EC Photos of the Day – Atkins Family Adds Two New Unicorns
March 7, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day – Atkins Family Adds Two New Unicorns
Congratulations to the Atkins family on the purchase of two spectacular horses – welcome to the two new unicorns in the barn! First, Snack Attackk, a 2019 bay mare by Machine Made and out of A Sudden Echo, was purchased for youth exhibitor Kambrie Atkins from Sarah Nimigan. Watch for Kambrie and Snack Attackk in […]
Continue reading …Alternative Therapies That Benefit Horses And Humans
March 7, 2024 Comments Off on Alternative Therapies That Benefit Horses And Humans
Today there are many ways we can help horses perform optimally to keep them sound and comfortable. Just as for human athletes, sore muscles and joints can hinder a horse’s performance. These situations can often be addressed with therapies like chiropractic, massage, and cold treatments to help the body regain better mobility and comfort.
Continue reading …Heroes On Horses West: A Special Project of the NSBA Foundation, Sponsored by Bob and Ingrid Miller
March 7, 2024 Comments Off on Heroes On Horses West: A Special Project of the NSBA Foundation, Sponsored by Bob and Ingrid Miller
By Delores Kuhlwein On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Arizona Sun Circuit, patriotism was at an all time high in The Equine Chronicle Arena at WestWorld of Scottsdale. For the third year in a row, veterans and disabled veterans were honored in the Parade of Heroes, with an exhibitors’ lunch, and with a Heroes on […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit – Tuesday, March 5th
March 6, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit – Tuesday, March 5th
Tuesday at Arizona Sun Circuit in the Equine Chronicle Arena, the much awaited National Championship Showmanship Final Four were announced, and they faced off early in the afternoon to determine the winners of the tournament for the Amateur and the Select Amateur divisions. This year’s National Championship saw a few changes – instead of using […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 SCQHA Southern Gold Classic
March 6, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 SCQHA Southern Gold Classic
The SCQHA Southern Gold Classic, March 1-3, 2024, took place at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina. Judges were Randy Wilson, Michael Ochetto, Clint Fullerton, and John Kunkle, and the show was AQHA, NSBA, & SCQHA approved. This show also featured added money ranch classes and Premier Sires classes for the first time! The Southern Gold Classic […]
Continue reading …Becky George and South Beech win the Machine Made Trail for Owner Kate Upton
March 6, 2024 Comments Off on Becky George and South Beech win the Machine Made Trail for Owner Kate Upton
Tuesday at Arizona Sun Circuit, Becky George won the Machine Made $2000-added 4 & 5 YO Limited Rider Trail for owner Kate Upton! Watch what Becky has to say about South Beech, aka “Mister,” and why this win was such an accomplishment. In the 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 $2000 Added Limited Rider NSBA Four/Five Year Old […]
Continue reading …Combining Regular Registry & Solid Paint-Breds for Showing Headlines 32 Rule Change Proposals Passed by APHA State Directors
March 5, 2024 Comments Off on Combining Regular Registry & Solid Paint-Breds for Showing Headlines 32 Rule Change Proposals Passed by APHA State Directors
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The 2024 APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering featured four days of opportunities to connect, convene and communicate with Paint Horse enthusiasts on the topics of rule change proposals, the APHA strategic plan and more. Following the considerable discussions amongst committee members, state directors and members, APHA state directors passed 32 […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit – Monday, March 4th
March 5, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit – Monday, March 4th
On Monday at the 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit, it was another busy day with all arenas packed with plenty of action, including disciplines like showmanship, hunter under saddle, ranch events, equitation, and cattle classes. That morning, Eric Mendrysa (pictured above with Never Sudden, who won the L3 Amateur Showmanship Monday) of EM Design & Photography […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit
March 5, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit
The G-Man has arrived in Scottsdale and he has been greeted with big smiles! See his galleries from Sun Circuit below:
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When Paige (Stawicki) Rogers was four years old, she finally received her first horseback riding lesson. “My mom had tried to get me into any other sport–gymnastics or tennis–to steer me down a different path, but that obviously didn’t go as planned! On my eighth birthday, she broke down and got me a Paint Horse,” Rogers says.
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