Anastasiya Potts and What R U Lookin At Win First AjPHA World Title in Novice Youth Equitation 14-18
July 1, 2014 Comments Off on Anastasiya Potts and What R U Lookin At Win First AjPHA World Title in Novice Youth Equitation 14-18
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 …AjPHA 13 and Under Hunter Under Saddle World Champion is Erin Griffin and Figure On Fancy
July 1, 2014 Comments Off on AjPHA 13 and Under Hunter Under Saddle World Champion is Erin Griffin and Figure On Fancy
“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: AjPHA Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle World Champions Are Amanda Nelson and Kimmy Shidler
July 1, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: AjPHA Novice Youth Hunter Under Saddle World Champions Are Amanda Nelson and Kimmy Shidler
UPDATE: Just moments ago, Kimmy Shidler claimed her second World Champion title of the day in 14-18 Hunter Under Saddle.
Continue reading …Brooke Dryden and DZS Mac Dandy Capture First World Title in ApHC 13-15 Horsemanship
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on Brooke Dryden and DZS Mac Dandy Capture First World Title in ApHC 13-15 Horsemanship
“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.”
Continue reading …Two World Champion Titles For AjPHA/ApHC Youth Competitor, Cameron Rohn
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on Two World Champion Titles For AjPHA/ApHC Youth Competitor, Cameron Rohn
First, Cameron Rohn rode his APHA gelding, Secret Treasure, to a World Champion finish in 14-18 Working Hunter. Then, he returned to the pen for the Novice Youth Equitation Over Fences, where the duo claimed the top spot once again.
Continue reading …ApHC Youth Halter World Champions Include Macy Mentz, Taylor Cartmell, Lane Whitney, and Abby Bruno
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on ApHC Youth Halter World Champions Include Macy Mentz, Taylor Cartmell, Lane Whitney, and Abby Bruno
“Catorce basically means 14 in Spanish,” Cartmell says. “He’s named that because he’s the fourteenth horse this mare has had.
Continue reading …AjPHA/ApHC Versatility Win Goes to Andi Nelson and Mr. Verifiable
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on AjPHA/ApHC Versatility Win Goes to Andi Nelson and Mr. Verifiable
Seven horse and rider teams gathered in the arena, with their trusty helpers and wheelbarrows full of tack and clothing, to try to become the 2014 Versatility Champion and winner of $500 in cold, hard cash.
Continue reading …Equine Chronicle Youth Aged AjPHA Halter Winners Are Presley Parker/FF Infallible and Renee Conklin/Mr. Swartznager
June 29, 2014 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle Youth Aged AjPHA Halter Winners Are Presley Parker/FF Infallible and Renee Conklin/Mr. Swartznager
This year, Parker defended her title and was named the unanimous World Champion in the class, making her devoted daddy and horse trainer, Olin Parker, very proud.
Continue reading …First AjPHA Youth Halter World Champions, Colton Stewart and Carley Rinn, Take Home Their Share of $30,000 in Scholarship Money
June 29, 2014 Comments Off on First AjPHA Youth Halter World Champions, Colton Stewart and Carley Rinn, Take Home Their Share of $30,000 in Scholarship Money
Around the barn, Colton’s friends call him TT3, that’s because he plans on being just like Ted Turner when he grows up. Currently, he’s debating whether he should become an NBA basketball star or a horse trainer.
Continue reading …Who’s Ready For the NSBA Foundation Bridleless Western Pleasure at Tom Powers?
June 27, 2014 Comments Off on Who’s Ready For the NSBA Foundation Bridleless Western Pleasure at Tom Powers?
Excitement is building for the NSBA Foundation Trainer Crisis Fund Bridleless Western Pleasure Class tomorrow, Saturday June 28, 2014, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Entries will be taken Saturday morning in the show office. Enter by making a $100 donation to the NSBA Foundation Crisis Fund.
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