AQHA Professionals of the Year Announced
From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce the 2024 Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year, Nutrena AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year, and Most Valuable Professional award winners. Bruce Walquist The 2024 Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year award goes to the late Bruce Walquist […]
Non Pros Close Out March to Virginia Futurities
March 31, 2025 Comments Off on Non Pros Close Out March to Virginia Futurities
From NSBA: The 2025 March To Virginia AQHA and NSBA show ended Sunday, March 30, with Western Pleasure, Horsemanship and Ranch classes at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia. As part of the final day, the Non-Pro exhibitors closed out the NSBA futurity events. Amy and Adam Take Three Year Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 OPHC & SWWPHC Spring Fling
March 31, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 OPHC & SWWPHC Spring Fling
Oregon Paint Horse Club & Southwest Washington Paint Horse Club combined forces again in 2025 to present The Spring Fling APHA & All Breed Show March 29-30th at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Judges were Sally Jo Freund, Michael Jung, Robbin Jung and Keith McDonough, and the show offered APHA, All Breed, and Jackpot classes, Never […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Kisses for Karl
March 31, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Kisses for Karl
“When you’re such a good boy all the horsemanship girls with lipstick give you kisses,” says Claire McDowall. “This is Karl, donated by Freshman Sheridan Baringer to the OSU Equestrian Team last year. Karl has found his stride here at OSU and is loved by all the girls and always keeps us entertained!” Claire, we […]
Continue reading …Glo InTheDark Retires To Penn State Broodmare Program
March 31, 2025 Comments Off on Glo InTheDark Retires To Penn State Broodmare Program
Finding a love you cherish doesn’t happen every day. Once you find that amazing connection, especially when it’s to an incredible horse, the first thought isn’t necessarily to share her with everyone else–that is, unless it’s the right thing to do.
Continue reading …Maiden Brings the Money to Virginia
March 30, 2025 Comments Off on Maiden Brings the Money to Virginia
From NSBA: The 2025 Virginia Maiden Three Year Old and Over Maiden Western Pleasure brought the money and the horses to the Virginia Horse Center on Saturday. Other futurity classes on Saturday included the Three Year Old Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle, the Maturity Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle and the Non-Pro Ranch Rail, as AQHA classes […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings with the G-Man – March to Virginia 2025
March 30, 2025 Comments Off on More Around the Rings with the G-Man – March to Virginia 2025
The 2025 March to Virginia and the Virginia Maiden wrap up today, March 30th, at Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA! Gordon Downey has made his rounds, so keep scrolling for photos! View the Circuit Awards spreadsheet from AB Show Management: March to VA Circuit Awards – Google Sheets Find your scribe sheets from […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Horse Show Life with Your Bestie
March 30, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Horse Show Life with Your Bestie
When you love horse show life and your best friend, you show it! And the Gold N Grand All Breed Open Horse Show looks like a lot of fun! Pictured are Megan Motes with Chromed Out Krymsun, aka Felix,” and April Gray with JC Whiskey Doc, aka “Buttercup,” enjoying their time at Murieta Equestrian Center, California! Thank […]
Continue reading …Meet the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2025
March 29, 2025 Comments Off on Meet the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2025
This year’s Hall of Fame class includes three horses, two women and two men. From AQHA: Bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Foundation, induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is our industry’s highest honor. This year, we will induct three horses, two women and two men in the Class of 2025: Acadamosby […]
Continue reading …Friday Futurity Fun at The Virginia Maiden
March 29, 2025 Comments Off on Friday Futurity Fun at The Virginia Maiden
From the National Snaffle Bit Association: Friday at the March To Virginia AQHA and NSBA show, featuring the Virginia Maiden, saw Hunter Under Saddle, Western Pleasure and Western Rail horses earn big checks at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia. Three & Over Maiden Hunter Under Saddle The biggest payouts of the day took […]
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