She checked her reins one more time as she started down the dimly lit tunnel titled “Gateway of Champions.” Her stomach vaulted as she followed her fellow exhibitors into the bright lights of the Jim Norick Arena. The time had come. As she began her first lap around the ring, she thought to herself, “What do I have to lose?” Chin up, hand down, and grounded in her saddle, Sydnie took a deep breath, beginning what would become a World Championship performance.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From Aggie Super Circuit
March 24, 2021 Comments Off on Photos and Results From Aggie Super Circuit
High point winners included Small Fry Champion Amblin Good N Easy and Channing Allen. Reserve was Chex Out My Chips and Avery Grant. The L1 Amateur WJ winner was A Girl Named Charlie and Patricia Wagner. Reserve was GoinGoodNHollywood and Brooke Alger. The L1 Youth WJ winner was Earned Wisely and Paige Huckstep. Reserve was Looking Good In Blue and Claire Busa.
Continue reading …McCulloch Training Stables Moves to Texas
March 23, 2021 Comments Off on McCulloch Training Stables Moves to Texas
Shannon McCulloch Bacon and her husband, Tom, will be packing their bags and relocating Shannon’s training operation east to Pilot Point, Texas. They’ve also partnered with long-time friends and clients, Molly and Maria Salazar, on the property.
Continue reading …I Was Hit by Lightning and it Changed My Life
March 22, 2021 Comments Off on I Was Hit by Lightning and it Changed My Life
“I’m acutely aware of the power and unpredictability of weather,” he says. “I’ve been on ranches all my life, but the respect I have for it now is much greater. A positive mindset and taking the offense—figuring out what you can do—is key to survival.”
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His resume and pedigree are impeccable, but it’s his work ethic, intelligence, and athletic ability that earn One Hot Chip accolades like “one in a million,” “horse of a lifetime,” and “unicorn.” The 21-year-old gelding, lovingly known as Jackson, has an impressive list of achievements: multiple ApHC World Champion titles, a record for the most Western World and National Champion Titles, as well as ApHC World Record Holder in Western Riding with a score of 231.5.
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At ten years of age, Adam Winter did an assignment for his fourth grade teacher. It was a letter to his future self. It read, “Dear Adam, I want to be a horse trainer. I will be a great one, too.” That determination has been a constant for Adam and a trait that has served him well in the industry. At just 19 years old, he started Winter Performance Horses and, now, seven years later, he has a list of accolades that his resolve has helped him earn.
Continue reading …Three Paths to APHA Regular Registry, Thanks to New Rule Change
March 18, 2021 Comments Off on Three Paths to APHA Regular Registry, Thanks to New Rule Change
The new RG-020.A.1.b rule proves a pathway to Regular Registry for solid Paints who meet specific requirements and are the product of qualified Paint breeding. Once confirmed by APHA staff, these horses will be included in the APHA Regular Registry with a pattern type listed as “solid,” and they will be eligible to compete in Regular Registry APHA classes at approved competitions.
Continue reading …Western Hauler Western Pleasure Truck Bonanza at Sun Circuit Was a Huge Hit With $50,000 Payday
March 18, 2021 Comments Off on Western Hauler Western Pleasure Truck Bonanza at Sun Circuit Was a Huge Hit With $50,000 Payday
“With a collection of elite horses and legendary AQHA riders, everyone was excited about the prospect of showing off a horse they had never ridden before,” Spinning says.
Continue reading …2021 QH Congress Futurity and Sweepstakes Entry Book Now Available
March 17, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 QH Congress Futurity and Sweepstakes Entry Book Now Available
“Congress Strong is what exhibitors will experience with our 2021 Futurity and Sweepstakes classes,” says Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the All American Quarter Horse Congress. A few highlights: we will dedicate the Congress 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity – Presented by Coughlin Automotive to beloved industry icon, the late Susan Scott. Another highlight, Friends of the Congress Reining will continue their generous support of the Congress Reining program, boosting the total Reining payout to more than $380,000. 2021 will be the biggest and best Congress ever!
Continue reading …Enter Now For A Sudden Impulse NSBA Show and Futurity
March 17, 2021 Comments Off on Enter Now For A Sudden Impulse NSBA Show and Futurity
Managed by Peak-Equine Productions and sanctioned by National Snaffle Bit Association, the show features more than 160 classes in 16 divisions, along with $360,000 in added prize money and $100,000 in prizes.
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