“Ron was everyone’s friend,” Gordon Downey so eloquently expressed upon the news today of the passing of Ron McMillian, renowned as one of the finest ring stewards we’ve ever known, as well as an avid horseman, and gentleman extraordinaire. Please accept our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ron – and all who […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA Judge and Trainer Betty Wilson, 1937-2024
June 11, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA Judge and Trainer Betty Wilson, 1937-2024
Betty Wilson, January 20, 1937 — June 4, 2024 From Carmichael Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory: Betty Wilson, 87, of Pampa passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in Lubbock. Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Pastor Worley Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Warm Up To The World Show
June 11, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Warm Up To The World Show
Warm Up To the World Show, June 7-9, 2024, just finished up at C Bar C Expo Center in Cloverdale, Indiana! From An Equine Production: Warm Up To The World Show, Cloverdale, IN – what an amazing weekend. Fantastic quality, fresh faces and more than 150 showing horses. Some came to school, some came to ride […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy Graduation to Nicole McConnell
June 11, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy Graduation to Nicole McConnell
In honor of all our graduates who pursue their horse show dreams, we present high school graduate Nicole McConnell with her equestrian team horse, Toby. He’s now retired and lives at home, but Nicole owes her love for Western Pleasure to him, explains Melissa McConnell. Congratulations to all our graduates and to Nicole, who rides with […]
Continue reading …A Home for a Horse: Putting Your Bedding Questions to Rest
June 11, 2024 Comments Off on A Home for a Horse: Putting Your Bedding Questions to Rest
From Kentucky Equine Research: Are you mulling over your horse’s stall maintenance, wondering which bedding is healthiest and offers the best bang for the buck? You’re not alone. Equine scientists recently compared three types of bedding in three critical categories—ammonia emissions, cost, and mucking out time—to help horse owners choose the best bedding. Bedding materials serve many […]
Continue reading …Preparing for Hurricane Season: Horse Health Documentation Required for World Equestrian Center – Ocala
June 11, 2024 Comments Off on Preparing for Hurricane Season: Horse Health Documentation Required for World Equestrian Center – Ocala
From WEC – Ocala: Ocala, FL – With hurricane season now underway, horse owners are urged to take proactive measures to ensure the safety and health of their animals before the need arises. As in previous seasons, World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) is prepared to open its doors to evacuees and encourages horse owners […]
Continue reading …An Update from the Brant and Priest Families
June 10, 2024 Comments Off on An Update from the Brant and Priest Families
An update and statement on behalf of both the Brant and Priest Families from Brice Howell, Marketing Director, C Bar C Expo Center: On behalf of both the Brant and Priest Families, we are happy to report Eric is doing well. Walls can be rebuilt, things can be replaced. While they struggle to understand […]
Continue reading …Kimes & MARS Sponsor Select Entry Fees at 2024 National Shows
June 10, 2024 Comments Off on Kimes & MARS Sponsor Select Entry Fees at 2024 National Shows
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: APHA corporate partners Kimes Ranch and MARS EQUESTRIAN™ are generously sponsoring all Novice Youth and Youth Walk-Trot entry fees at the 2024 APHA Eastern and Western National Shows. This sponsorship covers entry fees for exhibitors entering those specific class divisions—other fees, like entries into other divisions, office fee, NSBA fees, […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 All American Youth Horse Show
June 10, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 All American Youth Horse Show
2024 marked the 55th anniversary of the All American Youth Horse Show, held each May at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. The all breed horse show for exhibitors 18 and under is run by a volunteer staff, and it’s a nonprofit show which began in 1968 to raise funds for a county fairground in […]
Continue reading …Enter the 2024 NSBA World Championship Show
June 10, 2024 Comments Off on Enter the 2024 NSBA World Championship Show
From NSBA: It’s that time of year! The NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity is August 8-18, 2024. Mark your calendars for June 25 – the first stall reservation and entry deadline! Be sure to postmark or submit your entries by 11:59 PM CST if you want to avoid those late fees! Register online here World Show – National […]
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