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Superwoman Super Select Kris Theiler

April 13, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein Kris Theiler has a big fan base. In fact, there’s a pretty good chance you may have a piece of her custom show clothing in your wardrobe due to the many years she has been making show clothes for countless exhibitors with her business, Kris’ Kustoms. “I’ve been making show clothes since […]

Sisters Power Auburn Equestrian on Championship Ride

April 12, 2023 Comments Off

By: Jeff Shearer, Auburn Tigers AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn’s equestrian program constructed a dynasty based on 40 members competing as one unit, a concept four riders lived out long before they arrived on the Plains. Two sets of sisters – the Tordoffs and Buchanans – have helped Auburn reach the NCEA Championships this week in Ocala, Florida. […]

2023 FQHA Orange Blossom Classic Offers Partial Circuit Rate

April 12, 2023 Comments Off

The FQHA Orange Blossom Classic is offering a partial circuit rate of $150 with no showing horse credit for those who wish to attend only the 1st or the 2nd split/combined portion of the circuit. The first option is Mon 4/24 – Wed 4/26, and the second is Fri 4-28 – Sun 4/30. Move in […]

EC Asks the Exhibitor: AQHA L1 FAQs

April 12, 2023 Comments Off

First time AQHA L1 Championship Exhibitors Share Their Most Common Questions By Amber Daniel and Delores Kuhlwein For many exhibitors, the AQHA L1 Championships will be their first high-caliber show, and questions always accompany such an endeavor. The good news is that not only are there answers, but most everyone new to a show of […]

EC Foal Photo of the Day – Baby Wednesday!

April 12, 2023 Comments Off

This is Baby “Wednesday,” AQHA name – Atommic Kitten (pending), a bay roan filly born January 4, 2023, in Billings Montana! She is sired by Machine Made and out of VS Sweet Lopin Lucy (dam Sire is VSCR). Wednesday was bred by Dean and Kristy Goodall of Dickinson, North Dakota, and is now owned by Candice […]

Raise, Train, Show & Win with APHA’s All-Breed Youth Futurity Project

April 12, 2023 Comments Off

By Jessica Hein, APHA News Are you a young horseman or -woman with a passion for training and showing young horses? Are you raising a yearling or 2-year-old futurity horse project of your own and doing the work yourself? Get the recognition you deserve for your hard work by participating in APHA’s Youth Futurity Project, and […]

This Week – 2023 NCEA National Championship at WEC – Ocala

April 12, 2023 Comments Off

NCEA Twelve teams are preparing for the biggest stage of the year as the 2023 NCEA National Championship is just three days away. The 2023 National Championship is set for April 13-15 in Ocala, Fla. at the World Equestrian Center. SMU earned the No. 1 seed after finishing the season on top with a 10-1 […]

The Reason for the Coggins Test

April 12, 2023 Comments Off

AAEP This time of the year sees a lot of traveling horses, either for pleasure or for business/competition. Most horse owners know that a negative Coggins test is a document required to be able to transport their animals across state lines and enter them in a competitive event (or even board at someone’s barn); if, […]

AQHA Show Rule Change Effective June 1

April 11, 2023 Comments Off

AQHA The AQHA Executive Committee approved a rule change requiring owners/lessees of horses being shown at all AQHA-approved events to have a current AQHA membership in the name of the registered owner/lessee. This change to AQHA Rule SHW100.5 is effective June 1, 2023. Entries excluded from this requirement are Rookie and Level 1 youth and […]

Around the Rings – 2023 Oklahoma QHA Spring Show

April 11, 2023 Comments Off

The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association recently held their spring show at Tulsa Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma, April 5-8, 2023. The show offered 5 Sets of Points, a Special Event Roping with 6 judges, and it was AQHA & OQHA & NSBA Approved. “Shout out to our judges who traveled near and far to be a part […]