Apply for More Than $300,000 in Foundation Scholarships
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on Apply for More Than $300,000 in Foundation Scholarships
From AQHA: January 15 is the deadline for 2024 American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship applications. Applicants wishing to obtain scholarship funding from the Foundation for the 2024-25 academic year can download the scholarship guidelines for a complete list of criteria and requirements. The Foundation will award scholarships totaling more than $375,000 for the 2024-25 academic year. Since its inception in […]
Continue reading …NSBA Foundation Celebrates Newest Tomorrows Horsemen® Graduates
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on NSBA Foundation Celebrates Newest Tomorrows Horsemen® Graduates
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association and NSBA Foundation are proud to celebrate the graduation of Class #2 of the Tomorrows Horsemen® Program. The class culminated in Las Vegas, NV with its fifth in-person session of the two-year program. Following the conclusion of all educational sessions, participants had the opportunity to meet with […]
Continue reading …APHA Welcomes Hannah Eichman as Director of Youth & Amateur Activities
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on APHA Welcomes Hannah Eichman as Director of Youth & Amateur Activities
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Hannah Eichman joined the American Paint Horse Association as its new director of Youth & Amateur activities, effective December 11, 2023. Eichman is excited to lead and elevate APHA’s Youth and Amateur programs to new heights. In her new role, Eichman will oversee the strategic direction and initiatives aimed at fostering growth, […]
Continue reading …EC Question of the Week – Best Advice for Backing a Horse Trailer
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on EC Question of the Week – Best Advice for Backing a Horse Trailer
We recently asked our readers: Our news feeds are filled with jokes about backing up and parking horse trailers. Some are painfully true! What advice can you offer about backing up a trailer? Many of you suggested turning the bottom of the wheel the way you want the back of trailer to go, in addition […]
Continue reading …National Day of the Horse Celebrates how Horses Make Our Lives Better
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on National Day of the Horse Celebrates how Horses Make Our Lives Better
From the American Horse Council: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The American Horse Council doesn’t need a specific date on the calendar to know when to celebrate the horse, and we know that for those whose lives center around the horse, you don’t either. However, December 13 is National Day of the Horse. And it’s a time […]
Continue reading …EC Blog – The Dream That Many Will Not Understand
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on EC Blog – The Dream That Many Will Not Understand
My horses are my personal dream. One day when I am very old and when I cannot walk anymore, it will be in my heart as a trophy of my memories. I met people who taught me something and have the same spirit and I met others that I’m glad I forgot. I got wet, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Power of His Presence
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Power of His Presence
“Whether you regard the horse with awe or love, it is impossible to escape the sheer power of his presence.” – Mary Wanless. Pictured is Kaleena Weakly with her handsome new boy, Moonlite Cruiser! Thank you to Kaleena for allowing us to share this beautiful photo by Corrin Hunt Photography. If you have a great photo […]
Continue reading …New Features In Horse Trailers – A Guide From Coast To Coast Truck And Trailer
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on New Features In Horse Trailers – A Guide From Coast To Coast Truck And Trailer
Horsemen who haul long distances with show horses want the best conditions for those animals during transport. The past few years have seen some good innovations in horse trailers in terms of safety features and comfort.
Continue reading …Lone Woolf & Wesley Galyean score Chrome Cash Payday En Route to 2023 NCHA Futurity Victory
December 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lone Woolf & Wesley Galyean score Chrome Cash Payday En Route to 2023 NCHA Futurity Victory
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: It can be lonely at the top, but 2023 NCHA Futurity champions Wesley Galyean and Lone Woolf know the view is simply unparalleled. The pair won the National Cutting Horse Association’s Open Futurity on December 9, 2023, scoring an estimated $318,649 payout plus an additional $6,534 for winning APHA’s Chrome Cash incentive. […]
Continue reading …Western Hauler: What’s New and Will E-Trucks Ever Work for Horse Owners?
December 12, 2023 Comments Off on Western Hauler: What’s New and Will E-Trucks Ever Work for Horse Owners?
Electric vehicles are all the hype today; some people want to eliminate dependence on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions and think that all vehicles and machinery should be powered by electricity. Electric cars have been around for a long time, but now there is a push to make all cars electric in the future. So the next question: what about trucks? Will e-trucks be practical for pulling horse trailers?
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