2015 AjPHA Horsemanship World Champion Titles Go to Eller, Nielson, and Jones
July 4, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 AjPHA Horsemanship World Champion Titles Go to Eller, Nielson, and Jones
13 and Under Horsemanship saw a few familiar faces in the winner’s circle. Caroline Nielson rode Sensational Dee to the win and was followed by Rebecca Figueroa with Just Say Whoa in Reserve.
Continue reading …AjPHA Novice Horsemanship World Titles Go to Petrusse, Pfab, Figueroa, and Rogers
July 3, 2015 Comments Off on AjPHA Novice Horsemanship World Titles Go to Petrusse, Pfab, Figueroa, and Rogers
The first two Horsemanship World Champions of the 2015 AjPHA Youth World Show have been named, and they are Rebecca Figueroa with Just Say Whoa and Kate Petrusse with Specially Vested.
Continue reading …Jones and Vroegh Win AjPHA 14-18 Trail World Titles
July 3, 2015 Comments Off on Jones and Vroegh Win AjPHA 14-18 Trail World Titles
Today, Kassandra Jones claimed the first place spot once again and Mallory Vroegh was named the Reserve World Champion on her other horse, Only Good Intentions. Vroegh also rode Some Sweet Machine to a tenth place finish in the class.
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After more than 15 years out of the show pen, I can’t tell you how nervous I was. It was one of my first Showmanship classes at a big show, Sun & Surf. My knees were shaking so visibly that I’m sure all the judges could tell, reminisces Larisa Affeldt, an AQHA amateur from Spokane, Washington.
Continue reading …Preston, Stubblefield, and Tuso Win AjPHA Western Riding World Champion Titles
July 2, 2015 Comments Off on Preston, Stubblefield, and Tuso Win AjPHA Western Riding World Champion Titles
The 14-18 Western Riding saw a veteran return to the winner’s circle. Last year’s winning team, Mackenzie Preston and Brokers Lucky Kid, were named the World Champions once again.
Continue reading …Figueroa and Millan Win Novice Youth AjPHA Trail World Titles
July 2, 2015 Comments Off on Figueroa and Millan Win Novice Youth AjPHA Trail World Titles
14-year-old Rebecca Figueroa rode her 8-year-old gelding, Just Say Whoa, to win Novice Youth Trail 13 and Under in unanimous fashion. Figueroa and “Chevy” just came off a very successful Pinto World Championship Show where they were named 13 and Under Overall High Point Champions.
Continue reading …2015 Buckeye Circuit Invests in the Next Generation With New Scholarships!
July 2, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Buckeye Circuit Invests in the Next Generation With New Scholarships!
New this year, OAQHA and BWHA will be presenting a $1,000 scholarship to an exhibitor pursuing undergraduate or graduate education in Fall of 2015!
Continue reading …The Inside Scoop on Microchipping Your Horse
July 2, 2015 Comments Off on The Inside Scoop on Microchipping Your Horse
On September 26, 1997, Debi Metcalfe made the shocking discovery that her horse, Idaho, had been stolen from her North Carolina home. The event rocked her family to the core. She recalls, “People think this can’t happen to them. The truth is, it can happen to anyone. Idaho’s theft affected every member of my family. I realized just how deeply it impacted our whole life when I was riding in the car with my nine-year-old son and he asked if people who steal horses steal children, too.”
Continue reading …Kassandra Jones and Chasinthesensation Win 14-18 AjPHA Showmanship
July 1, 2015 Comments Off on Kassandra Jones and Chasinthesensation Win 14-18 AjPHA Showmanship
“With my horse, I knew the extended trot up to the judge, in the finals pattern, and the back were great maneuvers for her.”
Continue reading …Cutest Competitors on the Show Grounds Compete For Walk-Trot Showmanship World Title
July 1, 2015 Comments Off on Cutest Competitors on the Show Grounds Compete For Walk-Trot Showmanship World Title
With the exception of Leadline, Walk-Trot Showmanship is probably one of the most watched classes held here at the AjPHA Youth World Championship Show. Some of the tiniest competitors, aged five through ten, get all dressed up in their horse show finery to tackled a pattern, on foot, with their trusty equine partners.
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