Kenny Lakins and Im Fancy Schmancy Complete Hat Trick in Open Western Longe Line at QH Congress
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on Kenny Lakins and Im Fancy Schmancy Complete Hat Trick in Open Western Longe Line at QH Congress
By: Brittany Bevis After winning the Open Yearling Longe Line class at the Tom Powers Futurity and then the NSBA World Championship Show, I’m Fancy Schmancy completed an open hat trick by claiming a Congress Championship today with Kenny Lakins at the lead in Open Western Yearling Longe Line. Over the weekend, owner Randy Haines […]
Continue reading …Thomasa Sanchez and Envious Invitation Win Amateur Hunter Hack at 2014 QH Congress
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on Thomasa Sanchez and Envious Invitation Win Amateur Hunter Hack at 2014 QH Congress
“He’s more than just an all-around horse. I put special needs kids on him; I put veterans on him; I put my kid on him; and then I have fun jumping on him too. He’s pretty special. Now, it seems like everything is more specialized. You don’t get a lot of horses that will do such a variety of things. I feel very blessed.”
Continue reading …Prince’s PF Premo is Unanimous Grand Champion Stallion With Dewey Smith at 2014 QH Congress
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on Prince’s PF Premo is Unanimous Grand Champion Stallion With Dewey Smith at 2014 QH Congress
Chester and Ann Prince’s 3-year-old stallion, PF Premo, dominated his division of halter classes today at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress winning his age division unanimously and then being crowned the Open Grand Champion Stallion, also by unanimous decision.
Continue reading …Twin Wins For Sisters Lindsey and Gretchen Ross and A Thumbs Up Ride in Equitation Over Fences
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on Twin Wins For Sisters Lindsey and Gretchen Ross and A Thumbs Up Ride in Equitation Over Fences
Two sisters captured twin wins at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress this week. Yesterday, Gretchen Ross rode A Thumbs Up Ride to a win in Novice Amateur Equitation Over Fences. Today, it was little sister’s turn in the winner’s circle in Novice Youth Equitation Over Fences.
Continue reading …Finkenbinder and Ima Safe Bet Win Two-Year-Old Stallions, Smith and PF Premo Unanimous in 3-Year-Old Stallions
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on Finkenbinder and Ima Safe Bet Win Two-Year-Old Stallions, Smith and PF Premo Unanimous in 3-Year-Old Stallions
“He’s really what we want nowadays. He’s the epitome of balance and structural correctness. He’s also N/N, which is icing on the cake. He’s a very balanced, big, strong horse, and that’s what the industry needs.”
Continue reading …Randy Jacobs and Cowboy Win Weanling Stallions, Rolyn Casper and Gee I Joe Win Yearling Stallions at QH Congress
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on Randy Jacobs and Cowboy Win Weanling Stallions, Rolyn Casper and Gee I Joe Win Yearling Stallions at QH Congress
“He’s out of a daughter of Mr. Conclusion, and I’ve always been a big fan of Mr. Conclusion,” he says. “They always make really good broodmares. I think the colt’s got a bright future. He’s by Kid Coolsified, Dr. Jensen’s horse. He’s done a tremendous job.”
Continue reading …10-Year-Old Ava Coughlin and Divas Invitation Win Small Fry Western Pleasure at 2014 QH Congress
October 13, 2014 Comments Off on 10-Year-Old Ava Coughlin and Divas Invitation Win Small Fry Western Pleasure at 2014 QH Congress
“I would say [I’ve been riding horses] I guess my whole life,” she says. “I’ve done the Congress last year and the year before. This is my first time winning. It feels awesome!”
Continue reading …Roark and Exceptional Playgirl Capture Emotional Win in Aged Mares and Grand Title For Owner Frank Berris
October 12, 2014 Comments Off on Roark and Exceptional Playgirl Capture Emotional Win in Aged Mares and Grand Title For Owner Frank Berris
Angie’s owner, Frank Berris, was filled with mixed emotions this afternoon. He has experienced some high highs and low lows over the past week. Yesterday, Berris attended a funeral for his mother, 87-year-old Melba Berris, who passed away on October 6th. Although he wasn’t able to witness his horse’s double win today, he received an up-to-the-minute play-by-play, courtesy of his trainer, Joey Shortino.
Continue reading …Parker and Best Dawn Yet Win 2-Year-Old Mares, Roark and Giancarla Win 3-Year-Old Mares at 2014 QH Congress
October 12, 2014 Comments Off on Parker and Best Dawn Yet Win 2-Year-Old Mares, Roark and Giancarla Win 3-Year-Old Mares at 2014 QH Congress
Gene Parker was at the lead of Best Dawn Yet for owner Suzanne Kiser to claim a Congress Championship in Two-Year-Old Mares. The Reserve Champion in the class was Luke Castle with Miss Kittee for Vernon Habighorst. In the Three-Year-Old Mares class, Ross Roark was at the lead of Giancarla for owner Vernon Habighorst. Coming in Reserve was Luke Castle with Rockin And A Reelin for Deborah Haarmann.
Continue reading …Tom Robertson and My Girl Win Yearling Mares at 2014 QH Congress
October 12, 2014 Comments Off on Tom Robertson and My Girl Win Yearling Mares at 2014 QH Congress
“I think she’s got an elegance about her,” Hughes says. “She’s sort of extreme. She’s N/N, but she’s got substance to her. She’s just a beautiful profiler, and she can three-quarter too.”
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