Naming a foal is serious business—even though many owners attempt to create imaginative and highly-entertaining names that are not only ear-catching, but one-of-a-kind originals.
Continue reading …A Glimpse Behind the Stage of the All American Quarter Horse Congress
September 28, 2022 Comments Off on A Glimpse Behind the Stage of the All American Quarter Horse Congress
The All American Quarter Horse Congress is an unparalleled destination for Quarter Horse enthusiasts everywhere. Every October for the last 54 years, exhibitors and spectators alike travel to Columbus, Ohio, for the world’s largest single-breed horse show. For twenty-seven days, the Congress is enjoyed by 650,000 attendees in and out of the arena. The show truly feels like a magical experience.
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Unlike many of her fellow competitors, Joy Stehney is what we like to call an adult-onset equestrian. Although she did have Quarter Horses in her youth, she never set foot in a show pen until later in life.
Continue reading …From the Publisher – How Did We Get Here?
September 24, 2022 Comments Off on From the Publisher – How Did We Get Here?
It’s that time again. Time for the Congress, World Championships, along with a few big money futurities thrown in for good measure.
Continue reading …How Horse Shows Became Part of Dave and Karen Haring’s Legacy
September 23, 2022 Comments Off on How Horse Shows Became Part of Dave and Karen Haring’s Legacy
By Delores Kuhlwein They say the horse show crowd is family, and for David and Karen Haring, nothing could be closer to the truth. Neither David nor Karen had ever owned a horse, let alone attended a horse show, until their horse-crazy daughter Karissa came along. They finally relented and bought her a pony, and […]
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Having a great support network is often pivotal for one’s success. For Michelle Bauer, the support teams of the Gooding family and Highpoint Performance Horses and her unrelenting love for riding have formed a winning combination to stand the test of time.
Continue reading …The Open Arms of the Breeders Halter Futurity
September 19, 2022 Comments Off on The Open Arms of the Breeders Halter Futurity
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 …Bringing The Family Together After Heartache
September 11, 2022 Comments Off on Bringing The Family Together After Heartache
By Delores Kuhlwein In 2013, the notorious Moore, Oklahoma Tornado hit the farm of Kernes family, taking several of their beloved horses with it. The Kernes Family lost the barn, every bit of horse equipment they had, and all but two horses. Taken with the tornado were their retired barrel horse, the pony belonging to […]
Continue reading …An Inspiration For Others: The MQHA Fall Festival All Breed Youth Horse Show
September 2, 2022 Comments Off on An Inspiration For Others: The MQHA Fall Festival All Breed Youth Horse Show
By Delores Kuhlwein Lately everyone seems to be talking about how to get more youth involved in the industry. The Missouri Quarter Horse Association just may have the answer, and it’s in the form of their Charities Committee. On August 21st, they wrapped up their 6th year of the “Fall Festival All-Breed Youth Horse Show,” […]
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By Delores Kuhlwein In January 2022, Trainer Cindy Reddish of Palm City, Florida, entered a stall to remove a horse’s blanket, and in the blink of an eye, her life was changed forever. The horse didn’t see Cindy come in, spooked, and kicked her in the middle of the back. “Luckily, several people were there […]
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