The 2017 Mid-Summer Classic brought big purses to The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, July 14-16 for an innovative show format combining all breeds, the brainchild of Robert Dehn Equine Productions.
Continue reading …Mattie Stepanek once said, “Unity is strength. When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” Add in a healthy dose of mutual respect and immense passion for achieving excellence in the horse business and that’s the perfect recipe for a wonderful new venture at Patty Vatterott’s Sea Ridge Farms in Wellington, Florida.
Continue reading …Exhibitors showed up in force with over 45 in Amateur Horsemanship, 50 in Amateur Showmanship, 45 in Youth 14-18 Showmanship, and over 200 Trail goes each day showed.
Continue reading …Thanks to Mindie Maus for more fabulous photos from The Buckeye Classic! Stay tuned for results from the show coming soon.
Continue reading …The discipline of Ranch Riding tends to lend itself to a casual, more laid back outfit: an oxford shirt, starched jeans, cowboy hat, boots, and a belt. While many exhibitors may invest in a pair of well-made chinks or armitas, a more cost-effective, simple, and unique alternative to dressing up any ranch outfit is the “wild rag” or cowboy scarf.
Continue reading …Just like Shrek’s well-meaning, but feisty sidekick, the Buckeye Classic donkeys provided a barrel of laughs with their hilarious antics and stubborn personalities during the inaugural Buckeye Classic Donkey Races.
Continue reading …Midnight practice rides, aching muscles, and chafed calves… sounds a bit like torture, doesn’t it? Yet it’s the life of a horse show exhibitor, one of the most resilient athletes known to man – a creature who always comes back for more. And to top it off, these athletes have chosen an industry where being judged is the norm, and they even pay for the opportunity.
Continue reading …The 2017 Gordyville Shootout and NSBA Classic Futurity brought AQHA competitors to Gifford, IL. for four days of fun, fantastic prizes, and fabulous purses. The fun kicked off on Friday, July 14th, with the Fiesta Friday Party that was complete with a taco bar, drinks, and entertainment.
Continue reading …One particular question was posed: does eliminating qualification for the L1 Championships make the event more inclusive or less prestigious?
Continue reading …The Little Buckeye racked up a whopping 4,878 total entries to three judges. In addition, 750 stalls and 150 campsites were sold. Show management is also excited to report that yesterday’s NSBA Futurity day doubled in size from the 2016 event.
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