Equestrian Exercise Series #3: Working Out Your Core
August 12, 2014 Comments Off on Equestrian Exercise Series #3: Working Out Your Core
“The abdominal muscles keep the upper and lower body connected,” explains Brant. “If there is a weak link, it will be harder to keep the chest and shoulders steady and the legs from moving incorrectly and potentially miscuing the horse.”
Continue reading …Halter Horse Industry Legend, Mr. Yella Fella, Has Passed Away at Age 19
August 11, 2014 Comments Off on Halter Horse Industry Legend, Mr. Yella Fella, Has Passed Away at Age 19
“We felt like it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a horse like him,” Gordon says. “I feel like he has left behind a record and a legacy that will stand the test of time.”
Continue reading …A Look Back at the 2014 AQHYA World Show…
August 11, 2014 Comments Off on A Look Back at the 2014 AQHYA World Show…
Enjoy and stay tuned for our “Best Moments of the Youth World” photo slideshow to be posted on our social media accounts very soon. Until next year…
Continue reading …14-Year-Old Gentry Cherry and Imasgoodasitgets Are 2014 AQHYA Equitation World Champions
August 8, 2014 Comments Off on 14-Year-Old Gentry Cherry and Imasgoodasitgets Are 2014 AQHYA Equitation World Champions
“It was a long pattern, but it was flowy. The two point canter to a slow down was my favorite part. I like going fast!”
Continue reading …Returning Champs, Hillary Roberts and Whatscookingoodlookin, Win AQHYA Western Pleasure
August 7, 2014 Comments Off on Returning Champs, Hillary Roberts and Whatscookingoodlookin, Win AQHYA Western Pleasure
“If I feel really confident about a gait, I don’t want to get hidden and stuck on the rail, so I just pull off and try to show the best I can. I feel like it’s an extra bonus for a pleasure horse that doesn’t have to be stuck on the rail.”
Continue reading …Returning Champs, Katerina Mendel and Willys On The Green, Win AQHYA World Show Hunter Under Saddle Once Again
August 7, 2014 Comments Off on Returning Champs, Katerina Mendel and Willys On The Green, Win AQHYA World Show Hunter Under Saddle Once Again
“It’s one of those things I never thought would happen,” she says. “It’s incredible. The first year, it was so unexpected, and I was so happy. This year is… holy smokes! What is happening?!”
Continue reading …AQHA’s Pete Kyle Explains New World Show “Obvious Lameness” Inspection Procedure and Other World Show Additions
August 7, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA’s Pete Kyle Explains New World Show “Obvious Lameness” Inspection Procedure and Other World Show Additions
Because the stewards already check in horses for each class and monitor for prohibited tack and equipment, the new lameness inspection takes place at the same time. We watched as competitors were instructed to trot to an orange cone placed in the corner of the warm-up pen, trot around the cone, and return to the stewards.
Continue reading …Hillary Roberts and Chrome On My Zipper Score 231.5 to Win AQHYA World Show Trail
August 6, 2014 Comments Off on Hillary Roberts and Chrome On My Zipper Score 231.5 to Win AQHYA World Show Trail
“All of the trot-overs really forced the horses to pick up their feet and stay in the pattern. It forced my horse and I to have a lot of patience. You couldn’t focus too hard outside of the obstacle.”
Continue reading …Klay McDowall Rides Certainly A Blaze to First World Championship Title in Horsemanship
August 6, 2014 Comments Off on Klay McDowall Rides Certainly A Blaze to First World Championship Title in Horsemanship
It was a gentleman who showed the ladies how to get it done tonight in the Horsemanship Finals at the 2014 AQHYA World Championship Show. 16-year-old Klay McDowall piloted Certainly A Blaze through a complex pattern with precision, accuracy, and measured attack.
Continue reading …Madison Thiel and HF Lazy Lopin Diva Win First World Championship in Showmanship
August 5, 2014 Comments Off on Madison Thiel and HF Lazy Lopin Diva Win First World Championship in Showmanship
“It’s really indescribable right now,” she says. “It hasn’t even set in. It’s incredible. All my hard work really paid off.”
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