At 12 years old, Tracey Hehr was horse crazy. Like many in the horse show crowd, she began her equestrian career on the back of a Shetland pony, competing in all-around events at 4-H and local open shows in Mason, Michigan.
Continue reading …The Loss of a Legend – Remembering Zippos Sensation, (1993-2016)
July 12, 2016 Comments Off on The Loss of a Legend – Remembering Zippos Sensation, (1993-2016)
“Last night, I went down to check on the horses, like I always do, and I stopped at his stall… It’s going to take me a while. He was my best friend.”
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It takes an extraordinary person to earn the respect of the entire horse industry. When it’s an entire family that has done so, you know you have a remarkable group.
Continue reading …2016 Big A and Stars N Stripes Wraps Up With 19,000+ Entries!
July 11, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Big A and Stars N Stripes Wraps Up With 19,000+ Entries!
Special events that contributed to the fabulous turnout included the National Quarter Horse League Huntfield Derby, Show For Dough classes, EMO State Championships, and Premier Quarter Sires classes.
Continue reading …In Case You Missed it! AjPHA Youth World/App Youth World Recap
July 8, 2016 Comments Off on In Case You Missed it! AjPHA Youth World/App Youth World Recap
Now that the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Championship and Appaloosa Youth World Championship have come to a close, we’d like to reflect on a few of our favorite moments! Check out all of our interviews with winners and candid photos from around the rings, right here.
Continue reading …Alfred Hewitt, Linda Crothers, Abigail Hardy, and Lily Beatty are Winners in NQHL Big A Huntfield Derby
July 8, 2016 Comments Off on Alfred Hewitt, Linda Crothers, Abigail Hardy, and Lily Beatty are Winners in NQHL Big A Huntfield Derby
For the second year in a row, Alfred Hewitt and Naturally Brilliant were named the champions in the National Quarter Horse League Huntfield Open Hunter Derby. Held annually during the Stars N Stripes and Big A horse shows in Conyers, GA, the Derby brings the feeling of an international, show jumping event under the stars with a Quarter Horse twist.
Continue reading …Cody Parrish/Lexus Made Lady and Valerie Kearns/Alonzo Mourning Win First Two Premier Quarter Sires Classes at Big A
July 7, 2016 Comments Off on Cody Parrish/Lexus Made Lady and Valerie Kearns/Alonzo Mourning Win First Two Premier Quarter Sires Classes at Big A
The Stars & Stripes and Big A Horse Show is well underway in Conyers, Georgia, and there’s a special addition to the show schedule this year. The Premier Quarter Sires Program has brought their Limited Series classes with a guaranteed payout of $25,000!
Continue reading …Final Photos From 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show
July 7, 2016 Comments Off on Final Photos From 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show
Relive all your favorite memories from the 2016 AjPHA Youth World Show!
Continue reading …Western Pleasure Winners at 2016 AjPHA Youth World Are Camp, Conklin, Applegarth, and Fosher
July 6, 2016 Comments Off on Western Pleasure Winners at 2016 AjPHA Youth World Are Camp, Conklin, Applegarth, and Fosher
In Novice Youth 13 and under Western Pleasure, Julie Fosher rode Quita Machine to a big win. Coming in Reserve was Lillian Woodruff with Huntin An Invitation. Third place was Lindsey Roth with A Magicle Moment. Fourth place was Sheldon Hehr with Innocent Sensation. Rounding out the top five was Chandler Ennis with One Sensational Diva.
Continue reading …Best Buds, MK Camp and Olivia Eagles, Split Top Two Spots in AjPHA Youth World Horsemanship 14-18
July 6, 2016 Comments Off on Best Buds, MK Camp and Olivia Eagles, Split Top Two Spots in AjPHA Youth World Horsemanship 14-18
Neither of these equestriennes are strangers to the winner’s circle; however, tonight’s performance marked a notable first for each. This is Mary Katherine’s first World Show competing with “Rodney” and her first AjPHA Youth World Championship title earned. Olivia and “Brett” have won Novice Youth Horsemanship and 13 and Under Horsemanship, but this was their first time receiving a buckle in the 14-18 division.
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