IEA Launches Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest presented by Lettie Teague
December 20, 2023 Comments Off on IEA Launches Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest presented by Lettie Teague
From IEA: The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) launches the Dear Marguerite National Essay Contest presented by Lettie Teague. This IEA initiative is a partnership with author and Wall Street Journalist Lettie Teague, along with Trafalgar Square Books, to offer a unique opportunity for youth members in grades 4-12 to engage in creative writing. The contest […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Kristin Tullis
December 19, 2023 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Kristin Tullis
This is Kristin Tullis, first with her AQHA gelding, Ventures Impression, when she was 10 years old. The most recent photo was taken in the same place at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, SC, this time with 30-year-old Kristin with her APHA gelding, Bear Your Asset. “Just several years in between!” says Kristin. Thanks to Kristin […]
Continue reading …2024 AQHA Convention Schedule Released
December 19, 2023 Comments Off on 2024 AQHA Convention Schedule Released
From AQHA: The 2024 AQHA Convention is March 15-18 at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Convention is a chance for breeders, trainers, owners and members from all over the world to discuss issues affecting the industry and discuss proposed changes to the way AQHA does business. Register for the AQHA convention to: Make […]
Continue reading …Texas A&M University Veterinary Student Receives 3rd Annual Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship from The Foundation for the Horse
December 19, 2023 Comments Off on Texas A&M University Veterinary Student Receives 3rd Annual Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship from The Foundation for the Horse
From Foundation For The Horse: Claire Long, a DVM student at Texas A&M University, is the 2023 recipient of the $5,000 Dr. Bill Rood Leadership Scholarship. Managed through The Foundation for the Horse, the endowed scholarship was established in 2021 by friends, colleagues and clients of the retired co-founder of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Aubrey Eccleston and UC The Only One
December 19, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Aubrey Eccleston and UC The Only One
“A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you.” ~Author Unknown This is two-year-old Aubrey Eccleston and APHA yearling gelding “UC The Only One.” “These two have an incredible bond since the day he arrived. I always joke with everyone that she has allowed me to borrow him until he’s […]
Continue reading …EC Blog – Here’s to the Late Bloomers, the Dreamers with Tight Budgets, the Trailblazers in Tough Markets
December 18, 2023 Comments Off on EC Blog – Here’s to the Late Bloomers, the Dreamers with Tight Budgets, the Trailblazers in Tough Markets
By Kelsey Keathly, Norfleet Marketing & Photography: Hey, y’all! Let’s chat about something real and close to my heart—the journey to success. I’ve had inspiring conversations with many budding photographers, designers, trainers, and passionate souls in our community. And you know what? I get it. Those doubts can sneak in. “I’m not from a horse […]
Continue reading …Wimpys Little Step Jumps to $13 Million
December 18, 2023 Comments Off on Wimpys Little Step Jumps to $13 Million
From NRHA: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is thrilled to announce a historic milestone in the world of reining, as the legendary stallion Wimpys Little Step becomes the second stallion to reach $13 million in offspring earnings. This remarkable achievement underscores Wimpys Little Step’s enduring legacy as a preeminent sire in the reining industry […]
Continue reading …APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering—Save the Date & Reserve Hotels Now
December 18, 2023 Comments Off on APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering—Save the Date & Reserve Hotels Now
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The 2024 APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering takes place February 29-March 3 in the Fort Worth, Texas, Stockyards. It’s a must-attend event for APHA members! But it’s not just for state directors, who must be present to vote on important rule change proposals, or for committee members meeting live at the event. ALL […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Reese and Stella
December 18, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Reese and Stella
“Let a horse whisper in your ear and breathe on your heart…you will never regret it.” ~Author Unknown. This is Reese Fischer and her awesome mare, Your One And Only, aka “Stella!” Thank you to EM Design & Photography and Reid Thomas Performance Horses for allowing us to share this amazing photo! If you have a […]
Continue reading …Deneen King Goes Back to Her Roots with World Champion How Bout A Goodride
December 17, 2023 Comments Off on Deneen King Goes Back to Her Roots with World Champion How Bout A Goodride
“Take a giant leap into that which sets your soul on fire and never retire from that leap.”― Hiral Nagda. By Delores Kuhlwein When Deneen King took one lap around the arena on How Bout A Goodride, she knew she’d reached her comfort zone. “He felt like an old soul when I rode him. He […]
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