“This is the First Horse That I’ve Done From Start to Finish, Sober.”
August 14, 2017 Comments Off on “This is the First Horse That I’ve Done From Start to Finish, Sober.”
“Long story short is that 13 years ago, I wasn’t supposed to live,” he says. “I was in drug rehab. They gave me a 5% chance of making it, because I was so bad.”
Continue reading …Morning Winners During Day 2 of NSBA World Include Dave Miller, Lindsey Wilt-Perotti, and Abigail Hardy
August 13, 2017 Comments Off on Morning Winners During Day 2 of NSBA World Include Dave Miller, Lindsey Wilt-Perotti, and Abigail Hardy
14-year-old Abigail Hardy and My Secret Past won their first NSBA World Championship as a team in Youth Working Hunter, but this is certainly not their first trip to the winner’s circle. Abigail and “Kam” have been a team for three years now.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at NYSQHA August Show
August 12, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Rings at NYSQHA August Show
Thanks to Miranda Swartzlander for sharing some fun photos from the start of the NYSQHA Show that began in Cobelskill, NY yesterday and will continue throughout the weekend.
Continue reading …Shop Horses in 2 August Internet Auctions – Enter Your Horse
August 12, 2017 Comments Off on Shop Horses in 2 August Internet Auctions – Enter Your Horse
The Reiner, Cutter and Cow Horse Auction will close on August 23rd and the August Internet Auction, offering Pleasure, All Around and Halter horses, will close on August 24th.
Continue reading …Overcoming Odds- Showmanship After Scoliosis Surgery
August 10, 2017 Comments Off on Overcoming Odds- Showmanship After Scoliosis Surgery
Doctors inserted two metal rods into Cara’s back in order to help straighten out her spine. It was a major surgery, and she was prohibited from all physical activity for six months.
Continue reading …AQHA Youth World Blog- Today is the Day
August 10, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Youth World Blog- Today is the Day
Today is the day that I’ve been hoping for since we purchased my horse at the 2016 Congress. I will show in the Level 3 Pleasure finals, and I’m a bundle of excitement and nerves. This will be the first class I’ve ever made the finals in, so it’s extra special to me.
Continue reading …Hayley Riddle and No Doubt I’m Somethin Win L2 Western Pleasure at AQHYA World
August 9, 2017 Comments Off on Hayley Riddle and No Doubt I’m Somethin Win L2 Western Pleasure at AQHYA World
Hayley fondly calls the gelding “Michael Jackson,” because “he’s a thriller!” she laughs. Michael and Hayley have been team since the end of November last year and have been steadily working on improving their performances in all-around events.
Continue reading …Natalia DeVencenty and Chex Is The Choice Win First AQHYA World Title in Trail
August 9, 2017 Comments Off on Natalia DeVencenty and Chex Is The Choice Win First AQHYA World Title in Trail
“I’ve been so close! You know how they say, ‘Always a bridesmaid?’ Well, I was never even a bridesmaid; I was the flower girl!”
Continue reading …AQHA Youth World Blog- Angel On The Trail
August 8, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Youth World Blog- Angel On The Trail
“My 87 1/2-year-old Grandpa Billy drove himself six hours in his own truck just to see me ride at the year’s biggest show. He and my Grandma rarely missed any horse shows, and this show was no different.”
Continue reading …A Memorial Showmanship Jacket- Madelynne Herlocker
August 7, 2017 Comments Off on A Memorial Showmanship Jacket- Madelynne Herlocker
Upon closer inspection, we discovered that the numerous heart appliqués on her jacket were filled with initials. As it turns out, each heart contains a reference to a member of her family who recently passed away.
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