Big Winners in AjPHA Youth World HUS Include Nielson, Chapman, Gralla, Rogers
July 1, 2016 Comments Off on Big Winners in AjPHA Youth World HUS Include Nielson, Chapman, Gralla, Rogers
18-year-old Alysia Nielson achieved a big milestone this afternoon at the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show. She rode her new 7-year-old gelding, BMQ The Jig Is Up, to win an impressive 14-18 Hunter Under Saddle class.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes Photos- 2016 AjPHA Youth World/App Youth World
July 1, 2016 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes Photos- 2016 AjPHA Youth World/App Youth World
Check out all the CUTE candids from around the rings during the first three days of competition here in Fort Worth, TX!
Continue reading …First Two Hunt Seat Winners on Day 3 at AjPHA Youth World are Gross and Hatcher
July 1, 2016 Comments Off on First Two Hunt Seat Winners on Day 3 at AjPHA Youth World are Gross and Hatcher
This is Sydney’s first World Championship title and thanks to the modern miracle of Snapchat, her trainer Shannon Vroegh was able to watch live from Georgia, where she is currently competing at the Big A and Stars N Stripes AQHA show.
Continue reading …Big Winners on AjPHA Youth World Day 2 Include Tuso, Miller, Clagg, Aden, Tuso, and Peters
June 30, 2016 Comments Off on Big Winners on AjPHA Youth World Day 2 Include Tuso, Miller, Clagg, Aden, Tuso, and Peters
It’s been a fun-filled day of high flying action here at the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show. To kick the show off, Over Fences classes were featured in the John Justin arena. Plenty of scholarship money was awarded to the top competitors with $500 to first, $400 to second, $250 to third, and $150 to a random competitor.
Continue reading …Maisen Gores and Maggie Harrell Top App Youth World 12 and Under Western Pleasure
June 30, 2016 Comments Off on Maisen Gores and Maggie Harrell Top App Youth World 12 and Under Western Pleasure
12-year-old Maisen Gores found out what it feels like to ride out of the pen at the front of the line as the returning World Champion in 12 and Under Western Pleasure today at the 2016 Appaloosa Youth World Show.
Continue reading …Day 8 at AQHA Youth World Cup- 4 More Gold Medals, 2 Silver For Team USA!
June 30, 2016 Comments Off on Day 8 at AQHA Youth World Cup- 4 More Gold Medals, 2 Silver For Team USA!
“There is no way to explain to someone how it feels to have a whole team of people behind you. Stepping into the show pen and up to the cone with a horse that isn’t yours is a little intimidating.”
Continue reading …Halter Champions Crowned During Day 1 of 2016 AjPHA Youth World Include Christensen, Burns, Hayslip, Groeb, Gralla, and More!
June 29, 2016 Comments Off on Halter Champions Crowned During Day 1 of 2016 AjPHA Youth World Include Christensen, Burns, Hayslip, Groeb, Gralla, and More!
World Champions received $1,200 scholarships; Reserve Champions received $1,000 scholarships, and third place received $800 scholarships. Also, scholarship money extended to sixth place!
Continue reading …One Year After Open Heart Surgery, Georgia Vernal Prepares to Compete at AjPHA Youth World Show
June 29, 2016 Comments Off on One Year After Open Heart Surgery, Georgia Vernal Prepares to Compete at AjPHA Youth World Show
“It was a hole in the center of her heart 3 ½ centimeters wide, and it had been there since she was born. As a result, her heart was enlarged three times its normal size.”
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“Walking into the show pen for the first time in four years was almost enlightening. My dreams were finally coming true, and I was given a second chance at showing my dream horse. I had almost forgotten what it was like to have so much trust in an animal and what that bond felt like.”
Continue reading …Day 3-7 at AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA- First Two Gold Medals!
June 27, 2016 Comments Off on Day 3-7 at AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA- First Two Gold Medals!
First, walking into the arena while the national anthem plays, with your team by your side, is the closest to feeling like we’re at the Olympics that any of us will probably ever have. It was a once in a lifetime experience, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
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