Western Competitions
Graham Equestrian Center Part of World’s Largest Trail Ride
Amaya Wengernuk of Severn (pictured riding Sunny) was the youngest rider at the competition and the top placing in the Junior division.
On June 13, the Graham Equestrian Center and the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) teamed up to be part of a record-breaking trail ride competition. At sites across the country, the “Ride for [...]
Ultimate Trail Challenge at Loch Moy Farm
Ultimate Equestrian Competitive Trail Competition (ACTHA Ride)
article and photos by Christy Hughes
Christy Hughes and Razzmatazz at the water obstacle
Saturday, June 19 started hot and humid with clear sunny skies and a breeze throughout the day. Thirty-four horse and rider pairs joined Loch Moy Farm at its first ACTHA ride: 20 in the Pleasure [...]
Sugar Lane Judged Pleasure Ride
May 23 – Sugar Lane Farm Judged Pleasure Ride (Federalsburg)
photo by Linda Davis
Barbara Dixon and Arapadoodle – Open Grand Champion
Karen Mack and Cooper – Open Reserve Champion
Open
Grand Champion – Barbara Dixon & Arapadoodle
Reserve Champion – Karen Mack & Cooper
1st – Alan Terry & Shadow
2nd – Jeremy Lellers & Truman
3rd – Ronda Ramsey & Apache
4th – [...]
More Barrel Racing Results
Barrel Racing at the J Bar W Ranch
May 19
Amy Albright finished first and second with Paige Reynolds in third and fourth. Amy also won the Jackpot and Paige won the 3-D.
June 2
Amy Albright continued to dominate the competition by winning on June 2 as well. This time Paige Reynolds placed third and fourth. Amy [...]
Barrel Racing Begins
Barrel Racing at the J Bar W Ranch kicked off on May 5th with a large number of entries for the Wednesday Night Jackpot. Here are the results.
1 Amy Albright 15.55
2 Amy Albright 16.06
3 Suzette White 16.56
4 Jami Cornel 16.83
5 Ann Colson 17.34
6 Paige Reynolds 17.45
7 Sam Snapp 17.84
8 Tiffany Martin 18.71
9 Adrienne Monninger 19.37
10 [...]
TROT Judged Pleasure Ride
On September 18 over 80 competitors of all ages on a variety of breeds competed in a Judged Pleasure Ride sponsored by the Trail Riders of Today and held at the Maryland Agricultural Park. Awards were given for Open, Novice and Junior classes as well as various breed classes.
Bob Lilly
Amy Grimm
Susan Searles
Naomi Manders
Mary McCullough
Jim Lynch
Michelle [...]
It’s Fair Time!
Maryland State Quarter Horse Show
by Sandy Weinreich
Amanda Powell
On August 14, the Howard County Fairgrounds was the site for a well attended Quarter Horse show. This was one of two shows that the Maryland State Quarter Horse Association put on this year. The other was in Lexington, Virginia earlier this summer. MSQHA has made [...]
Barrel Season Wrap Up
The J Bar W Ranch barrel racing season came to a close on September 5 with Amy Albright winning yet again and securing her spot on the top of the series list. Paige Reynolds finished second that day and Suzette White rounded out the top three.
Below is the 2009 Year-End Standings listed by rider name [...]
Mounted Shooting, Racing and Trails
Doug Griffith of Fruitland pops the last balloon from atop Peppy to become the overall male winner.
Much Ado About Mounted Shooting
Although relatively new to Maryland, Cowboy Mounted Shooting is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the country. On July 18, a few tried their hands and tested their skills at the Cowboy [...]
Prison Break, Barrels and More
by Katherine O. Rizzo with photos by Linda Davis
Brian Gesuero of Federalsburg rides Casino around the barrels at the Laurel Saddle Friends Show on June 13 in Laurel, Deleware.
A rider starts the Great Escape Equestrian Challenge at Lorton Prison, now called Laurel Hill.
The Great Escape
On June 20, the Great Escape Equestrian Challenge was held at [...]
