Historic Tiebreaker Tie Between Friends During AQHA World Show
November 23, 2015 Comments Off on Historic Tiebreaker Tie Between Friends During AQHA World Show
“Neither of us had a lot of time to digest what was happening. We thought they were joking about the second tie. I don’t think anybody was fully prepared for that.”
Continue reading …Final Top 5 Standings For Farnam All-Around Amateur at AQHA World
November 23, 2015 Comments Off on Final Top 5 Standings For Farnam All-Around Amateur at AQHA World
During the last two weeks, the Farnam All-Around Amateur contenders competed in a variety of events at the 2015 Lucas Oil American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show. This year, 12 contenders qualified to compete for the prestigious title.
Continue reading …Final Day Winners at 2015 AQHA World Include Castle, Roark, Turner, Sandoval and Leading Owner Vern Habighorst and Reserve Josh Weakly
November 21, 2015 Comments Off on Final Day Winners at 2015 AQHA World Include Castle, Roark, Turner, Sandoval and Leading Owner Vern Habighorst and Reserve Josh Weakly
Finally, the Leading Owner award for the 2015 AQHA World Championship Show was presented to Vern Habighorst. The Reserve Leading Owner for this year was Josh Weakly.
Continue reading …Hillary Roberts and Whatscookingoodlookin Win Amateur Western Pleasure at AQHA World
November 20, 2015 Comments Off on Hillary Roberts and Whatscookingoodlookin Win Amateur Western Pleasure at AQHA World
Rusty is amazingly talented and I think matching a really great horse with, in my opinion, one of the all-time great Western Pleasure trainers is a great recipe.”
Continue reading …Morning Wins at AQHA World Show Include Alluring Intention, Lawless Luci, TNR Top of the Ninth, Legacee, and It’s Gameday
November 20, 2015 Comments Off on Morning Wins at AQHA World Show Include Alluring Intention, Lawless Luci, TNR Top of the Ninth, Legacee, and It’s Gameday
We had the opportunity to chat with the adorable 5-year-old Miss Vivian who was visiting her Uncle Ross here at her very first horse show. Vivian is one lucky little girl, because she was able to accompany Uncle Ross into the pen to accept awards on behalf of Steve and Kathy Headley.
Continue reading …Caroline Ammons and Ginnin Score 238.5 to Win Amateur Trail at 2015 AQHA World
November 20, 2015 Comments Off on Caroline Ammons and Ginnin Score 238.5 to Win Amateur Trail at 2015 AQHA World
Caroline Ammons aboard Ginnin, received the highest, a 238.5, to win the class by a six point margin. Their score tied the highest Amateur Trail score recorded at the World Show (238.5), which was earned by another Caroline (Caroline Gunn) with a horse also competing in the finals tonight (Design By Leaguer) in 2012.
Continue reading …EB Combs Wins Amateur Horsemanship, RPL My Te Cheerful Wins Aged Geldings, Kazakevicius Wins Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
November 19, 2015 Comments Off on EB Combs Wins Amateur Horsemanship, RPL My Te Cheerful Wins Aged Geldings, Kazakevicius Wins Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
“This is my mom’s horse. I’ve been showing him a little off and on this year. I accidentally got qualified in Horsemanship when she didn’t come to Denver one weekend, so then I thought we’d go for it. That’s how I ended up here today, which is really surreal.”
Continue reading …Morning Winners at AQHA World Show Include Salamone, Finkenbinder, Roark, Frye
November 19, 2015 Comments Off on Morning Winners at AQHA World Show Include Salamone, Finkenbinder, Roark, Frye
Ashley’s win aboard five-year-old “Trapper” serves as a belated birthday present, because she turned 21 on Tuesday, just two days ago! This evening, she plans to share a celebratory cocktail with her father and horse trainer, Scott Frye.
Continue reading …2015 APHA World Show Sees 13% Entry Increase, Event Represented by 42 U.S. States and 5 Countries
November 19, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 APHA World Show Sees 13% Entry Increase, Event Represented by 42 U.S. States and 5 Countries
Nearly 1,050 Paint Horses descended upon Will Rogers Memorial Center this year, generating a six percent increase in horse attendance from 2014. Class entries were up for the third consecutive year, with this year’s show boasting a 13 percent increase in entries from 2014. Owners and exhibitors representing 42 U.S. states and five countries participated in this year’s event.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 APHA World Show All-Around/High Point Award Winners!
November 19, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 APHA World Show All-Around/High Point Award Winners!
Top Open horses and exhibitors found themselves in the limelight for a bit of extra recognition for a job well done at the 2015 APHA World Championship Show, which took place November 4–14 in Fort Worth, Texas. Based on their stellar performances over the show’s 10 days, the following earned coveted all-around and high-point awards at the show.
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