Pennsylvania trainer Taft Dickerson rode Gone Commando, 3-year-old bay mare, to a win in the 2022 Virginia Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Western Pleasure held at the Spring Breakout Circuit in Lexington, Virginia on Saturday evening, marking the third time he has won the prestigious class. In 2017 Taft rode Gone Commando’s sire, Gone Viral, to […]
A total of 25 unshown Western Pleasure prospects are slated to compete for a total purse of $51,900 when the Virginia Maiden 3 & Over Open Horse Western Pleasure class gets underway this afternoon at the Spring Breakout circuit at the Lexington Horse Center. The class will run in one go using a five-judge system, […]
Congratulations to Richard and Betty Carr, of Bremen, Indiana, on their purchase of Congress Champion Best To Be Lopin (Carla) from Non-Pro competitor, Courtney Moses, of Pilot Point, Texas. The 2018 bay AQHA/APHA mare by The Lopin Machine and out of Congress Masters Champion, Its Best To Be Hot, was bred by Jay and Kristy […]
There are three things that motivate Ty Paris, of Adrian, Michigan, to keep showing horses – it’s an activity she can do with her whole family; her genuine love for the animal; and the competition. Born in Dalton, Georgia, Ty grew up in the horse industry. Her grandparents ran a large lesson facility with 80-plus […]
If you were asked to pick the championship buckle that meant the most to you could you narrow the choice down to a single accomplishment? Ohio Trainer Carly Veldman Parks was hard pressed to choose just one. So, she chose two, well actually four: the 2006 American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Amateur Showmanship, and one […]
There are very few breeding operations with marepower like that of Capital Quarter Horses in Pilot Point, Texas. Blair, Susan and Hillary Roberts brought with them a lifetime of experience in the horse industry when they established the operation in 2011 on 84 acres in the heart of Texas horse country. Since then they have […]
The 39th Annual Gallop Auction gets underway at noon (PST) today at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino Family Pavilion in Airway Heights, Washington and pre-bidding and phone in bids will be accepted for all stallion services. The event blends the complementary beauty of horses and children into one uniquely choreographed day. Gallop benefits 100% […]
You were careful in selecting a stallion to best compliment your mare. You had a culture done and scheduled your veterinarian to examine her for reproductive soundness. You timed your lights to make sure she would be cycling when breeding seasoned opened and finally got the good news …“she’s in foal.” You may have monitored […]
The National Snaffle Bit Association recently announced a restructuring of its rider lists which eliminates the Intermediate Division. OPEN WESTERN PLEASURE RIDERS – Exhibitors on this list are members of the Quarter Million Dollar Club (total NSBA lifetime earnings of $250,000 or more) or are among the top 75 money earners in NSBA Open Western […]
The American Quarter Horse Association has announced dates for several 2022 events including: AQHA Convention: Feb. 25-28, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas AQHA Championship Shows: • April 27 – May 1, AQHA East Level 1 Championships,World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio. • May 18-22, AQHA West Level […]
Youth have the chance to earn prizes and recognition for their American Paint Horse Association (APHA) equine futurity projects starting in 2022. The program is open to all Youth exhibitors and all breeds of horses, with extra incentives offered to Paint Horse futurity projects. The objective is to teach and encourage Youth to learn horse-training skills […]
Nineteen-year-old Madison Fussell, of Waxahachie, Texas, got her start showing horses because her mother and grandmother were so deeply involved in the sport. But over time, she has come to realize that something keeps her coming back. “It’s something I am so passionate about and it keeps you humble,” she said. “It has taught me […]