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Around the Rings – 2024 MQHA Winter Blast

February 21, 2024 Comments Off

The MQHA Winter Blast, February 14-18, 2024, at the National Equestrian Center in Lake St Louis, Missouri, was AQHA and NSBA approved, with judges Jennfier Kunkle, John Kunkle, Jennifer Goss, and Clint Fullerton. In addition to fabulous competition, the exhibitors enjoyed fun and social time with activities like the Lucky Clover Tack Spin Contest, won by Clayton […]

Western Women Shined in the Arts and Arena at the Sixth Annual Art of the Cowgirl Main Event

February 17, 2024 Comments Off

From Art of the Cowgirl: Hundreds of people funneled into the Merck Animal Health Arena at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, after the Art of the Cowgirl main event on January 21. They sat in rows of white chairs set up before a stage. Photos of the event’s founder, Tammy Pate, […]

Around the Rings – 2024 Oregon QHA February Sweetheart Classic

February 16, 2024 Comments Off

The Oregon Quarter Horse Association Sweetheart Classic, February 8 -11, 2024, at Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon, offered a full slate of AQHA, APHA and ApHC classes, including cattle classes. Judges were Bruce Army, Nancy Wilde, Leanne Williams, and Darren Wright, and the show was another hit for the multi-breed show format the association has been […]

Around the Rings – 2024 Dixie National QH EWD Show

February 14, 2024 Comments Off

Every year the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show celebrates and hosts the Mary Hopkins Memorial Equestrians with Disabilities AQHA Show, an EWD show sponsored by the Mississippi Quarter Horse Youth Association. The show just marked its 24rd year, on February 6-7, 2024, with 4 AQHA Shows and no entry fees, no stall fees, and no pre-entry […]

Around the Rings – 2024 SCQHA Cattle Classic

February 13, 2024 Comments Off

The South Carolina Cattle Classic was held at SC Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina, February 8-11, 2024, with four complete AQHA shows, four complete AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse shows, and one Ranching Heritage Challenge show. Judges were: Pamela Scott (RHC), Gayle Lampinen, Rhonda Replogle (RHC), and Richard Spinks. Circuit Champions: Class Back Number Horse Exhibitor Aged Stallions […]

Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2024 KQHA Prairie Classic

February 12, 2024 Comments Off

The Kansas Quarter Horse Association Prairie Classic, February 7-11, 2024, just wrapped up at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. It’s one of the Top 10 AQHA Circuits in the U.S. The show’s judges were Dolly Chayer, Jimmy Daurio, Jessica Gilliam, T.W. Grose, Jake Hartman, Pete Kyle, Jonathan Meilleur, Judd Paul, and Jason Smith. Other highlights: Six […]

Around the Rings – 2024 KQHA Prairie Classic

February 10, 2024 Comments Off

The Kansas Quarter Horse Association Prairie Classic is underway February 7-11, 2024, at State Fair Park, Oklahoma City, OK. It’s one of the Top 10 AQHA Circuits in the U.S., and we have an ever-growing set of G-Man style candid photos from the Pipkin Family and Maestas Show Horses, plus some pics from the Galyeans! The […]

Around the Awards Banquet – Az Quarter Horse & Az Reined Cow Horse Associations

February 6, 2024 Comments Off

The Arizona Quarter Horse Association and the Arizona Reined Cow Horse Association celebrated their 2023 Year End winners on February 3, 2024, at SJ Ranch – 17440 E Pinnacle Vista Dr., Rio Verde, Arizona. The banquet, which also includes their annual meeting, Hall of Fame presentation, and the Youth Silent Auction is much-anticipated each year for the […]

Around the Rings – 2024 National Western Stock Show – AQHA & APHA Show

February 6, 2024 Comments Off

From NWSS: The historic American Quarter Horse and American Paint Horse shows were again a highlight in Denver. Featuring the working horses of our Western heritage, the shows contained halter, roping, barrel racing, ranch trail and ranch riding events. Exciting head-to-head matchups concluded the roping portion with breakaway, tie-down, heading and heeling contests for the […]

Around the Rings – 2024 C Bar C Winner Circuit

January 29, 2024 Comments Off

The Cowpokes Arena at C Bar C Winter Circuit in Cloverdale, Indiana, from January 24-28, 2024, was AQHA, IQHA, NSBA and IKI approved, and boasted more than 4900 AQHA entries across six shows with strong NSBA entries. Judges were Jonathan Meilleur, Terry Cross, TW Grose, Robin Frid, Becky George, and Kendra Weis. Saturday Trail Judges […]