Who’s Ready For Some Fun In The Sun?
September 22, 2015 Comments Off on Who’s Ready For Some Fun In The Sun?
Last year, the Fun In The Sun Extravaganza awarded $36,000 in money and prizes, which was paid to riders at the gate. This year, exhibitors will be competing for $50,000 in money and prizes!
Continue reading …Results From WCHA BC Futurity and Inaugural Equine Chronicle Ranch Horse Challenge
September 21, 2015 Comments Off on Results From WCHA BC Futurity and Inaugural Equine Chronicle Ranch Horse Challenge
When the final results were tallied, the winner of a beautiful trophy saddle in the Open division was Mozaun McKibben aboard Gotta Hot Gun for Kelsey Flessner. The Reserve Champion was Chele McGauly with Boonchex and Kismet. Third place was Mozaun McKibben with Lil Ruf Catalyst.
Continue reading …A True Test of Form to Function Today at 2015 WCHA Breeders’ Championship Futurity
September 18, 2015 Comments Off on A True Test of Form to Function Today at 2015 WCHA Breeders’ Championship Futurity
Once the Halter classes are complete this afternoon, but not before 5:00 pm, the first portion of the Ranch Horse Challenge will begin. Horses of all breeds, ages, and genders will be judged in a typical Halter conformation class by four judges and a calcutta will take place. Tomorrow, the horses will return to compete in the Ranch Riding portion of the class, which will not begin before 3:00 pm. The Halter portion will count for 40% of the total score, and Ranch Riding will count for 60%.
Continue reading …QH Congress Exclusive From Kimes Ranch Apparel!
September 18, 2015 Comments Off on QH Congress Exclusive From Kimes Ranch Apparel!
As a special Congress exclusive, Rod’s will be giving away a miniature duffle bag with every pair of Kimes Ranch jeans purchased during the month long event. Every jean style from Cal to Francesca will be in full stock at Rod’s as well as our new hoodies and caps.
Continue reading …How Unsolicited, Mean-spirited Criticism Hurts the Horse Community
September 17, 2015 Comments Off on How Unsolicited, Mean-spirited Criticism Hurts the Horse Community
It’s a sad fact that most equestrians who share these negative comments have no experience in the discipline they’re commenting about. They are, however, the first to tear it down. Instead of taking the time to learn more, in order to make a qualified decision, they choose to criticize it based on first appearance only.
Continue reading …2015 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship Recap: Complete Results and Photos
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship Recap: Complete Results and Photos
The industry’s elite Halter horses and handlers gathered this past weekend in Des Moines, Iowa for the premier Breeders Halter Futurity and National Halter Championship, which awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars, beautiful bronze trophies, golden globes, and even the year’s use of two horse trailers to a few lucky competitors.
Continue reading …Like Birchbox For the Horse Industry… Introducing Western Werx and Kaboodlz!
September 14, 2015 Comments Off on Like Birchbox For the Horse Industry… Introducing Western Werx and Kaboodlz!
“Western Werx is for the consumer who loves western design. This box is focused on the person more than the horse. These products will range from accessories to jewelry and household items that everyone can enjoy.”
Continue reading …Remembering 9/11- 14 Years Later…
September 11, 2015 Comments Off on Remembering 9/11- 14 Years Later…
“America was strong after that tragedy. People talked to each other, smiled when passing, and really became receptive to strangers. Sadly, I think that has past. I do however think that we should never let those memories die.”
Continue reading …First Winners Crowned at 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship!
September 10, 2015 Comments Off on First Winners Crowned at 2015 Breeders Halter Futurity/National Halter Championship!
In a class of 14 entries, Rick Leek led Ese A Looker to win the BHF Jr Weanling Colts and Geldings for owners Steve and Kelli Jensen. The Reserve Champion in the class was Kelley Stone with Inferno for Rigo and Jill Alvarado. Third place was Ted Turner with Don’t Raak My World for Tammy and Gary Raak.
Continue reading …East Coast Halter Futurity Concludes With 55% Growth Over Last Year
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on East Coast Halter Futurity Concludes With 55% Growth Over Last Year
Halter horse enthusiasts from across the country gathered at the Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, North Carolina over the weekend for the 2015 East Coast Halter Futurity. In addition to a full lineup of Futurity classes, the event also provided two sets of points for AQHA, APHA, ApHC Halter classes.
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