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Sister Act Part 2: Cameron and Peyton Crenwelge

August 22, 2015 Comments Off

Abbie Crenwelge is thoughtful as she’s cruising through the night in the family’s RV, eight hours into a twenty-hour trip from their ranch in Comfort, Texas to The Buckeye Classic in Ohio. “Yes, it’s a long drive, but this is what it’s all about,” she says. “We have our kids for eighteen years, and then they’re off to college and on to their own lives. It goes by so fast. Dale and I decided, early on, that we were going to make the most of these years with the kids, and horse showing is a big part of that.”

After the Fire: The Grossnickle Family Recovering Thanks to Family, Friends, and Faith

August 21, 2015 Comments Off

Rising high above the rubble, two burned beams resting in the shape of a cross serve as a visceral reminder of how faith, family, and friends will carry the Grossnickle family through this difficult time.

This WHIZ Shines

August 21, 2015 Comments Off

The Wild West had Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Hollywood has Brad Pitt and George Clooney. Now, the horse world has its own wildly popular “bromance” between the newly crowned Triple Crown winner American Pharoah and his best pal, Smokey. While American Pharoah is certainly the glory boy of the duo, having become the 12th Triple Crown winner and the first since Affirmed in 1978, it’s his best bud, Smokey, who’s gaining quite a bit of attention.

Enter NOW For 2015 Arizona Fall Championship, Special $400 All Show Fee

August 20, 2015 Comments Off

Winners of the championship classes will receive a one-of-a-kind Arizona Fall Championship trophy with a custom slate base. All Around Champions will receive a pair of authentic Caiman boots from Rod Patrick Boots, a 20x Atwood Hat from Barbara’s Custom Hats, and a shirt and jeans certificate from Cinch. Reserve All-Arounds will receive a Professional’s Choice certificate for a bit or spurs from The Bob Avila Collection.

Announcing the Inaugural Eastern States Championship in 2016, In Conjunction With the Big A

August 19, 2015 Comments Off

In an effort to encourage local participation by those who may not have the opportunity to attend the AQHA World Championships Shows, there are certain limitations being placed on both exhibitors and horses that have had prior success at AQHA World Shows.

From The Publisher- Lost Heroes

August 19, 2015 Comments Off

Every month seems to mark the passing of another icon in the horse industry. Each of these people were amazing in their own way and they cannot be replaced. The industry that we all enjoy was built on the shoulders of individuals who became horse-household names. They all had faults, they all made mistakes, and they all made the organizations they were involved with better.

On The Cover: Three Nails Ranch

August 18, 2015 Comments Off

Amidst the rocky hills of Eastland County hidden within a deep cover of mesquite and Texas live oak sits a 3,200-acre trophy deer hunting and equine breeding facility known as Three Nails Ranch. In addition to supplying some of the highest quality whitetail deer on the market, owners Billy and Suzonne Franks have gathered a selection of superb stallions to complement the equine portion of their operation.

Highlights of Final Day of 2015 NSBA World Show Include Wins By Frye, Zuidema, Ihde, Lakins, and Heroes on Horses Competition

August 15, 2015 Comments Off

Scott Frye was in the saddle of Were Talkin Easy to win the Maturity $10,000 Limited Open Western Pleasure for new owner Debbi Moriarty. Just the other day, Moriarty was named the Reserve Champion in the 10K Limited Horse Non Pro Western Pleasure Maturity.

Friday Evening Winners at 2015 NSBA World Show Include Stewart, Dowdy, Martin, Love, Hokana, Goldstein, Thiesen, and Roberts

August 15, 2015 Comments Off

Lisa Stewart rode her 97′ model gelding, Touched By TNT, to win their first NSBA World Championship in 50 and Over Horsemanship. “Joey” has been competing in the show ring for quite some time, but Stewart and Joey have only been a pair for five years.

Friday Morning Winners at 2015 NSBA World Show Include Jewett, Smith, Masterson, Reeve, Morawski, Mead, Green, and Wilson

August 14, 2015 Comments Off

Deanna’s favorite part of any Western Riding pattern with Buttercup is the line, because the mare is able to maintain consistent speed while delivering changes with pinpoint accuracy. “She never really changes pace, and her head and neck stay exactly the same,” she says.