Katsy Leeman Wins Big- 3 Congress Championships in Reining With 2 Different Horses
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on Katsy Leeman Wins Big- 3 Congress Championships in Reining With 2 Different Horses
Katsy was very pleased with Peewee’s ride and cites her dynamic spins and fancy stops as the maneuvers that helped clinch the win. “She had an awesome ride! In the warm up pen, I was very relaxed. Peewee and I have spent so much time together that I knew almost exactly what she would do when we went through the gate. I was a little worried about how she would handle that many people in the stands, but, as soon as we walked in, she glanced at them and then perked her ears up like she was happy to have that many eyes on her.”
Continue reading …$15,000 Awarded in Scholarship Money at 2017 AZ Fall Championship
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on $15,000 Awarded in Scholarship Money at 2017 AZ Fall Championship
“In my group, I see about 20% attrition rate of kids going on to show at Quarter Horse shows,” says Holly Hover. She views it as the ideal opening for families who have interest, but have not had the opportunity to become involved with horses.
Continue reading …Showmanship – The Next Level of Ground Work
October 13, 2017 Comments Off on Showmanship – The Next Level of Ground Work
Why showmanship is the advanced level beyond the round pen and longing. In this article I would like to explain the reasons why showmanship is the next level of ground work when training your horse, compared to round penning or longing.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA and PtHA World Champion, Sheiks Winning Colors (2003-2017)
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA and PtHA World Champion, Sheiks Winning Colors (2003-2017)
“His demeanor – without fail- was always happy,” she says. “He was loved by many, but I will miss him the most.”
Continue reading …Diagnosis Congress Crud – Tips to Stay Healthy During the Congress
October 12, 2017 Comments Off on Diagnosis Congress Crud – Tips to Stay Healthy During the Congress
Some claim that you can only fight it off with Emergen-C® and vodka. Some people swear that you can catch it simply by watching the live feed. Others maintain that if you sleep in your tack stall, just once, you’re doomed.
Continue reading …Results From Inaugural 2017 Fall Harvest Championship
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Results From Inaugural 2017 Fall Harvest Championship
With just shy of 2,700 AQHA entries, the new Fall Harvest Championship Show showed an impressive turnout for its first year. The inaugural multi-breed event took place October 5-8 in Des Moines, IA, with an innovative format that included a five judge AQHA show with a four judge ABRA show.
Continue reading …AQHA Introduces Halter Nomination Pilot Program For AQHA World Shows
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Introduces Halter Nomination Pilot Program For AQHA World Shows
“Halter is the basis for establishing the standard of the breed,” said Luba. “We want to determine whether a nomination program, in addition to the current qualifying methods, will contribute to the stabilization of halter entries at the world shows and increase the purses for these classes.”
Continue reading …Plan Ahead When Lending or Borrowing a Horse Trailer
October 11, 2017 Comments Off on Plan Ahead When Lending or Borrowing a Horse Trailer
When Sam was about to leave for a weekend horse show, he discovered that his horse trailer had a broken taillight. Realizing that the problem could not be repaired in time, he asked his neighbor, Jo, to borrow her trailer.
Continue reading …Pushing Boundaries – Kent Taylor Returns to the Show Pen
October 10, 2017 Comments Off on Pushing Boundaries – Kent Taylor Returns to the Show Pen
Kent Ray Taylor’s philosophy on life is straightforward: you live life once, so do it well. While these words adorn motivational posters and fill the chorus of country songs, it’s rare when an individual really takes them to heart. Kent is one of the few. In every aspect of his life, Kent strives to go “all in,” to be authentic, and to live life to the fullest. It’s this passion and drive that made Kent a top AQHA competitor as a youth and amateur. That then inspired him to pursue a successful career away from the horse industry, and, now, after a 28 year hiatus, has brought him back to the show arena with a bang.
Continue reading …In the Aftermath of the Las Vegas Shooting…
October 9, 2017 Comments Off on In the Aftermath of the Las Vegas Shooting…
“I heard every siren imaginable. It was almost as if the city was crying.”
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