Sydney Scheckel and A Perfect Pleasure Win First Gold Trophy in AQHYA Showmanship
August 4, 2015 Comments Off on Sydney Scheckel and A Perfect Pleasure Win First Gold Trophy in AQHYA Showmanship
15 very brave qualifiers entered the pen this afternoon for the Showmanship Finals to tackle what was dubbed by many as the “Showmanship Pattern of Insanity.” The full two-minute long pattern included everything but the kitchen sink and only one cone by which to judge marks.
Continue reading …Graf and Eichstadt Win Over Fence Classes at 2015 AQHYA World
August 4, 2015 Comments Off on Graf and Eichstadt Win Over Fence Classes at 2015 AQHYA World
First up, Emma Graf rode her bay gelding, One Sweet Mercedes, to win a World Champion title in Working Hunter. Graf’s horse is by Art I Sweet and out of Like A Mercedes.
Continue reading …2015 Champion Fund Challenge to be Launched at NSBA World Championship Show
August 4, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Champion Fund Challenge to be Launched at NSBA World Championship Show
A “Wall of Champions” will document cash gifts to the Foundation from $1-$250 with the potential to raise $20,000 at the 9 day event. Donors are able to choose an amount and make an unrestricted cash gift to provide overall support to the CHAMPION FUND, which supports all the programs of the NSBA Foundation, including Equestrians with Disabilities, Trainers Crisis Fund, Youth Scholarships, Heroes on Horses and Animal Welfare Fund programs.
Continue reading …13-Year-Old Natalie Vargo and Art of the Deal Win First World Title in Hunter Hack
August 2, 2015 Comments Off on 13-Year-Old Natalie Vargo and Art of the Deal Win First World Title in Hunter Hack
Out of the 15 qualifiers that returned to the Hunter Hack finals this afternoon, 13-year-old Natalie Vargo was not only the 13 and Under winner and Level 2 winner, she was also named the World Champion. Vargo’s partner for the class today was her 12-year-old gelding Art of The Deal, a gelding by Artful Investment and out of Skamokawa.
Continue reading …This Morning’s AQHYA Halter World Champions Are Castle, Hamm, and Hamm
August 2, 2015 Comments Off on This Morning’s AQHYA Halter World Champions Are Castle, Hamm, and Hamm
The next three Halter classes were a clean sweep for sisters, Monica and Kaylee Hamm. The two ladies showed a total of six horses in three classes today and were named World or Reserve World Champion in every class they competed in.
Continue reading …Friday/Saturday and Beth Buechler Series Results From 2015 Paint Horse Congress
August 2, 2015 Comments Off on Friday/Saturday and Beth Buechler Series Results From 2015 Paint Horse Congress
The Buechler Limited Series was created in honor of the late Beth Buechler, a longtime APHA exhibitor who passed away due to cancer in September of 2013.
Continue reading …Deanna Green and Blazinmytroublesaway Repeat World Champions in AQHYA Western Riding
August 1, 2015 Comments Off on Deanna Green and Blazinmytroublesaway Repeat World Champions in AQHYA Western Riding
“As soon as I loped off, I could tell that she was going to be really good. I pushed her forward as soon as I loped off. She felt like she would give me whatever I needed. I was really nervous about it, but she wasn’t.”
Continue reading …Yearling Mares, 2-Year-Old Mares, 3-Year-Old Gelding AQHYA Wins Go to Hamm and Smith
August 1, 2015 Comments Off on Yearling Mares, 2-Year-Old Mares, 3-Year-Old Gelding AQHYA Wins Go to Hamm and Smith
In the 2-Year-Old Mares class, Shyanne Smith led her filly, She Signs The Checks, to a big win. Then, she returned to the pen in the very next class and was named the World Champion with PF Kid Supreme in 3-Year-Old Geldings.
Continue reading …Paints, Appaloosas, and Other Color Breeds Invited to Participate in Quarter Horse Congress Super Sale
July 31, 2015 Comments Off on Paints, Appaloosas, and Other Color Breeds Invited to Participate in Quarter Horse Congress Super Sale
“The Congress Super Sale has posted completed sales of around 85% over the last several years, which is an excellent percentage sold, even in a strong economy. The 2014 average price of $6,840 was 21.73% higher than the 2013 average price of $5,619. The price of the high seller, at $55,000, improved by 66% over the 2013 high seller at $33,000.”
Continue reading …He’s Still Got It! 20th World Champion Title For RPL My Te Cheerful in Aged Geldings
July 31, 2015 Comments Off on He’s Still Got It! 20th World Champion Title For RPL My Te Cheerful in Aged Geldings
“I don’t know if it’s been the key element to his success… but Cuties are his favorite treat!” Monica says.
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