EC Blog Post – A Team Worth Believing In
December 15, 2022 Comments Off on EC Blog Post – A Team Worth Believing In
By Michelle Prather-Merkley At the beginning of the 2022 NCHA Futurity, Taylor Sheridan, the co-creator of the mega-hit Yellowstone, implored the audience at Will Rogers Coliseum to not let their babies grow up to be plastic surgeons, the world has enough of them. He said we need more cowboys and, as was the case as […]
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Fox Run Equine Center By Brian S. Burks, DVM Diplomate, ABVP Board Certified in Equine Practice Every horse owner’s nightmare is to find their horse ill in some way. Horses that are down (recumbent) are even more worrisome. Botulism is a progressive disease causing muscular weakness, dysphagia (difficulty eating/swallowing) and recumbency. Botulism is […]
Continue reading …NRCHA Opens Internship Applications for 2023 Celebration of Champions
December 14, 2022 Comments Off on NRCHA Opens Internship Applications for 2023 Celebration of Champions
NRCHA The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) opens internship applications for the 2023 Kalpowar Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions in Fort Worth, Texas, February 10-20. The NRCHA is looking to fill four internship positions; Awards and Youth, Media and Marketing, Show Secretary, and Sponsorship and Special Events, for the upcoming Celebration of Champions. Each […]
Continue reading …Save the Date for the 2023 APHA World Championship Show!
December 14, 2022 Comments Off on Save the Date for the 2023 APHA World Championship Show!
APHA Save the date for the 2023 APHA World Championship Show! – $1.35 million in cash and prizes to be awarded – The year’s premier Paint event featuring exclusive World Championship titles and buckles The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) will also be holding their IEA Western National Finals on June 23-25, 2023 at the APHA World […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Sisters Who Ride Together Stick Together!
December 14, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Sisters Who Ride Together Stick Together!
Horse showing is better when you have your built-in best friend supporting you! Sisters Stacey and Katie have been riding and showing together for their whole lives. From their youth mares to their dream geldings they bred and raised on their own, they are always there for each other and have an absolute blast inside […]
Continue reading …PtHA Youth Scholarship Applications Due Jan 15!
December 14, 2022 Comments Off on PtHA Youth Scholarship Applications Due Jan 15!
Pinto Horse Association of America PtHA Youth, have you started thinking about college yet? PtHA would love to reward its youth for their hard work during their years of showing. Below is a list of scholarships we offer specifically for you! All scholarship applications must be postmarked by January 15th! Download the Youth […]
Continue reading …EC Question of the Week – What Discipline Would You Choose?
December 14, 2022 Comments Off on EC Question of the Week – What Discipline Would You Choose?
We recently asked our readers: If you had to switch disciplines or breeds, even for a day, what would you choose? Dressage on a beautiful Friesian, a thrilling run on a Reiner with a flowing mane, or ? The most popular answer was to compete on a cowhorse in various disciplines! Check out the […]
Continue reading …Celebrate the American Quarter Horse on National Day of the 🐴
December 13, 2022 Comments Off on Celebrate the American Quarter Horse on National Day of the 🐴
American Quarter Horse Foundation Did you know today is National Day of the Horse? An entire day that pays tribute to the horse’s many contributions to our economy, society, and culture still doesn’t seem like enough of an honor. For many of us, American Quarter Horses have been part of our families for generations. Join us […]
Continue reading …Mark Your Calendars for the Show-Me Success Clinic with Clint Ainsworth!
December 13, 2022 Comments Off on Mark Your Calendars for the Show-Me Success Clinic with Clint Ainsworth!
Missouri Quarter Horse Association Mark your calendars now for the Show-Me Success Clinic! We are bringing in World and Congress Champion Trainer, Clint Ainsworth! Come watch and learn great information about showing in showmanship, horsemanship, and trail. Clint Ainsworth grew up in Ohio and got his start in the equine world showing hunter ponies. He […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Im Pooh Bear is Feeling Festive
December 13, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Im Pooh Bear is Feeling Festive
Pictured is “Im Pooh Bear” at the Florida Paint Horse Club Holiday Classic that took place at WEC – Ocala the first weekend in December. Im Pooh Bear is owned and ridden by Susan Stocker, with festive braids for the season by Shawna Eisenhart. Thank you to Susan for the fabulous festive photo! If you […]
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