Kimberly Johnson and All That And More, aka “Butters,” Win Novice Amateur and Classic Amateur Jr. Hunter Under Saddle at 2013 APHA World Show
Continue reading …Over Fence Winners During Day 1 at 2013 APHA World Show
November 6, 2013 Comments Off on Over Fence Winners During Day 1 at 2013 APHA World Show
Big winners in the over fence classes included Mason Lyon with PJ Loud Opposition in Preliminary Working Hunter, Ellen Gibson with Gallant Invitation in Novice Amateur Working Hunter, Lisa Cherry With Tommys In Town in Amateur Working Hunter, and Karen Banister with Dashing In Blue in Junior Working Hunter.
Continue reading …US Navy Pilot’s APHA World Show Debut Will Take Place on Veterans Day
November 5, 2013 Comments Off on US Navy Pilot’s APHA World Show Debut Will Take Place on Veterans Day
“There are a lot of parallels between the military/aviation and horses,” he says. “[There are] things like attention to detail, dedication, and, most of all, camaraderie.”
Continue reading …From Wheelchair, to Walker, to Cane, to ApHC Novice Showmanship Reserve World Champion
November 4, 2013 Comments Off on From Wheelchair, to Walker, to Cane, to ApHC Novice Showmanship Reserve World Champion
“I spent a year in physical therapy re-learning to walk, and it was excruciating,” Hood says. “The only thing that got me through was that I wanted to ride again.
Continue reading …Would You Attend the Quarter Horse Congress in a Different Location?…
November 4, 2013 Comments Off on Would You Attend the Quarter Horse Congress in a Different Location?…
In an interesting piece by The Columbus Dispatch, Executive Director of OQHA, Dr. Scott Myers, along with other local officials discussed the fact that the single largest breed horse show in the world, the All American Quarter Horse Congress, may have outgrown the Columbus fairgrounds.
Continue reading …Three World Champions in a Row at 2013 Appaloosa World Show For Megan Wagner, Beth Case, and Maestas Show Horses
November 1, 2013 Comments Off on Three World Champions in a Row at 2013 Appaloosa World Show For Megan Wagner, Beth Case, and Maestas Show Horses
“It was so exciting! I’ve had seven Reserve World Champions but never had one win,” Wagner says.”
Continue reading …Tiny Tykes Aren’t the Only Ones Who Enjoy Dressing Up For Halloween…
October 31, 2013 Comments Off on Tiny Tykes Aren’t the Only Ones Who Enjoy Dressing Up For Halloween…
As horse-loving folks are apt to do, we love including horses in every aspect of our lives. Halloween is certainly no exception.
Continue reading …Horse Community Bands Together to Support Knaus Family Who Lost Eight Horses in Barn Fire the Week Before APHA World Show
October 30, 2013 Comments Off on Horse Community Bands Together to Support Knaus Family Who Lost Eight Horses in Barn Fire the Week Before APHA World Show
“We lost all eight of my World Show horses and Summer’s two horses. All of the horses were going to the World Show next week. Another week and it all would’ve been different…”
Continue reading …Nancy Sue Ryan and Al Be Desirable Win Equine Chronicle 2-Year-Old Congress Hunt Seat Masters
October 27, 2013 Comments Off on Nancy Sue Ryan and Al Be Desirable Win Equine Chronicle 2-Year-Old Congress Hunt Seat Masters
Given the fact that four horses by the same stallion competed in such a high-stakes event like the Congress Masters, Searles is excited to see what the future holds for Allocate Your Assets.
Continue reading …Jay Starnes and It’s Best To Be Hot Win Equine Chronicle Masters 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure
October 27, 2013 Comments Off on Jay Starnes and It’s Best To Be Hot Win Equine Chronicle Masters 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure
Tonight, Starnes was in the saddle for Gavin and Rebecca Rawlings of Australia, who received a whopping $50,000 check for their horse’s big win.
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