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.
Continue reading …Today, Kassandra Jones claimed the first place spot once again and Mallory Vroegh was named the Reserve World Champion on her other horse, Only Good Intentions. Vroegh also rode Some Sweet Machine to a tenth place finish in the class.
Continue reading …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 …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 …“With my horse, I knew the extended trot up to the judge, in the finals pattern, and the back were great maneuvers for her.”
Continue reading …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 …To look at 12-year-old Sabine Lazo’s beaming smile in Novice Youth 13 and Under Showmanship this morning you’d have no idea anything was amiss. However, this recently crowned World Champion is competing with a broken navicular bone in her left foot.
Continue reading …In 14-18 Equitation, the final decision was close for the first two spots. Claiming the World Championship title was Emma-Lee Schellenburg of Canada with Ima Special Delivery. The Reserve World Champion was Mary Katherine Camp with Zippos Redemption.
Continue reading …“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!”
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