North Carolina trainer Wade Black describes his method of training in three words: Keep It Simple. “I strive to make my horses easy to ride as that will make them easy for my clients, future buyers and trainers,” Black says. “Each client and horse are individuals in my program, I tailor my program to fit […]
In its fourth year running, the Keystone Showdown held June 18-22 in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania at the Centre County Grange Fairgrounds had a tremendous turnout with nearly 1,000 entries in just the first split/combined show and 650 entries in the novice show. “Everything is just growing,” says Linda Falls, Show Secretary. ” Our entries are […]
The Keystone Showdown kicked off on Thursday, June 19, 2014 with a record number of stalls rented at the Centre County Granger Fair in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. Judges for this year’s event include Kendra Weis, Tom Robertson, Laura Gilmer and Will Knabenshue Brent Maxwell.
Another year is in the books for A Little Futurity in Raleigh, North Carolina and before all the hard-working staff could pack up their gear, Larry Little was talking feverishly about the changes he already has in mind for next year. “There will be more money in both of our slot classes and bonuses for […]
Sharnai Thompson of Cornelius, North Carolina rode Rock County Kid, a 2011 bay gelding sired by Good I Will Be and out of JDZ Madison County to a victory in the Non-Pro 3 & Over $7,500 Limited Horse Western Pleasure Class held Tuesday evening at A Little Futurity in Raleigh, North Carolina. Thompson collected a check for $9,920, presented at the […]
Twenty-three new futurity champions were crowned today in the opening of A Little Futurity in Raleigh, North Carolina. Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle classes for youngsters, non-pros, North Carolina residents and even the most seasoned riders were featured in the 10th anniversary celebration of what has become one of the premier futurities in the […]
Rusty Green rode Rock County Kid to a win tonight in the 3 & 4-Year-Old $1,000 Novice Horse Western Pleasure Sponsored by Southern Oaks Farms/Peek and Virginia Owen, earning a check for $13,760 in a tough class of 12 entries held at A Little Futurity in Raleigh, North Carolina. The 2011 bay gelding, is sired by Good I Will Be and […]
Campaigning a horse on the breed circuit requires dedication, sacrifice and commitment. Most often, one spouse competes while the other offers support and encouragement from the rail. However, many couples have found the most enjoyment when they’re both riding and showing. It provides opportunities for spending time together and enjoying one another’s company. While competing […]
Tommy Sheets of New Albany, Indiana got things started at A Little Futurity this morning by winning the Green Trail class aboard Dont I Look Good, owned by Sarah Maggart of Paris, Illinois. Eight horses negotiated the obstacles designed for competitors just starting their careers in Trail. Elizabeth Bohn, of Layton, North Carolina, won the […]
It all began as a vision. For years, Larry Little, of Mebane, North Carolina wanted to have an event for futurity horses in his home state. Becoming a reality 10 years ago, the Little Futurity held this year June 15-18 during the Tar Heel Triple Classic at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, […]
The Tar Heel Triple Classic Quarter Horse Circuit began today between cloudbursts at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nearly 800 stalls have been rented and competitors have traveled from as far away as Oklahoma, Iowa, Connecticut and Canada. Judges for the Tar Heel Classic are: Tim Finkenbinder, Jeff Allen, Michael Jung, […]
The Tar Heel Triple Classic Quarter Horse Circuit began today between cloudbursts at the James B. Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nearly 800 stalls have been rented and competitors have traveled from as far away as Oklahoma, Iowa, Connecticut and Canada. Presented by the North Carolina Quarter Horse Youth Association competition got under […]