Ady resides in Canada and her trainers, Arturo Maestas and Jesse Jones, live in Texas. Prior to the pandemic, Ady would fly down once a month to train. That all stopped in 2020, when the U.S./Canadian border effectively shut down. Although restrictions have loosened in the U.S. in recent months, the situation is still fairly closed in Canada, which made the trip to Fort Worth a bit tricky. Ady and her mother flew into the States two weeks ago and underwent COVID testing. Once they return to Canada, they will have more tests and spend a two-week quarantine in a hotel. But tonight’s big win with a huge cheering section of supporters behind her made all of the logistical challenges well worth it.
Continue reading …“Four years ago, we didn’t have a great AQHA World Show, and it really shook my confidence,” she says. “Previously, we’d won Equitation Over Fences and Amateur Working Hunter. He’s been turned out for four years since then. This was kind of a big heart moment for us. I got him up about six weeks ago, and we started putting the pieces back together.”
Continue reading …We chatted with the owner of Inspired By Real, 10-year-old Addison Travis, who’s been a team with this gelding for the past two years under the guidance of Karen Banister and Elizabeth Brewer. 15-year-old “Louis Albert Travis” is a favorite in the barn, and Addison was very pleased with his performance today.
Continue reading …“I highly recommend using the APHA Xtras program for car rentals for the upcoming APHA World Championship Show for a stress-free trip.”
Continue reading …NSBA News Thinking about mailing your entries? It is recommended that all mailed entries be sent certified mail, express mail or receipt required. NSBA is not responsible for lost or late entries. Once the NSBA office receives the entry it is considered an official entry. Emailed entries will also be accepted at entries@nsba.com or online […]
Continue reading …ApHC news The AYA is excited to host their ALL NEW revamp of the team tournament! AYA Team Challenge Rules AYA Team Challenge Entry Form (Entry Deadline July 9!) PLUS Learn about the fun activities and theme days to expect at the show! CLICK HERE!
Continue reading …“This year’s show is the largest in Association history, with a 30% increase in the number of entries and more than 200 first-time exhibitors, all competing for top honors and a chance at over $250,000 in cash and prizes. We are honored to be back at the Lazy E and working with so many great partners to produce the most prestigious ranch horse competition in the country.”
Continue reading …The 2021 APHA World Championship Show is going to be an action-packed competition full of awards, celebrations and special events with exclusive activities for AjPHA Youth participants. This year, Youth competitors are invited to participate in the Youth Leadership Conference, horseIQ Judging Contest, Stick Horse Class, Coloring Contest, Boot Scramble and more all while being offered access to our Youth Lounge.
Continue reading …“I think it’s neat that my horse is by Machine Made, and he won Carl’s class,” Katy Jo says. “Carl and Trish were huge figures in my life growing up. Uncle Carl, as I have always called him, and my Dad did a ton of business together. Trish’s niece, Shayla, is my best friend. They are my heroes. They also helped me win the Congress the first two times in the 11 and under Hunter Under Sadlde, many moons ago. It was an honor to win this class for Carl.”
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