EC Photo of the Day – Utter Shock
February 12, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Utter Shock
This is Rachel Smit with No Time For Kisses, a horse she explains she bought for close to nothing in 2021 because no one would ride him. “I took him on as a project that was just downright hard most of the time. Blood, sweat, and lots of tears,” she says. “Then we had an […]
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From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association has launched an online store featuring a variety of NSBA-branded merchandise available for purchase. Members and horse enthusiasts can browse a selection of clothing and hats ranging from fleece shirts, hoodies and joggers to polos and t-shirts, pullovers and outerwear as well as headwear, which all proudly display […]
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By Caitlyn Haskins My mare, Jolie, and I have a super unique story – I showed as a youth, but I took a ten-year break from horses to get my nursing degree and become a mom. I didn’t think I would start getting back into horses until my youngest was in kindergarten (she’s currently 22 months). […]
Continue reading …2025 Sun Circuit Pattern Book Available
February 12, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 Sun Circuit Pattern Book Available
The Arizona Sun Circuit 2025 Pattern Book is Available! Download a digital copy and start practicing. Get yours today here: https://www.suncircuit.com/shop/2025-sun-circuit-patterns/ The Pattern Book is an AzQHYA Fundraiser, with all proceeds going to support Youth activities and the scholarship program. Find patterns for Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation, Versatility English, National Championships, Ranch Trail and Walk/Trot Ranch […]
Continue reading …2025 APHA Hall of Fame Class Selected
February 11, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 APHA Hall of Fame Class Selected
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The newest class of APHA Hall of Fame inductees have been selected; they will be honored June 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Celebration. 2025 Inductees A Scenic Impulse—“Scenic” made a name for himself in and out of APHA […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Ashlynn Higelmire
February 11, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Ashlynn Higelmire
This is Ashlynn Higelmire at the Level 1 East AQHA Championship Show in April 2024 in the 18 & Under Walk Trot Horsemanship. “Having a horse is like having a 1200 lb. best friend always there to help you through anything,” explains her grandma, Valerie Dickinson, who says when Ashlynn’s dad passed away in 2017, […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Kansas QHA Prairie Classic
February 10, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Kansas QHA Prairie Classic
The Kansas Quarter Horse Association just wrapped up their Prairie Classic, one of the top AQHA Circuits in the U.S., held February 5-9, 2025, at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The show was AQHA, NSBA, KQHA, and OQHA approved, with judges Sissy Anderson, Steve Brown, Michael Colvin, Jamie Dowdy, Michael Edwards, Michael Jung, Robbin […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy 25th Birthday to Kay Ceeya Later
February 10, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy 25th Birthday to Kay Ceeya Later
This is Stefanie Fricke’s retired APHA show gelding Casey (aka ‘Kay Ceeya Later), who just had his 25th birthday, getting a visit from his favorite kid (Stefanie’s son) and enjoying his favorite sweet treat, Oreos. “Golden Oreos were always his go-to treats at the shows, but we had to spring for the birthday flavor this time. […]
Continue reading …2025 Arizona Sun Circuit Stall Proofing Lists
February 9, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit Stall Proofing Lists
PLEASE REVIEW THE STALL PROOFING LISTS from Arizona Sun Circuit: Verify your stall counts! Stall assignments will be made the week of February 10. Email Heidi Lane at azqhainfo@gmail.com with any questions or discrepancies by 10:00 AM Monday February 10. Permanent and South Hall Proofing List: https://www.suncircuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Permanent-and-South-Hall-Proofing-List.pdf Temporary Barn Proofing List: https://www.suncircuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Temporary-Barn-Proofing-List.pdf
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Dixie National EWD AQHA Show
February 9, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Dixie National EWD AQHA Show
Every year the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show celebrates and hosts the Mary Hopkins Memorial Equestrians with Disabilities AQHA Show, an EWD show sponsored by the Mississippi Quarter Horse Youth Association. The show just celebrated its 25th anniversary February 4-5, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi, at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center, offering four judges with AQHA/NSBA/PHBA classes […]
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