Kristen Galyean Wins AQHA World Amateur Western Pleasure and Western Riding Back to Back
November 14, 2020 Comments Off on Kristen Galyean Wins AQHA World Amateur Western Pleasure and Western Riding Back to Back
Kristen Galyean has had a banner day here at the 2020 AQHA World Championship Show scoring two World Championship titles back to back. First, she piloted KM Suddenly So Easy to win Amateur Western Pleasure in their maiden debut as a team. Next, she rode VS Lady In Red to win Amateur Western Riding in the very next class.
Continue reading …Morning AQHA World Champions Include Simons, Weakly, Cook
November 14, 2020 Comments Off on Morning AQHA World Champions Include Simons, Weakly, Cook
First, JR Cook made all of his ladies proud by winning Amateur 2-Year-Old Mares unanimously with KR Xfiniti. Earlier in the show, Grandpa (Bob Cassata) also led “Snickers” to a unanimous win in Select. Now it’s all up to Monte Horn in the open division to score one more gold trophy for those little girls. No pressure…
Continue reading …Blake Weis and Hot Lopin Lily Win AQHA World Pleasure Versatility Challenge
November 14, 2020 Comments Off on Blake Weis and Hot Lopin Lily Win AQHA World Pleasure Versatility Challenge
“Once she walked in, it was like you could tell she was ready. For a horse that had never done this type of a pattern before, by the end, it was like she became a show horse, and she was really happy. As an owner, that makes me happy to see.”
Continue reading …Margaret Edwards and Investing In Roans Win First World Title in Amateur Showmanship
November 13, 2020 Comments Off on Margaret Edwards and Investing In Roans Win First World Title in Amateur Showmanship
“You hope for it and dream about it, but the competition is steep,” she says. “I’ve idolized a lot of the people out there, so this is pretty cool.”
Continue reading …Scott Reinartz and Investin A Goodbar Win Select World Trail
November 13, 2020 Comments Off on Scott Reinartz and Investin A Goodbar Win Select World Trail
“They’ve also helped me learn about the frame you want to use to go over an obstacle. It’s not just about going over it and being clean. There is a shaping of the body, selecting strides, choosing what foot goes where, and how your body sits. It’s very technical.”
Continue reading …Order of Go For Tonight’s 2020 AQHA World Pleasure Versatility Challenge
November 13, 2020 Comments Off on Order of Go For Tonight’s 2020 AQHA World Pleasure Versatility Challenge
The Pleasure Versatility Challenge is tonight, Friday, November 13th, at the 2020 AQHA World Show from 6:00-9:00 pm central time. Be sure to tune into the live feed on AQHA.com to watch 15 of the most talented three-year-olds in the country compete for $50,000 plus prizes! Here is the lineup: 1- 2148 BEST MADE MACHINE #5836912 THERESA […]
Continue reading …Laina Banks and Strawberri Wine Win AQHA World Select Western Riding Third Time in a Row
November 13, 2020 Comments Off on Laina Banks and Strawberri Wine Win AQHA World Select Western Riding Third Time in a Row
Laina feels it is Strawberri’s presence that helps to catch the eyes of the judges, and then, of course, she has the ability to perform fluid, flawless changes on command. “I think, when she comes in the pen, she’s so animated. It’s interesting, because she almost lights up out there. She always goes to the change strong and she’s always honest. If you can get her to a spot, and keep her engaged, she will give you an amazing lead change.”
Continue reading …Laurel Champlin and Look N Hott Win Third Select Equitation World Title
November 12, 2020 Comments Off on Laurel Champlin and Look N Hott Win Third Select Equitation World Title
“I really gave myself a pep talk before I went in, saying ‘I’m a bad ass!’ Then, I went up to the cone and made sure JJ was in front of my legs and on my hands. Then, I tried to get forward motion right away, because it’s harder for him to start from a stop, because he’s 17 hands.”
Continue reading …First Time AQHA World Champions Include Robin Robinett and Kate Griffiths Jackson
November 12, 2020 Comments Off on First Time AQHA World Champions Include Robin Robinett and Kate Griffiths Jackson
In Amateur Weanling Colts, Kate Griffiths Jackson was the winner with Mr Fabulous. This was somewhat of a departure for Kate, who can most often be seen behind the scenes assisting her husband, Jarrell, and their employers, Terry and Tammy Bradshaw, with their Halter horses.
Continue reading …IHSA Athletes Compete in Adult Equitation Championship
November 11, 2020 Comments Off on IHSA Athletes Compete in Adult Equitation Championship
Athletes from the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) validated their equitation skills among the best in North America at the National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, in the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) National Horse Show Adult Equitation Championship. For the second consecutive year, the leadership of the National Horse Show Association of America (NHSAA) invited qualified IHSA members to participate in the Taylor Harris Insurance Services National Horse Show Adult Equitation Championship, the feature class Oct. 24.
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