PQHA’s Final Show of the Year, Nittany Classic and Futurity, Closes Out 2014 on a High Note
September 4, 2014 Comments Off on PQHA’s Final Show of the Year, Nittany Classic and Futurity, Closes Out 2014 on a High Note
“Especially at a time when many shows have dropped their futurity programs, it’s great to see how many spectators are in the arena to see the babies show,” Weaver says.
Continue reading …AQHA Rule Change Proposal Deadline
September 4, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Rule Change Proposal Deadline
“We have found, and several committees and councils have discussed, the need to have more information and background knowledge on items they are considering,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Don Treadway Jr. “While we will still accept agenda items until December 31, to be more efficient and democratic, we are encouraging members to be more proactive and submit their items by September 30. Hopefully, in future years, this can become the actual deadline, as we work toward enhancing our rule-making process.”
Continue reading …Patterns Now Available Online For Mid Texas QHA Sept. 12-14 Show
September 3, 2014 Comments Off on Patterns Now Available Online For Mid Texas QHA Sept. 12-14 Show
Pattern books have now been posted online for the 2014 Mid-Texas Quarter Horse Association Show that’s scheduled to take place next week, September 12-14, in Waco, Texas. Judges for the show will be Sissy Anderson, Jonathan Meilleur, Chele McGauly, and Tanya Green.
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Royalty Headed to Kansas City, MO. This Week- 6 Judges, Parties, LIVE Feed and More!
September 3, 2014 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Royalty Headed to Kansas City, MO. This Week- 6 Judges, Parties, LIVE Feed and More!
Quarter Horse royalty will be traveling to Kansas City, Missouri this week for the 2014 American Royal. The six-judge event will kick off on Thursday, September 4th with Ranch Horse Pleasure, Reining, Longe Line, Horsemanship, and Western Pleasure classes.
Continue reading …Who’s Excited For the Color Breed Congress! Nov. 1-9, 2014
September 3, 2014 Comments Off on Who’s Excited For the Color Breed Congress! Nov. 1-9, 2014
The Color Breed Congress encompasses four breed shows into one. Participating breeds include: the Pinto Horse Association, Palomino Horse Breeders of America, American Buckskin Registry Association and Appaloosa Horse Club. In addition to the four breeds represented at the show, horses from the following breeds or divisions can compete: Solid Palomino Bred, Solid-Paint Bred, Buckskins and Solid Pintos.
Continue reading …2014 World Equestrian Games Wrap-Up: Team USA Podium Sweep
September 2, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 World Equestrian Games Wrap-Up: Team USA Podium Sweep
The United States reining contingent qualified all six riders for the individual finals—a feat not matched by any other team.
Continue reading …2014 AQHA Adequan Select World Show All-Around Results
September 2, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 AQHA Adequan Select World Show All-Around Results
For the second year in a row, the Farnam Select All-Around Amateur is Linda Coakley of Clearlake, Washington. Coakley showed Patsys Royal Secret, who is a 2000 brown gelding. Patsys Royal Secret, who is by Make My Grey and out of Patsys Chic, was bred by Patricia Sowell of Sacramento, California. Coakley and Patsys Royal Secret earned 49 points in three classes, winning reserve world champion titles in showmanship, horsemanship and hunt seat equitation.
Continue reading …RJ King and Got Good Sensations Win Equine Chronicle Color Limited WP, Cannizzaro and Best Game in Town Win Buyer’s Choice 2-Year-Old WP
August 31, 2014 Comments Off on RJ King and Got Good Sensations Win Equine Chronicle Color Limited WP, Cannizzaro and Best Game in Town Win Buyer’s Choice 2-Year-Old WP
The final evening of stakes and slot classes at the 2014 Reichert Celebration ended on an exciting note with plenty of incredible prizes and huge checks being presented to the top horse and rider teams.
Continue reading …Carly Veldman Parks and Scenery Win Equine Chronicle Color Classic 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure
August 30, 2014 Comments Off on Carly Veldman Parks and Scenery Win Equine Chronicle Color Classic 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure
If Gingersnap looks familiar, that might be because she is the fourth generation in a line that has been bred and raised by the Snapp family. The beautiful mare by A Scenic Impulse is out of Miss Hottie and is the granddaughter of Zipmiss. In addition to their talent in the pleasure pen, Cindy Snapp says all three mares have similar dispositions.
Continue reading …Nancy Ditty With Best Game In Town and Dave Archer With Simply Ziprageous Win 2-Year-Old Reichert Sale Stakes
August 30, 2014 Comments Off on Nancy Ditty With Best Game In Town and Dave Archer With Simply Ziprageous Win 2-Year-Old Reichert Sale Stakes
A large chunk of charge was on the line for this evening’s Reichert Sale Stakes 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure classes at the 2014 Reichert Celebration. First up, in the Non-Pro division, Nancy Ditty rode Best Game In Town to a win in the Reichert Sale Stakes 2-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure. “Georgia” is by RL Best Of Sudden and out of Ditty’s old show mare, Troubles A Blazin.
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