Back-to-Back Honors for Zuidema Show Horses at A Sudden Impulse 2025
April 24, 2025 Comments Off on Back-to-Back Honors for Zuidema Show Horses at A Sudden Impulse 2025
Wednesday afternoon at A Sudden Impulse, Katy Jo Zuidema pulled off an impressive feat by showing two four-year-olds in back-to-back classes, starting out in Hunter Under Saddle, and finishing with Western Pleasure. First, What Is The Matter (What Matters Most x LastMinuteInvestment – owned by Marcie McClenon) and Katy Jo won the $5000 NSBA 4YO […]
Continue reading …Youth Jordan Macan Wins A Sudden Impulse $10K Maturity Non Pro Western Pleasure
April 23, 2025 Comments Off on Youth Jordan Macan Wins A Sudden Impulse $10K Maturity Non Pro Western Pleasure
By Delores Kuhlwein Winning a class like the NSBA $10,000 Maturity Non Pro & Limited Non Pro Western Pleasure at A Sudden Impulse 2025 is the stuff of dreams for non pros of any age. Imagine grabbing that top spot while you still have two years left as a youth rider and accomplishing the feat […]
Continue reading …R C Kola Earns His Royal Crown at WEC-Ocala with Joy Wheeler
April 23, 2025 Comments Off on R C Kola Earns His Royal Crown at WEC-Ocala with Joy Wheeler
By Delores Kuhlwein Winning a class on a horse you’ve raised – one you’ve watched grow into his own – is an irreplaceable experience. When the win happens not only at his first show, but also the first time he is matched against some of the best Hunter Under Saddle horses in the industry, the […]
Continue reading …Comeback Queens – Meg DePalma Pye and Dont Think Twice
April 23, 2025 Comments Off on Comeback Queens – Meg DePalma Pye and Dont Think Twice
A remarkable team sets the tone for their return at the 2025 Orange Blossom Classic and A Sudden Impulse. By Delores Kuhlwein When Meaghan DePalma Pye and Dont Think Twice won the NSBA $1000 Added Amateur Showmanship on April 22nd at A Sudden Impulse 2025, it was more than just a victory for a special […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Last Piece of Pie, aka Guapo, 1999 – 2025
April 22, 2025 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Last Piece of Pie, aka Guapo, 1999 – 2025
By Kimberly Handy Boyce Last Friday, Last Piece Of Pie (4-25-1999/4-18-2025) was laid to rest. It was discovered he had a tumor, most likely cancerous that was blocking his airway. There were no treatment options. Guapo wasn’t just any horse, he was a Famous horse! People from across the country, Canada too, knew him by name. […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Results – 2025 Orange Blossom Classic
April 22, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings Results – 2025 Orange Blossom Classic
The Orange Blossom Classic, which spanned the dates of April 16-20, 2025, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, boasted 4 AQHA Shows – 1 AQHA World Show Qualifying Event, and it was AQHA, NSBA, and FQHA Approved. The show known as an elegant opener for A Sudden Impulse stands on its own, with highly-anticipated added money NSBA classes […]
Continue reading …Orange Blossom Classic; Sunday, April 20 Featured Class Highlights
April 21, 2025 Comments Off on Orange Blossom Classic; Sunday, April 20 Featured Class Highlights
Ocala, FL – The final day of the 2025 Orange Blossom Classic wrapped up with the $25,000 NSBA Non-Pro Open Trail Challenge, capping off a fantastic week of competition. Quarter Horse competition will continue next week with A Sudden Impulse, running April 22-26 at WEC – Ocala. On Easter Sunday, 25 entries gathered under the […]
Continue reading …Orange Blossom Classic; Saturday, April 19 Featured Class Highlights
April 20, 2025 Comments Off on Orange Blossom Classic; Saturday, April 19 Featured Class Highlights
Ocala, FL – The penultimate day of the Orange Blossom Classic featured a full slate of highlight classes, including the $50,000 NSBA Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Open & Limited Open Western Pleasure, $10,000 NSBA Senior Ranch Riding, $5,000 NSBA Junior Open & Limited Trail, $5,000 NSBA Amateur Non-Pro & Limited Trail, $5,000 NSBA Select Non-Pro […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2025 Orange Blossom Classic & NCEA Championship
April 19, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2025 Orange Blossom Classic & NCEA Championship
The G-Man is busy at taking pictures at Disneyland for horses in Ocala, Florida, during the Orange Blossom Classic! See the first two galleries from Gordon Downey and from Liz Powell of the Canine Chronicle: Around the Rings – 2025 Orange Blossom Classic & 2025 NCEA National Championship | Equine Chronicle More Around […]
Continue reading …2025 Orange Blossom Classic: Friday, April 18 Featured Class Highlights
April 18, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 Orange Blossom Classic: Friday, April 18 Featured Class Highlights
Ocala, FL – The third day of the 2025 Orange Blossom Classic at World Equestrian Center – Ocala featured a full lineup of highlight classes, including the $30,000 NSBA Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Open & Limited Hunter Under Saddle, $30,000 NSBA 4-Year-Old & Over Open & Limited Maiden Trail, $10,000 NSBA Senior Open Trail & Limited […]
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