There was a time, several decades ago, when you could take one horse to a show and compete in Halter, Showmanship, and Hunter Under Saddle in the morning and Western Pleasure, Reining, and Barrels in the afternoon.
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After more than two decades spent officiating at some of the premier horse shows in the country, widely respected judge Cindy Rucker has announced her retirement from the sport.
Continue reading …The 5th Annual Highpoint Stallion Showcase and Open House Thrills 1200 Visitors
November 6, 2022 Comments Off on The 5th Annual Highpoint Stallion Showcase and Open House Thrills 1200 Visitors
By Delores Kuhlwein The 5th Annual Highpoint Performance Horses Stallion Showcase and Open House took place on Saturday October 29, 2022. Each year, owners Jason Martin and Charlie Cole, along with Breeding Manager Christi Christensen, open up the private facility in Pilot Point, Texas, to showcase their world class stallions and to share the exotic […]
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There is, as always, a lot of discussion in our industry about the issues that affect the sport.
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Since it was founded 2011 by Blair and Susan Roberts and Hillary Timchak, Capital Quarter Horses has established itself as a premier program business focused on breeding, raising, and showing world class western pleasure horses.
Continue reading …The Largest Prize at the Congress
November 2, 2022 Comments Off on The Largest Prize at the Congress
The Largest Prize at the Congress By Delores Kuhlwein The magic of the All American Quarter Horse Congress has many facets, and winning a coveted trophy or ribbon, or simply getting your name called at this historical event set in Columbus, Ohio, is just one of them – an absolute dream come true. A dream […]
Continue reading …A Second Unicorn Is Possible – The Kaser Sisters Conquer Their Heartbreak
October 30, 2022 Comments Off on A Second Unicorn Is Possible – The Kaser Sisters Conquer Their Heartbreak
You might remember our story about eight-year-old McKenna Kaser and her sister, Meghan Kaser, who lost their 25-year-old horse, BMQ Genuine Solution (aka Cosmo), at the 2022 All American Youth Horse Show earlier this year. The horse show community rallied around the two girls who’d had a gut wrenching loss, and friends sprang into action, […]
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Competitors might have heard whispers about a new pilot program that’s being called the AQHA Sanctioned Shows Jackpot Program. The Redbud Spectacular was the first show to test the pilot program where exhibitors earned money through 4D jackpots in Trail, Showmanship, and Ranch Riding. During this first test run, each class had $1,500 added across four divisions (4D) with 4-5 places being paid in each. It was so well-received that the current plan is to test the program at the Texas Classic in Fort Worth and the Fall Championship in Arizona.
Continue reading …Kellie Hinely – Trendsetter Performance Horses
October 26, 2022 Comments Off on Kellie Hinely – Trendsetter Performance Horses
Professional horseman Kellie Hinely is the owner of Trendsetter Performance Horses in Chino Hills, California. Located at Canyon Hills Ranch, a magnificent full-service facility set on 26 lush acres nestled in the hills of Orange County, Trendsetter has a sterling reputation for turning out top quality horses and riders specializing in All-Around competition.
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As Championship Season rolls around, it can mean an increase in time spent on the road for exhibitors and horses. This requires a lot of pre-planning and communication between all parties to ensure that everything is clean, packed, and ready for use at the next event.
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