Laura Gilmer

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Going Back to Cali

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - January 18, 2011

During the 80's, Charlie Cole and Jason Martin were part of a group of top California youth exhibitors who grew up and showed together including Molly Kehoe Cherry, Jill Gomes Newcomb, Amy Scanlan Lund, and Shelli Ries. What is interesting is that this group is still involved in the horse industry as trainers and amateur competitors.

Top Amateur Competitor Tiina Volmer Sworn in as US Citizen

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - January 14, 2011

GoHorseShow.com just found out that top Amateur competitor Tiina Volmer was sworn in as a U.S. Citizen on January 13th, and we wanted to know why this Canadian decided to get dual citizenship and whether she thought the process was difficult.

Multiple Embryo Transfers: An Ethical Dilemma?

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - January 12, 2011

As more and more individuals in the industry are performing multiple embryo transfers the same year with the same mare, there are some questions surfacing regarding the moral ramifications of allowing this practice to be unregulated. Many horse lovers are not sure that "horses should have litters." There is conflict between the advancement of science and the belief that horses typically only have one foal a year.

The Road to Number One: Stawicki & Malsch Win Despite Obstacles

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - January 6, 2011

This past year's 13 and Under APHA High Point All-Around winner, Madison Malsch, and 14-18 APHA High Point All-Around winner, Paige Stawicki may be close friends, but they have a lot more in common than just winning prestigious Number One title in 2010. Limited for different reasons to not being able to show the entire year, both girls did not expect to win any titles.

GoHorseShow Readers Share Their Good Deeds this Holiday Season

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - December 21, 2010

During this holiday season, many individuals chose to give back to their community in several inspiring ways. GoHorseShow.com talked to some industry professionals and equine enthusiasts who shared their good deeds. It is always a great feeling and considered by many better than receiving presents.

Karen Evans Mundy: From Burn Out to Finding a New Passion

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - November 23, 2010

Former top amateur competitor Karen Evans Mundy has won the World 19 times and the All-Around Amateur at the World Show a record eight times on five different horses. With all of these wins, you would think that Mundy had nothing to prove to anyone in the industry. The problem was that for some reason she still felt like she had to constantly prove to herself that she could win and remain on top.

Second Best: Reserve Amateur World Champions

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - November 21, 2010

Many Reserve World Champions go largely unnoticed because the World Champion tends to get all the glory. But, do you consider second place the first loser? This quote was said by the famous race car driver Dale Earnhardt. Well, at GoHorseShow.com we decided to ask four Amateur Reserve World Champions that very question.

Guitar Hero Rocks at APHA World Show

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - November 15, 2010

Guitar Hero may be the name of a popular video game, but it is also the name of an adored three year old hunt seat champion owned by Michelle Sloan of Decatur, Illinois. Affectionately known as Hardy, this stout, 16 hand gelding may be a little smaller than most big-time hunt seat horses, but his heart, presence, consistency and movement make up for his short stature.

HOO is Only Performance Stallion to Win Seven World Titles

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - November 13, 2010

According to Hot Ones Only's (HOO) owner, Sharnai Thompson, "HOO now has more World Championships than any other AQHA performance stallion with seven world titles. This has been an amazing week and we are just so blessed to have him. No performance stallion has ever come close to what he has accomplished, and he is only 4 years-old."

World and Congress Champion ‘Certify This Chex’ Sells

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - November 9, 2010

GoHorseShow.com has learned that one of the industry’s most dominant all-around horses, Certify This Chex, has sold to the Tamulewicz family of Columbus, Ohio. We talked to Carey, and her trainer, Brad Jewett about what they will remember most about this outstanding gelding. We also talked to the new owner, Bree Tamulewicz about the exciting new addition to her family.

UPDATE: Darcy Schroeder Searching For First World Championship

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - November 7, 2010

UPDATE: Well Darcy may be still searching for her first World Championship, but she did have a pretty good day when she placed TOP 5 in the Novice Amateur Western Riding. We congratulate her on a nice ride. GoHorseShow.com wishes her luck the rest of the week. Check out the profile of this top business woman and rider if you haven't had a chance.

MORE NEWS: From Stage to Show Ring: APHA Amateur Chelsea Bain

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - November 6, 2010

MORE GREAT NEWS: Chelsea and Barbie were Reserve in the Classic Amateur Sr Western Pleasure and ended the day with a win in the Classic Amateur Horsemanship! She also just found out she was Classic High Point Amateur for the show!

UPDATE: Congrats to Chelsea and Barbie on just winning the 19-44 Amateur Equitation at the APHA World Show.

Susan Scott: First Non-Pro to Reach $250,000 in NSBA Earnings

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - November 4, 2010

In August of 2011, Susan will be the first Non-Pro inducted into the newly created NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club at the banquet held during the NSBA World Show. Read about Susan's competitive spirit and passion for horses despite some setbacks and obstacles that she had to overcome to reach this remarkable milestone.

Joan Schroeder: One Act of Kindness Goes Full Circle

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - November 2, 2010

Joan and Robbie Schroeder are legendary trainers and breeders and the history of their great stallion Blazing Hot is well documented. However, many may not know that one act of kindness dating back to the late 1980's has had a profound effect on the Quarter Horse industry, and today it has been brought back around full circle.

The Life of An Assistant Trainer at the Congress

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - October 23, 2010

GoHorseShow.com sat down with three of the top assistant trainers to discuss what their day is like at the largest single breed show in the world. Adam Wainscott of Highpoint Performance Horses, Tate Oakley of Rusty Green Quarter Horses, and Michalene, “Mikey” Westover of Haylo Farms talked about their background, what advice they have for other young trainers who are trying to succeed in this business, and also their future goals.

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