EC Photo of the Day – Don’t Poke The Bear
September 3, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Don’t Poke The Bear
We hope you are have plans to relax on this fine Labor Day weekend! Some people can relax anywhere, and that includes Caitlyn Daniels at the Pinto World Show. The note her “friends” left on her while she was sleeping says: Don’t Poke the Bear… Thank you to Randall Roser for the use of […]
Continue reading …The High Point Awards That Keep on Giving
September 3, 2023 Comments Off on The High Point Awards That Keep on Giving
How the receipt of some “unique” awards brought a barn together. By Delores Kuhlwein It might have been Flat Stanley that inspired the tradition, or maybe even the quirky little Traveling Gnome who appeared in famous landmark photos. Somewhere along the line, it became a pop culture phenomenon to take a fun or quirky object […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 East Coast Halter Futurity Show
September 2, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 East Coast Halter Futurity Show
This year’s East Coast Halter Futurity is taking place September 2, 2023 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia. The judges are Adam Wainscott, Greg Holden and Tom Robertson. Official results from Marcy Walker are below: The G-Man and Charlie stopped by to see all our EC friends, and their first gallery of photos […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – The 2023 Texas Classic
September 2, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – The 2023 Texas Classic
The Texas Classic at Will Rogers Memorial Center just wrapped up, running from August 31 – September 4, 2023. The 6-AQHA, 2-NSBA, AQHA, NSBA and TQHA approved show hosts judges Liz Baker, Jessica Gilliam, Kristy Starnes, Brent Maxwell, Brent Tincher, and Chris Jones. From The Classic: We wanted to honor a true Icon to our industry […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – A Nod to All Youth Trainers Out There
September 2, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A Nod to All Youth Trainers Out There
“My job is hard, like really hard. The opportunity to mentor and raise these kids for the past 23 years has been such an honor and privilege. My job is to win, but the most important win is that these kids are confident, have a strong work ethic, and just feel loved!” writes trainer Megan […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to the NSBA World Show High Point All Around Champions
September 1, 2023 Comments Off on Congratulations to the NSBA World Show High Point All Around Champions
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association would like to congratulate the High Point All Around champions at the 2023 NSBA World Championship Show, which took place August 10-20 at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma. To view complete show results, please visit nsba.com and choose the World Show […]
Continue reading …Entries Now Open for the 2023 PAC World Championship E-Show
September 1, 2023 Comments Off on Entries Now Open for the 2023 PAC World Championship E-Show
From APHA: Entries are now OPEN for the 2023 PAC World Championship E-Show! Entries will close October 16 at 5 p.m. CST! We can’t wait to see all those submissions and crown new World Champions! Enter/enroll here: PAC Enrollment Application – Updated – Formstack The Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) World Championship E-Show is back for […]
Continue reading …2023 APHA Eastern National Championship Crowns National Champs & 20 All-Around Winners
September 1, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 APHA Eastern National Championship Crowns National Champs & 20 All-Around Winners
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News The 2023 APHA Eastern National Championship Show was a resounding success; the event took place August 24-27 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to crowning national champions and tons of fun events, APHA extends special congratulations to the following all-around award winners. Check out the photo gallery on […]
Continue reading …2023 NC State University Introductory Horse Judging Short Course and Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification Clinic
September 1, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 NC State University Introductory Horse Judging Short Course and Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification Clinic
From NC State 4-H Horse Program: Plans are set for the 2023 NC State University Introductory Horse Judging Short Course and Open Horse Show Judges’ Certification Clinic. The Introductory Horse Judging Short Course is scheduled for October 28-29, 2023, in Riddick Hall at NC State University. This course is taught at an introductory level for […]
Continue reading …Julie Goodnight Talks Strategy: How to Manage Anxiety Under Pressure
September 1, 2023 Comments Off on Julie Goodnight Talks Strategy: How to Manage Anxiety Under Pressure
From Julie Goodnight: Your palms are sweaty and your heart is racing as the seconds tick down to the start of the big event with your horse. It’s in these moments—at a competition, a big trail ride, or a leap into the unknown— that it’s important to have a strategy to beat the anxiety before […]
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