Day 2 Around the Rings at Color Breed Congress
November 12, 2015 Comments Off on Day 2 Around the Rings at Color Breed Congress
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Wade Parks and One Good Cuervo Win 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure at APHA World Show
November 12, 2015 Comments Off on Wade Parks and One Good Cuervo Win 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure at APHA World Show
“We’re really excited, because we haven’t had a Western Pleasure horse for 22 years,” Melissa adds. “It’s completely different riding; let me tell you,” Bob says. “It was a real treat to get to go from Reining to Western Pleasure.”
Continue reading …Afternoon Winners at APHA World Show Include Lehn, Snapp, Runkle, and Zuidema
November 12, 2015 Comments Off on Afternoon Winners at APHA World Show Include Lehn, Snapp, Runkle, and Zuidema
Finally, after two tough cuts and a finals in Green Western Pleasure, Troy Lehn was named the World Champion aboard A Chrome Cookie for owner Alexandra Chavez. The Reserve Champion was Mike Hachtel with RR In The Spotlight. Third place was Shannon Gillespie with Colorado Chrome.
Continue reading …Special One-Year Surgery Anniversary For Congress Champion Small Fry, Miss Allie Paul
November 11, 2015 Comments Off on Special One-Year Surgery Anniversary For Congress Champion Small Fry, Miss Allie Paul
“This is very emotional for both of us, because it still seems like yesterday we were all in the hospital. We are just so proud of her.”
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Are you good at solving word problems? How about geometry? Can you fit a square peg into a round hole? It seems like you must have earned an “A” in trigonometry in order to fit all of the necessary equipment into your horse trailer when packing for a show. Hopefully, you’ve won a few games of Tetris, because you’re going to need it.
Continue reading …Evening Winners at APHA World Show Include Bradshaw, Silverberg, Gillespie, Watkins
November 11, 2015 Comments Off on Evening Winners at APHA World Show Include Bradshaw, Silverberg, Gillespie, Watkins
“I would’ve liked to have let him move out more, but in a class like that I think consistency is one of the things we’re really good at. I think, in a deep pen of horses, like it was tonight, that sets you apart.”
Continue reading …Yearling In-Hand Trail Take-Over at APHA World: Winners Include Henry, Trueba, Evans, and Moravitz
November 10, 2015 Comments Off on Yearling In-Hand Trail Take-Over at APHA World: Winners Include Henry, Trueba, Evans, and Moravitz
“To be honest, I like In-Hand Trail more than Longe Line. I think it’s easier for them to do, and it’s not as hard on their bodies. It’s more realistic preparation for setting them up for a real future event.”
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An old horseman once remarked, “Heck, you could ride your mare with a piece of string.” To me, that evoked a mental image of galloping unencumbered through fields of wildflowers. It also terrified me – how could I control anything without a bit?
Continue reading …APHA World Western Riding Champions Include Desarae Gilley, Jill Silverberg, Kelli Foster
November 10, 2015 Comments Off on APHA World Western Riding Champions Include Desarae Gilley, Jill Silverberg, Kelli Foster
“I went to Target today to go shopping, and I brought back two five pound bags of carrots. I just felt like he was going to be really good today and would deserve a lot of carrots!”
Continue reading …Nicole Dalton and The Wow Factor Win APHA World 3-Year-Old Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle
November 9, 2015 Comments Off on Nicole Dalton and The Wow Factor Win APHA World 3-Year-Old Non Pro Hunter Under Saddle
“You breed your whole life to get one like this…”
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