Around the Rings – 2023 Georgia On My Mind
April 11, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Georgia On My Mind
The 2023 GQHA Georgia On My Mind show ran from March 31 – April 9, 2023, in Conyers, Georgia, and this year’s schedule offered exhibitors the ability to show every third day! It also offered ten complete AQHA shows, 2 AQHA World Show Qualifying Shows, and 3 NSBA Shows, and it was AQHA, NSBA, HQHA and GQHA Approved. […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Madison Stuart
April 11, 2023 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Madison Stuart
The first photo in today’s Transformation Tuesday feature: Madison Stuart with her pony leased for her at the age of 5 to see if she would love the sport and stick with it. The second photo: “When she was 7 we knew, and we bought her a horse – VALENTINOSBLAZINRIDE, (Vinny, a 2014 AQHA Gelding) […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Video of the Day – Trent Hollinger and “Felix”
April 10, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Video of the Day – Trent Hollinger and “Felix”
Watch this incredibly adorable video of Trent Hollinger holding “Felix,” an AQHA/APHA foal by Principle Securities and out of TZMadeSweetbyKrymsun, while Felix sleeps! You’ll want to turn up the sound for this one and make your day. Thank you to Amanda Reed Hollinger for the submission! Click the photo to get to the video on our EC […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – What Stewie Thinks of Monday
April 10, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – What Stewie Thinks of Monday
It’s the Monday after a long Easter weekend, and Stewie is providing some relatable expressions for us. Stewie was born March 24, 2023, and he’s by Its A Southern Thing and out of Prettiest Iron Yet. “He’s quite the character!” says Christine White. Thanks to Christine for the cute foal photo! If you have a great […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Oregon Classic Hoppy Horse Derby
April 10, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Oregon Classic Hoppy Horse Derby
The Oregon Classic, held April 3-9, 2023, at Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon has two circuits with 8 judges total, and it’s Oregon Quarter Horse Association’s premier show of the year! They offer all-around saddles, high point saddles, circuit champion buckles, reserve circuit champion jackets, and more! But the competition offered extends much further […]
Continue reading …Easter Egg Hunt – 2023 Martinganza Show and Futurity
April 9, 2023 Comments Off on Easter Egg Hunt – 2023 Martinganza Show and Futurity
Ready for a little Easter Egg hunting fun? Gordon Downey was at the recent 2023 Martinganza Show and Futurity! Here’s the photo the G-Man took: Keep scrolling for more Easter Egg Hunt photos, and for a link to results from the show (the largest in their 23 year history), and for a link to […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy Easter from Your EC Family!
April 9, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy Easter from Your EC Family!
Today in honor of Easter, we’re reviving an oldie but a goodie of Gordon Downey with his favorite magazine and his favorite bunny ears! May your Easter basket be filled with joy, happiness, and peace this season and always.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – GQHYA Versatility Challenge Fundraiser
April 8, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – GQHYA Versatility Challenge Fundraiser
Friday, April 7, 2023, at Georgia On My Mind in Conyers, Georgia, the Georgia Quarter Horse Youth Association produced a fun versatility challenge open to everyone. Each team consisted of two people, each using a horse of their choice, participating in three classes including: A costume contest ( choose any costume of your choice). An […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Baby Rowan
April 8, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Baby Rowan
“They don’t get much cuter than this!” says Meredith Irish! We agree! This is Baby Rowan, born on St. Patrick’s Day at Erin Longworth Performance Horses in Milton, Vermont. “She and her mom had a rough start and were at Rood & Riddle Veterinary Hospital for a few days but they are both home and […]
Continue reading …Karen Banister Named 2022 Markel Professional Horseman of the Year
April 7, 2023 Comments Off on Karen Banister Named 2022 Markel Professional Horseman of the Year
PHJ News Esteemed horsewoman Karen Banister of Brighton, Colorado, is APHA’s 2022 Professional Horseman of the Year. Active with APHA since her youth, Karen continues to be a tireless promoter of the Paint Horse breed. She has served as a state director since 1999, leading several committees and task force groups. She has been an […]
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