When Anne-Marie Fortenberry, Farmerville, Louisiana, lost her beloved four-time American Paint Horse Association World Champion A Good Intention last year due to complications from a joint injection, she was completely devastated. Her mother, Janet, was convinced Anne-Marie would never consider owning another horse. “Mac was my once in a lifetime horse,” Anne-Marie says. ” I […]
No matter how times you’ve heard it, when you are sitting in the stands you can feel the excitement in the air when they get ready to announce a new champion. That was the case in Fort Worth all last week as new Appaloosa National Champions were planned in a variety of events. The Judges […]
This summer futurity enthusiasts will be lining the fence rails to watch the year’s up and coming stars display their Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle talent in Yearling Longe Line classes. While scrutinizing the finished product, it is easy to forget these youngsters are in fact yearlings and many are showing for the first […]
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as Georgia trainer Carl Yamber returned to the saddle today to ride in the Bridleless Western Pleasure Class to benefit the National Snaffle Bit Association’s Crisis Fund at the Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Yamber, who suffered a stroke and heart attack in […]
It’s starting to fill up at the Berrien County fairgrounds in Michigan as competitors travel from all over to compete at one the most prestigious futurities in the country – The Tom Powers Triple Challenge. Tara Anderson is in Berrien Springs to band and braid for competitors. A Lancaster, Pennsylvania resident, Anderson has been attending […]
You can feel the excitement in the air. Banners are hung in the arena. Vendors are set up. It’s show time for the 67th Appaloosa National and Youth World Show being held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Judges this year include Jennifer Baker, Shannon Baker, Mario Boisjoli, Clay Cavinder, Lori […]
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 […]
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 […]
