DIY Youth Kayla Dawson Strikes Gold in L3 Ranch Riding 13 & Under
The soothing voice of announcer Sean Dawson of Temecula, California, can be heard across the U.S., from horse shows that are regional to shows like this year’s 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show. Behind that mic on Friday, however, he had to experience being a show dad, too, when his daughter, Kayla Dawson showed Dreamin In […]
In Loving Memory of Harry “Tom” Sapp, Jr.
August 9, 2025 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Harry “Tom” Sapp, Jr.
Official Obituary of Harry “Tom” Thomas Sapp, Jr. January 28, 1955 ~ August 2, 2025 (age 70) From Flowers~Leedy & Allen Funeral Homes: Harry Thomas “Tom” Sapp Jr., 70, of Peru passed away in Indianapolis on Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was born in Gary, Indiana, to the late Goldie C. (Finch) and Harry Thomas Sapp Sr. on […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – AQHYA World Show 2020
August 9, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – AQHYA World Show 2020
In the year 2020 world seemingly had turned upside down, but the show went on, and this exhibitor definitely raised the bar in showmanship. Who was the exhibitor and the horse crowned World Champions at the 2020 AQHYA World Championship Show? Watch their winning run courtesy of AQHA: 2020 Youth 14-18 Showmanship – YouTube
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 …Around the Rings – 2025 APHA Zone One Zone-O-Rama
August 8, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 APHA Zone One Zone-O-Rama
APHA’s Zone One encompasses Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, and each year, its exhibitors are celebrated with the APHA Zone One Zone-O-Rama! Hosted by by the Zone One Committee in conjunction with the Inland NW Paint Horse Club, the APHA Top 20 show offers a 6-judge Zone One POR, along with a 4-judge POR, August […]
Continue reading …Ady Kallay Conquers the World with The Batchelor
August 8, 2025 Comments Off on Ady Kallay Conquers the World with The Batchelor
It’s the stuff dreams are made of — you dream of winning at the AQHYA World Show, and you always have wanted it more than anything, ever since you can remember. You find a new horse that seems like the perfect match for you. Even though you and your new equine partner have only known […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – AQHYA World Show 2016
August 8, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – AQHYA World Show 2016
The winner of this class at the 2016 AQHYA World Championship Show scored a 233, which was a full three and a half points ahead of the rest of the field. The Reserve World Champion was not far behind with a 230.5. Guess the World Champion and the Reserve World Champion in the comments, and include […]
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The AQHA Judges Committee recommended and AQHA Executive Committee has approved new AQHA judges. The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee recently approved new judges that will be held to the highest standards when judging American Quarter Horses at AQHA-approved events. Based on their test scores and additional criteria set by the Judges Committee, a […]
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 & […]
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