When Karen Strom-Torrice let Show Manager Karen Kennedy know she would be bringing her son, Shea, to show at the Breeders Halter Futurity, she didn’t expect the level of support they received. Shea has down syndrome, and he’s shown leadline and at local shows, but 2022 marks the first year he’s shown AQHA Halter. The […]
Continue reading …Highpoint Performance Horses in Pilot Point is holding their annual open house October 29, 2022, an event that is always extremely popular for both horse enthusiasts and the public alike. Reader Anne Marie says: “We went last year and it was very cool! You get to see lots of beautiful horses, a camel, zebras, […]
Continue reading …On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, […]
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center Enjoy being a VIP this November 4-6, 2022 with a weekend stay in a room or suite of your choice during the Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds. Back for its second year at World Equestrian Center, the festival is a three-day, celebrity-chef-led celebration of culinary excellence. Seven celebrity chefs […]
Continue reading …Going to the All American Quarter Horse Congress? Bring your appetite and mark your calendars, as the Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse Association is hosting a pancake breakfast on October 15th. The cost is only $5, and you can eat to your heart’s content while donating to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Not going to Congress? You can […]
Continue reading …By Jackie Zions, Equine Gelph If you fail to plan, you can plan to fail the adage says. It is certainly true when it comes to keeping your horse comfortable in its golden years. Picking up on subtle cues and knowing when to make management changes can make all the difference in the world to […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to the inaugural recipient of the Dianne Eppers Cowgirls ROC Award, Cindy Cosentino! Cindy was awarded the honor on Saturday, August 13th, at the 2022 NSBA World Championship Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The NSBA Foundation recognized women across the equine industry for their selfless contributions to the equestrian community with the Cowgirls ROC Award. […]
Continue reading …NSBA Get registered today for the 2022 NSBA Foundation Silent Auction! All auctions are online and available to view. How to Register Online Go to the Silent Auction website at givergy.us/NSBA22 Click ‘Register’ Complete the required fields to complete your registration Browse and get ready to bid on August 13! Bidding is from August 13th – […]
Continue reading …The NSBA Foundation proudly presents Heroes on Horses, a program that honors disabled veterans and the horses that help them heal. “Though we can never repay the debt that is owed to our heroes, we give back to the brave men and women who have served our county and protected our freedoms.” ~ NSBA Foundation. […]
Continue reading …July 27, 2022 Florida Museum of Natural History Source: Nicolas Delsol, ndelsol@ufl.edu Writer: Jerald Pinson, jpinson@flmnh.ufl.edu, 352-294-0452 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An abandoned Caribbean colony unearthed centuries after it had been forgotten and a case of mistaken identity in the archaeological record have conspired to rewrite the history of a barrier island off the Virginia and Maryland coasts. […]
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