EC Photo of the Day – A Complex Dance
June 2, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A Complex Dance
Pictured is the cherished training team of Brent and Julie Harnish of South Bend, Indiana. “A great trainer/coach/spouse team is a complex dance,” says Julie’s sister and their longtime client, Joan Ames. “Not always easy, but when it works, it’s it is buckle worthy!” If you have a great photo of the day, please email […]
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The inspiration of Caroline McKoane’s family guided her right into the saddle of Justa Machine. By Delores Kuhlwein “Anything is possible when you have the right people to support you.” — Misty Copeland. When Caroline McKoane was growing up, her horse experience certainly didn’t involve show horses or those with any training. It was much […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 OKQHA Redbud Spectacular
June 1, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 OKQHA Redbud Spectacular
The 2024 Redbud Spectacular, produced by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association, is underway May 30 – June 9, 2024, at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, with AQHA, NSBA and OKQHA approval. Judges pool: Eric Hubbard, Glenn Wells, Shannon Curl-Holbin, David Avery, Gary Putman, Fielding Rogers, Jeff Greaves, Liz Baker, Chris Thompson, Chris Jones, Jeff Carney, Ellsworth Harrison, Mark […]
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Easy N Bodacious is headed that direction. Last year, he earned his Silver Medallion in Halter as the 2023 High Point Performance Stallion, a pretty impressive feat for any horse, but especially one off the track.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Maximum White
June 1, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Maximum White
This stunning, maximum white colt is “Creek,” by All Up Honor (All Time Fancy) and out of maiden mare Driften Dowdy Doll, bred and owned by Tiffany Sherry. He was born this week and stallion owner MK Cirese says, “We were all super surprised!” For all you color gurus out there, the dam is […]
Continue reading …Paynt Points Incentive Program Approved for January 2025 Launch
May 31, 2024 Comments Off on Paynt Points Incentive Program Approved for January 2025 Launch
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Paynt Points, an innovative competition incentive program from APHA that’s designed to help grow shows and directly reward exhibitors, will launch January 1, 2025. The program proposal was passed by the APHA Board of Directors at their May 2024 meeting, following collection and thorough review of input from APHA members […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Senior Photo Bloopers from Fresno State
May 31, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Senior Photo Bloopers from Fresno State
It’s always a good day to share a blooper photo! This is Bryanna Carney, a Senior at Fresno State, who rides for their equestrian team, pictured with Alexis Steele and “Dozer,” one of the Fresno State Bulldogs Equestrian Team horses. Bryanna says, “He’s been my chore horse for the past three years, so basically my […]
Continue reading …Chief Joseph Trail Ride from The Appaloosa Horse Club
May 30, 2024 Comments Off on Chief Joseph Trail Ride from The Appaloosa Horse Club
From the Appaloosa Horse Club: The annual Chief Joseph Trail Ride is on the horizon, and the Appaloosa Horse Club has published details on dates, contact information, and if you click the link at the bottom, you’ll find the link to State Import/Export Health Requirements, links of interest about the ride, and more details on Preparing […]
Continue reading …EC Blog – Finding a Silver Lining In the Clouds for Ayvah and Zippos Little Tuf
May 30, 2024 Comments Off on EC Blog – Finding a Silver Lining In the Clouds for Ayvah and Zippos Little Tuf
An EC Blog by Jenny Guetchidjian: “I would like to share Ayvah Guetchidjian with you all,” says Jenny Guetchidjian. “Ayvah is my stepdaughter and she is four years old, turning five next month. Yesterday was to be her very first horse show, a local open show. She was going to show Leadline through the Beaver […]
Continue reading …AQHA World Show: Over $4.3 million in Purse and Prizes
May 30, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA World Show: Over $4.3 million in Purse and Prizes
From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce that the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows will award a minimum of $4.3 million in purse and prizes! This represents a guaranteed $200,000 increase from 2023 when the show awarded more than $4 million in purse, prizes and exhibitor appreciation […]
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