Our Prayers to an Incredible Horsewoman and Good Friend Suzetta Busby
November 25, 2014 Comments Off on Our Prayers to an Incredible Horsewoman and Good Friend Suzetta Busby
We are deeply saddened to relay the news that since this piece was first posted, our friend Suzetta Busby has passed away. Our sincerest condolences go out to her family and friends in the industry during this difficult time.
Continue reading …2015 AZ Sun Circuit is Set to Amaze With Schedule Changes, More Added Money, and New Classes!
November 25, 2014 Comments Off on 2015 AZ Sun Circuit is Set to Amaze With Schedule Changes, More Added Money, and New Classes!
Rack up the points while soaking in the sun! The 2015 Arizona Sun Circuit is only two months away. With loads of added money classes, great prizes, giveaways, free clinics, parties, and a world-class facility, it’s the perfect way to begin the show year.
Continue reading …Looking Back on 2014 AQHA/APHA World Shows
November 24, 2014 Comments Off on Looking Back on 2014 AQHA/APHA World Shows
Missed any of EquineChronicle.com’s World Show coverage? View links to all 55 articles and 18 photo galleries here!
Continue reading …Like Mother, Like Son, How Bout At Midnight Claims 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure World Championship With Gil Galyean
November 22, 2014 Comments Off on Like Mother, Like Son, How Bout At Midnight Claims 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure World Championship With Gil Galyean
Just like his mother before him, the chestnut gelding named How Bout At Midnight has won a World Champion title in 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure at the 2014 AQHA World Championship Show with Gil Galyean in the saddle. Galyean presented “Jack” on behalf of owner Fritz Leeman, who happens to own both Jack’s sire and dam.
Continue reading …AQHA World Performance Halter Wins Go to Grant/Inspirado, Laney/Upgrade To Escalade, and Roark/Most Appealing Dream
November 22, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA World Performance Halter Wins Go to Grant/Inspirado, Laney/Upgrade To Escalade, and Roark/Most Appealing Dream
First, Todd Grant led the massive bay stallion named Inspirado to a win in Performance Halter Stallions for owner Angie Watts Schmeck. “Pedro” is by De Renzo and out of MBJ Mini Obvious. One interesting fact about this multi-talented horse is that Pedro obtains his required performance points by regularly competing in timed events like barrel racing and poles.
Continue reading …Roark Leads IEM The One to First World Champion Title For Steve Robinson
November 22, 2014 Comments Off on Roark Leads IEM The One to First World Champion Title For Steve Robinson
“He’s the complete package. He has everything I have been breeding for, for five years, and everything Clark and Daryl have been breeding for, for 20 years. Clark knew when he hit the ground that he was going to be special, and hopefully this is just the start.”
Continue reading …Weanling and Yearling Colts Wins Go to Castle/ZS Celebrite GQ and Roark/Rumerz
November 22, 2014 Comments Off on Weanling and Yearling Colts Wins Go to Castle/ZS Celebrite GQ and Roark/Rumerz
“I foaled him out,” Pratt says. “When he stood up and he was wet, I said, ‘Oh boy, here we go. This is a good one.’ I just didn’t want to show him until he was dead on and neither did Ross.”
Continue reading …Kevin Dukes Does it Again Winning Junior Pleasure Driving With Debut Performance on Regal Respect
November 22, 2014 Comments Off on Kevin Dukes Does it Again Winning Junior Pleasure Driving With Debut Performance on Regal Respect
Dukes partner for the class this evening was a beautiful, 5-year-old, bay gelding named Regal Respect by Regal Lark and out of Tullebear. This was the horse’s debut performance at the World Show and only his sixth time in the show pen.
Continue reading …Beth Case and Look N Hott Are AQHA Senior Hunter Under Saddle World Champions
November 22, 2014 Comments Off on Beth Case and Look N Hott Are AQHA Senior Hunter Under Saddle World Champions
“JJ” has been one quite a roll this fall winning every Senior Hunter Under Saddle class he competed in at the NSBA World Show, All American Quarter Horse Congress, and now AQHA World Show. He also won a Select Hunter Under Saddle World Championship back in September with owner Laurel Champlin in the saddle.
Continue reading …Mr. Elusive Wins Get-Of-Sire Class at 2014 AQHA World Show
November 21, 2014 Comments Off on Mr. Elusive Wins Get-Of-Sire Class at 2014 AQHA World Show
What makes this particular class at the World Show even more fun is that the audience is invited to participate as the fifth judge. During the class, the crowd is encouraged to vote for their favorite entry by texting a specific number on their cell-phones.
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