“We sailed thought it. It felt really good. Also, I know his lopes are really pretty and fancy. I think he should’ve plussed almost everything!”
Continue reading …“I’m writing you from the hospital 24 hours after surgery,” Abi says. You see, after Abi competed on Monday, she and her husband drove through the night to get back to Georgia for pre-operation blood work and a meeting with her oncologist before she was scheduled to have surgery on Wednesday at 3:00 pm.
Continue reading …“More than 80 yearlings are paid into the Sale Stakes, so the estimated purse for the 2017 classes should be in excess of $60,000. Open and Non Pro divisions will be held for 2 year-old Western Pleasure horses. The purse will be pro-rated based on the number of entries in each division.”
Continue reading …“I never practice the whole pattern. I kind of pick some obstacles to work on at home, but I try to save it. I don’t want them to be on autopilot. Going in there and showing is part of the fun.”
Continue reading …Last night was an exciting moment for Marilyn Masterson as she was named the unanimous Congress Champion in Select Western Pleasure aboard KM Weknowsheshot. “Mercedes,” a mare by the Masterson’s stallion, RL Best of Sudden, has had considerable success this year with trainers, Casey Willis and Blair Townsend, in the saddle. However, Marilyn had never shown the mare herself.
Continue reading …The Larry and Ellen Bell family and the Foundation commissioned renowned sculptor Rip Caswell to create a life-size memorial bronze in memory of Amy and Ellen’s grandfather, Roy Parks Sr. The bronze memorial, which depicts Parks “passing on” an American Quarter Horse filly to his great-granddaughter, represents the Parks and Bell families’ love for the life-long commitment to breeding American Quarter Horses.
Continue reading …“There is a definite guy factor. When you’re good, it’s in your favor. Take your time, perfect your craft, and you will rise to the top.”
Continue reading …Angela Fox has a whole new appreciation for the late nights and early mornings that come with competing at a horse show. That’s because, in addition to showing here at the Congress with her 5-year-old gelding, The Company You Keep, she’s also juggling taking care of her three-month-old daughter, Ellis Jane.
Continue reading …“If your horse doesn’t have a great lead change, or they’re not the prettiest animal, or they don’t lope the best, it’s ok. Horsemanship about how you can get your horse shown.”
Continue reading …First up this morning, Deanna piloted Blazinmytroublesaway to win Novice Youth 14-18 Showmanship. Then, a quick costume change later and she was in the Western Pleasure pen to compete in the 15-18 division.
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