2018 NSBA Riders’ Cup Kicks Off at AZ Sun Circuit
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 NSBA Riders’ Cup Kicks Off at AZ Sun Circuit
Kathy Tobin rode RA Undisputed to win Amateur Select Horsemanship and William Cox rode Sleep Machine to win Amateur Select Western Pleasure. Aaron Moses rode Lope With Grace for BS Quarter Horses to win 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure and a check for $1,200. Katie Buff and Only After You won the 3 and 4-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle.
Continue reading …After Judging First-Ever AQHA South Africa Show, Ruth Ellen Makes Trek Back to Kenya Each Year
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on After Judging First-Ever AQHA South Africa Show, Ruth Ellen Makes Trek Back to Kenya Each Year
“I was asked to judge the first-ever AQHA show in South Africa, and, of course, while there, I took my first safari. That was all it took. Fast forward to 2018 and now having seven African countries and 19 trips to the continent under my belt, I know that my passion lies in Kenya.”
Continue reading …If The Price is Right – A Common-Sense Guide to Pricing Horses
March 7, 2018 Comments Off on If The Price is Right – A Common-Sense Guide to Pricing Horses
The growth of a rider is a beautiful process to behold. Whether it’s a small fry exhibitor moving up into the big leagues, or a novice rider moving up an age division, a rider’s progression often brings with it the necessity for a new equine partner that matches his/her advancing skill level.
Continue reading …SOQHA Spring Into Action Sees BIG Boost From New Dates and Location
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on SOQHA Spring Into Action Sees BIG Boost From New Dates and Location
Formerly known as the Turkey Circuit, the Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Spring Into Action Show benefited on three counts from a name change, date change, and location change. There were a whopping 33 competitors in L1 Youth Horsemanship, 30 in 14-18 Horsemanship, and 27 in L1 Youth Showmanship.
Continue reading …Good Better Best – Welcomes a New Partner to the Team!
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on Good Better Best – Welcomes a New Partner to the Team!
Nancy Sue purchased Mag’s grandmother, a Thoroughbred named Wahoo Baby, for $900 at a kill sale back in the 1990s. Years later, that mare’s offspring have gone on to earn in excess of $500,000. One of those offspring was Luke Whoo, a mare that would provide Nancy Sue with a very special colt she describes as her favorite.
Continue reading …Condolences Following Passing of Last Detail (1991-2018)
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of Last Detail (1991-2018)
During the course of his breeding career, he sired earners of 32,000 AQHA points, 29 World Championships, 27 Reserve World Championships, 15 AQHA Champions, two AQHA World Show All Around Amateur Champions, and earners of $481,437 in NSBA Futurity monies.
Continue reading …Weekend Recap From 2018 AQHA and APHA Conventions
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on Weekend Recap From 2018 AQHA and APHA Conventions
Some of the most notable included Performance Halter for the amateur and youth divisions, adding a Top 20 award for the Amateur Walk Trot division, and a modification to the scoring system for Showmanship, Horsemanship and Equitation. Other noted discussions that I heard about, included the possibility of a competition license for SPB horses to compete with regular registry horses.
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When trainer Chris Holbin entered the show pen on VS Game Changer at the 2017 Quarter Horse Congress, he had no idea that his mount’s name
would be the underlying theme of his entire show, and life.
2018 AQHA Convention Report- 3/2, 3/3
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 AQHA Convention Report- 3/2, 3/3
The Professional Horsewoman of 2017 is Holly Hover and the Professional Horseman of 2017 is Dan Trein.
Continue reading …EVERYTHING You Need to Know For 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on EVERYTHING You Need to Know For 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit
The fun parties begin on Monday, March 5th with an Exhibitors’ Lunch hosted by AQHA stallion, Mechanic, and Sandra Morgan. This free lunch will be served ringside at The Equine Chronicle Arena.
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