In the L3 Youth Western Riding, Natalie Alcorn and Chocolates Hot Asset had a clean sweep and won the circuit. All the Youth Pleasure classes were nice sized with tough competition. Nya Kearns and Earn An Invitation took home the circuit in the Novice Youth Western Pleasure.
Continue reading …Before she went in the pen today, she was very nervous, but Hannah gave her some helpful advice. “She said to keep my hands up, because sometime they drop, and she reminded me to smile. I was nervous, but I just thought positively and didn’t think anything negative.”
Continue reading …The circuit winner in the 13 & Under L3 Trail was Emily Mastroleo with Hot Rageous Rodder. The 14-18 L3 Trail circuit was Emma Brown with Some Hot Potential. The Senior Trail was the largest of the day with 64 entries shown. No stranger to the winners circle, Some Hot Potential took the L3 circuit with Jennifer Paul.
Continue reading …Two, new, Western Pleasure Super Sires Champions were crowned yesterday at the 2017 Tom Powers Futurity in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and both ladies took home giant checks for $10,00! First up, Brenda Yates rode Extremely Late to win the 3-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Class with her 3-year-old by Extremely Hot Chips and out of Flashin My Assets. In addition to the $10,00 winner’s check, she also received a $500 Novice Rider Bonus, a Wenger Leather Works Custom Saddle, and a Rowdy Silver Champion Buckle.
Continue reading …Doug Huls, Show Manager was thrilled with the size of the show and said, “The show has doubled in back numbers and more than doubled in number of stalls.”
Continue reading …“We are excited to have the opportunity to give back at this year’s Ford Youth World,” said Ty Cornelius, AQHYA second vice president, “It is important to us because we recognize that those of us who compete at the Ford Youth World are privileged, and we want to reach out to other kids who may be less fortunate.”
Continue reading …First time ApHC Youth World Show and Nationals competitor, Lori Girrbach, is having an exceptional start to what we’re certain will be a long and successful career on the world stage. She’s already won three Championship titles here at the show in 14-18 English Showmanship and Novice English Equitation. The third came this afternoon in Novice Western Horsemanship 14-18 with her horse, Chocolate N Jack.
Continue reading …Finally, in 14-18 Hunter Under Saddle, Alysia Nielson rode BMQ The Jig Is Up to win in her final year of youth competition. The Reserve Champion was her friend and barn mate, Georgia Vernal, with Fascination Sensation.
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