Erin Bradshaw and John Simon Are APHA World Champions in Classic Am. Senior Western Pleasure
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on Erin Bradshaw and John Simon Are APHA World Champions in Classic Am. Senior Western Pleasure
All John Simonites unite! The beautiful 8-year-old bay tobiano stallion has done it again loping into the winner’s circle with owner Erin Bradshaw in the saddle. This afternoon, John Simon was crowned the World Champion in the Classic Amateur Senior Western Pleasure.
Continue reading …Andrea Kengis-Foss Wins First APHA World Title With Fleetastic in Novice Amateur Western Pleasure
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on Andrea Kengis-Foss Wins First APHA World Title With Fleetastic in Novice Amateur Western Pleasure
The first World Champion crowned this afternoon was Andrea Kengis-Foss with Fleetastic, a horse bred by her father, Dr. Janis Kengis, and by the family’s stallion Fleet Machine. In an interesting turn of events, the Reserve Champion horse was also bred by the Kengis family, In Victory Lane, that was piloted by Heidi Kokemiller.
Continue reading …James Saubolle and Sweet N Sultry Win Yearling In-Hand Trail at 2014 APHA World
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on James Saubolle and Sweet N Sultry Win Yearling In-Hand Trail at 2014 APHA World
“I think it’s an awesome tool. We’ve started three or four of the horses we’ve gone on to do Trail with. Randi has literally put a saddle on them and stepped on and they already know how to move off your leg and turn around. They already know how to do some of that stuff right from the start, so it’s a pretty easy process, we’ve found.”
Continue reading …Pain is Temporary; World Show Glory is Forever
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on Pain is Temporary; World Show Glory is Forever
“My goal is to take a buckle back to show my orthopedic doctor that he doesn’t understand what it means to be a cowgirl!”
Continue reading …On Top of the World – Dealing With Show Nerves at Major Events
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on On Top of the World – Dealing With Show Nerves at Major Events
What is it about taking our horses to a show that can turn even the coolest, most laid back horseman into a bundle of nerves in a cowboy hat? To many competitors, the announcer’s cry, “All entries to the in-gate,” can ignite a flight response worthy of a skittish horse meeting an airborne plastic bag.
Continue reading …2014 APHA Western Riding World Champions Are Hull, Prince, and Foster
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 APHA Western Riding World Champions Are Hull, Prince, and Foster
Travis is 17 years old now and has been a part of the Foster family for the past 10 years, first showing in youth competition with daughter Alison Foster. Although he might be getting a little long in the hoof, Foster says he still feels young, strong, and smooth.
Continue reading …#APHAWorld2014, The Ladies of Masters Amateur Trail
November 10, 2014 Comments Off on #APHAWorld2014, The Ladies of Masters Amateur Trail
Since we already had the opportunity to chat with Haberkorn following her win in Masters Amateur Showmanship, we decided to do something a little different for this particular article. Scroll below to view photos of each lovely lady by their name in the results. Congratulations to all of the Masters Amateur competitors!
Continue reading …Taylor Lynn Prince and One Flashy Sensation Are Unanimous in Classic Am Trail
November 10, 2014 Comments Off on Taylor Lynn Prince and One Flashy Sensation Are Unanimous in Classic Am Trail
However, the celebration will have to be put on hold for the moment, because Prince is headed back to Texas Christian University, just down the road, to attend an afternoon class before competing in the Classic Amateur Western Riding this evening.
Continue reading …Darcie Winiewicz Wins First APHA World Title With A Krymsun Legacy in Novice Amateur Trail
November 10, 2014 Comments Off on Darcie Winiewicz Wins First APHA World Title With A Krymsun Legacy in Novice Amateur Trail
“You start off showing as a kid, and you hear about people winning their World titles,” she says. “I always dreamed of it myself. You always picture your name being called, in your head, but there are some 30 other horses and riders with the same dream.”
Continue reading …Halter Titans Battle It Out For Historic Achievement at 2014 APHA World Show
November 9, 2014 Comments Off on Halter Titans Battle It Out For Historic Achievement at 2014 APHA World Show
5 APHA World Shows X 5 five open division judges = 25 World Show judges and 25 first places = APHA Stallion Intensions
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