There were over 80 youth classes and 157 open and non-pro classes with nearly 2,200 entries shown. From Halter to English to Games, there was no shortage of entertainment for equine enthusiasts who came to experience the 71st National Appaloosa Show & 2018 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. Not only were there numerous awards to be received in each class, over 50 specialty awards were presented to those earning exceptional overall standings.
Continue reading …The judges for the 2018 Lucas Oil World are:
Chris Benedict of Weatherford, Texas
Justin Bisel of Mount Vernon, Ohio
Jody Brainard of Mulhall, Oklahoma
Joe Carter of St. George, Ontario
Frank Craighead of Weatherford, Texas
Terry L. Cross of Weatherford, Texas
Steve Cruse of Aubrey, Texas
Gary Duffy of Palm Beach, Florida
Brian Ellsworth of Kendall, Wisconsin
Jerry D. Erickson of Whitesboro, Texas
Buddy B. Fisher of Abilene, Texas
Bob Freeman of Fargo, Oklahoma
Clint Haverty of Krum, Texas
Check out this fun video from the Buckeye Classic Donkey Races that took place at The Buckeye Classic in Wilmington, Ohio last night.
Continue reading …This year, 30 riders participated in a five-heat competition to find out who was the best donkey wrangler/jockey.
Continue reading …Thanks to An Equine Production, we have complete results to share from the Athens Summer Jubilee that took place July 11-15 in Athens, Texas. The event included five full shows and one special event show. Judges were Russ Smith, Tom McBeath, Louis Hufnagel, Daren Wright, and Mike Hoeppner. Click here to view S/E results. Click […]
Continue reading …Thanks to Mindie Maus and Emma Brown for more fun photos from around the rings at The Buckeye Classic that’s currently underway in Wilmington, Ohio.
Continue reading …The son of Lyle “Doc” and Wilma “Butch” Wonderlich, Lyle was a successful equine veterinarian and graduate of Colorado State University. He grew up surrounded by the Paint Horse, campaigning a number of horses bred by his parents’ RoseAcre Farm to top APHA honors. Among those were Nightwatcher, who became the first gelding to win an APHA Supreme Champion award in 1972, and Gallant Ghost, who earned APHA’s 29th Supreme Champion title in 1979.
Continue reading …If you’re nominating your halter horse to the amateur or open divisions at the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show, your second nomination payment is due July 31, 2018. The nomination program is a pilot program for the 2018 AQHA world championship shows*.
Continue reading …Following review and approval from the AQHA Executive Committee, the points required to qualify for the 2019 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show have been announced.
Continue reading …Attending a camp is a good place to set a foundation, but it’s not a guarantee to becoming a collegiate rider. Sanchez estimates he receives up to 400 videos from prospective student-athletes, but on average the team brings in just 12-13 new riders each year.
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