Under the Lights at the 2014 NQHL Big A Huntfield Derby
July 14, 2014 Comments Off on Under the Lights at the 2014 NQHL Big A Huntfield Derby
Spectators gathered around the Olympic arena to watch some of the countries best over fence riders compete in a high stakes contest for cash payouts, Huntfield prizes, and bragging rights. Taking place in conjunction with the event was a fun Exhibitor’s Party on the Hill.
Continue reading …17 Top Competitors Gather For Big A Non-Pro Trail Derby- Big Winners Are Ammons, Lofton-Morgan, and Saul
July 11, 2014 Comments Off on 17 Top Competitors Gather For Big A Non-Pro Trail Derby- Big Winners Are Ammons, Lofton-Morgan, and Saul
Last night, Caroline Ammons piloted Ginnin to a win in the Non-Pro Trail Derby winning $450. The team received a combined score of 244, with an 81, 81.5, and 81.5 under judges Murray Griggs, Judd Paul, and Karen Graham, respectively.
Continue reading …Healthy Horse Show Living: Lower Body Workout
July 10, 2014 Comments Off on Healthy Horse Show Living: Lower Body Workout
First in our workout series, Brant focuses on tips to strengthen the lower body. According to horse trainer, Brad Jewett, who happens to be Brant’s husband, “Strong legs are the foundation of a proper body position.”
Continue reading …Live From the 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA’s Ali Fratessa
July 9, 2014 Comments Off on Live From the 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup With Team USA’s Ali Fratessa
When Team USA entered the arena with manager Suzy Jeane and Coach Nancy Cahill, we each carried a United States flag. We all felt such pride in representing our country as we stood in the center of the arena and our National Anthem was played to honor the USA as the host country of the 2014 AQHA Youth World Cup.
Continue reading …Results and Fun Photos From 2014 Big A and Stars N Stripes
July 8, 2014 Comments Off on Results and Fun Photos From 2014 Big A and Stars N Stripes
One of the main events that has taken place thus far is the National Quarter Horse League Big A Open Trail Derby on Sunday, which was sponsored by Sea Ridge Farms. After two rounds of competition, the big winner was Bruce Vickery aboard In Prinzziples Image for Kelly, Tim, and Chaney Getchell. The team earned $750 for their efforts and scored an impressive total of 496.5 points, an 80.5 and 83 respectively.
Continue reading …2014 AjPHA Youth World, It’s a Wrap! 10 Photo Galleries, 26 Stories, Click Here to View It All
July 7, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 AjPHA Youth World, It’s a Wrap! 10 Photo Galleries, 26 Stories, Click Here to View It All
After a long ten days of competition, the 2014 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show is a wrap! Competitors from all over the United States gathered in Fort Worth, Texas, for the elite event.
Continue reading …Brett Sanders and My Legs R Sensational Win AjPHA 14-18 Western Pleasure
July 5, 2014 Comments Off on Brett Sanders and My Legs R Sensational Win AjPHA 14-18 Western Pleasure
Brett Sanders concluded her AjPHA Youth World Show career on a high note by winning a World Championship title in 14-18 Western Pleasure aboard her eight-year-old mare, My Legs R Sensational, aka “Megan.” Because Sanders is 19 years old, this performance marks her last time competing at a Youth World Show.
Continue reading …Fogg and Schellenburg Win AjPHA Novice Youth Western Pleasure World Titles
July 5, 2014 Comments Off on Fogg and Schellenburg Win AjPHA Novice Youth Western Pleasure World Titles
In the Novice Youth 13 and under Western Pleasure, Camille Fogg rode her horse, Zipped From The Heart, to a unanimous win. Not only is this Fogg’s first trip to the Youth World, this is her fifth time competing at a horse show, ever.
Continue reading …Eagles and Orsak Dominate AjPHA 13 and Under and 14-18 Horsemanship
July 5, 2014 Comments Off on Eagles and Orsak Dominate AjPHA 13 and Under and 14-18 Horsemanship
While some competitors struggled with the challenging and lengthy pattern that included multiple turns, square corners, extended trots, a lead change on a counter canter, and only one cone, this was exactly the type of pattern that allows Charlie to shine.
Continue reading …Rodeback, Stille, Smith, and Stubblefield Win AjPHA Novice Youth Horsemanship Titles
July 4, 2014 Comments Off on Rodeback, Stille, Smith, and Stubblefield Win AjPHA Novice Youth Horsemanship Titles
The first two horsemanship classes of the AjPHA Youth World have concluded, and there are four big winners to congratulate. First up, Jordin Rodeback rode Face It I’m Famous to a win in a large Novice Youth 14-18 Horsemanship class of 37 entries. Coming in Reserve was Austin Stille aboard T Town Sensation. Third place was Kelsey Kafesjian with Tramps Invitation. Fourth was Lexi Jordan aboard Overachiever. Rounding out the top five was Cassidy Watters with Always Zippen.
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