The main event of the POA show was the Any Age Rider and Pony 5 and Under McClaren Western Pleasure Futurity with 13 competitors. The winner of the class was Kendi Kamps with Wish You Were Invited, who took home a nice $1,500 check for her efforts. The Reserve Champion was James Saubolle aboard Wils Suddenly Royal for Susan Bunn. Third place was Kristen Fears with SLS Dreams Come True for Shannon Sucre.
Continue reading …Sometimes, it seems as if the high pressure, high stakes world of competitive horse showing can lead us astray, away from the reason why we all started riding horses in the first place. Thankfully, shows that serve as venues for Equestrian’s With Disabilities classes help to provide a much-needed reminder, that at the heart of it all, it’s the innate, unconditional, indescribable partnership between a horse and rider that is the most important.
Continue reading …Thanks to the hard working staff at NSBA, we have complete (unofficial) results from Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 at the 2014 NSBA World Championship Show currently taking place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Congratulations to big winners on Day 1 like… Kenny Lakins with Im Fancy Schmancy- BCF Open Western Long Line Nancy Sue […]
Continue reading …“The abdominal muscles keep the upper and lower body connected,” explains Brant. “If there is a weak link, it will be harder to keep the chest and shoulders steady and the legs from moving incorrectly and potentially miscuing the horse.”
Continue reading …“We felt like it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a horse like him,” Gordon says. “I feel like he has left behind a record and a legacy that will stand the test of time.”
Continue reading …Enjoy and stay tuned for our “Best Moments of the Youth World” photo slideshow to be posted on our social media accounts very soon. Until next year…
Continue reading …“It was a long pattern, but it was flowy. The two point canter to a slow down was my favorite part. I like going fast!”
Continue reading …“If I feel really confident about a gait, I don’t want to get hidden and stuck on the rail, so I just pull off and try to show the best I can. I feel like it’s an extra bonus for a pleasure horse that doesn’t have to be stuck on the rail.”
Continue reading …“It’s one of those things I never thought would happen,” she says. “It’s incredible. The first year, it was so unexpected, and I was so happy. This year is… holy smokes! What is happening?!”
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