Colonels Shining Gun Reaches NRHA Million Dollar Sire Milestone
December 22, 2022 Comments Off on Colonels Shining Gun Reaches NRHA Million Dollar Sire Milestone
By Jessica Hein, APHA News, PHJ News Edited press release from NRHA Congratulations to the flashy Paint stallion Colonels Shining Gun, who surpassed the National Reining Horse Association’s Million Dollar Sire milestone in November 2022. Colonels Shining Gun is a 2007 sorrel overo stallion by Colonels Smokingun and out of Shining Little Peach (QH). He is […]
Continue reading …On The Cover – Jeffrey Johns & Nothin But Nett
December 22, 2022 Comments Off on On The Cover – Jeffrey Johns & Nothin But Nett
For the first time in the show’s 48 years, a historic ride-off took place with Jeffrey Johns aboard two of his horses, Nothing But Nett and KM Flat Out The Best, to break his own tie of a score of 239.5 for the World Champion and Reserve titles in the L3 Amateur Trail Finals.
Continue reading …Christmas Fun Photos and Results – 2022 ShoMe Holiday ShoDown
December 21, 2022 Comments Off on Christmas Fun Photos and Results – 2022 ShoMe Holiday ShoDown
A horse show in December in Michigan? Yes, if it’s the ShoMe Holiday ShoDown. ShowMe Horse Shows in Michigan is an open, all-breed circuit built around doing things differently, and just for fun. “All three of our shows have a different theme and outside-the-box classes,” says Liz Gear, who owns and operates ShoMe Horse Shows with her […]
Continue reading …NSBA Foundation Scholarships Open
December 21, 2022 Comments Off on NSBA Foundation Scholarships Open
NSBA For Immediate Release December 20, 2022 The NSBA Foundation is accepting applications for both the NSBA Foundation Scholarship and the T. Joe Jeane Memorial Veterinary Scholarship. The window for applications is December 1 – February 1, 2023. The NSBA Foundation Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship awarded annually to an NSBA Youth member. […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Rip N Zipping Goodbar
December 21, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Rip N Zipping Goodbar
For National Day of the Horse in early December, Keith McDonough shared this photo and posted: “Jayden and the amazing Rip – best horse ever! Classic quote, ‘Did he buck me?’” The young man with the great seat is Jayden Jensen McDonough, the son of Keith McDonough and Mark Jensen, when Jayden was 11, and Rip N Zipping […]
Continue reading …Newly Carded NSBA Judges Announced
December 21, 2022 Comments Off on Newly Carded NSBA Judges Announced
NSBA The National Snaffle Bit Association recently approved new judges that exhibit the knowledge and character to be awarded an NSBA Judges card. The following judge applicants were approved by the NSBA Judges Committee to take the 2022 judges’ exam in December. Based on criteria set by the Judges Committee and their test scores a […]
Continue reading …Delivering Holiday Spirit to Foster Families
December 21, 2022 Comments Off on Delivering Holiday Spirit to Foster Families
By Delores Kuhlwein Minae Kroeze, one of our regular EC writers, works full-time as a foster home licensing specialist for the State of Michigan. She explains they host a holiday party each year for their foster families, complete with gifts, crafts, cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar, and pictures with Santa and Lil Larry. “My […]
Continue reading …Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses First Time TBQH Breeder Christmas Special
December 21, 2022 Comments Off on Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses First Time TBQH Breeder Christmas Special
By Delores Kuhlwein If you have NEVER bred a mare with Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses, here is a deal for YOU! All FIRST TIME TBQH Breeders will be able to breed their mare to a stallion owned by TBQH for $500, plus shipping fees, if BOOKED by JANUARY 1, 2023! If you have been looking […]
Continue reading …The Vital Elements: Jessica Daniels’ Lesson-Based Training Program May Hold All The Answers
December 20, 2022 Comments Off on The Vital Elements: Jessica Daniels’ Lesson-Based Training Program May Hold All The Answers
By Delores Kuhlwein 18 lesson horses and 120 lessons a week. In the midst of the battle of opinions on how to bring new youth into the industry, Jessica Daniels of JD Show Horses stands like a beacon of light guiding to the definitive answer. The trainer and her team with a remarkably strong lesson […]
Continue reading …NSBA Names 2023 Board of Directors and Officers
December 20, 2022 Comments Off on NSBA Names 2023 Board of Directors and Officers
NSBA Following the general membership meeting held this week, the National Snaffle Bit Association announces their new Officers and Directors for the upcoming year. They are as follows: NSBA OFFICERS President – Charles Cannizzaro, Purcell, OK President Elect – Kevin Dukes, Weatherford, TX 1st Vice President – Phil Harris, State Road, NC 2nd Vice President […]
Continue reading …