EC Photo of the Day – Happy Halloween from Billy The Kid
October 31, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy Halloween from Billy The Kid
Can you find the ghost? “This is Billy The Kid and his best friend, Spongebob Squarepaint,” says Joselyn Leonhart, whose daughter, Bella, showed “Billy” for her all around horse as a youth. “Two of the most beautiful pasture ornaments anyone could ask for!” Thank you to Joselyn for the amazing photo! If you have […]
Continue reading …Kristen Galyean, Patrick Heeley, and Cody Parrish Named to NSBA’s Quarter Million Dollar Club
October 30, 2024 Comments Off on Kristen Galyean, Patrick Heeley, and Cody Parrish Named to NSBA’s Quarter Million Dollar Club
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to welcome Kristen Galyean, Patrick Heeley, and Cody Parrish as the newest members of its prestigious Quarter Million Dollar Club. Kristen, Patrick, and Cody each reached the milestone of more than $250,000 in lifetime NSBA earnings at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Kristen Galyean Kristen […]
Continue reading …Revisions to Horse Protection Act Effective February 1, 2025
October 30, 2024 Comments Off on Revisions to Horse Protection Act Effective February 1, 2025
The American Horse Council (AHC) is releasing this advisory to inform the industry of important changes to the Horse Protection Act (HPA). Background on the HPA can be found at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/hpa . As a general reminder, the HPA covers all equine breeds and disciplines to eliminate the practice of soring horses. The AHC and other industry stakeholders have […]
Continue reading …Hopkins Equestrian Team wins Reserve at Michigan Interscholastic Horse Association State Championships
October 30, 2024 Comments Off on Hopkins Equestrian Team wins Reserve at Michigan Interscholastic Horse Association State Championships
By Heather Maurer While the Quarter Horse Congress was in full swing at the beginning of October, the Michigan Interscholastic Horse Association State Championships were also being held in Midland, Michigan, where the Hopkins Equestrian Team earned a Reserve State Championship title in Division B coached by long time AQHA member and showman Heather Maurer. […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Day Five of the 2024 Appaloosa World Show
October 30, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Day Five of the 2024 Appaloosa World Show
The Appaloosa World Championship Show is underway October 25 – November 2, 2024, at Will Rogers Complex in Fort Worth, Texas! Find individual class results here: sub.appaloosa.com/show/2024worldshow/showresults.htm Award standings (updated each night): Show Awards Thank you to Ruehle Photographix for the fabulous gallery of candid photos from Day Five! Stay tuned […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – From Ear to Ear
October 30, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – From Ear to Ear
Pictured together are Nicole Jackson and Suave Rico Rey, also known as “Rock” (and “Sparkle Farts”), after they had just finished showing in the reining and cow work for the first time together in Meridian, MS. We didn’t ask why he was also called Sparkle Farts, but we do understand why they are grinning from […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visits QH Congress
October 29, 2024 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visits QH Congress
Recently, we were honored to meet Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and his wife, Fran, as they visited the All American Quarter Horse Congress, which attracts more than 500,000 people, and generates $426 million for the central Ohio economy. Halfway through this wonderful video courtesy of OQHA, you’ll see him with our favorite magazine, and of course, Gordon […]
Continue reading …Watch the Ride the Pattern Clinics
October 29, 2024 Comments Off on Watch the Ride the Pattern Clinics
From AQHA: AQHA Professional Horsemen will demonstrate patterns and answer questions during the Nutrena Ride the Pattern clinics at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows. Watch the Nutrena Ride the Pattern clinics at the 2024 Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show; AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan); Adequan® Level […]
Continue reading …Hay Girl Hayy wins Three Year Old Limited Open Western Pleasure Futurity at 2024 QH Congress
October 29, 2024 Comments Off on Hay Girl Hayy wins Three Year Old Limited Open Western Pleasure Futurity at 2024 QH Congress
By Delores Kuhlwein Congress offers pageantry and an allure both distinctive and enchanting. The crisp, fall air, the decades of tradition, the bustle of the crowds of horse lovers, and the prevailing feeling of being part of something great all combine to bring a flood of emotions, often to even the most experienced exhibitor. For […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Hurry Up and Wait
October 29, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Hurry Up and Wait
“In the horse show world, we are all too familiar with the adage “Hurry up and wait” and the corresponding pose!” says Vicky Martin, mom of Avery Martin. Avery is pictured here with her show partner, Hidden Zipper, waiting for their showmanship class at the Mason Dixon Color Classic. Thank you Vicky for the share, and […]
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