D. Wayne Lukas Celebration of Life Video
As posted by Laurie Lukas on Saturday, August 23, 2025: I wanted to share this for those who could not attend Wayne’s Celebration of Life. I’m incredibly grateful for those who did attend and all the calls, messages, cards, flowers, and generous donations to The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and the Oaklawn Racetrack Chaplaincy. The outpouring […]
Vivienne King and Mouse Trapped Double Down with two World Championships
August 15, 2025 Comments Off on Vivienne King and Mouse Trapped Double Down with two World Championships
Vivienne King and Mouse Trapped won their Youth Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & Under on Thursday afternoon at the 2025 NSBA World Championship Show. This was right on the heels of their win the day before in the Youth Western Horsemanship 13 & Under. Watch a delightful interview with Vivienne and “Tator Tot,” as Vivienne […]
Continue reading …Madeleine Bayless and R C Cola crowned Unanimous NSBA World Champions
August 15, 2025 Comments Off on Madeleine Bayless and R C Cola crowned Unanimous NSBA World Champions
Madeleine Bayless and R C Cola experienced a special morning on Thursday at the 2025 NSBA World Championship Show! They won their first NSBA World Championship in 3YO Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle , and their win was unanimous! Watch what Madeline had to say about “Roc” in their EC TV winner’s interview: View […]
Continue reading …Natalie Hudson Delivers a one-two punch in NSBA 14-18 Trail
August 13, 2025 Comments Off on Natalie Hudson Delivers a one-two punch in NSBA 14-18 Trail
Not only did Natalie Hudson win a World Championship at the 2025 NSBA World Championship Show – she also won a Reserve Championship in the same class, 14-18 Youth Trail! Hear more from Natalie about Hot Ovations and Zippin A Breeze, and the importance of a support team. View scoresheets for the class: Patterns & […]
Continue reading …Taylor Bates and Acrobatt win NSBA World Championship
August 13, 2025 Comments Off on Taylor Bates and Acrobatt win NSBA World Championship
Taylor Bates and Acrobatt won 13 & Under Trail at the 2025 NSBA World Championship Show! Watch her winner’s interview to hear about “Batman!” View scoresheets for the class: Patterns & Score Sheets – National Snaffle Bit Association
Continue reading …Vivianne Ortega and Shining It Up win the World
August 8, 2025 Comments Off on Vivianne Ortega and Shining It Up win the World
Vivianne Ortega has only had Shining It Up, aka “Lollipop,” for a few months, but today the team came out of the OG&E as 2025 AQHYA World Champions in L2 Ranch Riding 13 & Under, and Bronze Champions in L3 Ranch Riding 13 & Under! Vivianne is already an accomplished horseman at her young age, […]
Continue reading …Lane Kail Celebrates Final Youth World with a Win on Battarang in L3 Western Pleasure
August 7, 2025 Comments Off on Lane Kail Celebrates Final Youth World with a Win on Battarang in L3 Western Pleasure
The L3 Western Pleasure 14-18 Finals filled the rail with legendary youth riders and their mounts at the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show. When the World Championship was announced, Lane Kail and Battarang fittingly took the Gold Globe! Learn more about this special accomplishment with Lane and “Judi!” Complete results: L3 Youth Western Pleasure […]
Continue reading …London Nietzer and Good Evanescence cinch L2 Showmanship World Championship
August 7, 2025 Comments Off on London Nietzer and Good Evanescence cinch L2 Showmanship World Championship
London Nietzer and Good Evanescence cinched a World Championship in L2 Showmanship 13 & Under Finals on Wednesday at the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show! See watch what London has to say about her pattern and hear what makes “Gretchen” put her ears up! Score sheets for the class: L2 Youth Showmanship 13 & […]
Continue reading …Annabel Steffans wins First World Championship with Good Girl Gone Lazy
August 5, 2025 Comments Off on Annabel Steffans wins First World Championship with Good Girl Gone Lazy
Annabel Steffans and her horse, Good Girl Gone Lazy traveled from Illinois to the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show. Monday, they added a World Championship in L2 Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & Under to their repertoire, and it was Annabel’s first one! Hear what Annabel has to say about Stella! EQUITATION 13 & UNDER […]
Continue reading …Emma Spreeman and Livin Out A Fantasy win at the 2025 AQHYA World Show
August 4, 2025 Comments Off on Emma Spreeman and Livin Out A Fantasy win at the 2025 AQHYA World Show
Emma Spreeman came from Nebraska to the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show to show in one class with Livin Out A Fantasy. And they came out of the L1 Performance Halter Mares as Champions! See Emma’s adorable winner’s interview with “Dollie!” See complete results for the class: L1 Youth Performance Mares Results
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