McDuffie and Jussen Win Amateur Junior Western Pleasure APHA World Championships
November 12, 2014 Comments Off on McDuffie and Jussen Win Amateur Junior Western Pleasure APHA World Championships
For Candace Jussen of Pilot Point, Texas, this was her first time winning an APHA World Champion title and her first time competing at the APHA World Show in Western Pleasure. More often than not, you will find Jussen in the AQHA Halter pen, but recently she’s been broadening her horizons to include other disciplines.
Continue reading …Casselman-Reed and Pope Score at Top of APHA Amateur Ranch Horse Pleasure Sweepstakes
November 12, 2014 Comments Off on Casselman-Reed and Pope Score at Top of APHA Amateur Ranch Horse Pleasure Sweepstakes
“I think it’s so popular, because it’s kind of back to the basics,” she says. “It’s all about a horse moving naturally. Most anybody can do it, because there are real easy, basic maneuvers.”
Continue reading …Russ Kimbrell and My Legs R Sensational Win APHA Masters Amateur Sr. Western Pleasure
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on Russ Kimbrell and My Legs R Sensational Win APHA Masters Amateur Sr. Western Pleasure
Russ Kimbrell and his 6-year-old mare, My Legs R Sensational, have won a Western Pleasure World Champion title in the past, in 2010 to be specific. However, the pair just recently reunited two weeks ago when he purchased “Megan” back from the family he had originally sold her to.
Continue reading …Erin Bradshaw and John Simon Are APHA World Champions in Classic Am. Senior Western Pleasure
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on Erin Bradshaw and John Simon Are APHA World Champions in Classic Am. Senior Western Pleasure
All John Simonites unite! The beautiful 8-year-old bay tobiano stallion has done it again loping into the winner’s circle with owner Erin Bradshaw in the saddle. This afternoon, John Simon was crowned the World Champion in the Classic Amateur Senior Western Pleasure.
Continue reading …Andrea Kengis-Foss Wins First APHA World Title With Fleetastic in Novice Amateur Western Pleasure
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on Andrea Kengis-Foss Wins First APHA World Title With Fleetastic in Novice Amateur Western Pleasure
The first World Champion crowned this afternoon was Andrea Kengis-Foss with Fleetastic, a horse bred by her father, Dr. Janis Kengis, and by the family’s stallion Fleet Machine. In an interesting turn of events, the Reserve Champion horse was also bred by the Kengis family, In Victory Lane, that was piloted by Heidi Kokemiller.
Continue reading …James Saubolle and Sweet N Sultry Win Yearling In-Hand Trail at 2014 APHA World
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on James Saubolle and Sweet N Sultry Win Yearling In-Hand Trail at 2014 APHA World
“I think it’s an awesome tool. We’ve started three or four of the horses we’ve gone on to do Trail with. Randi has literally put a saddle on them and stepped on and they already know how to move off your leg and turn around. They already know how to do some of that stuff right from the start, so it’s a pretty easy process, we’ve found.”
Continue reading …Pain is Temporary; World Show Glory is Forever
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on Pain is Temporary; World Show Glory is Forever
“My goal is to take a buckle back to show my orthopedic doctor that he doesn’t understand what it means to be a cowgirl!”
Continue reading …On Top of the World – Dealing With Show Nerves at Major Events
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on On Top of the World – Dealing With Show Nerves at Major Events
What is it about taking our horses to a show that can turn even the coolest, most laid back horseman into a bundle of nerves in a cowboy hat? To many competitors, the announcer’s cry, “All entries to the in-gate,” can ignite a flight response worthy of a skittish horse meeting an airborne plastic bag.
Continue reading …2014 APHA Western Riding World Champions Are Hull, Prince, and Foster
November 11, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 APHA Western Riding World Champions Are Hull, Prince, and Foster
Travis is 17 years old now and has been a part of the Foster family for the past 10 years, first showing in youth competition with daughter Alison Foster. Although he might be getting a little long in the hoof, Foster says he still feels young, strong, and smooth.
Continue reading …#APHAWorld2014, The Ladies of Masters Amateur Trail
November 10, 2014 Comments Off on #APHAWorld2014, The Ladies of Masters Amateur Trail
Since we already had the opportunity to chat with Haberkorn following her win in Masters Amateur Showmanship, we decided to do something a little different for this particular article. Scroll below to view photos of each lovely lady by their name in the results. Congratulations to all of the Masters Amateur competitors!
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