Great weather and good judges greeted the contestants who arrived in Oklahoma City last week for the Prairie Classic. Judges for the event this year were Jeff Allen, Pierre Briere, Cindy Hale, Mike Hoeppner, Michael Jung, Kelly McDowall and Jennifer Powell.
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With early mornings spent cleaning stalls and feeding horses, late nights spent driving to horse shows, and many a weekend devoted to practice, equestrians can have difficulties in the dating department. What’s a horse-loving girl or guy to do?
Continue reading …Steve Meadows Partners With Sean Ryon to Design New Ranch Riding Saddle
February 11, 2016 Comments Off on Steve Meadows Partners With Sean Ryon to Design New Ranch Riding Saddle
“This is what the real cowboys ride in. My grandkids won’t wear these saddles out. The quality of leather and workmanship makes them something I will be able to use forever.”
Continue reading …Former AQHA Youth Breaking Into Biomedical Engineering, Awarded With Research Grant
February 9, 2016 Comments Off on Former AQHA Youth Breaking Into Biomedical Engineering, Awarded With Research Grant
Courtney also sees how the life lessons she learned while showing horses can be applied in an academic setting. “I still experience the competitive drive and work ethic my parents, trainer, and horses taught me,” she says.
Continue reading …APHA Breeders Trust Point Value Increases For 2015, First Time Since 2008
February 8, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Breeders Trust Point Value Increases For 2015, First Time Since 2008
“This represents the first year since 2008 that the Breeders’ Trust point value has increased, and we can directly attribute that achievement to the re-enrollment policy following the sale of a Breeders’ Trust horse; these fees, along with a portion of earnings by horses whose owners or lessees chose not to reenroll, were applied directly to the total Breeders’ Trust purse available for payback,” APHA Executive Director Billy Smith said.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 AQHA High Point Winners!
February 5, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHA High Point Winners!
“An AQHA high-point award is evidence of exhibitors’ and horses’ yearlong commitments to excellence in the show pen,” said AQHA Chief Show Officer Pete Kyle. “To win one of these awards is no easy feat, and congratulations to all on this tremendous accomplishment.”
Continue reading …Kimes Ranch Releases Coveted Plus Size Riding Jean
February 4, 2016 Comments Off on Kimes Ranch Releases Coveted Plus Size Riding Jean
“I spent a year and a half perfecting the fit, researching the market and testing the jeans. The last thing I wanted to hear was ‘you don’t know anything about fitting a plus size woman.’”
Continue reading …2016 Hylton Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure Brings the Big Bucks
February 3, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Hylton Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure Brings the Big Bucks
In 2015, the Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure paid out more money than any similar futurity class, a whopping $91,500. This year, $50,000 in added money will be put into the jackpot, making it a can’t-miss event for those looking to start the futurity season with a bang.
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“Jackets hold special meanings and memories, if you ask me… Some are very hard to let go of because of the memories made in them.”
Continue reading …Hype Quickly Building For The Madness, Camping Sold Out Already
January 29, 2016 Comments Off on Hype Quickly Building For The Madness, Camping Sold Out Already
Making its return is the always popular Equine Chronicle Novice 3 and Over Western Pleasure Slot class, which will present a whopping $15,000 check to the winner on Friday. On Saturday, the new Coughlin Automotive Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure Slot class will also award $15,000 to the winner!
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