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PQHA’s Final Show of the Year, Nittany Classic and Futurity, Closes Out 2014 on a High Note

September 4, 2014 Comments Off

“Especially at a time when many shows have dropped their futurity programs, it’s great to see how many spectators are in the arena to see the babies show,” Weaver says.

2014 World Equestrian Games Wrap-Up: Team USA Podium Sweep

September 2, 2014 Comments Off

The United States reining contingent qualified all six riders for the individual finals—a feat not matched by any other team.

RJ King and Got Good Sensations Win Equine Chronicle Color Limited WP, Cannizzaro and Best Game in Town Win Buyer’s Choice 2-Year-Old WP

August 31, 2014 Comments Off

The final evening of stakes and slot classes at the 2014 Reichert Celebration ended on an exciting note with plenty of incredible prizes and huge checks being presented to the top horse and rider teams.

Carly Veldman Parks and Scenery Win Equine Chronicle Color Classic 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure

August 30, 2014 Comments Off

If Gingersnap looks familiar, that might be because she is the fourth generation in a line that has been bred and raised by the Snapp family. The beautiful mare by A Scenic Impulse is out of Miss Hottie and is the granddaughter of Zipmiss. In addition to their talent in the pleasure pen, Cindy Snapp says all three mares have similar dispositions.

Nancy Ditty With Best Game In Town and Dave Archer With Simply Ziprageous Win 2-Year-Old Reichert Sale Stakes

August 30, 2014 Comments Off

A large chunk of charge was on the line for this evening’s Reichert Sale Stakes 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure classes at the 2014 Reichert Celebration. First up, in the Non-Pro division, Nancy Ditty rode Best Game In Town to a win in the Reichert Sale Stakes 2-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure. “Georgia” is by RL Best Of Sudden and out of Ditty’s old show mare, Troubles A Blazin.

Wade Parks and Naturally Lazy Win Reichert Harris 3 and Over Limited Western Pleasure

August 28, 2014 Comments Off

Parks has had JLo in training for about five months. The Reichert Celebration is the third horse show she’s ever been to, and tonight was her maiden performance.

Justin Wheeler and Indefinately Flashy Win Reichert Celebration 3 and 4-Year-Old Signature Trail

August 28, 2014 Comments Off

“Since the first day I took Prada over a pole, she has looked at them and paid attention to them. It’s been her class. She acts like she’s been doing it all her life. She’s just a naturally talented horse and has always been that way.”

Equine Chronicle 3-Year-Old Color Classic HUS Win Goes to Lisa Ligon With ZZ Top Hat N Tails, Lyon and Kruzing For Ladies Win Winning Couture 3 and Over HUS

August 28, 2014 Comments Off

He wasn’t dressed in a silk suit or black tie but ZZ Top Hat N Tails proved he was every inch the sharp dressed man when he turned in a smooth performance that earned a unanimous win in the Equine Chronicle Color Classic 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle this evening at the 2014 Reichert Celebration.

2014 AQHA Adequan Select World Show Results and Around the Ring Photos

August 27, 2014 Comments Off

The 2014 AQHA Adequan Select World Show is well underway in Amarillo, Texas and will continue through August 30th. Several big winners have been named thus far and 11 more will be crowned today!

Team USA is Golden at 2014 World Equestrian Games!

August 26, 2014 Comments Off

The air was electric as each member of Team USA entered the pen for NRHA pattern number six. It perhaps reached its loudest point when NRHA leading rider, Shawn Flarida, walked in with “Baby Spooks,” looking calm and cool.