Judges will be Ronnie Casper, Jodi Finkenbinder, Steve Heckaman, Chip Knost, John Lawrence, Tommy Manion, Buddy Talbert, and Bruce Walquist.
Continue reading …During the clinics, AQHA Professional Horsemen show the audience how they would complete a specific pattern from that show. Attendees will also have the chance to win feed from Nutrena®!
Continue reading …The sixth-ranked TCU equestrian team took down No. 8 Oklahoma State, 11-9, in Big 12 action on Saturday at Turning Point Ranch. The Horned Frogs earned all four Most Outstanding Performer Honors in the victory.
Continue reading …Horses will be shown sequentially in three classes: versatility pattern, sponsored by Cimarron Trailers, which counts 40 percent; western pleasure, sponsored by The Equine Chronicle, which counts 40 percent; and conformation, also sponsored by The Equine Chronicle, which counts 20 percent.
Continue reading …The Top 4 all remain the same this week as Auburn comes in at No. 1, Texas A&M at No. 2, SMU at No. 3 and Baylor at No. 4.
Continue reading …Taught by APHA Judge Sandy Jirkovsky, one of the equine community’s top professionals, this seminar is a great opportunity for all APHA international judge applicants and carded judges wishing to renew their credentials—attending a seminar like this one is required for those individuals. On the third day, APHA judge applicants may take the rule book test, video tests and interview—all required steps in the approval process.
Continue reading …As Congress returns for a final “lame duck” session following the November 6 election, lawmakers have an opportunity to pass widely supported, bipartisan legislation that promotes access to public lands for equine enthusiasts. The horse industry seeks to push two major trails bills across the finish line:
Continue reading …Nearly 4,500 entries from the United States, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are competing for 99 world championships and 90 Adequan® Level 2 Championships champion titles, with more than $2.4 million in prize money up for grabs at this year’s event, November 1-17.
Continue reading …Scores using the new system can range from 0 to 100, with the average score being 70. The patterns will be divided into six to 10 maneuvers, with each maneuver being scored from a plus 3 to a minus 3 in half-point increments, a 0 is average. The maneuver score will have equal consideration with the performance of the pattern and the rider’s position and effectiveness.
Continue reading …Coach’s Comment: “MG” is perfectly represents what people mean when they talk about a ‘fully rounded student athlete.’ Not only is she incredibly hard working in the show pen, but she is supportive of her fellow teammates and works to provide to her community. She works with TCU Equestrian to provide service to Fort Worth and she traveled globally this past summer to lend a hand. MG is constantly working to do her part wherever she is, and she gets it all done with a smile! TCU is proud to have her as an athlete and teammate.”
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