APHA Trainer Tina Langness Breaks Into the Jewelry Biz With CHARMING, Elegant Horse Hair Jewelry
January 20, 2016 Comments Off on APHA Trainer Tina Langness Breaks Into the Jewelry Biz With CHARMING, Elegant Horse Hair Jewelry
“Doing the memorial bracelets has been rewarding. There is such a connection and a special feeling I get knowing the importance of the hair I’m handling.
Continue reading …8-Year-Old Pony Trainer Addy Kenley is Saving For Her Future and Helping Kill-Pen Ponies in the Process
January 19, 2016 Comments Off on 8-Year-Old Pony Trainer Addy Kenley is Saving For Her Future and Helping Kill-Pen Ponies in the Process
“It’s through this tiny training operation that Kristin hopes her daughter will learn the values of honesty, integrity, how to overcome her fears, and money management.”
Continue reading …Western Pleasure Horses Prove They Can Do More Than Go Low and Slow During AZ. Sun Circuit Horse Race
January 18, 2016 Comments Off on Western Pleasure Horses Prove They Can Do More Than Go Low and Slow During AZ. Sun Circuit Horse Race
“The crowd was ecstatic to see some of the best Western Pleasure horses in the country, along with an A-list of trainers, in a flat out gallop around the arena.”
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If you plan on attending the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Jan. 15- Feb. 6th, don’t be surprised if you see someone on the Carnival Midway, buying cotton candy, while carrying a handgun in a shoulder holster.
Continue reading …BIG CHANGES- Modifications Approved to AQHA Stewards Program
January 14, 2016 Comments Off on BIG CHANGES- Modifications Approved to AQHA Stewards Program
A change is coming to American Quarter Horse Association competitions, as modifications to the AQHA stewards program roll out in 2016. Under these modifications, stewards will now be assigned to specific regions, will no longer be permitted to actively show in AQHA competition and will be required to attend steward seminars to expand their knowledge on animal welfare.
Continue reading …Soggy Start to Arizona Sun Circuit Gives Way to Clear Skies and Competition
January 13, 2016 Comments Off on Soggy Start to Arizona Sun Circuit Gives Way to Clear Skies and Competition
More quick thinking and help from WestWorld resulted in an alternate location for Trail classes. An area dubbed “The Pad” was built up with good footing on top of a parking area adjacent to its customary arena and lights were brought in.
Continue reading …Rest In Peace- Great AQHA Mare, Dotevita (1990-2016)
January 12, 2016 Comments Off on Rest In Peace- Great AQHA Mare, Dotevita (1990-2016)
Dotevita has a total of 23 foals, 15 of which are performers. The 1990 AQHA mare foaled such great show horses as Potential Diva and A Certain Vino.
Continue reading …Photos, Results, and Recap From 2015-2016 Arizona Copper Country Paint-O-Rama
January 12, 2016 Comments Off on Photos, Results, and Recap From 2015-2016 Arizona Copper Country Paint-O-Rama
Helping to close out the 2015 APHA show season and kick off the 2016 competition year was the Arizona Copper Copper Country Paint-O-Rama that took place December 29th through January 3rd at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Continue reading …Training with the Industry’s Top Judges!
January 12, 2016 Comments Off on Training with the Industry’s Top Judges!
When the horse industry’s largest and most prestigious shows roll around, competitors look forward to showing their skills to the industry’s best judges. Yet, the horse world is arguably a small circle. Often, the professionals chosen to judge major events are also some of the industry’s top trainers.
Continue reading …First Weekend Results From 2016 AZ. Sun Circuit and Mon-Wed Schedule Changes
January 11, 2016 Comments Off on First Weekend Results From 2016 AZ. Sun Circuit and Mon-Wed Schedule Changes
Of the 80+ people who attended the SmartPak Trail Clinic over the weekend, Katelyn Bowen of Phoenix won the drawing for a SmartPak Ultimate Trail Package worth a whopping $5,800! The clinic was taught by Team SmartPak riders Charlie Cole, Jason Martin, Deanna Searles, and Jim Searles who explained how to maneuver through various obstacles while maximizing your scoring potential.
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