Brooke Dryden and DZS Mac Dandy Capture First World Title in ApHC 13-15 Horsemanship
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on Brooke Dryden and DZS Mac Dandy Capture First World Title in ApHC 13-15 Horsemanship
“The pattern was fun; it wasn’t too hard. [Our best part] was definitely the lead change. He has a really good lead change…I think! He’s good at the pivots too. We had a full forehand turn and a 180 on the haunches.”
Continue reading …Two World Champion Titles For AjPHA/ApHC Youth Competitor, Cameron Rohn
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on Two World Champion Titles For AjPHA/ApHC Youth Competitor, Cameron Rohn
First, Cameron Rohn rode his APHA gelding, Secret Treasure, to a World Champion finish in 14-18 Working Hunter. Then, he returned to the pen for the Novice Youth Equitation Over Fences, where the duo claimed the top spot once again.
Continue reading …ApHC Youth Halter World Champions Include Macy Mentz, Taylor Cartmell, Lane Whitney, and Abby Bruno
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on ApHC Youth Halter World Champions Include Macy Mentz, Taylor Cartmell, Lane Whitney, and Abby Bruno
“Catorce basically means 14 in Spanish,” Cartmell says. “He’s named that because he’s the fourteenth horse this mare has had.
Continue reading …AjPHA/ApHC Versatility Win Goes to Andi Nelson and Mr. Verifiable
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on AjPHA/ApHC Versatility Win Goes to Andi Nelson and Mr. Verifiable
Seven horse and rider teams gathered in the arena, with their trusty helpers and wheelbarrows full of tack and clothing, to try to become the 2014 Versatility Champion and winner of $500 in cold, hard cash.
Continue reading …Equine Chronicle Youth Aged AjPHA Halter Winners Are Presley Parker/FF Infallible and Renee Conklin/Mr. Swartznager
June 29, 2014 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle Youth Aged AjPHA Halter Winners Are Presley Parker/FF Infallible and Renee Conklin/Mr. Swartznager
This year, Parker defended her title and was named the unanimous World Champion in the class, making her devoted daddy and horse trainer, Olin Parker, very proud.
Continue reading …First AjPHA Youth Halter World Champions, Colton Stewart and Carley Rinn, Take Home Their Share of $30,000 in Scholarship Money
June 29, 2014 Comments Off on First AjPHA Youth Halter World Champions, Colton Stewart and Carley Rinn, Take Home Their Share of $30,000 in Scholarship Money
Around the barn, Colton’s friends call him TT3, that’s because he plans on being just like Ted Turner when he grows up. Currently, he’s debating whether he should become an NBA basketball star or a horse trainer.
Continue reading …Jessica Olsen and Sleepin N Paradise and Sharnai Thompson and Rock County Kid Win 2014 Western Pleasure Super Sires Classes
June 28, 2014 Comments Off on Jessica Olsen and Sleepin N Paradise and Sharnai Thompson and Rock County Kid Win 2014 Western Pleasure Super Sires Classes
Three-Year-Old Non-Pro Open Western Pleasure Results: 1- Sharnai Thompson/Rock County Kid- $10,069.50, 2- Lara Yungclas/Gettin Pretty- $7,911.75, 3-Courtney Borton/Her Royale Hotness- $6,113.62, 4- Michelle Bauer/Fightin Off Sleep- $3,596.25, 5-Linda Berwick/Sleep N I Know It- $3,236.63
Continue reading …67th Appaloosa Nationals, ApHC Youth World, and AjPHA Youth World Combine to Create the Ultimate “Spotted” Showdown
June 27, 2014 Comments Off on 67th Appaloosa Nationals, ApHC Youth World, and AjPHA Youth World Combine to Create the Ultimate “Spotted” Showdown
“The exhibitors like to be able to watch the other association’s classes during their prime events. Everyone, regardless of ApHC or APHA membership, has a common interest, the horse, so being in an environment like this is a great experience.”
Continue reading …Incredible Recovery From Less Than a .5% Chance of Survival
June 26, 2014 Comments Off on Incredible Recovery From Less Than a .5% Chance of Survival
“At 9:30 on September 23rd, my horse started gushing blood as our vet was on the way to scope. She told me, from the car, that she had a feeling she knew what it was, but she needed to scope to be positive.”
Continue reading …“Riding” Across America- The Other Half of the EC Cover Caliendo Couple
June 25, 2014 Comments Off on “Riding” Across America- The Other Half of the EC Cover Caliendo Couple
The Cross-Country Challenge ride began in San Francisco, CA, on June 1st and will finish in Portsmouth, NH on July 22nd. Over the course of the journey, Paul and his companions will bike a total of 3,845 miles. As of yesterday, Paul is at the 1,725 mile mark.
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