Coming off the heels of a highly successful SOQHA Challenge Horse Show that took place the week prior in Wilmington, Ohio, The Madness took the precedent that was set and ran with it, exceeding all expectations. The Madness took place May 17-21 and saw exceptional numbers and awarded thousands in added money.
Continue reading …There were 18 amazing horses competing for the very first time and it wasn’t until the final judges card was announced that we realized my horse, The Silver Foxx, aka “GG,” was named the winner of the class with Dave Archer! Reserve in the class was Angie Cannizzaro with CowboyPutASpellOnMe, owned by Leeman Farms.
Continue reading …You could hear the winners of the day being called as circuit champions were named! Megan Hawkins had a great show so far and came away with the Circuit Champion award in Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation and Amateur Western Pleasure. Meanwhile, Klay McDowall received the Circuit in Youth Western Pleasure on BF Fun Size and also won the exhibitor drawing of a Harris Saddle! Natalia DeVencenty, also in the McDowall barn, got the circuit win in Youth Horsemanship.
Continue reading …One of the most anticipated events of the year for the Halter horse industry, the Breeders’ Halter Futurity (BHF), held September 13-17 in Des Moines, Iowa, is offering new and exciting additions for 2017.
Continue reading …A big congratulations goes to Aaron Moses who rode It’s A Pretty Thing to a $15,000 payday this afternoon at the Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Madness Show in Wilmington, Ohio. Aaron Moses was in the saddle for owner, Amy Gumz.
Continue reading …Your veterinarian stands up after inspecting your horse’s long, delicate legs, and you shudder when he says your horse has a suspensory injury. Years ago, that diagnosis was almost a black flag for any horse’s career, but now, veterinary advances have made rehabilitation and recovery from a suspensory injury just a blip on the radar.
Continue reading …Seafood, surf, sand, seagulls, and sun are just part of one of the best horse shows in the world. The Sun and Surf AQHA show in Del Mar, California is the perfect picture of luxury, fun, and, of course, amazing horses.
Continue reading …Effective immediately, the “use of any drug, chemical, foreign substance, surgical procedure or trauma that would alter a horse’s normal tail function”be added to the prohibited inhumane practices set forth in AQHA Rule VIO204.
Continue reading …There are few things that can bring an entire show community together quite like the wide-toothed grin of a small fry exhibitor. While everyone seems to have a favorite rider to cheer for, the competitive nature of the horse show eases a bit when these youngsters take center stage.
Continue reading …The lazy days of summer are here again, and AQHA competitors took full advantage of the time off to enjoy the Lazy Days Circuit that recently took place May 11-14 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Judges for the four-day event were Keith Miller, Marty Jo Hayes, Leonard Berryhill, and Libby Michaud.
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