Georgia, the 2015 NCEA runner-up and defending Southeastern Conference Champion, is the nation’s No. 1 team in the preseason. South Carolina, the 2015 NCEA National Champion, checks in at No. 2. The Gamecocks claimed their third overall national title this past April.
Continue reading …Attendees will receive one-on-one time with professional trainers, opportunities to practice patterns in a World Show arena and a chance to settle in to the facilities before competition begins. Bootcamp work will focus on showmanship, Western horsemanship and hunt-seat equitation, with time to practice both pattern elements and essential skills. After the riding session, Boot Camp attendees are invited to stay for a hands-on banding and braiding clinic with professional bander Kate Shearer.
Continue reading …This regional championship features four days packed with a variety of classes, starting with junior reining at 7:30 a.m. on September 17 in the Event Center Arena. AQHA judges Mario Boisjoli, Abby Cosenza, Steve Meadows, Lindsey Martin and Gay Lynn Owens will judge the event.
Continue reading …“Class information has been loaded for 2015 and the basics will stay the same so that users can get draws, ongoing status, current leaders, and final results for all classes as they’re being worked,” Trask says. “We’ve moved the fairgrounds maps, stall location sheet, and pattern book to the front screen for easier access, once those become available.”
Continue reading …Pre-entries must be received by September 15 to be eligible for the most economical rates. Most entries can be submitted online at apha.com/oawcs; remember, however, that Farnam Stakes, Breeders’ Futurity, ranch sorting, speed-event rollover options and Southern Belle Breeders’ classes must be submitted by email, fax or mail to APHA.
Continue reading …Brumley Management Group Day 1: Kicked Off Rockin’ The 2015 Las Vegas High Roller Reining Classic got underway with the first few classes of this major NRHA competition. The eight-year-old show, which runs September 11th through 20th at the South Point Event Center, Hotel and Casino, is the crown jewel of the four major reining […]
Continue reading …Thanks to Dale Lofgren for a selection of great photos from the ETI Corral 8 Horse Show that was recently held September 13th at Ernie Howlett Park in Rolling Hills, California. We’d love to see photos from a horse show near you. Send an email to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com.
Continue reading …The industry’s elite Halter horses and handlers gathered this past weekend in Des Moines, Iowa for the premier Breeders Halter Futurity and National Halter Championship, which awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars, beautiful bronze trophies, golden globes, and even the year’s use of two horse trailers to a few lucky competitors.
Continue reading …The 2015 American Royal Horse Show wrapped up over the weekend in Kansas City, Missouri with 5,000 entries recorded in all divisions! Judges for the show were Jonathan Meilleur, Michael Colvin, Clint Fullerton, Suzy Jeane, Clark Scoggin, and Merle Arbo. Several special events took place during the show, including the Joe’s BBQ Exhibitor’s Party that was […]
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