WCHA Accepting Applications for Specialized Halter Judges
February 29, 2024 Comments Off on WCHA Accepting Applications for Specialized Halter Judges
From WCHA: WCHA is accepting applications for specialized halter judges, and they are due by March 15th! If you wish to apply to be a WCHA Approved Judge, please review the WCHA Judges Application Information Cover Sheet and fill out and return the WCHA Judges Application Form. · Tentative Testing Dates: May 20-21, 2024 – […]
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From NSBA: NSBA is saddened to share that Ann Admonius, of Ocala, Florida, has passed. Ann started showing at AQHA events in 1985 with her horse, Deeno Man. She and ‘Deeno’ won the 1986 AQHA Amateur Rookie Of The Year 31-49, reserve Amateur All Around in 1987 and earned more than 500 AQHA points. Over […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to Caroline Cavallo and John Joseph Naples on their Marriage
February 28, 2024 Comments Off on Congratulations to Caroline Cavallo and John Joseph Naples on their Marriage
We’d like to extend a big EC Congratulations to Caroline Cavallo and John Joseph Naples on exchanging their vows on February 24th! We know the many years ahead of you will be filled with endless joy. We’ve been lucky enough to be part of many of Caroline’s memories with her horses! See them below:
Continue reading …Congress Welcomes All Star Reining
February 28, 2024 Comments Off on Congress Welcomes All Star Reining
From the Ohio Quarter Horse Association: Two Reining Majors Become One The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with the All Star Reining Stakes to bring their lucrative program to the All American Quarter Horse Congress, the world’s largest horse show. Beginning in 2024, Congress futurity and ancillary reining classes […]
Continue reading …From The Publisher – Judging By The Book
February 28, 2024 Comments Off on From The Publisher – Judging By The Book
The Beatles recorded their hit song, Can’t Buy Me Love, in early 1964. Written by Paul McCartney, this song was the next big hit for the band. McCartney said the song was about the fact that no matter how much money could buy, it “won’t buy me what I really want.” Hence the refrian, “‘Cause I don’t care too much for money, Money can’t buy me love.”
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Back in 2008, before a young Cody Parrish could even drive, he was on his way to the Redbud Spectacular with his mom, Candy Parrish of Parrish Quarter Horses in Pavo, Georgia. “Bret didn’t want me to drive the whole way to Oklahoma myself,” Candy explains, “so he had us stop at Masterson Farms and spend the night.” It was there in Somerville, Tennessee where Candy first saw KM Hot Number–who was born that night.
Continue reading …Preorder Your Shavings for Arizona Sun Circuit
February 26, 2024 Comments Off on Preorder Your Shavings for Arizona Sun Circuit
From Arizona Sun Circuit: Be certain to pre-order your shavings! Order ahead and avoid waiting at check in. WestWorld now has an online ordering system for Feed & Bedding. Set up your account at WestWorld of Scottsdale WestWorld has more information for both RV and Feed & Bedding on their website, including hours of operations, […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – The 2024 SOQHA Challenge
February 26, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – The 2024 SOQHA Challenge
The 2024 Challenge, presented by SOQHYA, just wrapped up the February 23-25 event at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. Judges were Kristy Starnes, Mike Rapley, and Shannon Walker. Kathy Avolt of An Equine Production reports there were more than 1000 AQHA entries per judge, more than 360 NSBA entries and 218 horses shown. “The last number […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Silver Dollar Circuit
February 25, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Silver Dollar Circuit
The Silver Dollar Circuit is in full swing at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas! The show spans February 23 – 28, 2024, with 6 AQHA shows and 4 NSBA shows, featuring judges Charlie Cole, Jessica Gilliam, Liz Baker, Alex Bryner, Shannon Holbin, Chris Thompson, Rob Meneely, Mike Hawkins, and Jonathan Meilleur. Watch the livestream from […]
Continue reading …Expanding Their Horizons – From the Horse Show Arena to the Polo Field
February 25, 2024 Comments Off on Expanding Their Horizons – From the Horse Show Arena to the Polo Field
“Being a horseman isn’t something you put on in the morning and take off at night. It’s a state of mind. It’s excelling to the best of your ability.” – Arn Anderson. By Delores Kuhlwein It’s common in the horse industry to hear that we should expand our horizons; we’re encouraged to attend that clinic, […]
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