After two days, two goes and 79 entries it was Deanna Green aboard Blazinmytroublesaway who walked out of the Jim Norick Arena with the coveted AQHA Youth World Show golden globe tucked under her arm. Scoring an impressive 232the 16-year-old from Pilot Point, Texas was thrilled with the ride her 2007 palomino mare gave her. “We’ve been practicing a […]
Youth from across the globe have gathered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the American Quarter Horse Association’s Youth World Show. The event, held July 31-Aug. 8, at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds is the pinnacle event for American Quarter Horse exhibitors ages 18 and under around the world, who must qualify for the event by earning a […]
Often considered the most difficult element, the 360 turn packs a number of technical components into one element. In addition to requiring mechanical correctness, the 360 turn calls for the horse and handler to find a cadence that is efficient and precise, while allowing the horse to maintain a straight line from his head to […]
Congratulations to All In Blue winner of the InStride Edition All Age Limited Horse, Open Rider Hunter Under Saddle. Sired by All Time Fancy. Exhibited by Julie Schmidt for Haley Cunningham. Taking home the Cowboy Bronze trophy, $250 gift certificate from Boo Yah Custom Clothing and $1,500. Second place went to A Good Nooner. Sired by […]
JT Thomas rode Sheza Dancin Machine, a 2012 sorrel overo mare sired by CR Good Machine to a victory in the second leg of the Premier Paint Sires 3-Year-Old Limited Horse Limited Rider Western Pleasure Class held Thursday evening at the Color On The Coast in Williamston, North Carolina. Thomas collected a check for $10,000 for his victory as well as a custom saddle by […]
Unlike a normal profession with regular hours and pay, the irregularity of horse training with the unpredictability of horses and the ups and downs of being self-employed can cause a high level of stress. At times, staying focused and happy in the profession can be a challenge for any trainer. We asked eight trainers, […]
The Northern Michigan Paint Horse Club held its annual Paint O’Rama July 4-5, 2015 in East Lansing, Michigan. A full slate of APHA classes were offered including Sweepstakes classes in Showmanship, Trail, Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure. However, the highlighted event this year was the Team Competition. Every exhibitor is invited to join […]
One of the greatest rock stars of this generation sang about being Born In The USA, but this summer it will be Canadian born Sarah Nimigan taking to the arena aboard her 2-year-old AQHA Stallion Like A Boss. Fondly known as “Bruce,” Like A Boss comes from a long line of successful show horses. Bred […]
InStride Edition was awarded two first place awards – one for Editorial Illustration and one for Editorial Design – in the 2015 American Horse Publications Annual Contest. This year’s competition was judged by 27 professionals and included over 60 classes, 837 entries, and 115 contestants, of which 72 were finalists. The winners were announced […]
Things are heating up in Texas at the 68th National Appaloosa Show. As the Open and Non-Pro week are coming to a close the Youth week is just getting started. Some highlights for the Non-Pro week include Kelly Lynn Sweeney and her horse Rumor Machine aka Prada or as her barn friends call her Prada […]
Exhibitors pay upwards of $1,000 for a really good quality custom jacket, but there are many good quality off-the-rack jackets that can be purchased for $250-$500. “I have no problem riding in a top quality jacket that I may have found used for $100. As long as it is current and fits well,” says Alyse […]
It took Patty Roberts of Chatsworth, Georgia, 15 years to pick up her longe line again and head back into the show pen but when she did today at the 35th Tom Powers Futurity she did it with a statement. Roberts and her red roan filly, Sweet N Spicy Me, sired by It’s […]
