Collin is definitely one of the only boys out there in this particular class, and although it might garner him a bit of attention in his suit amidst a sea of sparkles, he thinks that it’s a double edged sword. “I feel like with the judges it’s kind of like multiplication. If I do super good, then it stands out; but, if I do super bad, then it stands out too.”
Continue reading …“I have wanted this for so long. I used to watch the World Show, and I would cry with excitement when other girls won, because I wanted to win so badly. I’ve wanted to win Equitation since I was ten years old. It’s been a long time coming. I’ve tried so hard for so long, and I didn’t really believe I could do it. Nobody knows who he is. He’s just a Florida-bred baby who gave me his all.”
Continue reading …“Whether it’s a Hunter judge or an all-around judge that he’s showing to, he has the stuff that people want. He has a strong canter both ways and tons of cadence. You can’t make that.”
Continue reading …We saw a familiar face in the winner’s circle for 18 and Under Trail AND Western Riding at the 2020 APHA Youth World Show. Lauren Gralla and her trusty compadre, One Flashy Sensation, aka “Mel,” were named the World Champions in both classes, which took place within the same hour!
Continue reading …So, after training for months, one stormy night shattered all hopes of McKinley and Secret Treasure, aka “Rodger,” competing at the Youth World this year. Then, when the Youth World was rescheduled to the fall, there was a bright spot of hope that perhaps Rodger would recover in time. “It was so much better for me, and for him. I’m so glad they moved the show,” she says. “It was a Godsend, truly,” McKinley’s mother, Amy, agrees.
Continue reading …Peytyn Gooding had an exceptional day, winning 13 and Under Hunter Under Saddle and Novice Youth 13 and Under Hunter Under Saddle, with Platinum Cowgirl, and placing third in 13 and Under Equitation. Making this win even more special is the fact that her best friend, Lexi Hauck, was the Reserve Champion in 13 and Under Hunter Under Saddle with CR Love Like Crazy.
Continue reading …Kaylynn recently sold her double-registered World Champion mare, Hunting Blue Skies, so she’s been on the lookout for a new mount. In the meantime, she stumbled across One Lazy Cowboy, aka “Brady,” while riding at her trainer’s farm this summer.
Continue reading …“This horse has an amazing jog and lope. You look at it, and it makes you smile every single time.”
Continue reading …The Junior Weanling Colts winner was Chris Arentsen with Remington. Reserve was Chris Page with Western Son. Third was Luke Castle with Legacyz.
Continue reading …This great information is focused specifically on our types of horses: horses that spin hard, travel with precision over obstacles, work dynamically to maintain a consistent top line, and manage to sustain these attributes through long competition days and seasons.
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