Around the Rings – 2023 Florida QHA Last Chance Show
December 7, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Florida QHA Last Chance Show
As Quarter Horse exhibitors prepare for the upcoming Gold and Gulf Coast circuits, FQHA offered their Last Chance Show at Florida Horse Park, Ocala, Florida, from December 1st to December 3rd, 2023. It was also the last chance for members for FQHA double points! Judges were: Tammy Braham, Jerry Erickson, Tanya Green, and Michael Ochetto. Congratulations to the High […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 AzQHA Dorn Parkinson Memorial Show
December 6, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 AzQHA Dorn Parkinson Memorial Show
The Arizona Quarter Horse Association just wrapped up its Dorn Parkinson Memorial Show that was held November 30 – December 3, 2023, in Queen Creek, Arizona. Judges were Holly Hover, Mark Sheridan, Michelle Pearson, and David Avery, and the show offered a full slate of ranch classes, speed events, cutting, cowhorse, boxing, heading, heeling, all around classes […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings at the Florida PHC Holiday Classic at WEC Ocala
December 6, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings at the Florida PHC Holiday Classic at WEC Ocala
By Amanda Williams Palmer, FPHC President and Holiday Classic Show Manager Well, what a HUGE and FUN filled weekend at the most Magical Equine Facility in the World: World Equestrian Center – Ocala. 3 days filled with 250 horses and exhibitors, 8 APHA judges, huge classes for a total of 1100 APHA entries. Topnotch competition […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – It Boils Down to the Horse, His Human Companion, and What Goes On Between Them
December 6, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – It Boils Down to the Horse, His Human Companion, and What Goes On Between Them
“Yet when the books have been read, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them.” – Walter Farley. This is Amelia Jo and her weanling, Royal Vintage Iron, aka “Baby Dutton,” in Springfield, Ohio, at Royal Creek Farm. Thank you to Kathy Lloyd for the adorable photos! See the […]
Continue reading …Discussing Colic “Fresh Scoop” Podcast from Morris Animal Foundation
December 6, 2023 Comments Off on Discussing Colic “Fresh Scoop” Podcast from Morris Animal Foundation
From Equine Science Update: The latest edition of the Fresh Scoop podcast from Morris Animal Foundation covers colic in horses. Join Drs. Kelly Diehl and Sharanne Raidal as they discuss the subject, including types of colic, clinical signs, diagnostics, treatments and ongoing research. For more details, go to: Understanding colic in horses (morrisanimalfoundation.org) The Morris Animal […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Emma Shell
December 5, 2023 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Emma Shell
In the first picture, Emma Shell is at her first show at age 13 back in 2004, showing halter at her local fair with her first Quarter Horse, Bars Lonesome Byrd. “We didn’t win anything at that show but we would go on to win many blue ribbons in the following years,” explains Emma. The second […]
Continue reading …A beacon of light: Emma Tarter sets the record straight about why showing horses changes lives for the better
December 5, 2023 Comments Off on A beacon of light: Emma Tarter sets the record straight about why showing horses changes lives for the better
By Delores Kuhlwein In today’s confusing world that contains many negative influences, we as horse people regularly declare our endorsements for the good horses can do, especially for youth. We point out the attributes that horses can teach – those experts say are invaluable, like patience, character, and social skills. But wouldn’t it be nice […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Brier Rose DeMeyer and Secretly Southern
December 5, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Brier Rose DeMeyer and Secretly Southern
“I always say that I hope everyone has someone who looks at them with as much love as Miss B looks at her Woodrow! I have caught so many moments on camera with her looking at him this way,” says Kristina DeMeyer, mom of Small Fry Brier Rose DeMeyer, who shows Secretly Southern. Thank you to Kristina […]
Continue reading …92-year-old Duane Van Horn Marks His 45th AQHA Win in Two Years
December 5, 2023 Comments Off on 92-year-old Duane Van Horn Marks His 45th AQHA Win in Two Years
Update: We just heard from Duane at the end of November 2023, and what a rush it was! He’s still showing at age 92! This is what he had to say: “Still showing horses and winning at 92 years old! 45 wins in the last two years, all at AQHA shows. I’m so blessed,” he […]
Continue reading …Five-Time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan Headlines Friday Night Entertainment & Sports Line Up at The American Western Weekend March 8-9, 2024
December 5, 2023 Comments Off on Five-Time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan Headlines Friday Night Entertainment & Sports Line Up at The American Western Weekend March 8-9, 2024
From Teton Ridge: Tickets On Sale Wednesday, December 6 at 10 a.m. CST for The American Performance Horseman and The American Rodeo at Globe Life Field The American Western Weekend, a national sporting event and unrivaled celebration of the pioneering spirit of the American West owned by Teton Ridge, announced today a partial lineup of […]
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