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Continue reading …The Amateur Level 1 Champion was Samantha Floyd with Dark By Moonlite. Reserve was Megan Avidano with Only A Show Off. The Amateur Champion was Lauren Stanley with Extremely Good Stuff. Reserve was Amy Groefsema with My Dream Remembered. The Select Champion was Dan Yeager with Cracking The Code. Reserve was Kent Ray Taylor with Don’t Think Twice. The Super Select Champion was Kathy Tobin with RA Undisputed. Reserve was Stephanie Anderson with Sol De Conquistador.
Continue reading …During the past 3 decades, research has shed light on many genetic diseases in horses, including several defects in Quarter Horses and other breeds that have utilized Quarter Horse bloodlines. Some of these diseases cropped up in recent years, originating from mutations in individuals that were ancestors of some of today’s popular animals, and the new trait was perpetuated in numerous offspring.
Continue reading …An Equine Production reports that the traditionally huge show was even larger this year with an almost 500 entry increase.
Continue reading …Robin Barrow and Heza Blazin Machine were named the Open Champions. The Level 1/Novice Amateur Champion was Monica Parker Yeoman with Lil Lucky Decision. The Amateur Champion was Robin Barrow with Heza Blazin Machine.
Continue reading …Of 20 entries, the judges, Holly Hover, Sara Simons, Garth Gooding, and Jon Barry, determined the winner to be Rusty Green with The Beat Gos On, winning $15,000 for Natasha Blanchard. The Reserve Champion was Randy Wilson with Battmans Vital Gal, winning $7,500 for Ron Shelly. Third was Jason English with Sure Am Southern, winning $5,000 for Marilyn White.
Continue reading …Today’s main event at the SOQHA Madness was The Equine Chronicle Novice Horse Western Pleasure that awarded a whopping $15,000 check to the champion. 14 entries were shown and the judges- Jon Barry, Garth Gooding, Sara Simons, and Rhonda Replogle- determined that Katy Jo Zuidema with Knockin It Out should be crowned the winners. Katy Jo was in the saddle today for owner, Kathryn Frederick.
Continue reading …It’s probably one of the most anticipated equestrian facility openings, not only in Florida, but across the nation. Promises of equine and human accommodations, the likes of which haven’t been seen before, have tantalized exhibitors and vendors alike since the project was first announced in 2017. The World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio has played host to many prestigious equestrian events and, starting in 2021, its southern twin, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, will carry on as one of the premier show facilities in the country, if not the world.
Continue reading …The Level 1 Champion was Aint Too Lazy, ridden by Carli Pitts. The Reserve Champion was Ona Krymsun Kid, ridden by Vicky Holt Parker. The Senior Horse Champion was Like A Boss for Janis Howard. The Reserve Champion was Ona Krymsun Kid for Pamela Hall. The Junior Horse Champion was Al Amaze You for Jennifer Clark. The Reserve Champion was Smooth Like Jazz for Miranda Schaefer.
Continue reading …Green Trail was won by Jason Gilliam with Whata Moonlite Ride, winning $680 for Brooke Granzow. Second was Shannon Vroegh with Dreamin With Me, winning $467.50 for Laurie Rutledge. Third was Carly Veldman Parks with She Had Me At Hello, winning $403.75 for Michael Vargo. Fourth was Shannon Vroegh with Im Fun Sized winning $212.50 for Ronda Roozeboom.
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