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.
Continue reading …Western Pleasure Super Sires is Just Days Away… Who Will Take Home the BIG Checks?
June 24, 2016 Comments Off on Western Pleasure Super Sires is Just Days Away… Who Will Take Home the BIG Checks?
This year, the WPSS has some wonderful sponsors on board including the class sponsors Santé Medical Aesthesis and Equine Chronicle. Blue Ribbon saddles will be given away to the winners of the Three-Year-Old classes.
Continue reading …2016 Oregon Summer Classic Results and Photos
June 24, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Oregon Summer Classic Results and Photos
Today, many exhibitors are enjoying the “off-day” of the competition with fun excursions like the Hellgate Jet Boat Trip, Rogue Valley Zipline Adventure, Rogue River Rafting, Rogue River Fishing Trips, and even Wine Tasting Tours!
Continue reading …Live From the AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA- Day 1 and 2
June 23, 2016 Comments Off on Live From the AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA- Day 1 and 2
Everyone on Team USA got to see a variety of animals including wallabies (a pony in the kangaroo world), ducks, cockatoos, peacocks, and the famous kangaroo. Calley, who was the first to hold a baby wallaby, was extremely excited to hold one.
Continue reading …$4,000 Harris Challenge Comes to 2016 Tom Powers Futurity
June 23, 2016 Comments Off on $4,000 Harris Challenge Comes to 2016 Tom Powers Futurity
The winning Open Rider in the 2-Year-Old Sale Stakes class will win an additional $3,000 if he or she rides in a Harris saddle. The winning Limited Rider will win an additional $1,000 if he or she rides in a Harris saddle.
Continue reading …With 950+ Stalls Reserved Big A & Stars N Stripes is Shaping up to be Largest Ever!
June 22, 2016 Comments Off on With 950+ Stalls Reserved Big A & Stars N Stripes is Shaping up to be Largest Ever!
With just one week left before the circuit kicks off on July 1st, there are 950+ stalls reserved and over 165 RV spots claimed!
Continue reading …“We All Saddle Up The Same Way” – My AQHA Adventures with Steven Pelzer
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on “We All Saddle Up The Same Way” – My AQHA Adventures with Steven Pelzer
“I began chatting with Kristy Starnes. I was so nervous, because I didn’t want to ask any dumb questions and make her think I was a babbling star struck idiot. I managed to keep my cool, and we had a nice chat. I never would’ve met these people unless I stepped outside of my comfort zone and spoke to them. I also realized that all of the people I met are a lot like you and I. We all started somewhere, and we all saddle up the same way.”
Continue reading …Painter, Spell, Granzow, Beardsley Are Big Winners of PQS Classes Over the Weekend in Nebraska
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on Painter, Spell, Granzow, Beardsley Are Big Winners of PQS Classes Over the Weekend in Nebraska
Over the weekend, two more PQS champions were crowned and presented with big checks. Winning the 3-Year-Old Limited Horse Limited Rider Hunter Under Saddle was Ryan Painter with Huntin All The Time for owner Ellie Seddon. The winner of the Limited Horse Limited Rider Non Pro Western Pleasure Maturity was Brooke Granzow with RR Final Approach for owner Sara Heeley.
Continue reading …Yungclas and Feinberg Top Inaugural PQS Classes in Nebraska, Stay Tuned For More Results
June 17, 2016 Comments Off on Yungclas and Feinberg Top Inaugural PQS Classes in Nebraska, Stay Tuned For More Results
Winning the class was Lara Yungclas aboard He’s Lazy No Doubt for owner Tanna Petersak. He’s Lazy No Doubt is by No Doubt I’m Lazy and out of Petite Seductress. The team took home $8,000 for the win. The Reserve Champion was Shelby Cochran aboard Winning Instincts, a horse sired by Sudden Instinct and out of Winners Always Flirt. The team was presented with a $5,000 for their second place finish.
Continue reading …10 Tips to Protect Your Horse During the Summer Horse Show Heat
June 17, 2016 Comments Off on 10 Tips to Protect Your Horse During the Summer Horse Show Heat
Heatstroke obviously can happen if exercising in hot conditions, but be aware that it can also happen if standing in a hot stall or trailer. Signs of heat stroke can include: An elevated heart rate that does not return to normal in a reasonable period of time, excessive sweating OR lack of sweating, temperature that persists above 103 degrees F, depression, lethargy, signs of dehydration: dry mucous membranes, poor capillary refill, and poor skin turgor.
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