Auburn Equestrian at Top of Latest NCEA Rankings
September 26, 2018 Comments Off on Auburn Equestrian at Top of Latest NCEA Rankings
The No. 1 Auburn Tigers took home the first win of the season last Thursday with a 15-4 victory over UT Martin on the road at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Center. The No. 2 spot goes to the Georgia Bulldogs who compete for the first time this season on October 5 when they travel to No. 9 South Carolina. No. 3 Texas A&M and No. 4 Oklahoma State hold their positions this week. The two teams are slated to compete this Friday, September 28, in College Station, Texas.
Continue reading …Five Breeders Futurity Classes Pay $118,690 to Non Pros at APHA World
September 26, 2018 Comments Off on Five Breeders Futurity Classes Pay $118,690 to Non Pros at APHA World
The APHA Platinum Non-Pro Weanling Breeders’ Trust classes brought big excitement and even bigger prizes to the Watt Arena September 21. Five classes paid $118,690 to eligible foals led by non-pro exhibitors. Reformatted in 2016, the Platinum Breeders’ Trust program saw 150 percent growth in entry payments for 2018 from 2017.
Continue reading …Order Your AQHA World Show Pre-paid Badge Before Prices Increase
September 26, 2018 Comments Off on Order Your AQHA World Show Pre-paid Badge Before Prices Increase
One free badge will be issued per horse entered in the Lucas Oil World. Exhibitors had the opportunity to pre-purchase additional badges for $40, when they submitted their entry forms. Family, friends and spectators can also pre-order badges for $40 when purchased by Friday, October 26. Badges purchased onsite at the Lucas Oil World will be $60 each.
Continue reading …AQHA Past President Dr. Glenn Blodgett to be Inducted Into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
September 26, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Past President Dr. Glenn Blodgett to be Inducted Into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
AQHA Past President Dr. Glenn Blodgett began working for the Burnett Ranches, which includes the famed Four Sixes Ranch in Guthrie, Texas, in 1982, and under his direction and management, the ranch has a state-of-the art equine breeding and production facility. As the head of the ranch’s horse division, Dr. Blodgett has made the ranch an industry leader in equine embryo transfer and artificial insemination, consistently producing and developing some of the most highly recognized racing and western performance American Quarter Horses in the world.
Continue reading …Today’s APHA World Champions Include Matthews, Hachtel, Kull, Davis, Borcherding, and More
September 25, 2018 Comments Off on Today’s APHA World Champions Include Matthews, Hachtel, Kull, Davis, Borcherding, and More
3-year-old “Crunch” is by Scenic Impulse and out of Megan East Hogan’s old show mare, Sensational Lollipop. Of Lollipop’s seven foals, there are two that have yet to hit the show pen, a weanling and yearling. All of the others have won World titles for the family.
Continue reading …Busch and Dietrich-Dobbs Win APHA World Show Western Riding
September 25, 2018 Comments Off on Busch and Dietrich-Dobbs Win APHA World Show Western Riding
Tami and Eddie have won this particular class several times in the past, but today was extra special because of the song that was playing as she completed her victory lap. It was Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up,” which was the same song that was chosen to play at her father’s funeral, twelve years ago.
Continue reading …Hogan/Scene It Eye To Eye Win 2-Year-Old Non Pro WP; Wendy Hull/All Star Sensation Win Masters Amateur Trail
September 24, 2018 Comments Off on Hogan/Scene It Eye To Eye Win 2-Year-Old Non Pro WP; Wendy Hull/All Star Sensation Win Masters Amateur Trail
Megan East Hogan rode a homebred and raised gelding, Scene It Eye To Eye, to win the 2-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure. The gelding is by Scenic Impulse and is the first foal out of a mare her mother used to show, Certainly Flirtin. Megan admits to feeling a few nerves going into tonight’s performance, because it was her horse’s maiden voyage.
Continue reading …2018 QH Congress Stall Assignments
September 24, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 QH Congress Stall Assignments
Click here to view stall assignments for the 2018 QH Congress.
Continue reading …Morning APHA World Champions Include Smith, Chelwick, Snow, Niebrugge, Monfross, Maxwell, and More
September 24, 2018 Comments Off on Morning APHA World Champions Include Smith, Chelwick, Snow, Niebrugge, Monfross, Maxwell, and More
Georgia Snow led her stallion, Trillions, to win Amateur Solid Paint Bred Yearling Stallions. The Reserve Champion was Gregory McBride with CNC Captain Barbosa. Third was Dillan Alberto with Hes That Obvious.
Continue reading …Erin Bradshaw/John Simon, Sid Karr/Hide Your Crazy Win APHA Amateur World Western Pleasure
September 24, 2018 Comments Off on Erin Bradshaw/John Simon, Sid Karr/Hide Your Crazy Win APHA Amateur World Western Pleasure
“Her name is Bella, and she’s really not crazy! She’s the sweetest thing ever,” Sid says. “I purchased her from Ken and Karen Kennedy. She’s a full sibling to Red Solo Cup. She’s by Zippos Sensation and out of Shesa Real Pleasure.”
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