Around the Rings – APHA Zone 2 Photos and Results
June 1, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – APHA Zone 2 Photos and Results
The results are in for the APHA Zone 2 Show from Las Vegas at South Point Equestrian Center! The show took place May 17-21, 2023, with a 6-judge Zone 2 Show and 4-judge POR. The Zone 2 judges were: John Briggs, Sandy Curl, Margo Ball, Michael Ochetto, and Tony Burris, The POR judges were: Mark Baus, […]
Continue reading …The Run For A Million Tickets Are On Sale Now
June 1, 2023 Comments Off on The Run For A Million Tickets Are On Sale Now
The Run For A Million, set for AUGUST 16 – 19, 2023, will once again be hosted by South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada from August 16 – 19, 2023. Sixteen riders, including some of the most accomplished NRHA Professionals in the history of Reining, will compete for a purse of $1,000,000. In addition […]
Continue reading …Paying It Forward – Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Style
June 1, 2023 Comments Off on Paying It Forward – Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Style
By Delores Kuhlwein We often hear about people paying it forward to others – from the drive through at Starbucks to the one at McDonalds, since people lifting each other’s spirits and simply making the world a better and brighter place is newsworthy. Undoubtedly, we also see the horse community rallying when tragedy strikes. But […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Look Out, World!
June 1, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Look Out, World!
“I thought I’d send you the second photo of “Conor” by Figured Im Invited. You featured the first photo of him a couple of weeks ago but the second photo much more accurately captures his personality!” explains Amanda Potts. Conor, owned by Diamond N Ranch in Billings, Montana, is by Figured Im Invited and out […]
Continue reading …AQHA Launches AQHLearn: Education Beyond the Barn
June 1, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Launches AQHLearn: Education Beyond the Barn
AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association is launching AQHLearn.com, an online library of horse knowledge for youth ages 8 to 18, with an updated look and variety of courses. AQHLearn provides resources for youth to learn more about horses through an online learning platform. The site features topics that pertain to all aspects of horses, including […]
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By Jessica Hein, PHJ News Six new APHA judges joined the association’s list of approved officials for 2023. Approved applicants tested at an APHA Judge’s Exam. The test consists of a written rulebook test, video penalty clip test, judging test and applicant interviews with the 2023 Judge Advisory Committee. Congratulations to: Tammy Braham Thompson, Ohio […]
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Be Pushable – An EC Blog By Jessica Strott Be pushable. If you are an athlete, or heck, even someone with any kind of goal, be pushable. As a trainer, coachability and humility are two of my favorite traits a student can possess. Pair those with work ethic, and you have an unbeatable mixture for […]
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By Becky Newell, AQHA Journal You’d think that heading off to his first year of college at Texas Christian University, where he is majoring in finance with a minor in political science, and participating on the school’s football team would have given Grant Mastin plenty to say grace over in 2022-23. But he had another […]
Continue reading …Even More Around the Rings Photos from The Premier – with the G-Man!
May 31, 2023 Comments Off on Even More Around the Rings Photos from The Premier – with the G-Man!
One more set of around the rings photos have come in from Gordon Downey from The Premier in Lexington, Kentucky! “Lexington was awesome and the horsepower was amazing!” says Gordon. “There were happy, healthy horses as far as the eye could see, and I feel I am taking a little part of the Bluegrass sentiment […]
Continue reading …IEA Western National Finals Returns to Fort Worth
May 31, 2023 Comments Off on IEA Western National Finals Returns to Fort Worth
IEA Tuesday, May 30, 2023 (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Western National Finals, presented by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), will take place for a second time during the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas. The APHA World Show will take place June 23 – […]
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