EC TV- 2019 QH Congress- 15-18 Western Pleasure
October 23, 2019 Comments Off on EC TV- 2019 QH Congress- 15-18 Western Pleasure
Find out what Sydnie Ochs had to say about No Doubting Me, aka “No No,” who she rode to win 15-18 Western Pleasure today and his third Congress title here at the All American Quarter Horse Congress.
Continue reading …10/22 Congress Champions Include Simons, Rippeon, Holliday, Wheaton, and More
October 22, 2019 Comments Off on 10/22 Congress Champions Include Simons, Rippeon, Holliday, Wheaton, and More
He purchased his 11-year-old AQHA/PHBA mare, “Macy,” in September of last year, and like Taylor, he does the training himself. Because this is his last year in the youth division, he wanted to “go all out.”
Continue reading …10/21 Congress Champions Include Tordoff, Gore, Cassata, Mastin, and More
October 21, 2019 Comments Off on 10/21 Congress Champions Include Tordoff, Gore, Cassata, Mastin, and More
Alexia has had “Rooster” since she was eleven years old. She’s now 16 and has just won her first Congress Championship in Trail. “He’s a really special horse and has gotten to be so broke. Especially with me as his owner, he has to be broke! He has the biggest heart and a big personality.”
Continue reading …The Equine Chronicle Congress Masters Winners Through the Years
October 21, 2019 Comments Off on The Equine Chronicle Congress Masters Winners Through the Years
Every show horse has its first show. Often, trainers opt for a small, quiet event to get their feet, err, hooves wet. Others put it all on the line by debuting their youngsters to an expectant and enthusiastic crowd at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Each year, the best maiden horses in the country gather to compete in The Equine Chronicle Congress Masters 2-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle and 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure. It takes a great deal of confidence to enter that arena, along with an extra large helping of talent, to be named the Champion. Many past EC Masters Champions have gone on to have storied show careers, and their riders have had stellar accomplishments as well.
Continue reading …10/20 Congress Champions Include Taylor, Weakly, Trahan, Fox, and More
October 20, 2019 Comments Off on 10/20 Congress Champions Include Taylor, Weakly, Trahan, Fox, and More
Today’s classes at the Quarter Horse Congress began with Kent Ray Taylor riding Snap It Send It to win the 3-Year-Old Limited Non Pro Western Pleasure.
Continue reading …10/19 Congress Champions Include Ginsberg, Hicock, Krutchen, McCain, and More
October 19, 2019 Comments Off on 10/19 Congress Champions Include Ginsberg, Hicock, Krutchen, McCain, and More
Ina is 84 years young now, and she’s so excited to have finally won her first Grand Champion title at the Congress. Making the win even more special is that she had plenty of family members in attendance. “My grandson and son came to watch me and provide support after I lost my husband two and a half years ago. He loved coming to the horse shows. I’ve been with Jeffrey and his family for five years. After my husband passed away, they took me in, just like family. He and his family are so supportive and devoted to their horses. They’re also so knowledgeable and can really get the best out of the horse and you.”
Continue reading …Young at Heart – If horses are the secret to staying young, Elizabeth Logan has discovered the key.
October 19, 2019 Comments Off on Young at Heart – If horses are the secret to staying young, Elizabeth Logan has discovered the key.
A sleek, metallic silver, 2018 Lincoln, sporting a license plate that reads Batter Up, can be spotted cruising through the small town of Haskell, Oklahoma. At the wheel is not a teenager with an affinity for the game. The owner is 92-year-old Elizabeth Logan. The spry, gray-haired horsewoman explains that the plate is a tribute to her APHA racehorse that helped pay for the car.
Continue reading …“First Time” Congress Champions Include Paul, Eidson, Kearns, Inchiostro, and Langley
October 19, 2019 Comments Off on “First Time” Congress Champions Include Paul, Eidson, Kearns, Inchiostro, and Langley
Ali Eidson was thrilled to score her first Congress Championship in the Super Sale 2-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes with her new horse of only three months, Made In The Moonlight.
Continue reading …10/18 Congress Champions Include Maxwell, Ronk, Toteff, Cole, and More
October 18, 2019 Comments Off on 10/18 Congress Champions Include Maxwell, Ronk, Toteff, Cole, and More
Audrey has been showing “Sinbad” for two years. Although he’s a really big horse, Audrey insists that he’s very sweet. “He’s big, but he has a good personality and he’s nice to me. To get his ears up all I have to do is hold my hand in front of his nose and snap my fingers.”
Continue reading …Foodies Favorites On The Show Scene – Congress Edition
October 17, 2019 Comments Off on Foodies Favorites On The Show Scene – Congress Edition
The sweet scent of cinnamon rolls waft through the air as glazed bourbon bites start sizzling on the grill. The Sweet Shop has just opened for the day, and the line is already around the corner with exhibitors clamoring for their coveted apple turnovers to start the day on the right foot.
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