AQHA Halter Tracking Exemption Pilot Program
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Halter Tracking Exemption Pilot Program
AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee recently approved a one-year pilot program that provides an exemption for youth, amateur or Select halter exhibitors who are physically unable to perform the tracking (trot-in for the judges’ inspection) component of the class. This exemption allows exhibitors with physical limitations the opportunity to show in halter […]
Continue reading …The Inaugural Lone Star Futurity at the TAQHA Texas Festival
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on The Inaugural Lone Star Futurity at the TAQHA Texas Festival
By Delores Kuhlwein A love for the industry and the Western Pleasure horse recently inspired Tommie Prichard and Paula Czapko to create the inaugural Lone Star Futurity, coming up Saturday, April 22nd, in Waco, Texas. What they didn’t expect was for the futurity to take off in a huge way! “Years ago, the Heart of […]
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By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center Every horse owner should know how to take vital signs. This can help the veterinarian determine the severity your horse’s condition. Noticing that your horse is not feeling its best- off feed, depressed, has colic, etc.- is the […]
Continue reading …NSBA and Markel Announce New Hunter Derby Co-Sponsorship
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on NSBA and Markel Announce New Hunter Derby Co-Sponsorship
NSBA The National Snaffle Bit Association and Markel Insurance are pleased to announce a new joint sponsorship of three All Breed Hunter Derby events this summer for the Hunter community. NSBA and Markel are co-sponsoring the $5,000 Added Markel Insurance Low Hunter Derby and $5,000 Added Markel Insurance High Derby at the Big A/Stars N […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Maddie McGraw
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Maddie McGraw
Maddie McGraw then and now! First photo – Maddie is pictured at age 3 on her mini named Shiloh. The second photo is Maddie at age 9 with her horse Tool Man (sired by Mechanic) by Ryan Geiger Photography at the 2023 Virginia Spring Breakout in March! Thank you to Alexa McGraw for a wonderful set of […]
Continue reading …EC Blog – Things Your Riding Instructor Wants You to Know
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on EC Blog – Things Your Riding Instructor Wants You to Know
EC Blog – Things Your Riding Instructor Wants You to Know Author Unknown* This sport is hard. You don’t get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don’t, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – He’s Got A Way
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – He’s Got A Way
This is “Rhett,” a 2023 bay overo colt by Allocate Your Assets and out of TheFairestOfThemAll, aka “Scarlett.” Jenna Tolson’s great mare, Scarlett, died shortly after foaling, and pictured is Jenna’s dad, Brent Wall, snuggling on Rhett in the photo. “My dad always has a way with animals because of his calm demeanor and was the best […]
Continue reading …AQHYA Outreach with Colton Smith at 2023 Equine Affaire in Ohio
April 3, 2023 Comments Off on AQHYA Outreach with Colton Smith at 2023 Equine Affaire in Ohio
Are you planning on going to the 2023 Equine Affaire, April 13-16th in Columbus, Ohio? In addition to all the amazing exhibits and clinics, we can also look forward to seeing one of our own AQHA youth, World Champion Halter exhibitor Colton Smith, at the event. He will be on hand beginning April 12th for […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – NCPEA Golden Ticket Show
April 3, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – NCPEA Golden Ticket Show
The North Carolina Palomino Exhibitors Association held their Golden Ticket Horse Show March 25-26, 2023, at Lake Waccamaw Equestrian Center in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. Judges were Brad Gibby, Kathy Koch, Barbara Prather, and David Johnson. The family friendly atmosphere was present throughout the show, with a Friday night exhibitors’ meeting, Fiesta night Saturday after the show with potluck for […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Bringing A Smile To Your Face
April 3, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Bringing A Smile To Your Face
“Lucy decided that she wanted the scarf that was on my neck and she grabbed it off,” explains Sandee Kraft-Noah. “Then she kept twirling it around her head until she got it wrapped around her body just like I was wearing it. That day she kept flipping it up and then she would try to […]
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