Around the Rings- 2018 Dixie Nationals QH Show
February 19, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Rings- 2018 Dixie Nationals QH Show
The 2018 Dixie Nationals Quarter Horse Show wrapped up in Jackson, Mississippi over the weekend. The self-described “Southern Classic,” kicked off with an AQHA Equestrians With Disabilities Show followed by four AQHA shows that were also NSBA and PHBA approved.
Continue reading …Olympic Figure Skating Outfits Provide Inspiration For Show Pen Fashion
February 16, 2018 Comments Off on Olympic Figure Skating Outfits Provide Inspiration For Show Pen Fashion
In addition to precision skill, incredible athletics, and high stakes atmosphere, equestrian competition parallels one of the Winter Olympics most high profile sports, Figure Skating, in another way- those incredible outfits! As many have noted on social media, the figure skating costumes this year bear a striking resemble to horse show outfits…
Continue reading …How a Horse Helped a Teen Who Lost Her Legs in Brussels Terrorist Attack
February 15, 2018 Comments Off on How a Horse Helped a Teen Who Lost Her Legs in Brussels Terrorist Attack
The first of numerous terrorist bombs exploded approximately 10 feet away. She was thrown several yards and suffered flash burns on more than 35 percent of her body, along with critical internal injuries. Her lower legs were shattered.
Continue reading …AQHA Gelding Who Passed Away Just Last Month, Be Won RV Machine, Wins Year-End Honor Roll Title
February 13, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Gelding Who Passed Away Just Last Month, Be Won RV Machine, Wins Year-End Honor Roll Title
Our readers may remember the following memorial we shared just a few weeks ago, following the passing of the AQHA 7-year-old gelding, Be Won RV Machine, on January 17th, 2018. Following yesterday’s announcement from AQHA that year-end points for High Point, Honor Roll, and All-Around titles are now official, we learned that Bud and Becky won the Open Senior L2 title in Trail for 2017.
Continue reading …AQHA Announces 2017 Year-End High Point and All-Around Winners
February 13, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Announces 2017 Year-End High Point and All-Around Winners
Markel Insurance All-Around Youth: Ellexxah Ireland Maxwell of West Mansfield, Ohio, and Zips Bossy Chip
AQHA All-Around Amateur: Brandy Baldwin-Bunting of Stanton, Michigan, and Ms Mae Flash
AQHA All-Around Junior Horse: Cruize, owned by Sam Mierzejewski of Grove City, Ohio
AQHA All-Around Senior Horse: Heza Radical Zip, owned by Bonnie Sheren of Studio City, California
AQHA Leading Exhibitor: Blake Weis of Moberly, Missouri
Solid and Regular Registry Paints Will Show Together in Select Events at 2018 APHA World Shows
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on Solid and Regular Registry Paints Will Show Together in Select Events at 2018 APHA World Shows
This move was approved by the Executive Committee at their January 2018 meeting for select World Show events only; included are added-money Challenge and Sweepstakes classes (except those held concurrently with world championship classes), the Breeders’ Trust Pleasure Stakes classes with a combined $50,000 payout, and the Youth Team Tournament and Youth World Games events.
Continue reading …AQHA’s Year-End Awards Ceremony Moved From Convention to World Show
February 12, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA’s Year-End Awards Ceremony Moved From Convention to World Show
Based on survey results of award winners from the previous three years, AQHA announced last fall that the 2017 ceremony would coincide with the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show also in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …Team Behind AQHA Stallion, Good Better Best, Announces New Owners’ Partnership
February 8, 2018 Comments Off on Team Behind AQHA Stallion, Good Better Best, Announces New Owners’ Partnership
The team behind AQHA stallion, Good Better Best, is excited to announce a new owners’ partnership. In addition to Nancy Sue and Larry Hansch of Show Stop Farm, the interests of Good Better Best will now also be guided by partner, Leslie Bacon of Running Stag Farm, LLC., as well as her trainer, Stanley Ryan.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results From 2018 Dixie National Paint-O-Rama
February 8, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results From 2018 Dixie National Paint-O-Rama
The Mississippi Paint Horse Club recently hosted the Dixie Nationals Paint-O-Rama February 3-4 in Jackson, Mississippi to the tune or 500 entries. This first weekend of equine competition was the kickoff to the Dixie Nationals Livestock Show and Rodeo that will continue through Sunday, February 18th.
Continue reading …In Memory of the “Over The Hill Gang”
February 7, 2018 Comments Off on In Memory of the “Over The Hill Gang”
In 1989, Bill Goggins was killed in a car accident just shortly before that year’s award’s banquet. That year, Bill was set to receive his first WQHA award for being named the High Point Novice Amateur Western Pleasure exhibitor. Instead, Bill’s family graciously asked that the Reserve Champion, Darrel Holman, be presented with the award that year.
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