Armstrong, Bain, and Haberkorn Are 2014 APHA Showmanship World Champions
November 8, 2014 Comments Off on Armstrong, Bain, and Haberkorn Are 2014 APHA Showmanship World Champions
Three Showmanship World Champions were crowned this evening in a tough set of classes at the 2014 APHA World Championship Show.
Continue reading …Aged Mares WC Makes 10 Titles For Olin Parker Team Thus Far at 2014 APHA World
November 8, 2014 Comments Off on Aged Mares WC Makes 10 Titles For Olin Parker Team Thus Far at 2014 APHA World
Erin is a splashy, 4-year-old APHA mare by the World Champion AQHA stud, Mr Im Kiddin, and out of a mare by the World Champion APHA stallion, Fancy Me A Sockett.
Continue reading …Mitchell and Smith Win Open Yearling Mares Classes at 2014 APHA World Show
November 8, 2014 Comments Off on Mitchell and Smith Win Open Yearling Mares Classes at 2014 APHA World Show
The old adage, “happy wife, happy life,” is advice JT Mitchell certainly takes to heart, especially when it comes to purchasing new halter prospects. Following his win today in Open Yearling Mares with Xcellent, a filly by Execute and out of a daughter of Mr. Elusive, Mitchell spoke candidly about the day he and his wife decided to purchase “Maria.”
Continue reading …Open Weanling Mare Halter Wins at 2014 APHA World Show Go To Finkenbinder and Turner
November 8, 2014 Comments Off on Open Weanling Mare Halter Wins at 2014 APHA World Show Go To Finkenbinder and Turner
Visitors to the 2014 APHA World Championship Show are being treated to some impressive Halter classes this morning, with many in boasting entries in the double digits. First, the Weanling Mares class saw 23 entries, the Solid Paint-Bred Weanling Mares had 19 entries, and the Yearling Mares has 21 entries.
Continue reading …Paging Dr. Mom – Two Moms Juggle Jobs and Show Schedules
November 8, 2014 Comments Off on Paging Dr. Mom – Two Moms Juggle Jobs and Show Schedules
Being a doctor is a full-time job. It involves devoting your life to preserving the health and well-being of those around you. In the same respect, being a mother is a full-time job, as you devote your life to raising a child and helping him or her discover their own path.
Continue reading …2014 APHA World Show Classic and Masters Sr. HUS Wins Go to Coleen Bull and Jessica Kopp
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 APHA World Show Classic and Masters Sr. HUS Wins Go to Coleen Bull and Jessica Kopp
Two more Hunter Under Saddle World Champions have been crowned this evening at the 2014 APHA World Championship Show. First up, the Classic Amateur Senior Hunter Under Saddle was won by Jessica Kopp with WC Northern Charisma.
Continue reading …Kennedy and Distad Win Gold and Silver Yearling Longe Line at 2014 APHA World Show
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on Kennedy and Distad Win Gold and Silver Yearling Longe Line at 2014 APHA World Show
In addition to being quite large for his size, Kennedy was attracted to this particular colt because of the beauty and maturity he possessed at such an early age. “Maddox” is by A Scenic Impulse and out of A Sensational Zippo.
Continue reading …Hull, Wildes, Hughes, Lyon, Wise, and Schexnayder Win Morning Hunter Classes at 2014 APHA World Show
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on Hull, Wildes, Hughes, Lyon, Wise, and Schexnayder Win Morning Hunter Classes at 2014 APHA World Show
For those of you who are wondering, Patrick is just as big in person as he is in photos; he is four years old and an astonishing 17.2 hands tall.
Continue reading …Morning Halter Wins at 2014 APHA World Show Include Robinett, Miller, Boothe, and Griffin
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on Morning Halter Wins at 2014 APHA World Show Include Robinett, Miller, Boothe, and Griffin
We caught up with Robin Robinett as she handed “Dexter” over to her horse trainer, JT Mitchell, in order to begin preparations for her next class, 3-Year-Old Geldings. It was clear by Robinett’s happy tears that this win had special meaning.
Continue reading …How To Survive as the Other Half of a Horse-a-holic
November 7, 2014 Comments Off on How To Survive as the Other Half of a Horse-a-holic
They are legends in their own time; you may have only caught a glimpse of them or heard their names in passing. Some are elusive, like fleeting deer. Others are an ever-present force that can easily be found sleeping in a chair in a barn aisle, glued to their smart phones in the stands at a horse show, or standing in the shadows with a trusty manure fork or bottle of fly spray.
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