Sumac Gunnabeflashy Named 2023 NSBA Horse of the Year
March 2, 2024 Comments Off on Sumac Gunnabeflashy Named 2023 NSBA Horse of the Year
From NSBA: Sumac Gunnabeflashy, owned by Leslie Vagneur Lange of Greeley, Colorado, has been named NSBA’s 2023 Horse of the Year. Sumac Gunnabeflashy earned $52,259 in NSBA earnings along with 120.5 NSBA points to earn the title. The 2017 sorrel AQHA and solid APHA gelding by Gunnatrashya and out of Chics Graceful Whiz (by Whiz […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Results – 2024 Silver Dollar Circuit
March 1, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings Results – 2024 Silver Dollar Circuit
The Silver Dollar Circuit celebrated its 50th year of competition this week, February 23-18, 2024, at South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. This year, exhibitors were offered six AQHA shows, four NSBA shows, and a flat rate option, as well as the luxury of a stay-cation at South Point Casino. Judges were Charlie Cole, […]
Continue reading …Entries & Stall Reservations Now Open for A Sudden Impulse and Orange Blossom Classic
March 1, 2024 Comments Off on Entries & Stall Reservations Now Open for A Sudden Impulse and Orange Blossom Classic
From World Equestrian Center – Ocala: Ocala, FL – Quarter Horse competition returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala! Entries and stall reservations are now open through AnEquineProduction.com for two NSBA and AQHA approved events: the Orange Blossom Classic from April 17-21, 2024, and A Sudden Impulse from April 23-27, 2024. With a combined $675,000 in guaranteed added […]
Continue reading …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 […]
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