The 2020 Gordyville Shootout that recently took place in Gifford, Illinois reported an outstanding turnout with 300 stalls and large classes like a six point Amateur Showmanship and 43 runs in the popular Shootout Showmanship. The Shootout Champion- Patty Bogosh- was crowned and Nya Kearns was recognized as the Reserve Champion.
Continue reading …Michael Jordan once said, “Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.” Although Jordan was not an equestrian, his words are paramount to the success of any athlete, regardless of their sport. Similar to any other top-level athlete, equestrians are continually striving to be better and to achieve the ideal performance in the show arena. However, many pieces must line up to create a winning ride. Unfortunately, it only takes one misstep to derail an otherwise winning performance.
Continue reading …In The Equine Chronicle 3 and Over Maiden Horse Western Pleasure, the winner was Aaron Moses with Made Ya Look for Brent and Kate Bamford. This team won $15,000. Second place was Kristy Starnes with The Lopin Illusion, winning $7,500. Third was Clay Arrington with Made In The Dark, winning $5,000. Fourth was Mike Hachtel with The Best Principles for Jane Backes, winning $3,500. Splitting fifth was Chris Jones with Sheza Good Mechanic, winning $2,750 for Kassandra Fordice and Brian Cox with Theexclusivemartini, winning $2,750 for Jeffrey Carpenter.
Continue reading …We would like to congratulate Scott Thomas of Scott Thomas Show Horses exhibiting APHA/AQHA gelding MoneysOnMyMind, owned by Donna and Al Matarazzo, who was the winner of this class.
Continue reading …There are an enticing array of high profile horse shows scattered across the country and the calendar. As a result, it can feel as though you must be at your absolute best for every show. Yet that can take a toll on the physical and mental well-being of both horse and rider. This overtraining phenomenon often leads to a discouraging show experience and can unwittingly spur on even more overtraining, perpetuating the cycle.
Continue reading …“Several factors went into the consideration of this difficult decision, including but not limited to the health and safety of attendees, many of whom are within the largest at-risk age range and have expressed their concerns about attending the event, in addition to the total number of COVID-19 cases reported in Fort Worth,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “We are currently living in a world full of uncertainty. However, what is certain is that AQHA leadership and staff are committed to listening to our members and protecting the health and safety of our exhibitors, members and staff during this unprecedented time. This means making decisions, like this one, that are in the best interest of the well-being of our Select members, who fall within the largest at-risk age group.”
Continue reading …Now there is even more to celebrate this fall with new futurities, saddle awards, and added money at the AZ Fall Championship and Pinnacle Circuit. With two circuits and twice the fun at the huge WestWorld facilities in Scottsdale, Arizona Quarter Horse Association is delivering exactly what exhibitors are looking for. The shows run from September 26 through October 4.
Continue reading …No other sport has managed to rebound to the same degree, or to create alternative means of engagement, to the likes of the horse show industry in the recent months of the COVID-19 pandemic. No other group has reconfigured, and regrouped as quickly, nor as seamlessly as the competitive horse show industry.
Continue reading …There’s a line in an old Alabama song that says, “You can’t keep a good man down.” If there was ever a time to apply it to the horse industry, it’s right now.
Continue reading …The Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association Mid Summer Madness hosted a week of AQHA approved festivities in beautiful Centre Hall, PA for the always popular PQHA Mid Summer Madness. The AQHA event consisted of a Level 1 Novice show and two split-combined shows.
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