EC Photo of the Day: Ayana McKnight and Only One At The Bar
January 31, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Ayana McKnight and Only One At The Bar
“Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate.”- Jon Bon Jovi. Meet Ayana McKnight, who rides with Mike and May Edwards Quarter Horses, and Only One At The Bar, aka “Spencer.” Ayana is not only an accomplished equestrian, but she’s also in her second year […]
Continue reading …Top Ten Things Judges Hate in Showmanship
January 31, 2024 Comments Off on Top Ten Things Judges Hate in Showmanship
When it comes to Showmanship, there are some horse and handler pairs that make the discipline look effortless. They are precise, efficient, correct, and have a special flair that sets them apart from the rest.
Continue reading …New Scholarship Opportunities for Appaloosa Youth!
January 30, 2024 Comments Off on New Scholarship Opportunities for Appaloosa Youth!
From A Spot For the Future: A Spot For The Future, a new Appaloosa youth scholarship fund, announces a minimum of 16 new $500 scholarships to be awarded at the 2024 Appaloosa Youth World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, OK, June 26 through July 3, 2024. This organization and scholarships were established to create an […]
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By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board-Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center Horses handle winter much better than humans, even at 40 below zero, if allowed to gradually adapt and in good body condition. There are some breeds of horse that have adapted for even colder temperatures, including the Yakut, Icelandic, Bashkir, and […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
January 30, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
We call this photo “every cloud has a silver lining,” or “how to keep your kids busy at a horse show after it rains.” This adorable young man is Cooper McNamee, and though the sun is out at the Southern Arizona Quarter Horse Association Saguaro Classic, he’s making good use of the puddles left by the […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Sunny Stroede Rufo
January 30, 2024 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Sunny Stroede Rufo
This is first photo is Sunny Stroede Rufo in 1996 at the age of 4! How cute is that! The second image shows Sunny at the age of 31 with her Reserve Congress Champion, Reckless Charlie, in 2023! Thank you to Jane L Stroede for this fun Transformation Tuesday – we hope it’s a surprise […]
Continue reading …Silver Dollar Circuit is Just Around the Corner!
January 30, 2024 Comments Off on Silver Dollar Circuit is Just Around the Corner!
From Silver Dollar Circuit: Get ready for Silver Dollar Circuit 2024! Stall reservations are due February 2nd! https://www.silverdollarcircuit.com/stalls The reservation deadline is fast approaching! Book now to get horse show rate! Click here for the horse show rate: https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2024-02-19&chain=6903&child=0¤cy=USD&depart=2024-02-20&group=SIL2024&hotel=11548&level=hotel&locale=en-US&rooms=1 INTRODUCING […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 C Bar C Winner Circuit
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 C Bar C Winner Circuit
The Cowpokes Arena at C Bar C Winter Circuit in Cloverdale, Indiana, from January 24-28, 2024, was AQHA, IQHA, NSBA and IKI approved, and boasted more than 4900 AQHA entries across six shows with strong NSBA entries. Judges were Jonathan Meilleur, Terry Cross, TW Grose, Robin Frid, Becky George, and Kendra Weis. Saturday Trail Judges […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show
The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is underway, spanning January 12 – February 3, 2024, and the horse show portions of the show involve a huge collaborative effort, as the following associations provide registries, premium awards and/or sanctions for the 2024 Show. Mustang Champions Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association Southwestern Donkey & Mule Society […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Secret to Keeping a Show Horse Happy
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Secret to Keeping a Show Horse Happy
“The secret to keeping a show horse happy….get him a chicken of his very own!” says Ginny Tauer. This is Invited for Chocolat, aka “Teddy,” a 2018 ApHC gelding. “Teddy loves them!” Also, note the droopy lip, she adds. Teddy has several pet chickens, who lay eggs in his stall. “After that picture, there were […]
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