It Takes A Horse Show To Raise A Child
March 1, 2024 Comments Off on It Takes A Horse Show To Raise A Child
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?
EC Photo of the Day – The Treasure of Grownup Friendship
March 1, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Treasure of Grownup Friendship
“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 …Annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale Returns April 27th
March 1, 2024 Comments Off on Annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale Returns April 27th
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 …The Foundation for the Horse Dedicates $10,000 to Support Feed, Hay, and Veterinary Medical Supplies for Equines Impacted by Texas Panhandle Wildfires
February 29, 2024 Comments Off on The Foundation for the Horse Dedicates $10,000 to Support Feed, Hay, and Veterinary Medical Supplies for Equines Impacted by Texas Panhandle Wildfires
From The Foundation For the Horse: More help needed, donations welcome to The Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund The devastating Smokehouse Creek Wildfire in the panhandle of Texas, north of Amarillo, has scorched more than 500,000 acres of land since igniting Monday afternoon, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is now the second-largest fire […]
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The horse industry changed forever when Ann Admonius added her touch. By Delores Kuhlwein John Steinbeck once said, “It’s so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.” The light, in the case of the horse industry, perfectly applies to Ann Admonius of Ocala, Florida, […]
Continue reading …WCHA Accepting Applications for Specialized Halter Judges
February 29, 2024 Comments Off on WCHA Accepting Applications for Specialized Halter Judges
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 …EC Photo of the Day – Foxy In The Dark
February 29, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Foxy In The Dark
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 […]
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From NSBA: NSBA is saddened to share that Ann Admonius, of Ocala, Florida, has passed. Ann started showing at AQHA events in 1985 with her horse, Deeno Man. She and ‘Deeno’ won the 1986 AQHA Amateur Rookie Of The Year 31-49, reserve Amateur All Around in 1987 and earned more than 500 AQHA points. Over […]
Continue reading …Don’t Miss Out on Interactive HorseIQ Live Experience from APHA
February 28, 2024 Comments Off on Don’t Miss Out on Interactive HorseIQ Live Experience from APHA
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 […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to Caroline Cavallo and John Joseph Naples on their Marriage
February 28, 2024 Comments Off on Congratulations to Caroline Cavallo and John Joseph Naples on their Marriage
We’d like to extend a big EC Congratulations to Caroline Cavallo and John Joseph Naples on exchanging their vows on February 24th! We know the many years ahead of you will be filled with endless joy. We’ve been lucky enough to be part of many of Caroline’s memories with her horses! See them below:
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