After one final victory lap around the Jim Norick Arena, Vino’s saddle and bridle were removed for the last time and his shoes were pulled to mark the official beginning of his retirement.
Continue reading …South African Vet, Dr. Cheryl McCrindle, Will Show in Amateur Western Pleasure For First Time at AQHA World Show
November 17, 2016 Comments Off on South African Vet, Dr. Cheryl McCrindle, Will Show in Amateur Western Pleasure For First Time at AQHA World Show
“I came out of the airport, I hadn’t slept for 24 hours, and he put me on the horse. It was just heaven!”
Continue reading …Hillary Roberts/For One Night Only Win Amateur Western Pleasure; Kirsten Thomsen/Elis A Sleepin Win Amateur Western Riding
November 17, 2016 Comments Off on Hillary Roberts/For One Night Only Win Amateur Western Pleasure; Kirsten Thomsen/Elis A Sleepin Win Amateur Western Riding
“I figured it’s such a great pen of horses that I had to do something to stand out. The way that Rusty [Green] showed the horse in the Junior Western Pleasure was so forward and so beautiful. I thought, if I could get that done, then I would be really happy with the ride and the result.”
Continue reading …2016 APHA Open/Amateur World Show Successfully Concludes with Increases in Key Areas
November 16, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 APHA Open/Amateur World Show Successfully Concludes with Increases in Key Areas
In addition to naming 181 world champions over the course of 12 days, APHA held a total of 289 classes and paid out more than $600,000 in cash and prizes.
Continue reading …Wednesday Morning AQHA World Halter Recap: Winners Are Lambrecht, Schmeck, Eurez, and Koch
November 16, 2016 Comments Off on Wednesday Morning AQHA World Halter Recap: Winners Are Lambrecht, Schmeck, Eurez, and Koch
In Amateur Yearling Colts, Robert Eurez led Best Kept Secrete to win the class. Best Kept Secrete is a chestnut stallion by Heza Secret Agent and out of Hush Don’t Tell, by Fearles.
Continue reading …Angela Fox and The Company You Keep Win AQHA World Amateur Showmanship
November 16, 2016 Comments Off on Angela Fox and The Company You Keep Win AQHA World Amateur Showmanship
“I’ve loved this class my whole life, and I put an incredible amount of work into it. Some of it comes with being the type of person who loves this class, but you have to back that up by hours of running the sand and working with your horse. Nobody can do it for you.”
Continue reading …Around the Rings at The AQHA – 11/16 with the G-Man
November 16, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Rings at The AQHA – 11/16 with the G-Man
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Tax Matters – Tax Relief Companies Accused of False Advertising
November 16, 2016 Comments Off on Tax Matters – Tax Relief Companies Accused of False Advertising
Have you heard those scary radio ads by tax relief companies promising to help taxpayers in distress? The ads warn consumers about unexpected IRS bank levies to recover unpaid or disputed taxes. You are informed that “experts” can help stop the IRS levy and successfully settle your tax dispute for pennies on the dollar, or even obtain total “tax forgiveness.”
Continue reading …Top 2 in L2 AmateurTrail go to Circle S Ranch: Cathy Corrigan Frank/Hanks A Skip N Zippo and Trevor Johns/I Gotta Good Name
November 16, 2016 Comments Off on Top 2 in L2 AmateurTrail go to Circle S Ranch: Cathy Corrigan Frank/Hanks A Skip N Zippo and Trevor Johns/I Gotta Good Name
Circle S Ranch dominated the Level 2 Amateur Trail class this evening snagging the top two spots with Cathy Corrigan Frank and Hanks A Skip n Zippo taking first and Trevor Johns with I Gotta Good Name placing second. The competition was tight with only one point separating the top two teams. Cathy and “Hank” scored a 224.5 for the win and were followed by Trevor and “Sampson” with a 223.5.
Continue reading …Tuesday Afternoon Halter Wins go to Alderson, Klover, Berris, and Coon
November 16, 2016 Comments Off on Tuesday Afternoon Halter Wins go to Alderson, Klover, Berris, and Coon
“I did a happy dance and then Spinner did a happy dance!” Thomas says. “For me to win it today was awesome. Spinner is the first foal by the stallion, Chromed Up, so Chester and Ann Prince were proud to have him win today.”
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