The only set of sisters to make it back to the Horsemanship semi-finals- Olivia Tordoff with Lookin Lazy and Alexia Tordoff with Blazing Hot N Gold. Incredibly, of a 126 horse draw, they drew spots #83 and #84 to go. Olivia waited at the exit gate for Alexia to finish her pattern before they high-fived and walked out of the pen together.
Continue reading …EC Video- My First AQHA Youth World- Audrey Cole
August 4, 2018 Comments Off on EC Video- My First AQHA Youth World- Audrey Cole
These youngsters can be a bit shy at first, but you never know what they will say on camera…
Continue reading …Painting Big Dreams at 2018 Paint Horse Congress
August 3, 2018 Comments Off on Painting Big Dreams at 2018 Paint Horse Congress
“The car accident changed my life. It broke my back in three places. The doctors told me I had 90% of never sitting up straight again.”
Continue reading …AQHA Youth World- Ride The Pattern Horsemanship Recap
August 3, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Youth World- Ride The Pattern Horsemanship Recap
– Pattern is centered on the red line on the area wall.
– A great simple lead change is ALWAYS better than a poorly executed flying.
– It is important to maintain a consistent speed throughout the extended lope circle.
Youth World Cut Short Due to CA. Truck and Trailer Accident; Thankfully, No Injuries Sustained
July 31, 2018 Comments Off on Youth World Cut Short Due to CA. Truck and Trailer Accident; Thankfully, No Injuries Sustained
We’re so relieved to report that a truck and trailer roll-over accident on I-40 just outside of Needles, CA. resulted in no serious injuries or fatalities. AQHA horse trainer, Nancy Renfro, was on her way from California to Oklahoma for the AQHA Youth World Show with her daughters, three dogs, and six horses in tow when a tire blowout caused her truck and trailer to flip over. Thankfully, everyone is ok, with animals only sustaining minor injuries, according to AQHA youth Cori Cansdale.
Continue reading …#RoadToYouthWorld- Behind the Scenes at Boot Camp
July 30, 2018 Comments Off on #RoadToYouthWorld- Behind the Scenes at Boot Camp
Reid drills us on parts and pieces of the patterns, but we try to avoid putting everything together until right before we leave, so that our horses don’t anticipate the patterns.
Continue reading …Emmy and Golden Globe-Winning Actor, William Shatner, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From NRHA
July 30, 2018 Comments Off on Emmy and Golden Globe-Winning Actor, William Shatner, to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From NRHA
William Shatner cultivated a career spanning over 50 years as an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor, director, producer, screenwriter, recording artist, author and horseman. He is one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, and for his contributions as a horseman, horse industry promoter and philanthropist, NRHA is proud to honor him with the Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award.
EC Photo of the Day- Never Too Early to Start
July 28, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Never Too Early to Start
Check out this teeny-tiny competitor, 2-year-old, Sadie Grace, showing APHA gelding, Cool Hotrod, at the country fair! It just goes to show that it’s never too early to start.
Continue reading …Bradshaw Family Welcomes AQHA Stallion, Extremely Hot Chips, to the Herd
July 27, 2018 Comments Off on Bradshaw Family Welcomes AQHA Stallion, Extremely Hot Chips, to the Herd
“My wife and I are excited to have the opportunity to buy such an incredible animal. I cannot thank Joan Schroeder enough, as well as my son-in-law, Scott Weiss, for putting this deal together. We’re excited to move forward and expand our horizons into the Quarter Horse Western Pleasure industry.”
Continue reading …Dispersal Sale of McQuay Stables- Sept. 28th
July 27, 2018 Comments Off on Dispersal Sale of McQuay Stables- Sept. 28th
The McQuays said that it wasn’t an easy decision, but they feel it is time to slow down and enjoy their grandchildren. Colleen added, “We will not be closing our doors; we will remain very active in both the Reining horse industry and the Hunter/Jumper world.”
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