Good Better Best – Welcomes a New Partner to the Team!
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on Good Better Best – Welcomes a New Partner to the Team!
Nancy Sue purchased Mag’s grandmother, a Thoroughbred named Wahoo Baby, for $900 at a kill sale back in the 1990s. Years later, that mare’s offspring have gone on to earn in excess of $500,000. One of those offspring was Luke Whoo, a mare that would provide Nancy Sue with a very special colt she describes as her favorite.
Continue reading …Condolences Following Passing of Last Detail (1991-2018)
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of Last Detail (1991-2018)
During the course of his breeding career, he sired earners of 32,000 AQHA points, 29 World Championships, 27 Reserve World Championships, 15 AQHA Champions, two AQHA World Show All Around Amateur Champions, and earners of $481,437 in NSBA Futurity monies.
Continue reading …Weekend Recap From 2018 AQHA and APHA Conventions
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on Weekend Recap From 2018 AQHA and APHA Conventions
Some of the most notable included Performance Halter for the amateur and youth divisions, adding a Top 20 award for the Amateur Walk Trot division, and a modification to the scoring system for Showmanship, Horsemanship and Equitation. Other noted discussions that I heard about, included the possibility of a competition license for SPB horses to compete with regular registry horses.
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When trainer Chris Holbin entered the show pen on VS Game Changer at the 2017 Quarter Horse Congress, he had no idea that his mount’s name
would be the underlying theme of his entire show, and life.
2018 AQHA Convention Report- 3/2, 3/3
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 AQHA Convention Report- 3/2, 3/3
The Professional Horsewoman of 2017 is Holly Hover and the Professional Horseman of 2017 is Dan Trein.
Continue reading …EVERYTHING You Need to Know For 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit
March 3, 2018 Comments Off on EVERYTHING You Need to Know For 2018 AZ. Sun Circuit
The fun parties begin on Monday, March 5th with an Exhibitors’ Lunch hosted by AQHA stallion, Mechanic, and Sandra Morgan. This free lunch will be served ringside at The Equine Chronicle Arena.
Continue reading …It Takes Gold to Go For the Gold: Olympics VS. Horse Show Cost Comparison
March 2, 2018 Comments Off on It Takes Gold to Go For the Gold: Olympics VS. Horse Show Cost Comparison
All this time and money to conquer a routine that lasts anywhere from two to five minutes. That certainly strikes a chord with all equestrians, whether you compete in Barrel Racing, Western Pleasure, or Show Jumping!
Continue reading …Silver Dollar Recap With Miss Las Vegas, Herself, Kina Tavary
March 1, 2018 Comments Off on Silver Dollar Recap With Miss Las Vegas, Herself, Kina Tavary
“Silver Dollar was the beginning of the show season for many competitors, but it was the beginning of a lot of new things for Speedy and I. If I said I wasn’t nervous, I would be lying.”
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From nail clippers to eye drops to three different types of toothpicks, Janet, who works the gate at the Silver Dollar, is prepared for pretty much everything. She says, “I have used everything in that bag at least once, and, if someone asks for something and I don’t have it, then I add it.”
Continue reading …2018 Arizona Sun Circuit Unveils New Award- Non Pro Horsemanship Challenge
February 28, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Arizona Sun Circuit Unveils New Award- Non Pro Horsemanship Challenge
The Circuit Champions in the L2 or L3 Amateur, Select Amateur, and Youth 14-18 Horsemanship will have their scores tallied to determine the Champion of Champions. Then, the Highest Scoring L2 or L3 Non Pro Horsemanship Exhibitor will receive a beautiful, custom crafted trophy buckle. This buckle award is being sponsored by Preston Williams.
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