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CCBA Announces Exciting Changes to Second Championship Show

July 10, 2024 Comments Off

From CCBA: The Connecticut Color Breed Association (CCBA) was established in 2011 for the promotion of quality horses, ponies, miniatures, and long ears with color. All equines, no matter the size or breeding, can participate in a variety of classes and programs for every level of horseman. CCBA welcomes all ages, all seats, and all […]

EC Blog – To The Horse Who Came Next

July 10, 2024 Comments Off

By Julia S. Adams, Goldun Custom Creations “To the horse who came next: You enter a freshly bedded, ready-made stall with all the fixings, not knowing it still bears the name plate of the horse that lived there before you. You wear hand-me-down halters, fly masks, blankets, and items with writing on them that that horse […]

EC Photo of the Day – First Show Precious Memories

July 10, 2024 Comments Off

“This is my daughter, Kenzie, and her horse, Skip, at their first horse show ever!” says Brittney Rich. The duo is pictured after placing first in English In-hand Trail. Mom says they left the barn for the first time on Wednesday, did a three-day clinic, then their first show together on Saturday, and they rocked […]

Celebrating Our Horses’ Birthdays

July 10, 2024 Comments Off

Earlier this month, we asked our EC readers if they celebrated their horses’ birthdays, and if so, how do they celebrate? Without hesitation, they responded! Scroll to see video and photos of how our horses get some love in return for all they do for us. Lola James and Lopin Real Purdy Lola James started […]

Proof Your Entries for the 2024 AQHYA World Championship Show!

July 9, 2024 Comments Off

From AQHA: Proof your entries for the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗬𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄! Contact worldshow@aqha.org with all corrections and changes by Monday, July 15, at 5 p.m. CDT. Click here for the proofing list, schedule, and much more: ↓ Resources – AQHA

Forging New Paths

July 9, 2024 Comments Off

The mother-daughter relationship can be complex, but for the Smith family, their love for the horse conquers all – even one of the most daunting classes: pleasure driving. By Delores Kuhlwein “In you, I see the best parts of me.”- unknown. It’s not your everyday occurrence to behold a youth competing in an open driving […]

Around the Rings – 2024 GQHA Stars & Stripes and The Big A

July 9, 2024 Comments Off

June 28 – July 7, 2024, marked the annual Georgia Quarter Horse Association Stars & Stripes and The Big A at Georgia International Horse Park, with ten complete shows and two qualifying shows, with AQHA, NSBA & GQHA approval. Stars N Stripes Judges Pool: Jerry Erickson, Alex Bryner, Kelly Smith, Dan Trein, Valerie Kearns, Daren Wright, Rebecca Halvorson, Beckey […]

EC Photo of the Day – The Next Generation

July 9, 2024 Comments Off

Pictured are Haylee Segura and her daughter, Emmy! You may remember mom as Haylee Schoonover from her youth days with APHA. She’s now showing The Margarita Stop, by VQH Heart Stoppin and out of Good Mango Margarita! Thank you to Joyce Conklin for the adorable photo from the 2024 APHA World Championship Show. If you have […]

2024 NSBA World Championship Show Stall Verification Report

July 8, 2024 Comments Off

From NSBA: Thank you for your interest in obtaining stalls for NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity! Below please find a stall verification report for the 2024 NSBA World Show. The agent and number of stalls are listed on this report. Please contact the NSBA office at stalls@nsba.com with any questions or concerns. […]

Rule Change Proposals

July 8, 2024 Comments Off

From AQHA: The final standing committee reports from the 2024 AQHA Convention are online, and it is time to think ahead for 2025! The American Quarter Horse Association wants to hear any suggestions members have to make AQHA membership, programs and services reach their fullest potential. Each spring, AQHA holds a convention to review AQHA rules […]