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TOPSAIL WHIZ BECOMES NRHA’S FIRST EIGHT MILLION DOLLAR SIRE
Oklahoma City, Okla. – November 10, 2011 – The name Topsail Whiz has become synonymous with record-breaking achievements in the sport of Reining. In 2008, the NRHA Hall of Fame inductee reached the top of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) all-time sire list with total offspring earnings of $5,527,700 surpassing Hollywood Dun It’s mark of $5,494,100....
[World] Equi-Stat Elite $1 Million Sire: Rowdy Yankee
Another stallion has joined the ranks of Equi-Stat Elite $1 Million Sires. The newest member of the club is 1994 stallion Rowdy Yankee, owned by the Rowdy Partners, Lucama, N.C. Rowdy Yankee’s Equi-Stat sire record boasts 106 offspring performers who have earned a total of $1,001,841....[World] AMERICANA 2011 „The most beautiful Americana ever“ - 300 riders from 16 nations - € 150,000 prize money – 36,000 visitors
About 300 riders from 16 nations and 239 exhibitors came to 2011 Americana which celebrated its 25th Anniversary. More that € 150,000 prize money were paid out in 38 classes. 36,000 visitors came to see the show and the fair. Among the many beautiful shows, there were the highlights:...[World] Americana 2011: Johanna Grabner and Hot Lil Machine leading after Masters Pleasure Go round
There were 25 horses in the go of the Americana Masters Pleasure , and the winner came from Austria: Johanna Grabner riding Hot Lil Machine, a 3-year-old gelding by A Hot Machine that was Amateur Pleasure Celebration Champion with his owner Ing. Gunter Pock this year....[World] Americana 2011 - Sabine Brasche wins ERCHA Working Cowhorse Non Pro
Simone Brasche and Larues Imperialil won the Working Cowhorse Non Pro scoring a total of 292 points. ...[World] Americana 2011 - Sabine Brasche wins ERCHA Working Cowhorse Non Pro
Simone Brasche and Larues Imperialil won the Working Cowhorse Non Pro scoring a total of 292 points. ...[World] 2011 Americana opens its Doors for Visitors tomorrow: Almost 240 Exhibitors – 263 Horses from 17 Nations - $ 190,000 Purse / Sports Highlight: Open Bronze Trophy Go Round
Tomorrow, Wednesday August 31, Europe’s premier western event opens its doors in Augsburg. Until Sunday, September 4, visitors have got the chance of shopping at one of the almost 240 exhibitors, talk to horse owners and trainers or visit the famous western forum....[World] Americana 2011: Fine Performance of Aint It The Blues in Western Riding Go Round
When a rider collects plus points in eight out of twelve maneuvres in Western Riding, this is really something. ...[World] AMERICANA 2011: Ten in the World Open Trail Final – Carolin Lenz leading aboard Lil Freckled Playboy after Go Round
From 25 competitors in the go round, the top ten made it to the final of the $ 5,000 added Americana World Open Trail. ...[World] 2011 AMERICANA: more than $ 163,000 added Money – 11 Trophy Saddles
Only about six more weeks until the 2011 AMERICANA at Augsburg. For exhibitors, Europe’s premier western riden event starts on August 28, for visitors on August 31, and lasts until September 4. There is a total purse of over $ 163,000 added money including the $ 40, 000 added NRHA Lawson Bronze Trophy Open. Eleven trophy saddles await the Champions of the various classes, among them a top handmade saddle in the Working Cow Horse....[U.S.] West Coast Whiz is an NRHA Million Dollar Sire
Oklahoma City, Okla. – July 14, 2011 – National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) stallion, West Coast Whiz was recently named NRHA‘s newest Million Dollar Sire....[World] Reining 101 talking about Reining Horses - Andrea Fappani (VIDEO)
Reining is a western riding competition for horses where the riders guide the horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins, and stops....[World] A Rider's Story - Shawn Flarida and Craig Schmersal
Produced by EQUESTRIAN LIFE TV...[U.S.] Kiser Arena Specialists to Install New Footing in Fort Worth
MORE THAN 2,750 CUBIC YARDS OF NEW FOOTING FORMULATED BY KISER ARENA SPECIALISTS TO BE INSTALLED IN AUGUST AT FORT WORTH’S WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER. Replacement of Two Arenas Furthers $32 Million in Equestrian Enhancements....[World] Change of Venue for the 2011 NRHA approved IRHA Maturity
July 4, 2011 – The 2011 IRHA Maturity, originally scheduled to be held at the ‘Centro Ippico Le Arene’, Corropoli, Italy, was officially cancelled on June 29th by Alfredo Ciabattoni, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, in consideration of the decrease in entries. ...[World] A crowd pleasing ‘Celebrity Reining’ closes the SVAG CS Classic as Micheal Schumacher and RS Esplendidos Olena slide to the highest step of the podium!
“Micheal is such an all around athlete he can do just about anything!”, said his professional trainer Shauna Larcombe. “Until yesterday he was supposed to ride another horse, we only tried this horse twice and he did really well both in and out of the show pen!”....[U.S.] IMPORTANT DERBY NEWS! MUST READ! The NRHA Events Department has been closely monitoring the EHV-1 outbreak and the effects on our industry.
While we do not feel there is an immediate threat to horses coming to the NRHA Derby, we are taking every extra precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all of our equine friends....[World] 22nd European Championship of American Quarter Horses
Entry Form and Annnouncement now online - Deadline for Entries: July 11...[World] 2011 AMERICANA: Reduced Admission Fee for Members of Associations!
On August 31, Europe’s premier western event, the 2011 AMERICANA will open its gates to visitors at Augsburg. You should plan your trip to this unique combination of show, entertainment and the leading western fair of Europe well in advance. Tickets for admission during the day are available at the box offices, but tickets for the evenening show should be booked in advance....[U.S.] (Video Tribute ) GOOD BYE TO A GOOD FRIEND. (Martina Tonello for John Slack)
Most people remember him as a really talented man but also for all the trouble he went through. I rather remeber him as an amazing person that was able to make peolpe love him, with a big smile on his face, ready to help a friend anytime....What's new
- ILLNESSES & INJURIES : Straight Talk About Colic
- AMERICANA 2011 - VIDEO DIARY Nr 1
- 2011 NRHA Derby Open Finalists Determined - Shawn Flarida riding Quistador and Jordan Larson aboard Spooks Gotta Whiz tied for the top spot on the open leader board with a 229.
- Topsails Rien Maker, Russell Dilday Win World’s Greatest Horseman Championship.
- VIDEO REPORT (IRHA/NRHA FUTURITY 2011)
- Jimmy A. Flores and Hotroddersidquixote claim ERCHA Reined Cow Horse Open Futurity Champion title at Americana
- Michael Baker and Little Foxy Boon claim Open title
- Five Days of Top Sport at Augsburg, Including $ 44,999.99 added „Golden Nugget Reining“
- Training the Reining Horse
- Kiser EDGE, The revolution in how horse arena drags prepare arena footing.
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