Blake Weis and Snap Krackle Pop Score 232 to Win Congress Junior Western Riding
October 13, 2015 Comments Off on Blake Weis and Snap Krackle Pop Score 232 to Win Congress Junior Western Riding
“I went out there first, and they scored me [high]. Sometimes, people worry about that, but today it worked out!”
Continue reading …Jason Smith and Hey Coach Win Congress Two-Year-Old Geldings For Proud Owner, Joy Stehney
October 13, 2015 Comments Off on Jason Smith and Hey Coach Win Congress Two-Year-Old Geldings For Proud Owner, Joy Stehney
Twice in the past week, Jason Smith has led one of Jeffrey and Joy Stehney’s Halter horses to a unanimous win here at the Quarter Horse Congress. Just a few days ago, it was Bee Jewelled in Yearling Mares. This morning, it was Hey Coach in Two-Year-Old Geldings.
Continue reading …Tom Robinson and King Coolsified Reign Supreme in QH Congress Yearling Geldings
October 13, 2015 Comments Off on Tom Robinson and King Coolsified Reign Supreme in QH Congress Yearling Geldings
I said to Tom, ‘If I was going to buy a second horse, which my husband didn’t want me to have, I would buy him.’
Continue reading …Katsy Leeman – Reaching the Top in Divergent Disciplines
October 13, 2015 Comments Off on Katsy Leeman – Reaching the Top in Divergent Disciplines
Striving to become a champion in any discipline is a challenge, but one that’s not too daunting for 22 year-old Katsy Leeman, of Massillon, Ohio, who often takes on many events at a time. Leeman competes in Reining at top NRHA events and Western Pleasure at the top AQHA and NSBA events and is determined to be the best at both.
Continue reading …Kenny Lakins and Batt Attitude Win QH Congress Western Yearling Longe Line
October 12, 2015 Comments Off on Kenny Lakins and Batt Attitude Win QH Congress Western Yearling Longe Line
Although her name might suggest otherwise, the beautiful filly Kenny Lakins showed this evening to a Congress Champion finish has a sweet soul and a kind spirit, in addition to some pretty fancy moves.
Continue reading …Peyton Bivins and Kamanyawannadance Win First Congress Title in Novice Am. Hunter Hack
October 12, 2015 Comments Off on Peyton Bivins and Kamanyawannadance Win First Congress Title in Novice Am. Hunter Hack
“I was surprised!” she says. “I literally practiced one day before this at home. Then, we practiced this morning, and I just did it.”
Continue reading …A Grand, Unanimous Birthday Present For: Kathy Headley, From: Ross Roark and Rumerz
October 12, 2015 Comments Off on A Grand, Unanimous Birthday Present For: Kathy Headley, From: Ross Roark and Rumerz
“I want to let you in on a secret too… Ross loves this horse! I think they are buddies.”
Continue reading …First Two Halter Wins of the Morning Go to Tom Robertson/I Am Relentless and Jason Smith/TF Bullet Proof
October 12, 2015 Comments Off on First Two Halter Wins of the Morning Go to Tom Robertson/I Am Relentless and Jason Smith/TF Bullet Proof
Tom Robertson was at the lead of the Congress Champion in Yearling Stallions, I Am Relentless, for owner Lea Ann Koch. The Reserve Champion was Mitch Leornarski with Epic, who was also the Limited Champion in the class. Third place was Dewey Smith with First N Command. Fourth was Todd Grant with El Pistolaro. Fifth was Michael Booker with PTMA Starlusion. This team was also the Reserve Limited Champion.
Continue reading …Performance Halter – What Are Judges Looking For?
October 12, 2015 Comments Off on Performance Halter – What Are Judges Looking For?
In an effort to encourage and reward the concept of form-to-function, AQHA introduced Performance Halter classes in 2007. Since their inception, they have steadily gained popularity and are now some of the largest classes at shows across the United States. Performance Halter was designed to reward performance horses that are conformationally correct and structurally sound.
Continue reading …Kendall Hoffman and Rcees Version Are Congress Champions in Small Fry Western Pleasure
October 11, 2015 Comments Off on Kendall Hoffman and Rcees Version Are Congress Champions in Small Fry Western Pleasure
Dressed head to toe in electric green, Miss Kendall Hoffman certainly wasn’t afraid of the spotlight during her Congress debut in Small Fry Western Pleasure. This afternoon, 10-year-old Hoffman piloted her 12-year-old gelding, Rcees Version, aka “RC,” to win her first Congress Championship title in spectacular fashion.
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