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Around the Rings – The 2024 SOQHA Challenge

February 26, 2024 Comments Off

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 […]

Around the Rings – 2024 Silver Dollar Circuit

February 25, 2024 Comments Off

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 […]

Around the Rings – McKinsey Cutting Horses February 2024 MC Cutters Show

February 24, 2024 Comments Off

The McKinsey Cutting Horses 2024 show series hosted their February 17, 2024 show at MC Cutters Arena in Ohio with Judge Andrew Nave. Plenty of money was up for grabs and even though the chilly weather was a challenge, they offered a late start to kick off the day! Thank you to Karen Melroy-Oiler of […]

Around the Rings- 2024 Dixie National Quarter Horse Show

February 22, 2024 Comments Off

The Dixie National Quarter Horse Show, traditionally known as “The Southern Classic,” ran from February 12-18, 2024, in the Kirk Fordice Equine Center at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson, Mississippi. The show offered a full slate of cattle, speed events, and all-around events, plus opportunities like a Ride the Trail Pattern Clinic with Tim Kimura, […]

Around the Rings – 2024 MQHA Winter Blast

February 21, 2024 Comments Off

The MQHA Winter Blast, February 14-18, 2024, at the National Equestrian Center in Lake St Louis, Missouri, was AQHA and NSBA approved, with judges Jennfier Kunkle, John Kunkle, Jennifer Goss, and Clint Fullerton. In addition to fabulous competition, the exhibitors enjoyed fun and social time with activities like the Lucky Clover Tack Spin Contest, won by Clayton […]

Western Women Shined in the Arts and Arena at the Sixth Annual Art of the Cowgirl Main Event

February 17, 2024 Comments Off

From Art of the Cowgirl: Hundreds of people funneled into the Merck Animal Health Arena at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, after the Art of the Cowgirl main event on January 21. They sat in rows of white chairs set up before a stage. Photos of the event’s founder, Tammy Pate, […]

Around the Rings – 2024 Oregon QHA February Sweetheart Classic

February 16, 2024 Comments Off

The Oregon Quarter Horse Association Sweetheart Classic, February 8 -11, 2024, at Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon, offered a full slate of AQHA, APHA and ApHC classes, including cattle classes. Judges were Bruce Army, Nancy Wilde, Leanne Williams, and Darren Wright, and the show was another hit for the multi-breed show format the association has been […]

Around the Rings – 2024 Dixie National QH EWD Show

February 14, 2024 Comments Off

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 marked its 24rd year, on February 6-7, 2024, with 4 AQHA Shows and no entry fees, no stall fees, and no pre-entry […]

Around the Rings – 2024 SCQHA Cattle Classic

February 13, 2024 Comments Off

The South Carolina Cattle Classic was held at SC Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina, February 8-11, 2024, with four complete AQHA shows, four complete AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse shows, and one Ranching Heritage Challenge show. Judges were: Pamela Scott (RHC), Gayle Lampinen, Rhonda Replogle (RHC), and Richard Spinks. Circuit Champions: Class Back Number Horse Exhibitor Aged Stallions […]

Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2024 KQHA Prairie Classic

February 12, 2024 Comments Off

The Kansas Quarter Horse Association Prairie Classic, February 7-11, 2024, just wrapped up at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. It’s one of the Top 10 AQHA Circuits in the U.S. The show’s judges were Dolly Chayer, Jimmy Daurio, Jessica Gilliam, T.W. Grose, Jake Hartman, Pete Kyle, Jonathan Meilleur, Judd Paul, and Jason Smith. Other highlights: Six […]