Katsy Leeman – Reaching the Top in Divergent Disciplines
October 13, 2015 Comments Off on Katsy Leeman – Reaching the Top in Divergent Disciplines
Striving to become a champion in any discipline is a challenge, but one that’s not too daunting for 22 year-old Katsy Leeman, of Massillon, Ohio, who often takes on many events at a time. Leeman competes in Reining at top NRHA events and Western Pleasure at the top AQHA and NSBA events and is determined to be the best at both.
Continue reading …Kenny Lakins and Batt Attitude Win QH Congress Western Yearling Longe Line
October 12, 2015 Comments Off on Kenny Lakins and Batt Attitude Win QH Congress Western Yearling Longe Line
Although her name might suggest otherwise, the beautiful filly Kenny Lakins showed this evening to a Congress Champion finish has a sweet soul and a kind spirit, in addition to some pretty fancy moves.
Continue reading …Peyton Bivins and Kamanyawannadance Win First Congress Title in Novice Am. Hunter Hack
October 12, 2015 Comments Off on Peyton Bivins and Kamanyawannadance Win First Congress Title in Novice Am. Hunter Hack
“I was surprised!” she says. “I literally practiced one day before this at home. Then, we practiced this morning, and I just did it.”
Continue reading …A Grand, Unanimous Birthday Present For: Kathy Headley, From: Ross Roark and Rumerz
October 12, 2015 Comments Off on A Grand, Unanimous Birthday Present For: Kathy Headley, From: Ross Roark and Rumerz
“I want to let you in on a secret too… Ross loves this horse! I think they are buddies.”
Continue reading …First Two Halter Wins of the Morning Go to Tom Robertson/I Am Relentless and Jason Smith/TF Bullet Proof
October 12, 2015 Comments Off on First Two Halter Wins of the Morning Go to Tom Robertson/I Am Relentless and Jason Smith/TF Bullet Proof
Tom Robertson was at the lead of the Congress Champion in Yearling Stallions, I Am Relentless, for owner Lea Ann Koch. The Reserve Champion was Mitch Leornarski with Epic, who was also the Limited Champion in the class. Third place was Dewey Smith with First N Command. Fourth was Todd Grant with El Pistolaro. Fifth was Michael Booker with PTMA Starlusion. This team was also the Reserve Limited Champion.
Continue reading …Performance Halter – What Are Judges Looking For?
October 12, 2015 Comments Off on Performance Halter – What Are Judges Looking For?
In an effort to encourage and reward the concept of form-to-function, AQHA introduced Performance Halter classes in 2007. Since their inception, they have steadily gained popularity and are now some of the largest classes at shows across the United States. Performance Halter was designed to reward performance horses that are conformationally correct and structurally sound.
Continue reading …Kendall Hoffman and Rcees Version Are Congress Champions in Small Fry Western Pleasure
October 11, 2015 Comments Off on Kendall Hoffman and Rcees Version Are Congress Champions in Small Fry Western Pleasure
Dressed head to toe in electric green, Miss Kendall Hoffman certainly wasn’t afraid of the spotlight during her Congress debut in Small Fry Western Pleasure. This afternoon, 10-year-old Hoffman piloted her 12-year-old gelding, Rcees Version, aka “RC,” to win her first Congress Championship title in spectacular fashion.
Continue reading …Tax Matters – Are “Ag-Gag” Laws Constitutional?
October 11, 2015 Comments Off on Tax Matters – Are “Ag-Gag” Laws Constitutional?
“Ag-gag” is the term used to describe anti-whistleblower laws that apply within the agriculture industry. About half a dozen states have passed laws to criminalize surreptitious filming of alleged abuses of animals on farms and ranches. These laws are an attempt to prevent undercover investigative reporting or whistleblowing by employees, and to suppress the use of the videos to build support for stronger penalties for the abuse of cows, chickens, hogs or other animals. Ag-gag laws are justified as a way of preventing interference with agricultural production.
Continue reading …“Frozen” Inspired Reining Freestyle Featured on CNN
October 10, 2015 Comments Off on “Frozen” Inspired Reining Freestyle Featured on CNN
23-year-old Texas A&M equestrian Laura Sumrall’s spell-binding routine at this year’s Kentucky Reining Cup not only earned her the title of 2015 Freestyle Reining World Champion, it also merited mention and an interview with CNN recently.
Continue reading …Mark Harrell Horse Shows Takes Over Florida!
October 10, 2015 Comments Off on Mark Harrell Horse Shows Takes Over Florida!
If you’re active in the horse industry and enjoy competing at some of the nation’s largest breed circuits, chances are you’ve attended a show put on by the team at Mark Harrell Horse Shows, which routinely handles more than 100,000 AQHA entries annually.
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