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Continue reading …We’ve all been there, standing along the fence at a major show, watching a standout horse make its way down the rail. Who among us hasn’t thought, “I’d give anything to own that one,” or “I wonder how they found that horse?”
Continue reading …Do you believe luck plays a part in showing horses? Many competitors do. Whether it’s snagging a strategic spot in the working order, wearing a favorite outfit, or participating in a pre-show ritual, equestrians have definite feelings about luck and superstition.
Continue reading …To be eligible for the high-point awards, exhibitors had to earn at least 1 point in each of APHA’s four ranch horse events: ranch trail, ranch pleasure, ranch reining and ranch cow work. Open points were based on the horse, while Amateur, Novice Amateur and Youth points were based on each horse-and rider-combination. Each high-point award winner will be awarded a ranch horse trophy saddle provided by Elite Custom Saddles.
Continue reading …The 2015 Zoetis AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse and John Deere AQHA Cowboy Mounted Shooting World Championships kicked off the first day of competition March 17 in Houston. Classes began at 8 a.m. in the Reliant Arena, with ranch conformation, followed by ranch reining.
Continue reading …Today, Archer was in the saddle of “Sven” for his new owner Kirsten Thomsen, who purchased the gelding following the Arizona Sun Circuit earlier this year. She plans to show him for the first time on Saturday in the non-pro futurity.
Continue reading …While the options for entertainment are numerous, one of the best parts about showing at South Point, according to many competitors, (besides being able to take an elevator directly to the show arena and barns) is having the ability to watch a live stream of the horse show from your hotel room! It simply doesn’t get much better than that.
Continue reading …When the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) proposed a rule change that eliminated the use of lip chains, members of the Halter community came together and raised concerns about the safety of exhibitors when it came to dealing with stallions. Their concerns resulted in a spirit of compromise with the implementation of the newly created lip cord.
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