Laura Gilmer

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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.

Ona Good Impulse Retired After Win at Congress

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - October 22, 2010

Congratulations to Jan Pittman and Ona Good Impulse on winning the Select Western Pleasure at the Congress. Pittman spoke to GoHorseShow.com right after her win, and broke the news that the mare will be retired to her farm in Florida. What a way to go out!

Breaking Down the Congress Patterns: Hunt Seat Equitation

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - October 17, 2010

AQHA judge, GoHorseShow.com reporter, and 18-time All-American Quarter Horse Congress winner, Laura Gilmer discusses some of the important parts of the Congress showmanship, horsemanship, and equitation patterns. Last up in the series: Breaking Down the Congress Patterns: Hunt Seat Equitation.

Spotlight of Past Small Fry Competitors

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - October 16, 2010

This year’s Congress theme of “Great Dreams Begin With A Dreamer” fits perfectly as many horse show exhibitors start their showing careers competing in the Small Fry Horsemanship at the Congress. The last installment of our Small Fry article is of Haylee Holt, daughter of Wayne and Vicky Holt. Check out the profile of this accomplished rider, student, and cheerleader.

Mystery Man: Mike Farina of Pine View Farms

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - September 25, 2010

Mike Farina of North Lawrence, Ohio is a very private man who likes to remain behind the scenes in the horse industry. Many individuals in the industry have no idea what he looks like or that he owns two of the top breeding stallions in the industry, Invitation Only and Lazy Loper. Even though Farina shies away from the limelight, GoHorseShow.com was able to find out a few interesting tidbits about Farina, and talked to him while he was at his vacation home in Maui, Hawaii.

Where Are They Now? Riley Smith

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - August 24, 2010

Recently, I was watching a rerun marathon of the drama Criminal Minds on TNT. The actor caught my attention because he looked familiar for some reason. About halfway through the show, I realized that it was Riley Smith, whose father is trainer and AQHA judge Russ Smith of Whitesboro, Texas. Riley is also a former AQHYA President (96-97) and showed mainly in the pleasure and halter events when he was a youth exhibitor. Seeing him on television, made be wonder what he has been up to all these years since he stopped showing horses.

World Champion and AQHA Judge Describe Showing in Alaska

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - July 21, 2010

While Alaska is largely associated with popular annual events like the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race that starts in Anchorage and ends in Nome, it is exciting to know that Open and AQHA horse shows are frequently held in the state. AQHA judge Lita Hottel recently judged a show in Fairbanks, Alaska and AQHYA World Champion exhibitor Danielle Long is from Anchorage, Alaska and we wondered what it is like showing and judging in this state.

Laura Gilmer Reviews “The Horse Boy”

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - July 9, 2010

While at the Chicago airport recently (headed to a horse show as most of you can relate), I went on a search for a new book to read when I realized I had forgotten the novel I was reading back at home. I am sure many horse lovers have never heard of this memoir, and it is worth the read.

Lauren Kelly Wins AjPHA Member of the Year Against All Odds

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - July 1, 2010

"Lauren has a passion for the American Paint Horse like I have never seen," Janel Faust, a friend of Lauren's said. "Her dedication to showing and riding her horses is her reason for living. Horses and showing truly keep her alive."

The 19 year-old Brighton, Illinois native, Lauren Kelly, recently won the AjPHA (American Junior Paint Horse Association) Youth Member of the Year Award. Find out more about this amazing young woman.

Where Are They Now? Montgomery Lee Petty

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - June 21, 2010

It has been almost ten years since Montgomery Lee Petty won an AQHYA World Champion title in Western Pleasure aboard Mr Magnolia Zip. As the grandaughter of Richard Petty, her life has never been considered what many would call routine or predictable. So it came as no surprise that after graduating from high school, this North Carolina native moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University. During her first week there, she met and fell in love with her now husband, up and coming country music star, Randy Montana.

Do You Like Showing To Multiple Judges?

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - June 18, 2010

There appears to be mixed emotions when it comes to trying new show formats at AQHA shows. I recently judged the second ever AQHA 4 judge/4 sets of points show in Berrien Springs, Michigan. The first AQHA show to try this format was in Ohio earlier this year. AQHA has also tried three judges with three sets of points at the Texas Classic, Dixie Nationals, and the Sun Country Circuit. The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) has been using this type of format for years, yet, until now, AQHA has seemed reluctant to follow suit.

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