Lauren Gralla Wins 18 and Trail and Western Riding at APHA World Within the Same Hour
September 22, 2020 Comments Off on Lauren Gralla Wins 18 and Trail and Western Riding at APHA World Within the Same Hour
We saw a familiar face in the winner’s circle for 18 and Under Trail AND Western Riding at the 2020 APHA Youth World Show. Lauren Gralla and her trusty compadre, One Flashy Sensation, aka “Mel,” were named the World Champions in both classes, which took place within the same hour!
Continue reading …Half Blind Horse Wins Three Titles in Over Fence Classes at APHA World Show
September 22, 2020 Comments Off on Half Blind Horse Wins Three Titles in Over Fence Classes at APHA World Show
So, after training for months, one stormy night shattered all hopes of McKinley and Secret Treasure, aka “Rodger,” competing at the Youth World this year. Then, when the Youth World was rescheduled to the fall, there was a bright spot of hope that perhaps Rodger would recover in time. “It was so much better for me, and for him. I’m so glad they moved the show,” she says. “It was a Godsend, truly,” McKinley’s mother, Amy, agrees.
Continue reading …Bryanna Carney Wins 2020 Robyn Hanna Sportsmanship Award at APHA Youth World
September 22, 2020 Comments Off on Bryanna Carney Wins 2020 Robyn Hanna Sportsmanship Award at APHA Youth World
Bryanna Carney of Port Orchard, Washington, wasn’t expecting to walk out of her Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle 14–18 class with a $1,000 scholarship. Winning the Robyn Hanna Sportsmanship Award came as a total surprise to Bryanna and receiving the trophy buckle and scholarship was the icing on the cake.
Continue reading …The Cowgirl Gathering to Premiere in Fort Worth This November
September 22, 2020 Comments Off on The Cowgirl Gathering to Premiere in Fort Worth This November
The weekend will kick off with a $2,500 added Open all-girl team roping followed by a $7,500 added #9.5 all-girl team roping in the historic Stockyards Coliseum on Friday, November 13. With two divisions offered and $10,000 added cash, there is sure to be a place for all competitors with huge payouts! Following the all-girl team roping, the Coliseum will host its weekly rodeo with $5,000 added.
Continue reading …APHA Youth World Champions Include Figueroa, Chandrupatla, Goodin, Holyoak
September 22, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Youth World Champions Include Figueroa, Chandrupatla, Goodin, Holyoak
Peytyn Gooding had an exceptional day, winning 13 and Under Hunter Under Saddle and Novice Youth 13 and Under Hunter Under Saddle, with Platinum Cowgirl, and placing third in 13 and Under Equitation. Making this win even more special is the fact that her best friend, Lexi Hauck, was the Reserve Champion in 13 and Under Hunter Under Saddle with CR Love Like Crazy.
Continue reading …Maggie Pattison Conquers Fears to Take on Leadline at APHA World Show
September 21, 2020 Comments Off on Maggie Pattison Conquers Fears to Take on Leadline at APHA World Show
“It was kind of strange,” Maggie’s mother, Tiffany, said. “She has been doing lead line and horse showing her whole life, but last summer she was just overtaken by fear. She still wanted to ride, and we’d go to the barn and get the horse all tacked up, but when it came time to get on the horse, she would start shaking from head to toe.”
Continue reading …APHA Youth World Champions Include Kee, Heitman, Krause, Norton
September 21, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Youth World Champions Include Kee, Heitman, Krause, Norton
Kaylynn recently sold her double-registered World Champion mare, Hunting Blue Skies, so she’s been on the lookout for a new mount. In the meantime, she stumbled across One Lazy Cowboy, aka “Brady,” while riding at her trainer’s farm this summer.
Continue reading …APHA Youth World Champions Include Christensen, Hanson, Clennon, Holyoak, Woulds
September 20, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Youth World Champions Include Christensen, Hanson, Clennon, Holyoak, Woulds
“This horse has an amazing jog and lope. You look at it, and it makes you smile every single time.”
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AQHA members from around the world can submit their best high-resolution photo of their favorite American Quarter Horses through the Photo Contest Form. All subjects in the submitted photos must be AQHA members and registered American Quarter Horses. All AQHA members are invited to participate, including amateur and professional photographers.
Continue reading …Donate to AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund to Help Those in Need
September 20, 2020 Comments Off on Donate to AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund to Help Those in Need
AQHA Professional Horsemen will accept donations for the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund during the free Ride the Pattern Clinics, presented by Nutrena, at the 2020 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show. The clinics will air live on AQHA’s Facebook page, as AQHA Professional Horsemen from around the country share important tips on how they would complete a specific pattern from the show. Ride the Pattern attendees must abide by the Farnam AQHA World Health Protocols and social-distancing mandates to watch the clinics in-person.
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