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PQHA Kicks Off Show Season with Memorial Day Circuit and 28% Entry Increase

June 6, 2018 Comments Off

The Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association held its Memorial Day Show May 2527 in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. The show boasted increased entries from 2017 with 740 entries per judge—a 28% boost from the previous year.

Photos and Results From TSQHA Summer Celebration

June 5, 2018 Comments Off

A number of fun events were held at the show, including the TSQHA Youth Club’s No Bling class on June 2nd. The entry fee of $10 served as a donation to the youth club and provided the chance to win first place and a $250 gift certificate to Stephanie Joslin/Custom Couture.

Arkansas QHA Memorial Circuit and 16th Annual Stanford Happening

June 4, 2018 Comments Off

The highlight of Saturday night was the main arena wrapping up with the Blind Horsemanship Challenge. There was a total of 20 entries this year with a money pot of $1,100! All exhibitors entered the arena and faced the rail. Each rider was given a maximum of 60 seconds to look at the pattern before they turned around and attempted it.

Is It Too Hot To Trot?

June 2, 2018 Comments Off

As temperatures continue to rise into the triple digits this summer, riders need to be mindful of how the extra heat may be affecting their beloved equine partners. But did you know that temperature doesn’t show the whole story? It’s important to take humidity into the equation.

How a Sparkly Horse Show Jacket Inspired a Very Special Cake

June 1, 2018 Comments Off

“He frantically searched for places that both had edible jewels in stock and could get them overnighted to the bakery by Friday afternoon. He was only able to find two places in the country that could do it – one in New York City and one in Seattle. He somehow got 150 sugar jewels to Waco in less than 24 hours!”

Around the Ring Photos and Results From IPHC Memorial Day Show

May 31, 2018 Comments Off

APHA exhibitors enjoyed an 8-judge/3-day event over Memorial Day weekend in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Judges included Michael Swain, Danny Williams, Casey Orr, Leigh Ann Skurupey, Andrea Koehn, Carrie Kessler, Cindy Pence-Girardier, and Keith McDonough.

In Loving Memory of Zippos Redemption (1998-2018)

May 30, 2018 Comments Off

One of Pamela’s most memorable moments with the horse she fondly called “Ole’ Man River” took place at the 2016 APHA World Show where they won two World Championships in Western Riding- one in Novice Amateur and one in Masters Amateur. “He always stepped up for me at the World shows,” she says. “It was like he knew what I was thinking, and the ride on him was fun and very rewarding!

AQHA, APHA, and ApHC Competitors Score Big at 2018 Solid Gold Futurity

May 29, 2018 Comments Off

Over $40,000 in cash and prizes were presented to the big winners in six Halter classes and two Performance classes, including beautiful trophies for Champions and Reserve Champions that were provided by The Equine Chronicle and Cowboy Bronze.

AQHA Competitors Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend at Gateway Classic

May 29, 2018 Comments Off

While some were enjoying Memorial Day barbecues and trips to the lake, others packed up their horse trailers and motorhomes and headed north to Lake St. Louis, Missouri for the Gateway Classic.

Let Me Introduce You to My Non-Competitive Self…

May 28, 2018 Comments Off

Why pay the money for full time trainers, the price of high end show tack, show fees, and trainer fees if you don’t have a strong competitive drive? This is a question my husband and non-horse show peers ask all me all the time. Do you know what you could be doing with that money each month?