Congratulations 2015 AQHYA Equitation Finalists!
August 6, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHYA Equitation Finalists!
137 entries were narrowed down to the top 15 last night in the Hunt Seat Equitation Preliminaries at the 2015 AQHA World Championship Show. The riders that will return to the finals this afternoon will show to judges Holly Hover, Dianne Grod, Lainie DeBoer, Kim Hall, and Jennifer Leckey.
Continue reading …14-Year-Old Emily Maul and Only Temptation Win First AQHYA World Title In Trail
August 5, 2015 Comments Off on 14-Year-Old Emily Maul and Only Temptation Win First AQHYA World Title In Trail
Today’s Trail Finals at the 2015 AQHYA World Championship Show concluded with an exciting run-off between two competitors who both scored an impressive 237.5. After the top 20 qualifiers completed their patterns, it was determined that Emily Maul with Only Temptation and Gina Hitchman with So So Good would participate in a run-off to determine the top two spots.
Continue reading …Shelby Reine and Keepyourgunsloaded Win AQHYA Ranch Riding
August 5, 2015 Comments Off on Shelby Reine and Keepyourgunsloaded Win AQHYA Ranch Riding
After 116 preliminaries runs and 20 finals runs, a World Champion was named this evening in Ranch Riding. Judges Chele McGauly, Jim Dudley, Bobby Harrison, John Tuckey, and Tim Finkenbinder determined the winner to be Shelby Reine aboard Keepyourgunsloaded.
Continue reading …Harley Huff and GW Jack Bar Win First Gold Trophy in AQHYA Horsemanship
August 4, 2015 Comments Off on Harley Huff and GW Jack Bar Win First Gold Trophy in AQHYA Horsemanship
How does it feel to win your first World Champion title at the AQHA Youth World Show? For 16-year-old Harley Huff, the feeling can be described in one word. “Amazing.”
Continue reading …Sydney Scheckel and A Perfect Pleasure Win First Gold Trophy in AQHYA Showmanship
August 4, 2015 Comments Off on Sydney Scheckel and A Perfect Pleasure Win First Gold Trophy in AQHYA Showmanship
15 very brave qualifiers entered the pen this afternoon for the Showmanship Finals to tackle what was dubbed by many as the “Showmanship Pattern of Insanity.” The full two-minute long pattern included everything but the kitchen sink and only one cone by which to judge marks.
Continue reading …Graf and Eichstadt Win Over Fence Classes at 2015 AQHYA World
August 4, 2015 Comments Off on Graf and Eichstadt Win Over Fence Classes at 2015 AQHYA World
First up, Emma Graf rode her bay gelding, One Sweet Mercedes, to win a World Champion title in Working Hunter. Graf’s horse is by Art I Sweet and out of Like A Mercedes.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 AQHYA World Showmanship and Western Pleasure Finalists!
August 4, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHYA World Showmanship and Western Pleasure Finalists!
Congratulations to the 15 qualifiers that will return this afternoon for the Showmanship Finals at the 2015 AQHYA World Championship Show! This will also be your working order.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 AQHYA World Show Trail Finalists!
August 3, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHYA World Show Trail Finalists!
The high scoring horse and rider pair was Blazinmytroublesaway ridden by Deanna Green. The team scored an impressive 231 to take the top spot. The second highest placing riders were Livvie Van Lanen with All But Sudden and Natalie Alcorn with Chocolates Hot Asset, both earning a 229.5.
Continue reading …13-Year-Old Natalie Vargo and Art of the Deal Win First World Title in Hunter Hack
August 2, 2015 Comments Off on 13-Year-Old Natalie Vargo and Art of the Deal Win First World Title in Hunter Hack
Out of the 15 qualifiers that returned to the Hunter Hack finals this afternoon, 13-year-old Natalie Vargo was not only the 13 and Under winner and Level 2 winner, she was also named the World Champion. Vargo’s partner for the class today was her 12-year-old gelding Art of The Deal, a gelding by Artful Investment and out of Skamokawa.
Continue reading …This Morning’s AQHYA Halter World Champions Are Castle, Hamm, and Hamm
August 2, 2015 Comments Off on This Morning’s AQHYA Halter World Champions Are Castle, Hamm, and Hamm
The next three Halter classes were a clean sweep for sisters, Monica and Kaylee Hamm. The two ladies showed a total of six horses in three classes today and were named World or Reserve World Champion in every class they competed in.
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