CLICK HERE to view the October issue of GoMag About the Cover Featured on the October Congress Issue of GoMag is the mother-son duo of Vanessa and Collin Froman. This Illinois family has had a great year and is looking forward to the Congress. Vanessa shows in Amateur Showmanship and Horsemanship with her new horse, […]
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With the world’s largest horse show, the All American Quarter Horse Congress, just around the corner, GoHorseShow wanted to find out what trainers and exhibitors can’t live without during this month-long marathon show. Anyone who has had the amazing opportunity to experience the carnival-like atmosphere at the Congress knows that the weather is usually unpredictable, […]
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Western Riding and Trail are two of the most challenging pattern classes to master. Both classes test the ability to communicate and connect with your horse effectively. GoHorseShow talked with multiple AQHA World and Congress Champion trainers and coaches, Jason Martin and Ashley Dunbar-Clock of Highpoint Performance Horses, to get their advice about both classes. […]
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Often, champion riders look like they have nerves of steel or ice water running through their veins. They seem to have innate confidence in themselves. But, while they may be born with that self-assurance, riders with the right mental and physical training can develop these positive traits. These qualities are essential when it comes to […]
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Assistant trainer Emma Widener currently works for Maestas Show Horses in Pilot Point, Texas. Initially from Lamar, Colorado, Emma’s mother always loved horses. “I think she put me on a horse before I could walk,” Emma told us. Eventually, Widener went to West Texas A&M for a year and a half, riding on the equestrian […]
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Originally published 2016 When looking back on the past 50 years of the Congress, we spoke to no other than Clark Bradley of Findlay, Ohio, who has more experience at the Congress than just about anyone. He actually has 50 years worth of experience and memories. Bradley has not just attended all 50 years at […]
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“If you can’t be positive, at least be quiet.” Ralph Smart – British Psychologist and Writer Negative people try to spread their mindset and attitudes, and all it takes is one person to bring everyone else down. Riding horses is a sport filled with challenges, which makes it even more crucial for the athlete to […]
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While trail and hunter over fences may seem like classes on the opposite ends of the spectrum, they share at least one important trait: the ability to accurately assess the distance between obstacles and cue your horse accordingly. We spoke with World and Congress Champion trainers Jess Bergantzel of Jess Bergantzel Show Horses and Mason Lyon […]
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RL Best Of Sudden was recently named the AQHA & NSBA All-Time Leading Sire in western all-around money and points earned. However, while “Bo” is undoubtedly a legend when it comes to show pen statistics, like every iconic athlete, there is more to the individual than simply what we see in the win columns. We […]
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We’ve all been there. You have a beautiful ride, all is going well, and suddenly your horse spooks or bucks or gets naughty and ruins the class. Or maybe you’re going through a period of tough lessons and difficult growth with your mount and are struggling to avoid getting frustrated by the process. Horses are […]
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