Day 8 at AQHA Youth World Cup- 4 More Gold Medals, 2 Silver For Team USA!
June 30, 2016 Comments Off on Day 8 at AQHA Youth World Cup- 4 More Gold Medals, 2 Silver For Team USA!
“There is no way to explain to someone how it feels to have a whole team of people behind you. Stepping into the show pen and up to the cone with a horse that isn’t yours is a little intimidating.”
Continue reading …Halter Champions Crowned During Day 1 of 2016 AjPHA Youth World Include Christensen, Burns, Hayslip, Groeb, Gralla, and More!
June 29, 2016 Comments Off on Halter Champions Crowned During Day 1 of 2016 AjPHA Youth World Include Christensen, Burns, Hayslip, Groeb, Gralla, and More!
World Champions received $1,200 scholarships; Reserve Champions received $1,000 scholarships, and third place received $800 scholarships. Also, scholarship money extended to sixth place!
Continue reading …One Year After Open Heart Surgery, Georgia Vernal Prepares to Compete at AjPHA Youth World Show
June 29, 2016 Comments Off on One Year After Open Heart Surgery, Georgia Vernal Prepares to Compete at AjPHA Youth World Show
“It was a hole in the center of her heart 3 ½ centimeters wide, and it had been there since she was born. As a result, her heart was enlarged three times its normal size.”
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“Walking into the show pen for the first time in four years was almost enlightening. My dreams were finally coming true, and I was given a second chance at showing my dream horse. I had almost forgotten what it was like to have so much trust in an animal and what that bond felt like.”
Continue reading …Day 3-7 at AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA- First Two Gold Medals!
June 27, 2016 Comments Off on Day 3-7 at AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA- First Two Gold Medals!
First, walking into the arena while the national anthem plays, with your team by your side, is the closest to feeling like we’re at the Olympics that any of us will probably ever have. It was a once in a lifetime experience, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Continue reading …Western Pleasure Super Sires is Just Days Away… Who Will Take Home the BIG Checks?
June 24, 2016 Comments Off on Western Pleasure Super Sires is Just Days Away… Who Will Take Home the BIG Checks?
This year, the WPSS has some wonderful sponsors on board including the class sponsors Santé Medical Aesthesis and Equine Chronicle. Blue Ribbon saddles will be given away to the winners of the Three-Year-Old classes.
Continue reading …2016 Oregon Summer Classic Results and Photos
June 24, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Oregon Summer Classic Results and Photos
Today, many exhibitors are enjoying the “off-day” of the competition with fun excursions like the Hellgate Jet Boat Trip, Rogue Valley Zipline Adventure, Rogue River Rafting, Rogue River Fishing Trips, and even Wine Tasting Tours!
Continue reading …Live From the AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA- Day 1 and 2
June 23, 2016 Comments Off on Live From the AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA- Day 1 and 2
Everyone on Team USA got to see a variety of animals including wallabies (a pony in the kangaroo world), ducks, cockatoos, peacocks, and the famous kangaroo. Calley, who was the first to hold a baby wallaby, was extremely excited to hold one.
Continue reading …$4,000 Harris Challenge Comes to 2016 Tom Powers Futurity
June 23, 2016 Comments Off on $4,000 Harris Challenge Comes to 2016 Tom Powers Futurity
The winning Open Rider in the 2-Year-Old Sale Stakes class will win an additional $3,000 if he or she rides in a Harris saddle. The winning Limited Rider will win an additional $1,000 if he or she rides in a Harris saddle.
Continue reading …With 950+ Stalls Reserved Big A & Stars N Stripes is Shaping up to be Largest Ever!
June 22, 2016 Comments Off on With 950+ Stalls Reserved Big A & Stars N Stripes is Shaping up to be Largest Ever!
With just one week left before the circuit kicks off on July 1st, there are 950+ stalls reserved and over 165 RV spots claimed!
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