Moxie Machine is having quite a show so far here at the 2017 APHA World Championship Show. Last night, his owner, Andrea Foss, rode “Wishbone” to win the Non-Pro 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Sweepstakes. Today, Shannon Gillespie rode the gelding to win Green Hunter Under Saddle.
Continue reading …“I kind of wanted to prove that the Paint Hunters are just as good as the Quarter Hunters. A good horse is a good horse; That’s what Alyse and I say.”
Continue reading …When Betsy isn’t in the show pen, you can find her off the coast of California where she trades her breeches and boots for a bathing suit and snorkel. She’s been doing open ocean and blue water dives for a little over a year now and she’s excited to continue the certification process.
Continue reading …“We’ve been showing together for 20 years, so it was a really special moment to be out there with her,” Ali says.
Continue reading …This year, she was able to lease the APHA gelding, Huntin An Invitation, who belongs to APHA youth competitor, Lillian Woodruff, to compete here at the 2017 APHA World Championship Show.
Continue reading …The Lucky Spur Ranch in Justin, Texas, was the site of a stunning ceremony fit for any equestrienne’s dream on Saturday, September 16th, when our friends, Lauren Love and Joel Stein, were wed in holy matrimony.
Continue reading …Karissa King with Certain To Be Good was named the High Point Champion in Small Fry. The Youth Walk-Trot Champion was Allison Bell with Foxys Perfect Asset. The L1 Youth Champion was Khylee Maglione with Certain To Be Good. The Youth High Point Champion was Samantha VanKirk with Kruzified.
Continue reading …The 2017 Breeders’ Halter Futurity wrapped up over the weekend in Des Moines, Iowa and thanks to the hard working show staff, we have complete results and photos, courtesy of bar H Photography, to share.
Continue reading …In 2-Year-Old Stallions, Tom Robertson led Kasino Kash to win the class. Later on in the day, this horse would be named the Reserve Grand Champion Stallion as well, behind the Grand Champion, Romeiro, led by Ross Roark.
Continue reading …The Paint-O-Rama was chock full of fun events for competitors and spectators alike. Reverse Leadline and Bouncy Horse Races provided lots of laughs, while a Harris Saddle Raffle, 50/50 drawing, and the sale of root beet floats and homemade horse treats, helped raise money for the clubs. The big winner of the 50/50 drawing was John Kayser!
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