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Stallion Stampede for Charity in Scottsdale

February 11, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein If you’re headed to Scottsdale soon (and many of you are for Sun Circuit!), you might find some colorful, artistic, life sized stallions during your adventures around town. The Stallion Stampede, presented by The Rotary Club of Scottsdale, is a fun and interactive fundraiser to benefit the arts and business communities and […]

Listen to the True Crime Podcast Based on Trainer Karen Graham’s Family

February 10, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein One of Voyage Media’s newest podcasts explores a true crime story that hits home for renowned AQHA trainer Karen (Dunlap) Graham of Cave Creek, Arizona. It’s the story of the injustice of the accusation and conviction of her father, Max Dunlap, in the assassination of Arizona Republic investigative reporter Don Bolles in 1976. […]

Sissie Shank Experiences the Ringing of the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange

February 10, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein Sissie Shank of Phoenix, Arizona, recently had the chance of a lifetime: to join the U-Haul executive team at the ringing of the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange. “Going to the New York Stock Exchange was one of the best trips I have ever had,” explains Sissie. “I felt […]

On A Mission

February 9, 2023 Comments Off

Inspiration took Tami Dobbs to Guatemala on a mission trip, and she came home with humility, gratefulness, and a lifetime of memories. By Delores Kuhlwein If you know Amateur Tami Dobbs well, you also know she’s deeply rooted in horses, family, and faith. A recognizable name for her accomplishments in the APHA arena with horses […]

Owned, Shown, Loved, and Prepared by Dawn Strohecker

February 5, 2023 Comments Off

DIY Amateur Dawn Strohecker and Illicit Intention earn 2022 top honors as 3X AQHA National High Point Champions By Delores Kuhlwein Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars. –Les Brown. One might say that Dawn Strohecker is a go-getter. The blond-haired dynamo from Illinois envisions her objectives, and then […]

AQHA World Cup Youth Team Hopefuls Travel from China to Texas for Lessons

February 3, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein Everyone knows that learning to be better horsemen and riders takes an abundance of commitment. What about traveling over 7,000 miles to do so? That’s what a youth team from China just did – they came from China all the way to Texas in January to ride with instructors like Bud Lyon, […]

Pain With A Purpose

February 1, 2023 Comments Off

Losing Their Son in 2020 Led Kenny and Sarah Hall to Turn Tragedy Into Outreach By Delores Kuhlwein It’s easy to recognize multiple carded judge Kenny Hall due to his visibility in the horse industry. But when Kenny and his wife, Sarah, tragically lost their son, Ethan, on 8/24/20 at age 22 to an accidental […]

Leslie Hellman of Hellman Therapeutics: Powered by Hands

January 29, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein There’s a meme that gets passed around social media every so often and it brings plenty of laughs, mostly because of the ring of truthfulness. People: Aren’t horses expensive? Me: As long as you don’t spend on luxury items like such as food or basic health care, it’s fine. It’s oh-so […]

EC Blog: Reluctant Horse Mom

January 28, 2023 Comments Off

By Amy Grohoski-Morris “Why do you allow your daughter to ride horses when it’s so expensive and time consuming? I wouldn’t do it.” I wish I had a dime for every time someone has asked me this question over the past 9 years. I’d probably be able to pay off a month of training […]

17-Year-Old Mo Purdie Pays It Forward With Nyla’s Closet

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy In 2021, when she was just 15 years old, Florida exhibitor Mo Purdie made a momentous decision. She decided, since she’d been lucky enough […]