Smith, Fortenberry, and Preston Win AjPHA Western Riding World Titles
July 4, 2014 Comments Off on Smith, Fortenberry, and Preston Win AjPHA Western Riding World Titles
Like other competitors lucky enough to find themselves in the winner’s circle, there were tears in Mackenzie Preston’s eyes as she loped up to accept her awards. However, for Preston, there were many more emotions at play than simply happiness and excitement.
Continue reading …And the AjPHA Leadline Winner is… Madison Suggs With Sensational Loper
July 4, 2014 Comments Off on And the AjPHA Leadline Winner is… Madison Suggs With Sensational Loper
“I’m retired,” she says. “I’m not going to do leadline anymore. I’m going to do walk-trot. I’m too old for leadline. What are my choices?”
Continue reading …Third World Title For Alexa Rogers at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show Comes in Walk-Trot Trail
July 3, 2014 Comments Off on Third World Title For Alexa Rogers at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show Comes in Walk-Trot Trail
Rogers, a 10-year-old equestrienne, has already won a World Championship title in Hunter Under Saddle with her other horse, Gotta Be Sensational, aka “Joey,” and a Reserve World Championship in Walk-Trot Showmanship with Sonny Dee Zippin, aka “Jake.”
Continue reading …Kelsey Kafesjian and Tramps Invitation Win First World Title in AjPHA Novice Youth 14-18 Trail
July 3, 2014 Comments Off on Kelsey Kafesjian and Tramps Invitation Win First World Title in AjPHA Novice Youth 14-18 Trail
Although several horse and rider teams fell victim to the complex obstacles and elaborate decorations on the Novice Youth 14-18 Trail course today, Kelsey Kafesjian and Tramps Invitation were able to rise above and complete what she describes as her best pattern ever.
Continue reading …Domenick Hiebing and Mr. Sudden Pleasure Are Unanimous in AjPHA Novice Youth 13 and Under Trail
July 3, 2014 Comments Off on Domenick Hiebing and Mr. Sudden Pleasure Are Unanimous in AjPHA Novice Youth 13 and Under Trail
He may still be novice, but this talented, young equestrian shows wisdom beyond his years and confidence for days. When asked if he ever imagined he could be named a unanimous World Champion, he had this to say.
Continue reading …Eagles, Moch, Fortenberry, and Camp Are 13 and Under and 14-18 AjPHA Showmanship Stars
July 2, 2014 Comments Off on Eagles, Moch, Fortenberry, and Camp Are 13 and Under and 14-18 AjPHA Showmanship Stars
Several familiar faces and a few new ones came to the show pen for the 13 and under and 14-18 Showmanship classes this evening at the 2014 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show.
Continue reading …Teeny, Tiny Talent at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show
July 2, 2014 Comments Off on Teeny, Tiny Talent at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show
“I’ve been showing since I was two,” Kyra says. “When I have a chance, my favorite class is usually jumping. The ones I have left are all western. There’s so many, I’m not really sure I can name them all!”
Continue reading …Kylee John and Amanda Nelson Win AjPHA Novice Youth Showmanship Classes
July 2, 2014 Comments Off on Kylee John and Amanda Nelson Win AjPHA Novice Youth Showmanship Classes
Showmanship accounts for some of the largest class sizes here at the World Show. For example, Novice Youth 14-18 Showmanship saw 38 entries and 14-18 Showmanship will see 64 entries show in a preliminaries and a final before the day is done.
Continue reading …13 and Under and 14-18 AjPHA Equitation World Champions Are Olivia Eagles and Kelsey Jung
July 2, 2014 Comments Off on 13 and Under and 14-18 AjPHA Equitation World Champions Are Olivia Eagles and Kelsey Jung
This evening’s equitation classes truly belonged to the experienced equestrian as challenging patterns and demanding rail work separated the girls from the ladies. First up in the 13 and under equitation, 14 entries tried their best amidst turns, diagonal changes, and lope circles to claim the top spot.
Continue reading …Anastasiya Potts and What R U Lookin At Win First AjPHA World Title in Novice Youth Equitation 14-18
July 1, 2014 Comments Off on Anastasiya Potts and What R U Lookin At Win First AjPHA World Title in Novice Youth Equitation 14-18
Anastasiya Potts and What R U Lookin At make the perfect pair, because they both have a unique past. Potts was adopted from the Ukraine in 2008. She’s now fifteen and living her dream of being able to show horses. Her seven-year-old gelding, “Frosty,” received his nickname thanks to an extremely cold day when he was just a newborn foal.
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