An Early Mother’s Day Present – Logan Starnes Inducted into NJHS!
April 20, 2023 Comments Off on An Early Mother’s Day Present – Logan Starnes Inducted into NJHS!
Do you recognize this exhibitor without his cowboy hat? It’s Logan Starnes, and this week, he had a great early Mother’s Day gift for his mom, Kristy Starnes (and of course, his dad, Jay). He was inducted in to the National Junior Honor Society at Laurence Manning Academy in Manning, South Carolina! In fact, Kristy Starnes says […]
Continue reading …2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress Horse Show Schedule Released
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress Horse Show Schedule Released
OQHA COLUMBUS, OH – The All American Quarter Horse Congress is an unmatched destination for equestrians from across the globe, awarding over $3.5 million in cash and prizes each year. The Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) has created a legacy by producing the largest horse show in the world, the All American Quarter Horse Congress. […]
Continue reading …AQHA East Level 1 Championships Working Orders and Stall Charts Posted
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA East Level 1 Championships Working Orders and Stall Charts Posted
AQHA Attention Nutrena AQHA East Level 1 Championships exhibitors! Working orders and stall charts have been posted. View working orders https://www.aqha.com/level-1-east-results View stall assignments https://www.aqha.com/east-level-1-resources
Continue reading …Trainer Challenge Raises $20,000 for Scholarship in the Name of Dr. Kathleen Lennon
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on Trainer Challenge Raises $20,000 for Scholarship in the Name of Dr. Kathleen Lennon
The sudden death of beloved Veterinarian Kathleen Lennon on March 13, 2023, shocked and saddened the horse community. To honor her memory and benefit future veterinarians, in addition to raising awareness about causes like Not One More Vet, An Equine Production and the Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Association produced a benefit at the April IQHYA Show […]
Continue reading …Etalon Discovers New White Marking Variant W35 “Holiday” in Horses
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on Etalon Discovers New White Marking Variant W35 “Holiday” in Horses
Etalon Diagnostics It all started with a white spot. A simple inquiry uncovered a genetic mystery which led to a discovery that will change the trajectory of Branson Buckalew’s breeding program. Buckalew always knew his horses were different. His herd displayed an array of unusual and untestable white markings, including disconnected white on the lower […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – A Beauty to Appreciate
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – A Beauty to Appreciate
To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold. – Aristotle. This beauty in the snow is “Jade,” by Its A Southern Thing and out of the dam Luke At My Design, an ApHC mare, and she was bred by Gale Gores. Thank you to Idella Clark for […]
Continue reading …NCEA’s Most Outstanding Horsemanship Performer – Mallory Vroegh of SMU
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on NCEA’s Most Outstanding Horsemanship Performer – Mallory Vroegh of SMU
“Now, I don’t want to scare you, but I plan on being a zero or a hero today.” – Mallory Vroegh to Coach Brad Kearns, April 15, 2023. By Delores Kuhlwein All eyes were on Ocala this past week as the 2023 NCEA National Championship kicked off at the World Equestrian Center. As Thursday, […]
Continue reading …Horizon Structures Presents Series: Difficult Horses. Difficult Boarders.
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on Horizon Structures Presents Series: Difficult Horses. Difficult Boarders.
By Nikki Alvin-Smith The development of a new horse boarding business often necessitates a major capital outlay for suitable stabling facilities. The notion that once a beautiful barn is built, the equine and human counterpart clients will exist in harmony under its roof is often more a fairy tale than reality. There are many reasons […]
Continue reading …The Longing, Longeing, Lungeing, or Lounging Challenge
April 19, 2023 Comments Off on The Longing, Longeing, Lungeing, or Lounging Challenge
The Palmetto Paint Horse Club recently posted the photo above, and the message below in their group: Are we lunging, lungeing, longing, or longeing around Camden next weekend?! While you’re at the show, prepare a short clip/image of you with one of the on site signs and drop it in the comments here. There are […]
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Move of Ranch Versatility Horse World Championships to Amarillo
April 18, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Move of Ranch Versatility Horse World Championships to Amarillo
Exciting news from AQHA Headquarters! In June 2024, AQHA is moving the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and its connected shows to the Tri-State Fairgrounds in Amarillo. This announcement comes after a press conference held by AQHA on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships has traditionally included the AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge […]
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