Inspiration took Tami Dobbs to Guatemala on a mission trip, and she came home with humility, gratefulness, and a lifetime of memories. By Delores Kuhlwein If you know Amateur Tami Dobbs well, you also know she’s deeply rooted in horses, family, and faith. A recognizable name for her accomplishments in the APHA arena with horses […]
Continue reading …Owned, Shown, Loved, and Prepared by Dawn Strohecker
February 5, 2023 Comments Off on Owned, Shown, Loved, and Prepared by Dawn Strohecker
DIY Amateur Dawn Strohecker and Illicit Intention earn 2022 top honors as 3X AQHA National High Point Champions By Delores Kuhlwein Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars. –Les Brown. One might say that Dawn Strohecker is a go-getter. The blond-haired dynamo from Illinois envisions her objectives, and then […]
Continue reading …AQHA World Cup Youth Team Hopefuls Travel from China to Texas for Lessons
February 3, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA World Cup Youth Team Hopefuls Travel from China to Texas for Lessons
By Delores Kuhlwein Everyone knows that learning to be better horsemen and riders takes an abundance of commitment. What about traveling over 7,000 miles to do so? That’s what a youth team from China just did – they came from China all the way to Texas in January to ride with instructors like Bud Lyon, […]
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Losing Their Son in 2020 Led Kenny and Sarah Hall to Turn Tragedy Into Outreach By Delores Kuhlwein It’s easy to recognize multiple carded judge Kenny Hall due to his visibility in the horse industry. But when Kenny and his wife, Sarah, tragically lost their son, Ethan, on 8/24/20 at age 22 to an accidental […]
Continue reading …Leslie Hellman of Hellman Therapeutics: Powered by Hands
January 29, 2023 Comments Off on Leslie Hellman of Hellman Therapeutics: Powered by Hands
By Delores Kuhlwein There’s a meme that gets passed around social media every so often and it brings plenty of laughs, mostly because of the ring of truthfulness. People: Aren’t horses expensive? Me: As long as you don’t spend on luxury items like such as food or basic health care, it’s fine. It’s oh-so […]
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By Amy Grohoski-Morris “Why do you allow your daughter to ride horses when it’s so expensive and time consuming? I wouldn’t do it.” I wish I had a dime for every time someone has asked me this question over the past 9 years. I’d probably be able to pay off a month of training […]
Continue reading …17-Year-Old Mo Purdie Pays It Forward With Nyla’s Closet
January 26, 2023 Comments Off on 17-Year-Old Mo Purdie Pays It Forward With Nyla’s Closet
By Delores Kuhlwein “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy In 2021, when she was just 15 years old, Florida exhibitor Mo Purdie made a momentous decision. She decided, since she’d been lucky enough […]
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Kids – Jill Thomas Releases Third Book in Her Series
January 25, 2023 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Kids – Jill Thomas Releases Third Book in Her Series
Quarter Horse Kids Jill Thomas releases third book in her series geared toward Quarter Horse lovers By Delores Kuhlwein When Jill Thomas’ daughter was active in AQHYA, she was able to observe the many disciplines of the American Quarter Horse, and the experience inspired her to create a book series on their favorite breed. […]
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By Delores Kuhlwein We recently asked our readers: What is your favorite award you’ve won at a show or for year-end? This is also a favorite question of many awards coordinators! We had some great responses and some wonderful photos! Thank you to so many of our readers taking the extra step to submit a […]
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Giving Back The philanthropy of her late daughter inspired Jennifer Thompson Lisson to give others a future By Delores Kuhlwein Jennifer Thompson Lisson fondly remembers the calling her daughter, Whitney, had to help others. “Whitney was a huge human advocate, always looking for ways to help people who are not as privileged as we are,” […]
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