Medows and Anderson Top 11 and Under Western Pleasure at QH Congress
October 17, 2014 Comments Off on Medows and Anderson Top 11 and Under Western Pleasure at QH Congress
It was clear by watching the 11 and Under Western Pleasure this afternoon at the Quarter Horse Congress that we have a whole new crop of future Congress Champions in our midst.
Continue reading …Maturity Hunter Under Saddle Stakes Wins Go to Beth Case/Willy Has Potential and Laurel Champlin/Look N Hott
October 17, 2014 Comments Off on Maturity Hunter Under Saddle Stakes Wins Go to Beth Case/Willy Has Potential and Laurel Champlin/Look N Hott
Two Highpoint Performance Horses riders dominated the NSBA Maturity Hunter Under Saddle Stakes classes this afternoon at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress. First up was Beth Case in the Maturity Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes riding Willy Has Potential for owner Emily Miller. The pair received a check for $3,528.66 for their efforts in addition to both the Congress and NSBA bronze trophies.
Continue reading …Bruce Vickery and Signature Absolute Receive Highest Congress Trail Score of 239 to Win Junior Trail
October 17, 2014 Comments Off on Bruce Vickery and Signature Absolute Receive Highest Congress Trail Score of 239 to Win Junior Trail
Those watching the Junior Trail finals today at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress had the opportunity to witness history being made as Bruce Vickery rode Signature Absolute to score a whopping 239 to win the Junior Trail by a margin of 6.5 points. Although Vickery knew he was racking up plus points on many of the obstacles, he had no idea the score would be quite so big.
Continue reading …12-Year-Old Claire McDowall Wins First Congress Champion Title in Novice Youth Trail 13 and Under
October 17, 2014 Comments Off on 12-Year-Old Claire McDowall Wins First Congress Champion Title in Novice Youth Trail 13 and Under
Although Claire was confident that her pattern would receive a good score, she had no idea she was about to be named the Congress Champion. How does she feel? In a word, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!”
Continue reading …UPDATE: Youth Gelding Halter Winners Include Fasolo, Moore, K. Hamm, M. Hamm, Peck, and Mask
October 17, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: Youth Gelding Halter Winners Include Fasolo, Moore, K. Hamm, M. Hamm, Peck, and Mask
UPDATE: Congratulations to the Grand Champion Youth Gelding- Be A Gunslinger and Reserve Grand Champion Gelding- RPL My Te Cheerful!
Continue reading …Rusty Green and Rock County Kid Win Green Western Pleasure at 2014 QH Congress
October 17, 2014 Comments Off on Rusty Green and Rock County Kid Win Green Western Pleasure at 2014 QH Congress
“When you’re the biggest horse in the pen, and sometimes the slowest, it’s really cool.”
Continue reading …Paige Stopperich and Cowboys R Hot Win 15-18 Hunt Seat Equitation at QH Congress
October 16, 2014 Comments Off on Paige Stopperich and Cowboys R Hot Win 15-18 Hunt Seat Equitation at QH Congress
“When they ask you to drop your irons, it really shows who the strong riders are. It’s definitely, by far, my favorite class.”
Continue reading …Giorgia Medows and OK Pulse Me Win Second Title of the QH Congress in 11 and Under Horsemanship
October 16, 2014 Comments Off on Giorgia Medows and OK Pulse Me Win Second Title of the QH Congress in 11 and Under Horsemanship
“I just can’t believe it. You come here hoping to have the best ride you can. To actually accomplish something is the best feeling ever.”
Continue reading …Weis and Van Lanen Win Junior Green Trail and Novice Youth 14-18 Trail
October 16, 2014 Comments Off on Weis and Van Lanen Win Junior Green Trail and Novice Youth 14-18 Trail
“She is really good at any kind of complicated maneuver,” he says. “Because she is so smart, she can kind of get in there and work herself through it, and I don’t really have to help her.”
Continue reading …UPDATE: Youth Mares Halter Winners at QH Congress Include Sherer, Ware, M. Hamm, K. Hamm, and Raad
October 16, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: Youth Mares Halter Winners at QH Congress Include Sherer, Ware, M. Hamm, K. Hamm, and Raad
UPDATE: Just moments ago, the Grand Champion Youth Mare was determined to be Miss Kittee with Monica Hamm. The Reserve Grand Champion Youth Mare is Giancarla with Kaylee Hamm
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