ECTV- 2021 AQHA World Show- Amateur Showmanship
November 12, 2021 Comments Off on ECTV- 2021 AQHA World Show- Amateur Showmanship
Congratulations to Mallory Vroegh and I’ll Be Batting Ona RV following their Amateur Showmanship win at the 2021 AQHA World Show!
Continue reading …ECTV- 2021 AQHA World Show- Select Trail
November 12, 2021 Comments Off on ECTV- 2021 AQHA World Show- Select Trail
Congratulations to Laina Banks and Eye On The Ball following their Select Trail win at the 2021 AQHA World Show!
Continue reading …Halter Presentation – Tips For Success
November 11, 2021 Comments Off on Halter Presentation – Tips For Success
Presenting your horse in Halter comes with its own set of rules. Some you can find in the rulebook. Others are more “unwritten.” Professionals and judges Don Griffey, Jeffrey Pait, Jarrell Jackson, and Ross Roark share their secrets to success.
Continue reading …One Million Dollar Payout at WCHA Breeders Championship Futurity!
November 10, 2021 Comments Off on One Million Dollar Payout at WCHA Breeders Championship Futurity!
Five days of competition at the Will Rogers Equestrian complex, held in conjunction with the American Paint Horse Lonestar Gathering, the WCHA Big Money, and WCHA Breeders Championship Futurity continued its upward trend with 47% growth in entries over 2020 and paying out over $1.15 million total within the three highlighted futurities.
Continue reading …Voss Farms is Proud New Owner of Solaris
November 9, 2021 Comments Off on Voss Farms is Proud New Owner of Solaris
“I would like to thank Silver Spurs Equine for giving us the opportunity to purchase Solaris,” Karry Voss says. “Also, a special thank you to Luke Castle for his professionalism during this transaction.”
Continue reading …One Flashy Sensation Named Winningest Horse in APHA History
November 9, 2021 Comments Off on One Flashy Sensation Named Winningest Horse in APHA History
One Flashy Sensation is a mare that will go down in history as the horse that kept winning. 32 World Championships follow her name, making her APHA’s most winning horse of all time. She’s done it all—Western Pleasure, Trail, Western Riding, and Hunter Under Saddle. The mare is a natural in the pen and as charismatic as they come. Her legacy will be her accomplishments in the show pen. However, she’s remembered by those who love her as, “the mare who changed my life.”
Continue reading …Two Siblings From Same Embryo Flush Competing at Elite Level With Two Best Friends
November 8, 2021 Comments Off on Two Siblings From Same Embryo Flush Competing at Elite Level With Two Best Friends
Angela Wade and Gillian Chant have been friends since they were 14 years old. They both compete as amateurs in AQHA all-around competition under the guidance of Sea Ridge Farms and they do so on full siblings from the same embryo flush.
Continue reading …Remembering Two Remarkable Horsewomen – Lynn Leedy and Carol Harris
November 7, 2021 Comments Off on Remembering Two Remarkable Horsewomen – Lynn Leedy and Carol Harris
Over the summer, the horse industry lost two inspirational women, both full of vigor and passion for their horses, the industry, and the friends and family members they held most dear.
Continue reading …Arizona Fall Championship Does it Again With Banner Event in 2021
November 5, 2021 Comments Off on Arizona Fall Championship Does it Again With Banner Event in 2021
“I’m really pleased with the turn out we had here in Arizona,” says Doug Huls, CEO of AzQHA and producer of the shows. “We had a lot of exhibitors from all over, who had not been to the Fall Championship or Sun Circuit, along with the folks who circle the dates on their calendar every year.”
Continue reading …Owner or Trainer Responsibility? Both Parties Play a Part
November 5, 2021 Comments Off on Owner or Trainer Responsibility? Both Parties Play a Part
In this industry, horse owners and professionals repeatedly enter into mutual agreements with the goal of progressing the career of a horse. What happens if things don’t go as planned, go sideways, or just plain aren’t working out? In modern society, it has become the norm to point fingers and blame a scapegoat when a situation isn’t perfect. Confusion about communication, expectations, and everyone’s role in the situation can wreak havoc.
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