Inaugural East Coast Halter Futurity Designed Specifically With Affordability in Mind
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Inaugural East Coast Halter Futurity Designed Specifically With Affordability in Mind
“We wanted to give people an outlet to go show their new babies, by top stallions, and still make it feasible for the middle class.”
Continue reading …Team USA Starts Strong at 2014 World Equestrian Games
August 25, 2014 Comments Off on Team USA Starts Strong at 2014 World Equestrian Games
“When Andrea’s pattern was complete, the crowd continued cheering and stomping until the score was announced—a 224. Then, the crowd erupted again! I have never experienced this level of enthusiasm in my life. The Europeans really love reining.”
Continue reading …And the Winner of the AQHA/POA Reichert Celebration Youth Team Tournament is…
August 22, 2014 Comments Off on And the Winner of the AQHA/POA Reichert Celebration Youth Team Tournament is…
The AQHA show has concluded, so it’s time to announce the winners of the 2014 POA/AQHA Youth Team Tournament! With a grand total of 291 points, the winner is Team #5, which consists of four POA competitors and one AQHA rider.
Continue reading …Top Trainers and Competitors Get Soaking Wet For ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
August 21, 2014 Comments Off on Top Trainers and Competitors Get Soaking Wet For ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
“I was nominated by Andrea Simons and of course had to take the challenge,” Sandy Jirkovsky says. “It is wonderful seeing the horse community pull together for this cause. Everybody has been such great sports, and the dollar donations have been phenomenal!”
Continue reading …Team USA Reining Arrives in France For World Equestrian Games!
August 20, 2014 Comments Off on Team USA Reining Arrives in France For World Equestrian Games!
So what do you pack for a horse being shipped to Europe to compete in a world-class event? “Really nothing out of the ordinary,” Michael explains. “The only thing different that was packed, besides Andrea’s saddle, bridles, blankets, etc., was that we sent a 50-pound bag of carrots for Cash’s treats along for the trip. He loves carrots!”
Continue reading …What’s All the Buzz About Ranch Horse Pleasure?
August 19, 2014 Comments Off on What’s All the Buzz About Ranch Horse Pleasure?
One of the industry’s hottest new events strays away from the glitz and glamor we have come to associate with the horse show world. Instead, it harkens back to a different time, when horses were working animals prized for their hardiness, tenacity, and ability to endure a full day out on the range.
Continue reading …POA Competitors Come Out in Full Force For First Weekend of 2014 Reichert Celebration
August 18, 2014 Comments Off on POA Competitors Come Out in Full Force For First Weekend of 2014 Reichert Celebration
The main event of the POA show was the Any Age Rider and Pony 5 and Under McClaren Western Pleasure Futurity with 13 competitors. The winner of the class was Kendi Kamps with Wish You Were Invited, who took home a nice $1,500 check for her efforts. The Reserve Champion was James Saubolle aboard Wils Suddenly Royal for Susan Bunn. Third place was Kristen Fears with SLS Dreams Come True for Shannon Sucre.
Continue reading …What Being an Equestrian is Truly All About..
August 15, 2014 Comments Off on What Being an Equestrian is Truly All About..
Sometimes, it seems as if the high pressure, high stakes world of competitive horse showing can lead us astray, away from the reason why we all started riding horses in the first place. Thankfully, shows that serve as venues for Equestrian’s With Disabilities classes help to provide a much-needed reminder, that at the heart of it all, it’s the innate, unconditional, indescribable partnership between a horse and rider that is the most important.
Continue reading …Tragedy Gives Way to Triumph at 2014 NSBA World Show For Spratto Barn
August 14, 2014 Comments Off on Tragedy Gives Way to Triumph at 2014 NSBA World Show For Spratto Barn
“When Rhonda won, she and Larry were both in tears over it. It’s nice that good things can still come out of the bad.”
Continue reading …Day 1-3 Results From 2014 NSBA World Show
August 13, 2014 Comments Off on Day 1-3 Results From 2014 NSBA World Show
Thanks to the hard working staff at NSBA, we have complete (unofficial) results from Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 at the 2014 NSBA World Championship Show currently taking place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Congratulations to big winners on Day 1 like… Kenny Lakins with Im Fancy Schmancy- BCF Open Western Long Line Nancy Sue […]
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