Shelby Ratliff and Willy Has Potential Win Congress Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
October 23, 2014 Comments Off on Shelby Ratliff and Willy Has Potential Win Congress Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
“This was my first time showing him, so it was a good way to start!” she says. “It was kind of nerve-wracking, because I’ve never shown him before, and Beth won the Maturity on him, so the standards were set so high.”
Continue reading …Brad Ost and Chex Me Im Cute Score 235.5 to Win Senior Trail
October 23, 2014 Comments Off on Brad Ost and Chex Me Im Cute Score 235.5 to Win Senior Trail
“The cool part about Trail, that I really like, is there is a handful of horses that can win the Trail on any given day,” he says. “It just depends on who has a good go, so everyone gets a pretty fair chance.”
Continue reading …First Congress Title For Nicole Eby and Ima Diamond Loper in Novice Amateur Trail
October 23, 2014 Comments Off on First Congress Title For Nicole Eby and Ima Diamond Loper in Novice Amateur Trail
“Before this year, I’d never even placed in the Top Ten… I can’t believe it. I never thought it would happen for me. I always felt like second place was always a good place for us, but it happened!”
Continue reading …Dan Yeager and Cee Money Win QH Congress Amateur Select Showmanship
October 23, 2014 Comments Off on Dan Yeager and Cee Money Win QH Congress Amateur Select Showmanship
“Showmanship is not my favorite class, but I’ve worked the hardest at it. It’s difficult; it doesn’t come naturally for me, I would say. I’ve gotten some great help over the years, and it all came together today.”
Continue reading …An Expert’s Guide to Streamlining Pattern Transitions
October 23, 2014 Comments Off on An Expert’s Guide to Streamlining Pattern Transitions
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” But conquering a tough pattern with difficult transitions is quite a different matter, especially if a particular maneuver is causing difficulties. Getting ready for the upper echelon of horse show pattern work doesn’t have to be complicated or confusing, but it might require some extra practice or a change of approach, whether your horse is green or broke.
Continue reading …Susan Roberts and Only A Breeze Win Select Western Pleasure For Second Year in a Row
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Susan Roberts and Only A Breeze Win Select Western Pleasure For Second Year in a Row
Susan Roberts and her mare Only A Breeze have quite the winning streak underway. For the past two years, the pair has won Congress Champion titles in Select Western Pleasure and World Champion titles in Select Western Pleasure; that’s four major titles back to back, not to mention other wins like the Non Pro Maturity Limited Western Pleasure last week at the Congress.
Continue reading …Kaleena Weakly and Hours Yours and Mine Win Congress Amateur Showmanship
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Kaleena Weakly and Hours Yours and Mine Win Congress Amateur Showmanship
“There were a couple of pieces that I wanted to tweak from the preliminaries, and we did just that. In the finals, she gave 110% more, and we went for it.”
Continue reading …Bruce Vickery and Suddenly I’m Cool Score 234.5 to Win 3 and 4-Year-Old Congress Trail Futurity
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Bruce Vickery and Suddenly I’m Cool Score 234.5 to Win 3 and 4-Year-Old Congress Trail Futurity
“I thought my horse felt really ready. I walked in, and he was a little edgier than normal, but I think it gave him that much more pop and more expression. I felt like he was moving really good and being really careful. He tried really hard today.”
Continue reading …Congress Youth Hunter Under Saddle Wins Go to Taylor Searles and Cassidy Champlin
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Congress Youth Hunter Under Saddle Wins Go to Taylor Searles and Cassidy Champlin
We caught up with Taylor Searles following her big win this morning with “Daisy,” a 4-year-old mare by Allocate Your Assets.
Continue reading …Two-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes/Futurity Titles Go To Jay Starnes and Aaron Moses
October 22, 2014 Comments Off on Two-Year-Old Western Pleasure Stakes/Futurity Titles Go To Jay Starnes and Aaron Moses
When asked what he likes best about this particular horse’s movement, Starnes credits his smooth cadence and “Steady Eddie” demeanor.
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