A true equestrian, after analyzing both patterns, she actually liked her Reserve World Championship pattern the best. “I just wanted to go in and do the same thing. I actually liked the second pattern better. We had a two step in our one step walk-overs, but everything else was better!”
Continue reading …“I loved the flow of today’s pattern, how he came back to me, how he listened to me and waited for every change, and how he stopped and backed without me having to use my hand,” she says.
Continue reading …Two talented ladies claimed the top spots in Youth 18 and Under Trail today at the APHA Youth World Championship Show. Lauren Gralla rode A Sudden Legacy to win the class. She was followed in Reserve by Erin Griffin with Gotta Glo Slow.
Continue reading …Marla has been showing horses for five years, but just purchased a new horse, the stunning, 6-year-old, red roan gelding, The Red Factor, aka “Opie,” in January of this year.
Continue reading …“That was probably my favorite part. It was really great to win alongside a friend, especially a new friend who has welcomed me into the barn. She’s been really awesome with helping me out. It was really rewarding to win with her.”
Continue reading …In the 3-Year-Old Non Pro Open Western Pleasure, Nancy Wilkerson rode Strutin For Jackie, a mare by Strutin On The Range and out of Zip Your Jacket to win $10,000.
Continue reading …“He is the friendliest horse ever. He’s already gotten multiple treats today… His favorite are peppermints!”
Continue reading …7-year-old Georgia Cook led her grandmother’s mare, Red Hot N Stylin, to win at her first appearance at a Youth World Show, and, to top it off, today is her birthday!
Continue reading …“This award symbolizes all the hard work I’ve put into showing, being kind to people in my community and working hard in school,” Amanda said.
Continue reading …Every year, regional APHA clubs from across the United States send teams to compete in the Youth Team Tournament. But this year’s event has some extra guests, thanks to the help of Lazo Performance Horses of Caldwell, Texas. Five Australian Paint lovers are attending the Youth World Show to compete in the biennial Youth World Games, and they hoped to make the most of their long trek to the United States by also participating in the Youth Team Tournament, too. Trainer Kelly Lazo’s daughter, Sabine, is competing for Team USA, and heard about Team Australia’s hopes and wanted to help. The Lazos donated four horses to the Australian team so they could compete in the tournament.
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