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. Presented by the North Carolina Quarter Horse Youth Association competition got under […]
Laura Upton wed Adam Kilian Saturday, June 7, 2014 in a picture perfect ceremony surrounded by friends and family in St. Joseph, Michigan, the bride’s hometown. Kilian proposed last year with a custom Harris Saddle while on a trip to Ecuador. In attendance for the big day was saddle designer, Phil Harris, and long time trainers Tim […]
On a spectacular summer day Annelise Kimmel and John Woodward tied the knot in a lavish backyard ceremony at the Kimmel family home in Covington, Ohio. The bride was led on horseback down the aisle by her father, Randy. Photography was done by the incomparable Mallory Beinborn. Close friends including Brittany Pritchard, Halle Saywell, Amy Meredith, Sarah […]
The Redbud Spectacular is back and it’s better then ever. Held at the Oklahoma State Fair Arena May,29 – June,8. Entries and stalls are up from last year, the sun is shinning and the competition is fierce. Judges for the week include Kim Myers, Jeff Allen, Terry Thompson, Jennifer Leckey, Ronnie Casper, Ronald Stratton, Dolly […]
Following her long time dream of winning an American Paint Horse Association World title, Buna Mandell of Asheville, North Carolina, will be competing in her final APHA Youth World Show June 27- July 5 in Fort Worth, Texas, aboard Sippin Cuervo (Hippy), a 2009 gelding by Joses Real Deal. Since she was a little girl, […]
Jenna Hyde rode Can I Get Your Number, a 2011 chestnut overo gelding sired by A Sudden Surprise and out of She Made It Sweet to a victory in the inaugural Premier Paint Sires 3-Year-Old Limited Horse Limited Rider Western Pleasure Class held Saturday evening at the Western Regional Zone 2 Show and Paint-O-Rama in […]
The Keystone Classic Appaloosa Horse Show wrapped up another year with great numbers, great fun and a great response from exhibitors. Featured over the Memorial weekend at the Dream Park in South Logan Township, New Jersey, the show got started bright and early on Friday with the 13 & Under Trail class. Donuts, bagels […]
