10/14 Morning Congress Champions Include Robertson, Wellhouse, Turner, Roark, and More
October 14, 2019 Comments Off on 10/14 Morning Congress Champions Include Robertson, Wellhouse, Turner, Roark, and More
“Conformationally, he’s as good of a conformation stallion as this industry has seen in a long time. He’s so balanced and has stayed that way the whole time. Christ Arentsen foaled him out, and he stood up right away and was so level. He’s 16.2 hands now, and he makes the perfect silhouette. His shoulder is situated back, he has a beautiful, long croup, and he has good hocks.”
Continue reading …10/13 Morning Congress Champions Include Pait, Crothers, Erickson, Johnson, Smith, Robertson, and more
October 13, 2019 Comments Off on 10/13 Morning Congress Champions Include Pait, Crothers, Erickson, Johnson, Smith, Robertson, and more
It’s been a busy day at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, and the two disciplines that have been at the forefront couldn’t be more different. In the Celeste Center, high flying Quarter Horses took to the sky for Over Fences classes. First, Jessica Johnson rode DGS Vintage to a win in Level 1 Working Hunter for owner, Robin DeGraff.
Continue reading …Game Changer – Researcher Employs Drug-Free Estrus Suppression For Mares
October 13, 2019 Comments Off on Game Changer – Researcher Employs Drug-Free Estrus Suppression For Mares
You know the signs: ears pinned, wringing tail, begrudging attitude. It’s a sure bet that your mare is in heat and your riding session might not go as smoothly as you had hoped.
Continue reading …Arizona Fall Championship Records Growth in ALL Divisions Over Last Year
October 12, 2019 Comments Off on Arizona Fall Championship Records Growth in ALL Divisions Over Last Year
Other winners in the All Around include Whos Your Bay Bae ridden by Sara Newton for Kelly Brikenholz in the Open. Lauren Stanley and Extremely Good Stuff won the honor in Amateur while the Level 1 Amateur award went to Toni Ward and Good Cowboy Casanova. In Youth, it was Ella Petak and One Vital Code RV who accumulated the most points. Ima lazy Cowboy and Kaitlyn Bloom were Best of Show for Level 1.
Continue reading …Safe and Sound – Tips for Keeping Your Items Safe at the Congress
October 11, 2019 Comments Off on Safe and Sound – Tips for Keeping Your Items Safe at the Congress
Crime can happen anywhere. It can even happen at horse shows, especially the upscale kind, which have been a target for thieves for a long time. Unfortunately, the atmosphere of a horse show makes it an appealing target for thieves with the presence of expensive tack, busy and distracted exhibitors, and an atmosphere of community and trust.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- IPHA Fall Shootout and Futurity
October 11, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- IPHA Fall Shootout and Futurity
Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for sharing this set of great photos from the recent Illinois Paint Horse Association Fall Shootout and Futurity that recently took place October 4-6 at Gordyville. During the show, the Illinois Junior Paint Horse Club hosted a wide variety of events. The raffle for a Harris work saddle was won by Lori Hodges Jackson and plenty of tickets were sold for $20 a piece, as a fundraiser.
Continue reading …2020 Top Amateur Champions Calendar
October 10, 2019 Comments Off on 2020 Top Amateur Champions Calendar
Check Out the new 2019-2020 Top Amateur Champions Calendar. Print it out, or pick up your free copy at the Congress and World shows!
Continue reading …Much More Than Just a Bottle of Dirt
October 10, 2019 Comments Off on Much More Than Just a Bottle of Dirt
But, if that doesn’t put the love for this sport into perspective, I don’t know what does. Many forget that it’s not all about the trophies.
Continue reading …EWD – Equestrians With Disabilities or Equestrians With Devotion?
October 9, 2019 Comments Off on EWD – Equestrians With Disabilities or Equestrians With Devotion?
Jeff and Lorna Zaloudek’s 34-year-old son, Evan, has achieved multiple World Championships as a top EWD Independent all-around exhibitor. Evan has an encouraging attitude that shines as bright as his show ring smile as he has attended shows from the Dixie Nationals to the Quarter Horse Congress every year since 2011.
Continue reading …Exhibitors Walk Away With More Than $1 Million in Cash and Prizes at 2019 APHA World
October 9, 2019 Comments Off on Exhibitors Walk Away With More Than $1 Million in Cash and Prizes at 2019 APHA World
More than 1,030 horses were on display generating over 15,600 entries. APHA named 211 world champions over the course of 14 days and held a total of 268 classes. Fifty U.S. states were represented as well as Brazil, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Paraguay and Sweden.
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