Winners of the championship classes will receive a one-of-a-kind Arizona Fall Championship trophy with a custom slate base. All Around Champions will receive a pair of authentic Caiman boots from Rod Patrick Boots, a 20x Atwood Hat from Barbara’s Custom Hats, and a shirt and jeans certificate from Cinch. Reserve All-Arounds will receive a Professional’s Choice certificate for a bit or spurs from The Bob Avila Collection.
Continue reading …In an effort to encourage local participation by those who may not have the opportunity to attend the AQHA World Championships Shows, there are certain limitations being placed on both exhibitors and horses that have had prior success at AQHA World Shows.
Continue reading …Every month seems to mark the passing of another icon in the horse industry. Each of these people were amazing in their own way and they cannot be replaced. The industry that we all enjoy was built on the shoulders of individuals who became horse-household names. They all had faults, they all made mistakes, and they all made the organizations they were involved with better.
Continue reading …Amidst the rocky hills of Eastland County hidden within a deep cover of mesquite and Texas live oak sits a 3,200-acre trophy deer hunting and equine breeding facility known as Three Nails Ranch. In addition to supplying some of the highest quality whitetail deer on the market, owners Billy and Suzonne Franks have gathered a selection of superb stallions to complement the equine portion of their operation.
Continue reading …Scott Frye was in the saddle of Were Talkin Easy to win the Maturity $10,000 Limited Open Western Pleasure for new owner Debbi Moriarty. Just the other day, Moriarty was named the Reserve Champion in the 10K Limited Horse Non Pro Western Pleasure Maturity.
Continue reading …Lisa Stewart rode her 97′ model gelding, Touched By TNT, to win their first NSBA World Championship in 50 and Over Horsemanship. “Joey” has been competing in the show ring for quite some time, but Stewart and Joey have only been a pair for five years.
Continue reading …Deanna’s favorite part of any Western Riding pattern with Buttercup is the line, because the mare is able to maintain consistent speed while delivering changes with pinpoint accuracy. “She never really changes pace, and her head and neck stay exactly the same,” she says.
Continue reading …With such hits as “Carolina,” “Close Your Eyes For This,” and “Already Callin’ You Mine,” Parmalee is a rising star in country music. Along with the music, guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, and a live & silent auction.
Continue reading …“We checked the year-end standings this morning, and we’re leading the honor roll in Equitation, so that gave us a little boost of confidence before I went in the pen!”
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