East Coast Halter Futurity Concludes With 55% Growth Over Last Year
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on East Coast Halter Futurity Concludes With 55% Growth Over Last Year
Halter horse enthusiasts from across the country gathered at the Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, North Carolina over the weekend for the 2015 East Coast Halter Futurity. In addition to a full lineup of Futurity classes, the event also provided two sets of points for AQHA, APHA, ApHC Halter classes.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From 2015 Henry County Fall Show and IQHA Futurity
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2015 Henry County Fall Show and IQHA Futurity
Thanks to Mark Harrell Horse Shows for providing complete results from the 2015 Henry County Fall Show and IQHA Futurity that took place Sept. 4-6 in New Castle, Indiana. Judges for the show were Jon Barry, Chele McGauly, Jessica Gilliam, Brad Gibby, and Brad Luebben.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2015 AQHA Farnam Select All-Around Winner Susie Johns and Heza Radical Zip!
September 8, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations 2015 AQHA Farnam Select All-Around Winner Susie Johns and Heza Radical Zip!
Johns and Heza Radical Zip earned 45 points in three classes, winning the world championship title in trail, reserve world championship title in western riding and placing fifth in horsemanship.
Continue reading …Cash, Trophies, Boots, Hats, Jackets, Saddles Among Prizes Up For Grabs at 2015 AZ. Fall Championship
September 7, 2015 Comments Off on Cash, Trophies, Boots, Hats, Jackets, Saddles Among Prizes Up For Grabs at 2015 AZ. Fall Championship
Scroll below to see what you can win in Reining, Cow Horse, Cutting, Ranch Riding, Rail, and Pattern classes at the 2015 Arizona Fall Championship, which is scheduled to take place October 7-11 at WestWorld.
Continue reading …Oldest Horse Competing at AQHA Select World is 26-Year-Old “Creepy Junior”
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Oldest Horse Competing at AQHA Select World is 26-Year-Old “Creepy Junior”
“When he sees barrels or poles, his heart gets pumping so hard that I can feel it through the saddle. He is always ready and willing to go.”
Continue reading …Our Condolences Following the Passing of AQHA Stallion, Zips Chocolate Chip
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Our Condolences Following the Passing of AQHA Stallion, Zips Chocolate Chip
His many fans in the industry will remember numerous impressive performances, like when he was crowned the Reserve Congress Champion as a two-year-old at the 1987 All American Quarter Horse Congress, while Ann passed out delicious chocolate chip cookies to his supporters in the stands.
Continue reading …2015 AQHA Select World Update: Big Wins Go To Johns, Chown, Bucholz, Garnett, Habighorst, Coon and More!
September 3, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 AQHA Select World Update: Big Wins Go To Johns, Chown, Bucholz, Garnett, Habighorst, Coon and More!
As the 2015 AQHA Select World Show quickly draws to a close in Amarillo, TX, there are many newly crowned World Champions to congratulate! This first big winner this morning was crowned during a tough Tim Kimura Trail finals. Winning the class with a score of 234 was Susan Johns with Heza Radical Zip.
Continue reading …Select World Tip of the Day- Read the Rulebook!
September 2, 2015 Comments Off on Select World Tip of the Day- Read the Rulebook!
Terry likes seeing a balanced rider who exhibits control of the horse. He also stressed the importance of reading the current AQHA rule book regarding Horsemanship. You should know what the rules say concerning penalties on spins, etc.
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You’ve felt this way before, but you thought it couldn’t possibly happen again. The fatigue hits you like a tidal wave as you roll out of bed. Your head begins to pound harder with each step on your way to the shower. Your muscles cry out for forgiveness, even after you pummel them with hot water and fight the urge to return to bed. You shake your head, forgetting for a split second how much it hurts, trying to clear the cobwebs and remember what you need to do today.
Continue reading …AQHA Select World Blog With Brister Shum: So Close, Yet So Far Away…
September 1, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Select World Blog With Brister Shum: So Close, Yet So Far Away…
The course rode smoothly with 15 horses scoring 221.5 or higher to make it to the finals. Sixteen more horses rode in the Shootout with the top five scoring 221 or better to be invited to the finals, which will be held on Thursday.
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