A short meeting in 1982 between Don Everett and Wayne Bell becomes the birth of the custom flatbed industry and the legendary 40-year history of Western Hauler, Inc. By Don Everett “Niche” is a buzz word those self-starters and entrepreneurs overuse. “Find your niche,” they spout when advising the up-and-comers how to set the world […]
Continue reading …Time to Plan 2023 AQHA Rule-Change Proposals
July 19, 2022 Comments Off on Time to Plan 2023 AQHA Rule-Change Proposals
AQHA The final standing committee reports from the 2022 AQHA Convention are online, and it is time to think ahead for 2023! The American Quarter Horse Association wants to hear any suggestions members have to make AQHA membership, programs and services reach their fullest potential. AQHA members have a voice in the governance of the world’s largest […]
Continue reading …From AQHA Rope Horse to Small Fry All-Arounder
July 19, 2022 Comments Off on From AQHA Rope Horse to Small Fry All-Arounder
By Delores Kuhlwein Last fall when Abigail Wilson’s pony was sold, her mom, Holly Wilson, knew it was time for Abigail to show a big horse. “I don’t have the time to ride as much as I should anymore, and she needed a horse,” Holly explains. Holly’s former AQHA rope and ranch horse, JB Solano […]
Continue reading …Participate in Exciting Programs at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts
July 19, 2022 Comments Off on Participate in Exciting Programs at Equine Affaire in Massachusetts
Apply today to Ride with a Pro or compete in the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition! Are you ready to take the next step in your relationship with your horse? In the horse industry, learning is a lifelong endeavor, and that’s especially true when it comes to horseback riding. No matter what discipline you participate […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings Photos and Results – MAQHA Corporate Challenge
July 19, 2022 Comments Off on More Around the Rings Photos and Results – MAQHA Corporate Challenge
The MAQHA Corporate Challenge took place July 6-10, 2022 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minnesota, a 6-Judge AQHA show with 2 sets of NSBA DA, and NSBA Futurity classes. The Corporate Challenge was managed by Topline Event Management. Judges: Andrea Simons, Suzy Jeane, Sandy Jirkovsky, Pam Scott, Tammy Braham, Jerry Erickson. Official Show Photographer: […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Living His Best Life
July 19, 2022 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Living His Best Life
Meet Rowdy, a 26-year-old gelding who makes frequent trips to Lake Pleasant in Arizona each summer to swim and cool off. This year, says his owner, Melinda Miller, she decided to put a floatie over his head, and once he figured out his head wouldn’t go under, this is what he did! Turn up the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Behind the Scenes
July 18, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Behind the Scenes
We love this blooper of Anderson, aka Made Me Famous, as we tried to get his ears up for a photo op! Anderson is owned by Cathy and Megan Ryden, and he’s pictured here with Sara Simons after winning the 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Challenge at the 2022 APHA World Championship Show!
Continue reading …Donate to the Susan Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund to Benefit NSBA Youth
July 18, 2022 Comments Off on Donate to the Susan Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund to Benefit NSBA Youth
The NSBA Foundation, with the help of 4-Star Trailers, is working to impact more youth by increasing the number of scholarships awarded each year to Youth of the Year applicants. Each $100 donation made to the Susan Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund between July 15 and October 5 will be eligible to win a brand new […]
Continue reading …ShowMe July 2022 Summer ShoStopper – A Show Like No Other!
July 18, 2022 Comments Off on ShowMe July 2022 Summer ShoStopper – A Show Like No Other!
There are horse shows with lots of fun, and then there are horse shows planned just for the fun. ShowMe Horse Shows in Michigan is an open, all-breed circuit built around doing things differently, and just for fun. “All three of our shows have a different theme and outside-the-box classes,” says Liz Gear, who owns […]
Continue reading …Get the 50th Anniversary AQHYA World Championship Program Delivered to Your Inbox
July 18, 2022 Comments Off on Get the 50th Anniversary AQHYA World Championship Program Delivered to Your Inbox
Did you know you can sign up to get the digital program for the 50th Anniversary Ford AQHYA World Championship Show delivered straight to your inbox – as soon as it’s ready!? Just click here for the sign up: www.aqha.com/-/youth-world-program-request
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