AjPHA Youth World Show Entries Up by 7.5%+
July 7, 2016 Comments Off on AjPHA Youth World Show Entries Up by 7.5%+
Novice Youth and Youth Walk-Trot continue to sport the biggest entry increases, and Youth Solid Paint-Bred entries are seeing growth this year, too. More than $165,000 in scholarships, available in every world championship class, and a flux of first-timers are part of the reason the Youth World Show is growing in 2016.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at The Big A – 7/6 with the G-Man
July 6, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Rings at The Big A – 7/6 with the G-Man
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Applegarth, Shiery, and Kallay Win AjPHA Youth World Horsemanship
July 5, 2016 Comments Off on Applegarth, Shiery, and Kallay Win AjPHA Youth World Horsemanship
In Novice Youth Horsemanship 13 and Under, Karlee Shiery rode her colorful gelding, TC Hummer, to her first AjPHA Youth World title. Both Karlee and “Hummer” are 12 years old. They currently compete under the guidance of trainer Heather Brower and have done so for six years.
Continue reading …Best Buds Take Top Two Spots in AjPHA Youth World Trail
July 5, 2016 Comments Off on Best Buds Take Top Two Spots in AjPHA Youth World Trail
Last night, the World Champ and Reserve World Champ had a sleepover where they made a plan for a simultaneous victory lap. “We planned this about two weeks ago. In Trail, I was going to win first and she was going to win second and we each would do our victory laps together.”
Continue reading …Josie Wills Takes the Reins of QH Congress Queen Contest
July 5, 2016 Comments Off on Josie Wills Takes the Reins of QH Congress Queen Contest
Wills is currently drafting plans to grow the Congress Queens Contest in years to come. Her plans include eventually expanding the contest to each AQHA affiliate association having a representing queen in the Congress competition, stating, “It is important that we keep young women involved in pageantry and the quarter horse industry.”
Continue reading …AjPHA Youth World Show Western Riding World Champions are Griffin, Gralla, and Nielson
July 4, 2016 Comments Off on AjPHA Youth World Show Western Riding World Champions are Griffin, Gralla, and Nielson
“Eddie’s a super pretty mover, so that alone helps him change leads. He’s super smooth and really easy to navigate through a Western Riding pattern. I’m really so blessed to have him.”
Continue reading …Rescue Team Deploys to Help Animals Caught in West VA Flooding
July 4, 2016 Comments Off on Rescue Team Deploys to Help Animals Caught in West VA Flooding
“Our hearts go out to the people and animals of West Virginia,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane Association. “Fortunately, our animal rescue team is well-trained and well-qualified to handle this kind of emergency. Help has arrived.”
Continue reading …Lucie Lundquist and Lauren Gralla are AjPHA Youth World Champions in Showmanship
July 4, 2016 Comments Off on Lucie Lundquist and Lauren Gralla are AjPHA Youth World Champions in Showmanship
“During this particular pattern, Lucie focused on portraying confidence, hitting her marks, and keeping transitions smooth and fluid. “Sara said my horse would be there for me, and I needed to do my part, which was to show.”
Continue reading …First AjPHA Youth World Showmanship Winners are Woodruff, Cardenas, and Christensen
July 3, 2016 Comments Off on First AjPHA Youth World Showmanship Winners are Woodruff, Cardenas, and Christensen
The tiniest of competitors here at the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show stole the show today in Fort Worth, Texas. But don’t let their diminutive size fool you. These serious competitors mean business.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at APHA Youth World Show – 7/3 with the G-Man
July 3, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Rings at APHA Youth World Show – 7/3 with the G-Man
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