Eight years ago, Candice Hall was on the hunt for her next horse. The search wasn’t easy, but her determination and patience paid off. In fact, he jogged right past her. It happened when Carl Yamber rode a handsome, three-year-old, bay stallion into the Southern Belle show pen in 2010. Immediately, Hall knew her search was over.
Continue reading …He has helped numerous youth, amateur, and open riders on the way to the winner’s circle. Tim Gillespie, Vicky Holt, Tracy Shelhorn, Arturo Maestas, Charlie Cole, Scott Suggs, Julie Suggs, Mike Davis, Kip Larson, Brian Isbell, Michelle Preston, Breann Preston, and Mackenzie Preston are among those who have graced his saddle.
Continue reading …Scroll below to view our final set of around the ring photos from the 2018 APHA Youth World Show that just concluded in Fort Worth, Texas.
Continue reading …Equestrians, universally, have a desire for nice horses, big dreams, and expensive taste! We can all agree that our beloved sport is expensive. Having unlimited funds just isn’t a reality for most, and many can relate to having “champagne taste on a beer budget.” Although showing horses will never be a cheap hobby, we have gathered some tips from trainers and exhibitors for how to cut costs and help make horse showing more affordable.
Continue reading …First, Erin Griffin rode Gotta Go Slo to win a very competitive 18 and Under Western Pleasure class. The Reserve Champion was Isabella Applegarth with Get The Sensation. Third was Olivia Eagles with Skyfall Sensation. Fourth was Samantha Stubblefield with Even More Sensational. Fifth was Lillian Woodruff with Gametime Sensation.
Continue reading …Today is Western Pleasure day at the 2018 APHA Youth World Championship Show and two World Champions have already been crowned.
Continue reading …Rebecca and Bob bested a tough field of seasoned competitors for the win tonight in a difficult pattern with required elements including an extended trot serpentine, extended lope, flying lead change, turns, and numerous upward and downward transitions. But where this team really shined was on the rail when Rebecca took the instruction of the announcer to “extend the trot” to heart, lapping most competitors.
Continue reading …A routine longing session at the Pinto World Show turned disastrous for Catherine Goffard and her 15-year-old gelding, B Mister Machine. “Shaggy” tore a suspensory ligament in his leg, which effectively meant the end of their final show as a team.
Continue reading …A true equestrian, after analyzing both patterns, she actually liked her Reserve World Championship pattern the best. “I just wanted to go in and do the same thing. I actually liked the second pattern better. We had a two step in our one step walk-overs, but everything else was better!”
Continue reading …The transition is a crucial, but often overlooked tool in a rider’s arsenal. Often viewed as a simple pause between maneuvers, the transition is one of the main components necessary for every event. Consider Horsemanship, Equitation, or Trail.
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