Hannah Friedl of Austria and Rip City Zip Win Novice Amateur Horsemanship at QH Congress
October 17, 2014 Comments Off on Hannah Friedl of Austria and Rip City Zip Win Novice Amateur Horsemanship at QH Congress
This evening provided several firsts for novice amateur competitor Hannah Friedl of Austria. This is the first time she has visited the United States; the first time she has competed at a horse show in the United States; her first time attending the Quarter Horse Congress; and her first Congress Champion title.
Continue reading …Maturity Hunter Under Saddle Stakes Wins Go to Beth Case/Willy Has Potential and Laurel Champlin/Look N Hott
October 17, 2014 Comments Off on Maturity Hunter Under Saddle Stakes Wins Go to Beth Case/Willy Has Potential and Laurel Champlin/Look N Hott
Two Highpoint Performance Horses riders dominated the NSBA Maturity Hunter Under Saddle Stakes classes this afternoon at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress. First up was Beth Case in the Maturity Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes riding Willy Has Potential for owner Emily Miller. The pair received a check for $3,528.66 for their efforts in addition to both the Congress and NSBA bronze trophies.
Continue reading …Bruce Vickery and Signature Absolute Receive Highest Congress Trail Score of 239 to Win Junior Trail
October 17, 2014 Comments Off on Bruce Vickery and Signature Absolute Receive Highest Congress Trail Score of 239 to Win Junior Trail
Those watching the Junior Trail finals today at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress had the opportunity to witness history being made as Bruce Vickery rode Signature Absolute to score a whopping 239 to win the Junior Trail by a margin of 6.5 points. Although Vickery knew he was racking up plus points on many of the obstacles, he had no idea the score would be quite so big.
Continue reading …UPDATE: Youth Gelding Halter Winners Include Fasolo, Moore, K. Hamm, M. Hamm, Peck, and Mask
October 17, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: Youth Gelding Halter Winners Include Fasolo, Moore, K. Hamm, M. Hamm, Peck, and Mask
UPDATE: Congratulations to the Grand Champion Youth Gelding- Be A Gunslinger and Reserve Grand Champion Gelding- RPL My Te Cheerful!
Continue reading …UPDATE: Youth Mares Halter Winners at QH Congress Include Sherer, Ware, M. Hamm, K. Hamm, and Raad
October 16, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: Youth Mares Halter Winners at QH Congress Include Sherer, Ware, M. Hamm, K. Hamm, and Raad
UPDATE: Just moments ago, the Grand Champion Youth Mare was determined to be Miss Kittee with Monica Hamm. The Reserve Grand Champion Youth Mare is Giancarla with Kaylee Hamm
Continue reading …Not My Day Job – Josh & Kaleena Weakly
October 16, 2014 Comments Off on Not My Day Job – Josh & Kaleena Weakly
Whether in the halter pen or the riding arena, it’s a pretty good guess that you’ve heard the last name “Weakly” being announced towards the top of the standings. What started out as a little crush at a horse show in Gordyville has blossomed into one powerful couple in AQHA and NSBA show circles.
Continue reading …Heidi Piper and Doodle Jump Win Jr. HUS; Kenny Lakins and One Lazy Investment Win Sr. WP at QH Congress
October 16, 2014 Comments Off on Heidi Piper and Doodle Jump Win Jr. HUS; Kenny Lakins and One Lazy Investment Win Sr. WP at QH Congress
Two main events were on the schedule for this evening at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress. First up was the Junior Hunter Under Saddle with 72 horses.
Continue reading …Horse Industry’s Push to Save College Equestrian Competition
October 15, 2014 Comments Off on Horse Industry’s Push to Save College Equestrian Competition
The effect will be felt by thousands of young female potential student-athletes currently participating in the industry who have concentrated so much of their training and based their academic and competitive decisions on the hope that one day they too may compete at the highest level for their favorite university. All of that could be taken away based on the recommendation of one committee.
Continue reading …Beth Case and Look N Hott Win Senior Hunter Under Saddle at QH Congress
October 15, 2014 Comments Off on Beth Case and Look N Hott Win Senior Hunter Under Saddle at QH Congress
“I told Susan, when I watch him and he looks really soft and really good, sometimes I just can’t believe I really own a horse like that.”
Continue reading …Roberts, Chavez, and Masterson Top Maturity Non Pro WP Ltd. Stakes Leaderboard
October 15, 2014 Comments Off on Roberts, Chavez, and Masterson Top Maturity Non Pro WP Ltd. Stakes Leaderboard
Three lovely ladies found themselves at the top of the leaderboard following this afternoon’s Maturity Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes class at the 2014 Quarter Horse Congress.
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