2023 Congress Versatility Stakes Class Promises Excitement And Fun
December 17, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 Congress Versatility Stakes Class Promises Excitement And Fun
Horses shown at the All American Quarter Horse Congress are the best of the best in their disciplines. Spectators are awed by the precision and flawlessness of the riders in the pattern classes, the beautiful self-carriage of the horses in the rail classes, and the excitement of the athletes in the timed events.
Continue reading …Deneen King Goes Back to Her Roots with World Champion How Bout A Goodride
December 17, 2023 Comments Off on Deneen King Goes Back to Her Roots with World Champion How Bout A Goodride
“Take a giant leap into that which sets your soul on fire and never retire from that leap.”― Hiral Nagda. By Delores Kuhlwein When Deneen King took one lap around the arena on How Bout A Goodride, she knew she’d reached her comfort zone. “He felt like an old soul when I rode him. He […]
Continue reading …They’ve Got Addy Tude: Capital Quarter Horses Makes A Splash With Their First Reiner
December 16, 2023 Comments Off on They’ve Got Addy Tude: Capital Quarter Horses Makes A Splash With Their First Reiner
By Delores Kuhlwein They say true horse people never stop learning and are always searching for way to broaden their perspectives. It’s true at any level, and when the some of the very best in the pleasure horse industry, Capital Quarter Horses, saw Shez Got Addy Tude, a beautiful horse with “an amazing arena presence… […]
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When Debby Brehm was six years old, she was like most kids. She desperately wanted a horse of her own. After much pleading, Debby’s father made a deal with her. He would buy her a horse on her tenth birthday.
Continue reading …The Giving Tradition Continues at Wheeler Performance Horses
December 16, 2023 Comments Off on The Giving Tradition Continues at Wheeler Performance Horses
By Delores Kuhlwein In December 2022, Wheeler Performance Horses began a new tradition – the first lesson ever – free! Not only has it drawn youth to the industry, but it provided an opportunity as a holiday gift for kids who love horses – or those who have never touched one. Read on to see […]
Continue reading …A Million-Dollar Smile: Remembering Bruce Walquist
December 15, 2023 Comments Off on A Million-Dollar Smile: Remembering Bruce Walquist
“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
Continue reading …NSBA Names 2024 Board of Directors and Officers
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on NSBA Names 2024 Board of Directors and Officers
From NSBA: Following the general membership meeting held last week, the National Snaffle Bit Association announced their new Officers and Directors for the upcoming year. They are as follows: NSBA OFFICERS President – Kevin Dukes, Weatherford, TX President Elect – Phil Harris, State Road, NC 1st Vice President and Treasurer – Michael Tidwell, Cartersville, GA […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Volunteer State Pinto Holiday Classic
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Volunteer State Pinto Holiday Classic
The Volunteer State Pinto Organization just wrapped up their Holiday Classic Circuit, two shows with four judges with PtHA and APHA classes, held December 8-10,2023, at TN Miller Coliseum, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Show #1 judges were Clint Fullerton and Pat Smith, and Show #2 judges were John Ed Tabb and Daniel Whitehouse. The show was full of […]
Continue reading …Congress Forecast – Justin Billings Continues The Congress Tradition
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on Congress Forecast – Justin Billings Continues The Congress Tradition
When Justin Billings first attended the All American Quarter Horse Congress with his family in 1992 as an 11-year-old horse crazy kid, he was in awe, soaking up the sights and falling more and more in love with each step of the way in his cowboy boots. More than 30 years since that visit, he has never missed a Congress. This year, he’ll walk the grounds in his new role as the Executive Vice President of Operations for the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, making him one of the faces behind the magic the Congress has to offer.
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 […]
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