Chester and Ann Prince’s 3-year-old stallion, PF Premo, dominated his division of halter classes today at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress winning his age division unanimously and then being crowned the Open Grand Champion Stallion, also by unanimous decision.
Continue reading …Anyone who has ever set a hoof inside the show ring knows that the main goal is to get the judge’s attention, preferably when you and your horse are looking your best. However, do some exhibitors take things too far, snuggling up so close to the judge that the rider can almost read the scorecard from horseback? The trend of “circling the judges” in an effort to gain the best ring position is just one topic that has come up lately in a push to bring this English discipline back to its roots. How far has Hunter Under Saddle strayed away from the original intention and tradition behind the class itself?
Continue reading …Two sisters captured twin wins at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress this week. Yesterday, Gretchen Ross rode A Thumbs Up Ride to a win in Novice Amateur Equitation Over Fences. Today, it was little sister’s turn in the winner’s circle in Novice Youth Equitation Over Fences.
Continue reading …“He’s really what we want nowadays. He’s the epitome of balance and structural correctness. He’s also N/N, which is icing on the cake. He’s a very balanced, big, strong horse, and that’s what the industry needs.”
Continue reading …“He’s out of a daughter of Mr. Conclusion, and I’ve always been a big fan of Mr. Conclusion,” he says. “They always make really good broodmares. I think the colt’s got a bright future. He’s by Kid Coolsified, Dr. Jensen’s horse. He’s done a tremendous job.”
Continue reading …“I would say [I’ve been riding horses] I guess my whole life,” she says. “I’ve done the Congress last year and the year before. This is my first time winning. It feels awesome!”
Continue reading …Angie’s owner, Frank Berris, was filled with mixed emotions this afternoon. He has experienced some high highs and low lows over the past week. Yesterday, Berris attended a funeral for his mother, 87-year-old Melba Berris, who passed away on October 6th. Although he wasn’t able to witness his horse’s double win today, he received an up-to-the-minute play-by-play, courtesy of his trainer, Joey Shortino.
Continue reading …Gene Parker was at the lead of Best Dawn Yet for owner Suzanne Kiser to claim a Congress Championship in Two-Year-Old Mares. The Reserve Champion in the class was Luke Castle with Miss Kittee for Vernon Habighorst. In the Three-Year-Old Mares class, Ross Roark was at the lead of Giancarla for owner Vernon Habighorst. Coming in Reserve was Luke Castle with Rockin And A Reelin for Deborah Haarmann.
Continue reading …“I think she’s got an elegance about her,” Hughes says. “She’s sort of extreme. She’s N/N, but she’s got substance to her. She’s just a beautiful profiler, and she can three-quarter too.”
Continue reading …Have you ever wanted to start your life over in some exotic locale, complete with a new job, home, and support system? For me, that fleeting daydream usually includes a white sandy beach, crystal clear water, and plenty of palm trees. Remarkably, several dozen horses living on the island of Kauai have been given that second chance, complete with palm trees, and are thriving as a result.
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