Sadly, the timing of Sterling’s colic surgery meant that Olivia wouldn’t be able to compete here at the Youth World. However, in a lovely show of good sportsmanship, she was here on the sidelines to watch the entire Horsemanship preliminaries and finals.
Continue reading …Last night, the Texas Quarter Horse Youth Association won the Scrapbook Contest with their touching video tribute that showed why their American Quarter Horse roots run deep. Thanks to TQHYA Reporter Tatum Richey for a few fun photos from last night’s Parade of States!
Continue reading …This past week has been full of firsts for me. I attended the World Wide Paint Horse Congress for my first time; showed my mare, RR In The Spotlight, aka “Puffy,” for the first time; and it was all during my first outing as a classic amateur! So, why not add in another first! My first blog for The Equine Chronicle!
Continue reading …My uncle passed away without any warning, one day doing what he loved so much, ranching. God just took him home. I wish he could see all of us showing our horses, representing Texas and our nation at the World Show.
Continue reading …We are headed home from a great show! The 2016 Buckeye Classic is now in the history books. The great turnout for pattern classes and the english discipline made this show a record breaker! If you weren’t on the sandy beaches of Roberts Arena you missed out!
Continue reading …A favorite moment for me from the weekend took place during Leadline, which will come as no surprise to anyone. My soon-to-be 5-year-old son, Landon, currently rotates showing at Paint shows between my gelding, Casey, and multiple World and Reserve World Champion, Brokers Lucky Kid, aka “Denver.” Usually led by either of my trainers, Kip Larson or Mike Davis, Denver’s owner/rider, Mackenzie Preston, took the lead.
Continue reading …“I was the only person Dr. Ben Carson had time to meet with one-on-one before taking off to another engagement, and you’ll never believe what we chatted about… that’s right, horses and the AQHA Youth World Show!”
Continue reading …Memories from the Youth World last forever… Whether the snapshots are from a water balloon fight in the RV parking lot, a pie in the face during the Youth Team Tournament, or an emotional hug from your horse trainer following a big win, these snapshots remind us of what showing horses is really about. Special […]
Continue reading …We had great numbers for Trail with four point amateur and youth, an eight point green, and nice novice classes. Saturday starts off with Showmanship and there looks to be more great numbers.
Continue reading …As I write this, I feel a sense of pride because the U.S. brought home the gold, but sadness over the friendships we left behind with some of the countries we felt privileged to have met.
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