By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Four judges recently earned their APHA cards in May 2024. APHA extends its congratulations to these new APHA judging cardholders: Jeff Allen Shawnee, Oklahoma Also holds cards with: AQHA, NRCHA, NSBA, WCHA Austin Gooding Hudsonville, Michigan Michael Rapley Simcoe, Ontario Canada Also holds cards with: AQHA, NSBA Bobbie Jo Stanton […]
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By Delores Kuhlwein & Ava Holman Whiskey MadeMeFrisky demonstrated early in life that he was a special horse, particularly in the show pen. The 2015 bay gelding by Machine Made and out of Onlythebestchocolate (by RL Best Of Sudden) earned numerous accolades with amateur Samantha Stubblefield, such as an Amateur AQHA Champion award in 2022, […]
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“Dino-mite! Always fun when you get to have matching blankets and halters, and dinosaur print ones are just the icing on the cake! Oh Be Stolen, aka “Bart,” and Shadow at Moonlight, aka “Short Stack,” looked so ferocious sporting their new pajamas at the (May 4th) Spring Into Pinto Show …can’t ya tell?” says Vicki Pflasterer, […]
Continue reading …EC Youth Profile – Emme Grace Graves
May 29, 2024 Comments Off on EC Youth Profile – Emme Grace Graves
It’s a long way from local Leadline to the upper echelons of national Youth competition, but ninth grader Emme Grace Graves is a seasoned competitor who has made the transition with the help of supportive family and trainers, superb horses, and an abundance of talent.
Continue reading …EC Blog – Litte Girl Horse Dreams Never Die
May 28, 2024 Comments Off on EC Blog – Litte Girl Horse Dreams Never Die
An EC blog by Joan Ames Little girl horse dreams never die. She never stops looking for the pretty horse. The talented horse. The one that will take her to the winner’s circle. But there is a lot that gets in her way. School. Job. Relationship. Marriage. Children. Just life in general. She puts it […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Horse Husband Sense of Humor
May 28, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Horse Husband Sense of Humor
If you’re a horse husband, a sense of humor is an absolute must! This is Steve Sheppard with Amy Sheppard and Shes Lopin The Range, aka “Marge,” at The Premier at Kentucky Horse Park! Thank you to Katie Barrett for the funny photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 MQHA Summer Series
May 28, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 MQHA Summer Series
The Michigan Quarter Horse Association just wrapped up their MQHA Summer Series, spanning May 24-27, 2024, at Midland County Fairgrounds. The show was AQHA, MQHA, and NSBA approved, offering separate Rookie and L1 classes, with judges : April Devitt, Casey Devitt, James Simpson, Jim Isley and Sharon Wellman. Exhibitors could pay $300 for the MQHA/AQHA circuit for one horse […]
Continue reading …Horizon Structures Presents Series: Top Ten Tips For The First-Time Horse Barn Buyer
May 28, 2024 Comments Off on Horizon Structures Presents Series: Top Ten Tips For The First-Time Horse Barn Buyer
By Nikki Alvin-Smith for Horizon Structures: The first-time horse barn buyer has an enormous amount of choices from which to select the new structure to house their beloved equines. This time of true excitement is one to be enjoyed and revered and moderating this enthusiasm can be difficult to manage for even the most stoic […]
Continue reading …Assessing the Impact of Blindfolding on Equine Handling
May 28, 2024 Comments Off on Assessing the Impact of Blindfolding on Equine Handling
From Equine Science Update: Blindfolding horses is thought to make them easier to handle in stressful situations. By covering their eyes, blindfolds can reduce distractions that might make them anxious, especially in new or tense environments. However, there has been limited research in this area so far. A study conducted by Caleigh Copelin, Bryn Hayman, […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings at The Premier 2024 – with the G-Man!
May 27, 2024 Comments Off on More Around the Rings at The Premier 2024 – with the G-Man!
The Premier 2024 is reported to be the biggest and best to date, and Gordon Downey is on-hand to share who is in attendance! See a huge photo gallery from the first two days: https://www.equinechronicle.com/around-the-rings-at-the-premier-2024-with-the-g-man/ Futurity results from The Premier to date: The Premier Futurity Results (premiersires.com) First up for the latest gallery, photos from the couples’ […]
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