AOHA Show - let me see your horses!

palakida · 08-31-2008, 09:06 AM

We showed Friday night, and Goose did a beautiful job! We didn't place, but it was his first night show and the biggest group of horses and people in one place he had ever seen. He and I both got a little frustrated while standing around waiting, but once he got in the ring he did a fantastic job! Here a couple of pics of us.

Let me see your show horses from this weekend!

Freedomnchrist · 08-31-2008, 09:08 AM

Was this the one in Birmingham?

palakida · 08-31-2008, 09:13 AM

This is the one in Montgomery. There were an estimated 15,000 people there over the course of the three days! It was nuts!

Freedomnchrist · 08-31-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by palakida

This is the one in Montgomery. There were an estimated 15,000 people there over the course of the three days! It was nuts!

Wish I would have known...I would have came and cheered you on.

Could have used some pointers too.

palakida · 08-31-2008, 09:45 AM

We had a great time and are already looking forward to next spring when our show season starts again.

There is an APHA show in Montgomery next weekend and we have thrown around the ideas of trying to go to it. We will see what this hurricane does and how the rest of the week goes.

cameo05 · 08-31-2008, 09:45 AM

I need some pointers too.. Liberty is going to seer after her surgery to be fitted up for halter. We will be doing ranch horse shows though not AQHA. I am a foundation qh person and working ranch horse, and I don't like somethings about certain shows. Man what a gorgeous horse, I am very surprised ya'll didn't take first everytime.

palakida · 08-31-2008, 09:56 AM

Thanks Cameo - we were competing against "real" halter horses, so I didn't expect to place. Goose is not a halter type build, and I was not willing to do the things to make him into something he isn't born to be. We have been showing in halter because it is a good way to get one show broke and the discipline is important, especially with a stallion.

It was an open show, so there were horses and competitors all the way from us (strictly dabblers) to the pros. My horse was clean, clipped, and well-behaved. He was a winner in my book!

There were more horses there this year than ever. I think people are showing more smaller, local shows because of fuel prices and ridiculous entry fees for some of the breed shows. It's good because the local show circuit is growing, but also bad because people like us can't really compete at that level.

It is a great group of associations and I would recommend them to anyone!

Freedomnchrist · 08-31-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by palakida

We had a great time and are already looking forward to next spring when our show season starts again.

There is an APHA show in Montgomery next weekend and we have thrown around the ideas of trying to go to it. We will see what this hurricane does and how the rest of the week goes.

Yeah....I have gone to two of the COHA shows...and didn't fit in very well.

I have to wait till next year to start too.

At least I have a whole year. I plan on some western pleasure...that is what we are working on....

Let me know if you all go...I will try to too!

palakida · 08-31-2008, 05:10 PM

Freedom - keep going back. We felt a little out of place when we first started, but we met some really nice folks and park next to them at just about every show. i will tell you the walking horse people seemed more friendly than the stock horse folks. I don't know why, maybe b/c we weren't the competition.

Watch and meet the president of the club and such. I am sure that you will find some folks to give you a "leg up" so to speak. If not, just head on over to our neighborhood and hang out with us.

THWDIXIEGURL · 08-31-2008, 07:36 PM

he looked beautiful!!! I think he is one of the purtiest horses ever though any way!!

I am glad that you guys are showing with us! and thanks us walking horse people usually get a bad rep!

glad you think we are nice we love having you guys next to us at shows!! I am very proud of dixie she placed 11th out of 28 and that is with only starting at the end of june

!!! I was so pumped! she was 1 point from 10th place!! but we had a great ride and I was so glad!! I can't wait until next year! i will try to post some pictures for you soon!!

palakida · 08-31-2008, 07:56 PM

congrats!!!! I knew she would do fabulously!! What time did you finally get to ride Saturday night?

Freedomnchrist · 08-31-2008, 08:55 PM

I mentioned Montgomery to hubby...he said we might could go...if you don't mind a 2 and a half year old.

palakida · 09-01-2008, 07:29 AM

We have a three and a half year old, so you will be right at home!!

Luvridn · 09-01-2008, 07:43 AM

He looks great palakida! I used to show AOHA/Gulf Central Assn and went to the state show twice. This has been about 8 years ago though. Competition is much tougher than you'd think for an open circuit!

palakida · 09-01-2008, 12:24 PM

Thanks Luv - we are proud of him. And boy you are right about the level of competition! It is tough even at that level.

We have really enjoyed it though and have met some great folks. It has been wonderful experience for me and Goose. You should get back into it! It is tons of fun and an affordable way to show!

palakida · 09-04-2008, 08:12 AM

Okay DixieGirl - Where are those pics???

carmor07 · 09-04-2008, 08:36 AM

Looks like show winning eye candy to me

**gbarmranch** · 09-04-2008, 09:08 AM

Congratulations! Looks like he did a fine job.

**seerfarm** · 09-04-2008, 09:12 AM

Hey, what do they know? He is a winner in our book. Nice job, the experience and participation alone is worth a

palakida · 09-04-2008, 07:52 PM

Thanks everybody!! We are really proud of him. I was hoping some other HTer's would have been at the show and have pics to share, but I guess it was just me and TWHDixieGirl.

Maybe next year we can get together an HT group to go.

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08-31-2008, 09:06 AM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	AOHA Show - let me see your horses! We showed Friday night, and Goose did a beautiful job! We didn't place, but it was his first night show and the biggest group of horses and people in one place he had ever seen. He and I both got a little frustrated while standing around waiting, but once he got in the ring he did a fantastic job! Here a couple of pics of us. Let me see your show horses from this weekend! __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com Last edited by palakida : 08-31-2008 at 09:12 AM.

08-31-2008, 09:08 AM
Freedomnchrist Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,312	Was this the one in Birmingham?

08-31-2008, 09:13 AM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	This is the one in Montgomery. There were an estimated 15,000 people there over the course of the three days! It was nuts! __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

08-31-2008, 09:45 AM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	We had a great time and are already looking forward to next spring when our show season starts again. There is an APHA show in Montgomery next weekend and we have thrown around the ideas of trying to go to it. We will see what this hurricane does and how the rest of the week goes. __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

08-31-2008, 09:45 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,667	I need some pointers too.. Liberty is going to seer after her surgery to be fitted up for halter. We will be doing ranch horse shows though not AQHA. I am a foundation qh person and working ranch horse, and I don't like somethings about certain shows. Man what a gorgeous horse, I am very surprised ya'll didn't take first everytime. __________________

08-31-2008, 09:56 AM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	Thanks Cameo - we were competing against "real" halter horses, so I didn't expect to place. Goose is not a halter type build, and I was not willing to do the things to make him into something he isn't born to be. We have been showing in halter because it is a good way to get one show broke and the discipline is important, especially with a stallion. It was an open show, so there were horses and competitors all the way from us (strictly dabblers) to the pros. My horse was clean, clipped, and well-behaved. He was a winner in my book! There were more horses there this year than ever. I think people are showing more smaller, local shows because of fuel prices and ridiculous entry fees for some of the breed shows. It's good because the local show circuit is growing, but also bad because people like us can't really compete at that level. It is a great group of associations and I would recommend them to anyone! __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

08-31-2008, 05:10 PM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	Freedom - keep going back. We felt a little out of place when we first started, but we met some really nice folks and park next to them at just about every show. i will tell you the walking horse people seemed more friendly than the stock horse folks. I don't know why, maybe b/c we weren't the competition. Watch and meet the president of the club and such. I am sure that you will find some folks to give you a "leg up" so to speak. If not, just head on over to our neighborhood and hang out with us. __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

08-31-2008, 07:36 PM
THWDIXIEGURL Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reeltown, AL Posts: 188	he looked beautiful!!! I think he is one of the purtiest horses ever though any way!! I am glad that you guys are showing with us! and thanks us walking horse people usually get a bad rep! glad you think we are nice we love having you guys next to us at shows!! I am very proud of dixie she placed 11th out of 28 and that is with only starting at the end of june!!! I was so pumped! she was 1 point from 10th place!! but we had a great ride and I was so glad!! I can't wait until next year! i will try to post some pictures for you soon!! __________________

08-31-2008, 07:56 PM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	congrats!!!! I knew she would do fabulously!! What time did you finally get to ride Saturday night? __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

08-31-2008, 08:55 PM
Freedomnchrist Greenbroke Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,312	I mentioned Montgomery to hubby...he said we might could go...if you don't mind a 2 and a half year old.

09-01-2008, 07:29 AM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	We have a three and a half year old, so you will be right at home!! __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

09-01-2008, 07:43 AM
Luvridn Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 1,053	He looks great palakida! I used to show AOHA/Gulf Central Assn and went to the state show twice. This has been about 8 years ago though. Competition is much tougher than you'd think for an open circuit! __________________ If your horse wants to bolt, there is probably a nut loose in the saddle! PP

09-01-2008, 12:24 PM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	Thanks Luv - we are proud of him. And boy you are right about the level of competition! It is tough even at that level. We have really enjoyed it though and have met some great folks. It has been wonderful experience for me and Goose. You should get back into it! It is tons of fun and an affordable way to show! __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

09-04-2008, 08:12 AM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	Okay DixieGirl - Where are those pics??? __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com

09-04-2008, 08:36 AM
carmor07 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: tn. Posts: 835	Looks like show winning eye candy to me

09-04-2008, 09:08 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,217	Congratulations! Looks like he did a fine job. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

09-04-2008, 09:12 AM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Portal, Ga Posts: 7,723	Hey, what do they know? He is a winner in our book. Nice job, the experience and participation alone is worth a __________________ "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back".

09-04-2008, 07:52 PM
palakida Weanling Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 484	Thanks everybody!! We are really proud of him. I was hoping some other HTer's would have been at the show and have pics to share, but I guess it was just me and TWHDixieGirl. Maybe next year we can get together an HT group to go. __________________ A child and a horse will make a liar out of you everytime. - www.palakidaranch.com