“When they ask you to drop your irons, it really shows who the strong riders are. It’s definitely, by far, my favorite class.”
Continue reading …“I just can’t believe it. You come here hoping to have the best ride you can. To actually accomplish something is the best feeling ever.”
Continue reading …“She is really good at any kind of complicated maneuver,” he says. “Because she is so smart, she can kind of get in there and work herself through it, and I don’t really have to help her.”
Continue reading …UPDATE: Just moments ago, the Grand Champion Youth Mare was determined to be Miss Kittee with Monica Hamm. The Reserve Grand Champion Youth Mare is Giancarla with Kaylee Hamm
Continue reading …Whether in the halter pen or the riding arena, it’s a pretty good guess that you’ve heard the last name “Weakly” being announced towards the top of the standings. What started out as a little crush at a horse show in Gordyville has blossomed into one powerful couple in AQHA and NSBA show circles.
Continue reading …Two main events were on the schedule for this evening at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress. First up was the Junior Hunter Under Saddle with 72 horses.
Continue reading …Moses describes the mare as a good mover with a great topline, deep hock, and plenty of eye-appeal. However, when it comes to describing how he feels about winning his first Congress Championship title, Moses finds that a bit harder to put into words.
Continue reading …“I told Susan, when I watch him and he looks really soft and really good, sometimes I just can’t believe I really own a horse like that.”
Continue reading …Three lovely ladies found themselves at the top of the leaderboard following this afternoon’s Maturity Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes class at the 2014 Quarter Horse Congress.
Continue reading …You’ve purchased your dream horse, and your show clothing is impeccable. You’re ready to hit the ring! Not so fast… what about that saddle? Have you ever stopped to consider all of the important factors that come into play when purchasing a saddle? These include not only your budget, but also current trends, sizing for the rider and horse, and resale potential. Some might say that a show saddle is the second most important purchase, next to your partner in the ring.
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