Ali Eidson was thrilled to score her first Congress Championship in the Super Sale 2-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes with her new horse of only three months, Made In The Moonlight.
Continue reading …Audrey has been showing “Sinbad” for two years. Although he’s a really big horse, Audrey insists that he’s very sweet. “He’s big, but he has a good personality and he’s nice to me. To get his ears up all I have to do is hold my hand in front of his nose and snap my fingers.”
Continue reading …In today’s pattern, Nichole especially liked her spin in the box and the fact that she was able to accomplish something her trainer gave her as a goal. “My box was really good. We got all our lope overs in our spots, so I was excited about that. Also, Tommy told me to make sure I didn’t hit the back through. Overall, it was a very good pattern.”
Continue reading …“He’s always been good to me,” Sarah says. “He’s better than any gelding I’ve ever showed. He’s pretty special. He’s my unicorn.”
Continue reading …Terrie has been with Chuck for fifteen years and has been witness to his uncanny ability to match the perfect horse with each competitor. “He’s taught me pretty much everything! I know he’s excellent at Hunters, but what he’s really good at is picking out horses for people.”
Continue reading …When asked what makes this horse so excellent, from a conformation standpoint, Dan had this to say. “All ten points! There’s not one that he doesn’t have. I ain’t bragging, but tell me where you can find something wrong with him. The best part is that my name is on the papers!”
Continue reading …Best buds, Eleanor Ott and Liv Winter, scored the top two spots in Small Fry Equitation with The Only Leadin Lady and A Diggin Hot Time, respectively.
Continue reading …“Conformationally, he’s as good of a conformation stallion as this industry has seen in a long time. He’s so balanced and has stayed that way the whole time. Christ Arentsen foaled him out, and he stood up right away and was so level. He’s 16.2 hands now, and he makes the perfect silhouette. His shoulder is situated back, he has a beautiful, long croup, and he has good hocks.”
Continue reading …It’s been a busy day at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, and the two disciplines that have been at the forefront couldn’t be more different. In the Celeste Center, high flying Quarter Horses took to the sky for Over Fences classes. First, Jessica Johnson rode DGS Vintage to a win in Level 1 Working Hunter for owner, Robin DeGraff.
Continue reading …AQHA members have until December 31, 2019, to submit items for the 2020 convention, but if you believe there is a need for a major rule change, the Association encourages members to submit items earlier to give Association staff and/or committees and councils more time to prepare materials and communicate potential changes before the convention in March 2020. AQHA standing committees will meet at convention to consider the submitted items.
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