Made N The Shade Win Congress 3-Year-Old Ltd. Non Pro WP Futurity
October 22, 2017 Comments Off on Natasha Blanchard and Made N The Shade Win Congress 3-Year-Old Ltd. Non Pro WP Futurity
“Right when you step into the pen, he knows it’s show time, and he has to be super serious. He gave me his all today.”
Continue reading …Congress Evening Western Pleasure Winners Are Roberts/Momma Knows Best, Winterfeld/VS Revitalyzed, and Lakins/RR Magical Moonlite
October 22, 2017 Comments Off on Congress Evening Western Pleasure Winners Are Roberts/Momma Knows Best, Winterfeld/VS Revitalyzed, and Lakins/RR Magical Moonlite
“She’s fun, but she makes you work for it. The challenge is good, and it makes it a lot sweeter when you do well. She’s so incredibly talented.”
Continue reading …Congress Amateur Grand Champion Mare is Bee Jewelled, Led by Frank Berris
October 21, 2017 Comments Off on Congress Amateur Grand Champion Mare is Bee Jewelled, Led by Frank Berris
“I’ve had a lot of good mares. I’ve had a lot of good horses. This is my absolute favorite. This is the best mare I’ve ever had.”
Continue reading …Congress Showmanship Winners Are Mallory Vroegh, Bella Rosa, and Claira Bingaman
October 21, 2017 Comments Off on Congress Showmanship Winners Are Mallory Vroegh, Bella Rosa, and Claira Bingaman
First up in Showmanship classes today, 15-year-old Bella Rosa led her 14-year-old gelding, One Dynamic Krymsun, aka “Reach,” to a big win in 12-14 Showmanship.
Continue reading …Rowan/Dimplez and Jubb/Hip Hip Haray Crowned Elite Halter Futurity Champions in Amateur Mares
October 21, 2017 Comments Off on Rowan/Dimplez and Jubb/Hip Hip Haray Crowned Elite Halter Futurity Champions in Amateur Mares
“Today, most of my family is here: my husband of 34 years who has supported me in all of this, Ricky Young, and my oldest daughter, who has shown horses with me all her life, and her three children.”
Continue reading …Jeffrey Johns and It’s A Good Pleasure Win Congress L1 Amateur Horsemanship
October 20, 2017 Comments Off on Jeffrey Johns and It’s A Good Pleasure Win Congress L1 Amateur Horsemanship
Jeffrey Johns showed the girls how to get it done this afternoon, making a surprise appearance in L1 Amateur Horsemanship with the 7-year-old gelding, It’s A Good Pleasure. For Jeff, who is typically a Western Riding and Trail specialist, competing in Horsemanship brings with it some unique challenges. Up until a month ago, he wasn’t even planning on competing in the class.
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