While most people around the country are enjoying family barbecues, parades, and fireworks this Fourth of July, AjPHA competitors are taking on lope pinwheels, trot serpentines, and other complex maneuvers during a challenging Robert Dehn Trail course.

“During this particular pattern, Lucie focused on portraying confidence, hitting her marks, and keeping transitions smooth and fluid. “Sara said my horse would be there for me, and I needed to do my part, which was to show.”

The tiniest of competitors here at the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show stole the show today in Fort Worth, Texas. But don’t let their diminutive size fool you. These serious competitors mean business.

AQHA stallion Extremely Hot Chips hit the triple jackpot during the Western Pleasure Super Sires classes that were held this afternoon during the 2016 Tom Powers Futurity in Berrien Springs, Michigan.

Youth Hunt Seat Equitation was on the agenda for this evening at the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show and several divisions performed hand gallops, two tracks, two points, and forehand turns in an effort to impress the judges here in Fort Worth, Texas.