The Silver Dollar Circuit celebrated its 50th year of competition this week, February 23-18, 2024, at South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. This year, exhibitors were offered six AQHA shows, four NSBA shows, and a flat rate option, as well as the luxury of a stay-cation at South Point Casino. Judges were Charlie Cole, […]
Continue reading …From World Equestrian Center – Ocala: Ocala, FL – Quarter Horse competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala! Entries and stall reservations are now open through AnEquineProduction.com for two NSBA and AQHA approved events: the Orange Blossom Classic from April 17-21, 2024, and A Sudden Impulse from April 23-27, 2024. With a combined $675,000 in guaranteed added […]
Continue reading …They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, that saying could never be truer than in the horse show community. Those who grew up playing hide and seek in barn alleyways and roaming the showgrounds with a band of friends fondly remember exactly what that feels like.
That experience is certainly unusual in today’s modern society. How many other places would a parent be willing to turn their kids loose for a few hours knowing they have the freedom to explore, but knowing they’ll also be safe?
“In my friend, I find a second self.” ~Isabel Norton. “Should you ever need a grownup friendship post, this is my God-given sister, brought together thanks to an impulse horse buy over a decade ago,” says Amanda Childers. “Anyone who knows me knows I don’t make impulse buys – ever – lol. But that day I […]
Continue reading …From The Pennsylvania State University Equine Science Program: The 22nd annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale will begin on Saturday, April 27 at the Snider Agricultural Arena in University Park, Pennsylvania. Potential buyers are invited to a full-day showcase to see demonstrations of the horses under saddle, meet students from Penn State’s […]
Continue reading …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 – […]
Continue reading …This beautiful mare is A Major Invitation, pictured with her adorable 2023 mule foal, Foxy In The Dark, sired by Clyde’s Gallant Fox. Thank you to Tabitha Holland of Signature Equine in Morris, Oklahoma, for the lovely image! If you have a great photo of the day (no screenshots, please), send it by email to […]
Continue reading …From APHA: Are you a trainer or exhibitor looking for an upper hand? How about a competitive horse judging team striving for an advantage? Or maybe an aspiring judge in any stock-breed association? If so, join us at 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐈𝐐 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞! We will be taking a deep-dive into how horse-show classes are judged during an interactive […]
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