Back in the Saddle – Returning to the Show Pen After a Long Absence
August 7, 2019 Comments Off on Back in the Saddle – Returning to the Show Pen After a Long Absence
“I’m back in the saddle again. Out where a friend is a friend…” The theme of Gene Autry’s song is simple. On your horse is where you’ll find your friends. More than 70 years later, the message still rings true. Those who know this better than others are the amateurs who have returned to the all-around pen after a 20- or 30-year absence. Despite industry changes in style, specialization, and show clothing, these ladies are loving the experience of being back in the saddle again.
Continue reading …Cori Cansdale and Avery Mortman Win AQHA Youth World Showmanship
August 7, 2019 Comments Off on Cori Cansdale and Avery Mortman Win AQHA Youth World Showmanship
“I had to climb the wall to give my mom a hug! That’s always been my plan, if I was ever to win, was to hug my mom, my horse trainer, and my best friend, Natalia, who came all the way to the show to surprise me.”
Continue reading …Tatum Richey Wins First AQHA World Championship in 14-18 Trail
August 6, 2019 Comments Off on Tatum Richey Wins First AQHA World Championship in 14-18 Trail
“There are amazing horses in there; so, when they were counting down, I was just happy to be there. I was just shocked. I had to give him a hug, twice! I just couldn’t help it.”
Continue reading …Alexa Brown and Corporate Credit Win First World Title in 13 and Under Trail
August 6, 2019 Comments Off on Alexa Brown and Corporate Credit Win First World Title in 13 and Under Trail
“However I went, even if I had a mistake, I would’ve been happy with it, because I’m at my first Youth World.”
Continue reading …From Trailer Accident to Champion- Kyla Jackson and Cadillac In Black Win L2 Horsemanship at AQHA Youth World
August 5, 2019 Comments Off on From Trailer Accident to Champion- Kyla Jackson and Cadillac In Black Win L2 Horsemanship at AQHA Youth World
Well, everything is turning out alright this year, because she was just named the Champion in the largest class of the horse show- L2 Horsemanship- with 167 entries!
Continue reading …Abigail Hardy, Madeline Keyes, and Caroline Bradley Win Over Fence Classes at AQHA Youth World
August 5, 2019 Comments Off on Abigail Hardy, Madeline Keyes, and Caroline Bradley Win Over Fence Classes at AQHA Youth World
Today marks nine months since Caroline sustained a torn ACL from playing basketball and had to undergo surgery. It’s taken a while to rehab and recover, but both she and “Moose” were feeling great in today’s finals.
Continue reading …Equine OCD – How to Know You’re Officially Equine-Addicted
August 5, 2019 Comments Off on Equine OCD – How to Know You’re Officially Equine-Addicted
Click here to read the complete article 350 – July/August 2019 by Delores Kuhlwein You’ve probably seen all the memes about horse addiction, and you’ve laughed at some more than once. Maybe you belly-laughed, or maybe you just giggled a little, knowing the words rang a bit too true. A favorite meme that makes the […]
Continue reading …Alessandra Ehrle/Talk Southern To Me, Claira Bingaman/A Blazen Asset Win Hunter Under Saddle at AQHA Youth World
August 5, 2019 Comments Off on Alessandra Ehrle/Talk Southern To Me, Claira Bingaman/A Blazen Asset Win Hunter Under Saddle at AQHA Youth World
Now that Alessandra has her coveted golden globe, she plans to keep it very close. “I will probably sleep with it for the next three days!”
Continue reading …Emma Gore/My Only Good Shoes, Nya Kearns/Never Sudden Win Horsemanship at AQHA Youth World Show
August 4, 2019 Comments Off on Emma Gore/My Only Good Shoes, Nya Kearns/Never Sudden Win Horsemanship at AQHA Youth World Show
This is only the second year the Youth World Show has offered 13 and under classes, which allows young competitors like 11-year-old Emma to compete against her peers of similar skill level and experience. Emma came to the Youth World for the first time last year, and although she’s won numerous Congress Championship titles, this is her first World Championship title.
Continue reading …Emily Maul/Only Temptation Claim Highest Score in 14-18 Trail Prelims at AQHA Youth World
August 4, 2019 Comments Off on Emily Maul/Only Temptation Claim Highest Score in 14-18 Trail Prelims at AQHA Youth World
“I would say it’s a clean slate once I get to the finals. I’m happy and what happens is going to happen. I’m very confident in Lefty and myself, and I’m so excited to see what he can do, and what I can do, and I hope it goes well.”
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