Are you looking for a reasonable and nice place to stay during The Redbud Spectacular or AQHYA World Show? Well, look no further, the Comfort Inn & Suites near the Oklahoma City State Fairgrounds is the place to stay. The hotel is currently ranked number one on Trip Advisor.com out of 133 hotels and is a 2012 and 2013 Gold Award Winner.

Recently, AQHA and APHA have been instructing the judges to call for lengthening of stride in the western pleasure classes to improve the overall look and perception of the class. However, GoHorseShow asked several judges whether there needs to be additional emphasis placed on the pattern classes--specifically the horsemanship and equitation classes. The overwhelming answer is yes, there is a huge need to move this class forward. Let's see what our judges have to say about this topic.

Congratulations to Jay Starnes riding Zip By Machine on winning the $15,000 added Hylton Maiden Three-Year Old Western Pleasure at the Virginia Classic on Saturday, April 13th. The total payout for the event totaled $38,960. This premier event of the show paid the winner $15,000, plus, there was a large payout of placings from first to sixth. Also, the majority of the $1500 entry fee was paid back into the purse.

GoHorseShow attended the open house and old fashioned barbeque that was held this past weekend at Milan Quarter Horses located in Athens, Texas. Home of World and Congress Champion halter stallion, Very Cool, there was over 80 guests who attended the first annual open house. According to several who attended the event, the weather, food, and scenery was gorgeous, and it was a perfect day for the event.

Wendi Cox was sentenced to 60 years behind bars for her part in the theft of 5 horses and equipment from the Southern Arkansas University rodeo team. She will have to serve at least 10 before she is eligible for parole. The horses, tack and trailer were taken from the Mulerider Stables at SAU-Magnolia in November 2011.

The York County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman they say fraudulently promised to raise money for a family's medical bills. 51-year-old Bennie Lynn Clawson of McConnells, SC, is charged with Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent (Value over $10,000). Investigators say Clawson set up online internet auctions to help raise money for the medical bills of a man in Hernando, MS. But then investigators say Clawson did not give the family all of the money she raised.

Headed by show managers, Michele Wilheim and Sydney Miller, the Virginia Classic has been taken over this year by Rock Star Horse Show Management where the show will offer six sets of points and Tim Kimura trail patterns. "We are excited to have Harris Leather & Silverworks as a major sponsor this year. They have graciously donated a Harris saddle for our new versatility challenge class valued at $10,000," says Miller, who is also thankful for Harris and their generous support of their past shows.

GoHorseShow.com assembled some of the most accomplished trainers and exhibitors in the industry and asked them, “What’s the most dominant or memorable performance you have ever witnessed in the show pen?” Let's take a look back at some of our industry leaders' favorite performances.