Former Congress Champ, Carla Townsley, Returns to Cooper Arena to Compete After 40-Year Absence
October 16, 2016 Comments Off on Former Congress Champ, Carla Townsley, Returns to Cooper Arena to Compete After 40-Year Absence
The last time Select exhibitor, Carla Townsley, competed at the All American Quarter Horse Congress was more than 40 years ago, when she led a mare named Louann Steel to win the Youth 14 and 15 Showmanship. That was back in 1970 in the Cooper Arena.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following Devastating Trailer Accident on Way to Congress, Two Champion Horses Euthanized
October 14, 2016 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following Devastating Trailer Accident on Way to Congress, Two Champion Horses Euthanized
We had the opportunity to chat with one of Tom Robertson’s clients, Ted Lincoln, who was able to confirm that there was no loss of human life. However, two, two-year-old geldings involved in the accident had to be euthanized onsite.
Continue reading …The Horse That Built Me: Part 3- Junior
October 14, 2016 Comments Off on The Horse That Built Me: Part 3- Junior
Junior walked into my life at a time when I was pretty fragile and he still held an important role in building and teaching me. The end of 8th grade was hard for me because… middle school sucked. I remember more than one occasion of crying into his long, blonde mane.
Continue reading …Huge Payouts on Tap for 2016 Paint World Show Platinum Breeders’ Futurity- $94,000+
October 14, 2016 Comments Off on Huge Payouts on Tap for 2016 Paint World Show Platinum Breeders’ Futurity- $94,000+
The 2016 APHA World Show promises to be a lucrative one for Platinum Breeders’ Futurity exhibitors. Revamped for 2016, the elite weanling halter futurity caters exclusively to non-pro exhibitors, and with payouts projected to exceed $94,000 this year based on entries, Platinum-enrolled weanlings have the chance to earn big money in Fort Worth.
Continue reading …$200 Kill Pen Rescue Mare, Ravens Silver Angel, Wins Three Congress Championship Titles
October 13, 2016 Comments Off on $200 Kill Pen Rescue Mare, Ravens Silver Angel, Wins Three Congress Championship Titles
There’s something to be said about the kind of horseman who can spot potential in the most unlikely of places. That’s certainly the case with amateur roper and farrier, Drew Boies. However, years ago, when he bought a scrawny, grulla filly off the back of a kill truck for $200, he likely never imagined that one day she would become a three-time Congress Champion.
Continue reading …2016 Appaloosa World Show Sale Catalog Online
October 13, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Appaloosa World Show Sale Catalog Online
The 2016 Appaloosa World Show Sale, presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals, will take place October 26th at 6 pm. CT in the John Justin Arena at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Also, the sale will be broadcast live on Superiorclicktobid.com. Click here to view the sale catalog.
Continue reading …Check Out the Entries for the 2016 APHA Farnam Breeders’ Trust Select Yearling Sale
October 13, 2016 Comments Off on Check Out the Entries for the 2016 APHA Farnam Breeders’ Trust Select Yearling Sale
The Farnam Breeders’ Trust Select Yearling Internet Auction is red hot for 2016; in a new twist, the sale and bidding is taking place online, but it’s still the only way to make your yearling eligible for APHA’s elite Farnam Pleasure Stakes classes and big payouts (more than $50,000!) at ages 2, 3 and 4. More than 25 Paint yearlings are currently consigned to the 2016 sale—check them out online at prohorseservices.com/APHA-Farnam-Yearling-Sale.php.
Continue reading …Kentucky Horse Park Holiday Season
October 13, 2016 Comments Off on Kentucky Horse Park Holiday Season
The Southern Lights holiday festival returns to the Kentucky Horse Park for its 23rd year. This festival is a fundraiser for the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, and a holiday tradition for families from throughout the Bluegrass region and beyond. The lights are on 5:30-10 p.m. nightly Nov. 18-Dec. 31, with the Holiday Festival open each night with the exception of Nov. 24 and Dec. 24 to 31.
Continue reading …Kimes Ranch VIP Concert- Saturday, Oct. 22nd
October 13, 2016 Comments Off on Kimes Ranch VIP Concert- Saturday, Oct. 22nd
“We have a packed show planned next week with a great lineup of artists for Congress Hall and for our Customer VIP Concert in the Congress Corral. No one will want to miss seeing Angie who was top 12 on The Voice last season or Jaida who wrote the number one song “Home Alone Tonight” for Luke Bryan. Not to mention our headliner Trick Pony. These are all going to be fantastic shows,” remarked Lindsay Perraton director of marketing for Kimes Ranch.
Continue reading …Special Awards to be Presented at 2016 APHA World Show
October 13, 2016 Comments Off on Special Awards to be Presented at 2016 APHA World Show
Special awards presented at the 2016 APHA World Championship Show include:
Scarlet Print Award—awarded to a mare that wins world championships in Amateur, Open and Youth divisions of a halter mares class in a single year
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