Rodeback, Stille, Smith, and Stubblefield Win AjPHA Novice Youth Horsemanship Titles
July 4, 2014 Comments Off on Rodeback, Stille, Smith, and Stubblefield Win AjPHA Novice Youth Horsemanship Titles
The first two horsemanship classes of the AjPHA Youth World have concluded, and there are four big winners to congratulate. First up, Jordin Rodeback rode Face It I’m Famous to a win in a large Novice Youth 14-18 Horsemanship class of 37 entries. Coming in Reserve was Austin Stille aboard T Town Sensation. Third place was Kelsey Kafesjian with Tramps Invitation. Fourth was Lexi Jordan aboard Overachiever. Rounding out the top five was Cassidy Watters with Always Zippen.
Continue reading …Caroline Nielson and Sensational Dee Win AjPHA 13 and Under Trail
July 4, 2014 Comments Off on Caroline Nielson and Sensational Dee Win AjPHA 13 and Under Trail
“In the beginning, I was scared for the X box lope-overs, but when I practiced them, we did them well. They were fun. The most challenging part was the very first lope-overs. They were kind of long, and she has short stubby legs, so that was hard.”
Continue reading …Best Friends, Rogers and Fortenberry, Share First and Second in AjPHA 14-18 Trail
July 4, 2014 Comments Off on Best Friends, Rogers and Fortenberry, Share First and Second in AjPHA 14-18 Trail
“She’s my best friend,” Drew says. “We were first and second back in 2010, and we’ve always talked about being first and second again.
Continue reading …Smith, Fortenberry, and Preston Win AjPHA Western Riding World Titles
July 4, 2014 Comments Off on Smith, Fortenberry, and Preston Win AjPHA Western Riding World Titles
Like other competitors lucky enough to find themselves in the winner’s circle, there were tears in Mackenzie Preston’s eyes as she loped up to accept her awards. However, for Preston, there were many more emotions at play than simply happiness and excitement.
Continue reading …And the AjPHA Leadline Winner is… Madison Suggs With Sensational Loper
July 4, 2014 Comments Off on And the AjPHA Leadline Winner is… Madison Suggs With Sensational Loper
“I’m retired,” she says. “I’m not going to do leadline anymore. I’m going to do walk-trot. I’m too old for leadline. What are my choices?”
Continue reading …Third World Title For Alexa Rogers at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show Comes in Walk-Trot Trail
July 3, 2014 Comments Off on Third World Title For Alexa Rogers at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show Comes in Walk-Trot Trail
Rogers, a 10-year-old equestrienne, has already won a World Championship title in Hunter Under Saddle with her other horse, Gotta Be Sensational, aka “Joey,” and a Reserve World Championship in Walk-Trot Showmanship with Sonny Dee Zippin, aka “Jake.”
Continue reading …Kelsey Kafesjian and Tramps Invitation Win First World Title in AjPHA Novice Youth 14-18 Trail
July 3, 2014 Comments Off on Kelsey Kafesjian and Tramps Invitation Win First World Title in AjPHA Novice Youth 14-18 Trail
Although several horse and rider teams fell victim to the complex obstacles and elaborate decorations on the Novice Youth 14-18 Trail course today, Kelsey Kafesjian and Tramps Invitation were able to rise above and complete what she describes as her best pattern ever.
Continue reading …Domenick Hiebing and Mr. Sudden Pleasure Are Unanimous in AjPHA Novice Youth 13 and Under Trail
July 3, 2014 Comments Off on Domenick Hiebing and Mr. Sudden Pleasure Are Unanimous in AjPHA Novice Youth 13 and Under Trail
He may still be novice, but this talented, young equestrian shows wisdom beyond his years and confidence for days. When asked if he ever imagined he could be named a unanimous World Champion, he had this to say.
Continue reading …Eagles, Moch, Fortenberry, and Camp Are 13 and Under and 14-18 AjPHA Showmanship Stars
July 2, 2014 Comments Off on Eagles, Moch, Fortenberry, and Camp Are 13 and Under and 14-18 AjPHA Showmanship Stars
Several familiar faces and a few new ones came to the show pen for the 13 and under and 14-18 Showmanship classes this evening at the 2014 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show.
Continue reading …Teeny, Tiny Talent at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show
July 2, 2014 Comments Off on Teeny, Tiny Talent at 2014 AjPHA Youth World Show
“I’ve been showing since I was two,” Kyra says. “When I have a chance, my favorite class is usually jumping. The ones I have left are all western. There’s so many, I’m not really sure I can name them all!”
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