AjPHA Novice Horsemanship World Titles Go to Petrusse, Pfab, Figueroa, and Rogers
July 3, 2015 Comments Off on AjPHA Novice Horsemanship World Titles Go to Petrusse, Pfab, Figueroa, and Rogers
The first two Horsemanship World Champions of the 2015 AjPHA Youth World Show have been named, and they are Rebecca Figueroa with Just Say Whoa and Kate Petrusse with Specially Vested.
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After more than 15 years out of the show pen, I can’t tell you how nervous I was. It was one of my first Showmanship classes at a big show, Sun & Surf. My knees were shaking so visibly that I’m sure all the judges could tell, reminisces Larisa Affeldt, an AQHA amateur from Spokane, Washington.
Continue reading …Preston, Stubblefield, and Tuso Win AjPHA Western Riding World Champion Titles
July 2, 2015 Comments Off on Preston, Stubblefield, and Tuso Win AjPHA Western Riding World Champion Titles
The 14-18 Western Riding saw a veteran return to the winner’s circle. Last year’s winning team, Mackenzie Preston and Brokers Lucky Kid, were named the World Champions once again.
Continue reading …Figueroa and Millan Win Novice Youth AjPHA Trail World Titles
July 2, 2015 Comments Off on Figueroa and Millan Win Novice Youth AjPHA Trail World Titles
14-year-old Rebecca Figueroa rode her 8-year-old gelding, Just Say Whoa, to win Novice Youth Trail 13 and Under in unanimous fashion. Figueroa and “Chevy” just came off a very successful Pinto World Championship Show where they were named 13 and Under Overall High Point Champions.
Continue reading …The Inside Scoop on Microchipping Your Horse
July 2, 2015 Comments Off on The Inside Scoop on Microchipping Your Horse
On September 26, 1997, Debi Metcalfe made the shocking discovery that her horse, Idaho, had been stolen from her North Carolina home. The event rocked her family to the core. She recalls, “People think this can’t happen to them. The truth is, it can happen to anyone. Idaho’s theft affected every member of my family. I realized just how deeply it impacted our whole life when I was riding in the car with my nine-year-old son and he asked if people who steal horses steal children, too.”
Continue reading …Cutest Competitors on the Show Grounds Compete For Walk-Trot Showmanship World Title
July 1, 2015 Comments Off on Cutest Competitors on the Show Grounds Compete For Walk-Trot Showmanship World Title
With the exception of Leadline, Walk-Trot Showmanship is probably one of the most watched classes held here at the AjPHA Youth World Championship Show. Some of the tiniest competitors, aged five through ten, get all dressed up in their horse show finery to tackled a pattern, on foot, with their trusty equine partners.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at ApHC Youth World/APHA Youth World – Day 6 with the G-Man
July 1, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Rings at ApHC Youth World/APHA Youth World – Day 6 with the G-Man
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A new Tax Court case involved several million dollars of losses from 2004-2009 in an Arabian horse farm owned by Henry and Christie Metz. [Metz v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2015-54.]
Continue reading …John and Gralla Win Novice Youth Hunt Seat Equitation AjPHA World Titles
June 30, 2015 Comments Off on John and Gralla Win Novice Youth Hunt Seat Equitation AjPHA World Titles
“Carly said to be confident, look up, keep my shoulders back, put my heels down, keep my hands up and together, and keep my elbows in!”
Continue reading …Burgess, Christensen, and Gralla Win AjPHA Youth Hunter Under Saddle Titles
June 30, 2015 Comments Off on Burgess, Christensen, and Gralla Win AjPHA Youth Hunter Under Saddle Titles
“I was a little nervous, because I didn’t know I’d won until they called it out,” Burgess says. “I was completely shocked!
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