Around the Rings- SCQHA Mini Circuit
April 30, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- SCQHA Mini Circuit
Thanks to Steven Pelzer for some fun photos from around the rings at the SCQHA Mini Circuit. The show took place April 26-28 with judges Ron Stratton, Tanya Green, Allen Mitchels, and Marilyn Randall officiating.
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The winner of the $5,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure was RJ King, who rode VS GoodRide for Brenda Gower and won $3,000. The Reserve Champion was Blair Townsend with KM Zippin Best, winning $2,530 for Masterson Farms. Third place was Aaron Moses with Snap It Send It, who won $1,600 for Twylla Brown. Fourth was Shannon Curl Holbin with Hot and Lazy, who won $1,150 for Bill and Cindy Cosentino. Fifth was Kelby Hutchinson with Don’t Know Don’t Care, who won $1,035 for Capall Creek Farm. Sixth was Jason English with Forever Kool, who won $920 for Stanley and Susan Scott. Seventh was Angie Cannizzaro with Chasing Butterflies, who won $690 for Scott and Linda Berwick. Eighth was Amanda Jackson with Mr. Freeze, who won $575 for Looney Quarter Horses.
Continue reading …2019 March To The Arch is Underway at New Location in TN.
April 26, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 March To The Arch is Underway at New Location in TN.
This year’s March To The Arch may have changed locations from Lake St. Louis, MO. to Cordova, TN., but some things have stayed the same. The charity horse show will still help to raise funds for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The show has contributed $650,000 to the cause since its inception.
Continue reading …New Blood- Change in the Equine Industry
April 25, 2019 Comments Off on New Blood- Change in the Equine Industry
“People turn over, new blood comes in and shakes things up. Old ways get changed, and new becomes old. It happens all the time, all over the place. Ultimately, change is inevitable. Some of our industry’s greatest success stories have come on the wings of change.”
Continue reading …Around the Rings at IPHA Spring Fling
April 24, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings at IPHA Spring Fling
The Illinois Paint Horse Association welcomed in the Spring show season with their Spring Fling that took place April 19-21 in Gordyville, Illinois. Judges for the show were Randy Alderson, Mike Hachtel, Kenny Hall, and Larry Hansch.
Continue reading …When Foaling Horses, Expect the Unexpected…
April 23, 2019 Comments Off on When Foaling Horses, Expect the Unexpected…
“Similar markings don’t indicate them being identical, as white markings are dictated by the uterine environment. Identical twins are rare in foals; most are fraternal. Both came out in separate sacs as well.”
Continue reading …IQHA Youth Show Boasts Huge Numbers Over Easter Weekend
April 22, 2019 Comments Off on IQHA Youth Show Boasts Huge Numbers Over Easter Weekend
The Amateur Champion was Kaleena Weakly with Dontskipmygoodimage. The Reserve Champion was Cassidy Jensen with Chocolatey Special K. Third was Sarah Lebsock with Version of Goodbar. The Select Champion was Tammy Dewey with Rios Marecedes. The Reserve Champion was Marty Hayes with Sleepy Lil Rascal. Third was Sara Ann Fransen with FF Hope Floats.
Continue reading …Auburn Wins 2019 NCEA National Championship!
April 21, 2019 Comments Off on Auburn Wins 2019 NCEA National Championship!
“Honestly, I was probably the most nervous I’ve ever been knowing that the last point came down to my ride. Not only for myself, but for all my teammates,” Alexander said of her ride in the Equitation over Fences competition during Saturday’s NCEA National Championship battle with Georgia. “I kind of just took a minute and regrouped. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Kid Coolsified (2000-2019)
April 19, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Kid Coolsified (2000-2019)
“Unfortunately, we can’t have these horses forever. We wish we could though. I’m just thankful that he went fast and didn’t suffer. That’s always my first thought. For a Halter horse to have such a long lifespan, to me, is extraordinary. He was in great health until the very end and was never sick when he lived at our ranch. He was a sweetheart.”
Continue reading …OMIQHA’s The Warm Up Show is Biggest to Date
April 19, 2019 Comments Off on OMIQHA’s The Warm Up Show is Biggest to Date
The OMIQHA Warm Up Show had a fantastic turnout for the Ohio Michigan Indiana Quarter Horse Association as their biggest show to date. The event took place April 13-14 at the Eden Park Equestrian Complex in Sunbury, Ohio with judges April and Casey Devitt officiating.
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