September is certainly a month dedicated to the halter horse industry. The Breeders’ Halter Futurity, World Conformation Horse Association Breeders’ Futurity, and the Big Money Halter Futurity all take place within a few weeks of each other. If you’re a conformation enthusiast, it’s a guarantee that you will find the industry’s finest Halter specimens and handlers at these world-class events.
Continue reading …Wade Parks and One Good Cuervo Win 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure at APHA World Show
November 12, 2015 Comments Off on Wade Parks and One Good Cuervo Win 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure at APHA World Show
“We’re really excited, because we haven’t had a Western Pleasure horse for 22 years,” Melissa adds. “It’s completely different riding; let me tell you,” Bob says. “It was a real treat to get to go from Reining to Western Pleasure.”
Continue reading …Afternoon Winners at APHA World Show Include Lehn, Snapp, Runkle, and Zuidema
November 12, 2015 Comments Off on Afternoon Winners at APHA World Show Include Lehn, Snapp, Runkle, and Zuidema
Finally, after two tough cuts and a finals in Green Western Pleasure, Troy Lehn was named the World Champion aboard A Chrome Cookie for owner Alexandra Chavez. The Reserve Champion was Mike Hachtel with RR In The Spotlight. Third place was Shannon Gillespie with Colorado Chrome.
Continue reading …Morning Wins at 2015 APHA World Show Go To Thompson, Ligon, Cassleman-Reed
November 11, 2015 Comments Off on Morning Wins at 2015 APHA World Show Go To Thompson, Ligon, Cassleman-Reed
“I really had the perfect ride today,” she says. “It was kind of a crowded pen, and they asked for a lot of different gaits. He’s young and hasn’t been shown that much, so I was trying to take care of him when passing, but he handled everything really well.”
Continue reading …Special One-Year Surgery Anniversary For Congress Champion Small Fry, Miss Allie Paul
November 11, 2015 Comments Off on Special One-Year Surgery Anniversary For Congress Champion Small Fry, Miss Allie Paul
“This is very emotional for both of us, because it still seems like yesterday we were all in the hospital. We are just so proud of her.”
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Are you good at solving word problems? How about geometry? Can you fit a square peg into a round hole? It seems like you must have earned an “A” in trigonometry in order to fit all of the necessary equipment into your horse trailer when packing for a show. Hopefully, you’ve won a few games of Tetris, because you’re going to need it.
Continue reading …Evening Winners at APHA World Show Include Bradshaw, Silverberg, Gillespie, Watkins
November 11, 2015 Comments Off on Evening Winners at APHA World Show Include Bradshaw, Silverberg, Gillespie, Watkins
“I would’ve liked to have let him move out more, but in a class like that I think consistency is one of the things we’re really good at. I think, in a deep pen of horses, like it was tonight, that sets you apart.”
Continue reading …Yearling In-Hand Trail Take-Over at APHA World: Winners Include Henry, Trueba, Evans, and Moravitz
November 10, 2015 Comments Off on Yearling In-Hand Trail Take-Over at APHA World: Winners Include Henry, Trueba, Evans, and Moravitz
“To be honest, I like In-Hand Trail more than Longe Line. I think it’s easier for them to do, and it’s not as hard on their bodies. It’s more realistic preparation for setting them up for a real future event.”
Continue reading …Embryo Twins Win Weanling Stallions and Weanling Geldings at 2015 APHA World Show
November 10, 2015 Comments Off on Embryo Twins Win Weanling Stallions and Weanling Geldings at 2015 APHA World Show
I’ve never had a set of twins like that. It was cool. It was like they knew and they hung together, so we called them Romulus and Remus!”
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An old horseman once remarked, “Heck, you could ride your mare with a piece of string.” To me, that evoked a mental image of galloping unencumbered through fields of wildflowers. It also terrified me – how could I control anything without a bit?
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