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 …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 …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 …“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!”
Continue reading …Showmanship accounts for some of the largest class sizes here at the World Show. For example, Novice Youth 14-18 Showmanship saw 38 entries and 14-18 Showmanship will see 64 entries show in a preliminaries and a final before the day is done.
Continue reading …This evening’s equitation classes truly belonged to the experienced equestrian as challenging patterns and demanding rail work separated the girls from the ladies. First up in the 13 and under equitation, 14 entries tried their best amidst turns, diagonal changes, and lope circles to claim the top spot.
Continue reading …Anastasiya Potts and What R U Lookin At make the perfect pair, because they both have a unique past. Potts was adopted from the Ukraine in 2008. She’s now fifteen and living her dream of being able to show horses. Her seven-year-old gelding, “Frosty,” received his nickname thanks to an extremely cold day when he was just a newborn foal.
Continue reading …“He’s not a big horse. He has a little stride, but he goes out there in the hunt seat and stretches out his legs. It’s amazing.”
Continue reading …UPDATE: Just moments ago, Kimmy Shidler claimed her second World Champion title of the day in 14-18 Hunter Under Saddle.
Continue reading …“The pattern was fun; it wasn’t too hard. [Our best part] was definitely the lead change. He has a really good lead change…I think! He’s good at the pivots too. We had a full forehand turn and a 180 on the haunches.”
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