Twin Wins For Sisters Lindsey and Gretchen Ross and A Thumbs Up Ride in Equitation Over Fences
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on Twin Wins For Sisters Lindsey and Gretchen Ross and A Thumbs Up Ride in Equitation Over Fences
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 …Finkenbinder and Ima Safe Bet Win Two-Year-Old Stallions, Smith and PF Premo Unanimous in 3-Year-Old Stallions
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on Finkenbinder and Ima Safe Bet Win Two-Year-Old Stallions, Smith and PF Premo Unanimous in 3-Year-Old Stallions
“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 …Randy Jacobs and Cowboy Win Weanling Stallions, Rolyn Casper and Gee I Joe Win Yearling Stallions at QH Congress
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on Randy Jacobs and Cowboy Win Weanling Stallions, Rolyn Casper and Gee I Joe Win Yearling Stallions at QH Congress
“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 …10-Year-Old Ava Coughlin and Divas Invitation Win Small Fry Western Pleasure at 2014 QH Congress
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on 10-Year-Old Ava Coughlin and Divas Invitation Win Small Fry Western Pleasure at 2014 QH Congress
“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 …Roark and Exceptional Playgirl Capture Emotional Win in Aged Mares and Grand Title For Owner Frank Berris
October 12, 2014 Comments Off on Roark and Exceptional Playgirl Capture Emotional Win in Aged Mares and Grand Title For Owner Frank Berris
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 …Parker and Best Dawn Yet Win 2-Year-Old Mares, Roark and Giancarla Win 3-Year-Old Mares at 2014 QH Congress
October 12, 2014 Comments Off on Parker and Best Dawn Yet Win 2-Year-Old Mares, Roark and Giancarla Win 3-Year-Old Mares at 2014 QH Congress
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 …Tom Robertson and My Girl Win Yearling Mares at 2014 QH Congress
October 12, 2014 Comments Off on Tom Robertson and My Girl Win Yearling Mares at 2014 QH Congress
“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 …A Second Chance in Paradise – Getting a Fresh Start in Hawaii
October 12, 2014 Comments Off on A Second Chance in Paradise – Getting a Fresh Start in Hawaii
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.
Continue reading …Dewey Smith Leads PF Thatsmschrometou to Win in Weanling Fillies at QH Congress
October 12, 2014 Comments Off on Dewey Smith Leads PF Thatsmschrometou to Win in Weanling Fillies at QH Congress
“We had a total of five entered in the class and, out of that, three of them were shown by the amateur owners; it was pretty exciting that we ended up with so many horses in the top,” Ann Prince says. “For a young sire, with only his second foal crop on the ground, that speaks volumes about him.”
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In a rare moment of frustration, a young Claire McDowall was angry. She left the show ring and stomped back to her horse’s stall. The object of her wrath was her older brother Klay. He had just beaten her in a class, but that wasn’t why she was upset. Claire was mad, because in her young eyes, her brother should’ve let the other children in the ring have a shot at the win. “She was mad at him for winning so many classes and not giving the other little kids a chance, not her, but all the other little kids,” their father, Kelly McDowall, recalls fondly. “We had to explain to her about the meaning of competition, but we really didn’t want to discourage that behavior,” he says of his daughter’s concern for others.
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