Around the Rings – 2025 Indiana Quarter Horse Association Youth Show
The Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Association just completed their 2025 show in Cloverdale! The April 9-13th show offered six sets of points, an NSBA flat rate, and AQHA, IQHA, NSBA, and IKI approval, as well as a silent auction and an Easter Egg hunt! Judges were Jimmy Daurio, TW Grose, Chele McGauly, Liz Baker, Jessica […]
Pet Loss and Grief Management Resources
April 14, 2025 Comments Off on Pet Loss and Grief Management Resources
The loss of a pet or an equine athlete can be incredibly devastating, especially if that animal is a member of the family. Animal lovers often feel they are on their own after a tremendous loss, but they don’t have to be – surprisingly, there are a number of resources to offer support. Thank you […]
Continue reading …Amateur Erika Sterling Gets Ranchy with Xtra Wimpys Catalyst, aka “Zorro”
April 14, 2025 Comments Off on Amateur Erika Sterling Gets Ranchy with Xtra Wimpys Catalyst, aka “Zorro”
By Delores Kuhlwein “His ears pricked forward, his thin-skinned nostrils quivering, his black mane flowing like windswept flame. Alec could not turn his eyes away; he could not believe such a perfect creature existed.” – Walter Farley, The Black Stallion. For as long as we can remember as horse lovers, a black stallion has danced […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 West Virginia QHA Wymer Classic
April 13, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 West Virginia QHA Wymer Classic
The first show of the year for the West Virginia Quarter Horse Association, the 2025 WVQHA Wymer Classic, is underway April 12-13 at Winfield Riding Club in Winfield, West Virginia, with judges Dawn Clason-Kreakie, Clay Cavinder, Amber Clark, and Bradley Luebben. The show is full of special touches, like NSBA classes with added money, Muffins and Mimosas during […]
Continue reading …Emma Rothlein Honored as First Recipient of Dr. Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
April 12, 2025 Comments Off on Emma Rothlein Honored as First Recipient of Dr. Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
By Delores Kuhlwein Dr. Robie Herman, a friend to all in the industry, passed away in February, and it’s such a fresh, painful loss for so many, it’s still hard to wrap our heads around the fact that he won’t come around the corner and greet us with a smile. His influence on the horse […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Nebraska QHA Amateur Show
April 11, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Nebraska QHA Amateur Show
The Nebraska Quarter Horse Association held its 2025 Amateur Show April 4-6 at Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, with four AQHA judges/two NSBA judges. The judge roster: Marv and Sue Kupushion, Richard Spinks and Shannon Walker. The show boasted sold out stalls, fun circuit awards like bluetooth speakers and wireless chargers, and as always, […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 March to Virginia & The Virginia Maiden
April 10, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 March to Virginia & The Virginia Maiden
March to Virginia and The Virginia Maiden, March 27-30, 2025, kicked off their show with new management and ownership. The AQHA show, now owned by The Virginia Horse Center, was managed by AB Show Management, and organized by Allie Board and John Boxell. Judges were Mike Hawkins, Clint Fullerton, Lisa Ligon, and Mike Rapley. High Point Winners: […]
Continue reading …How to Shorten a Mane with Professional Braider Carly Estreich-Lueck
April 9, 2025 Comments Off on How to Shorten a Mane with Professional Braider Carly Estreich-Lueck
In this EC TV Learning Center video, Carly Estreich-Lueck of Lucky Twist, LLC, a professional braider of 20 years, provides a tutorial on how to shorten a mane to best prepare it for braiding and banding. Thank you to AQHA and NRHA exhibitor Carly, whose expertise at AQHA shows and A-rated Hunter/Jumper shows has graced […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Martinganza AQHA Show and Futurity
April 9, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Martinganza AQHA Show and Futurity
The Martinganza AQHA Show and Futurity celebrated its 25th Anniversary April 3rd-6th, 2025, at Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center in Williamston, NC. Judges were Jessica Gilliam, Buddy Fisher, Tim Finkenbinder, Sissy Anderson, Kendra Weiss, Rick Baker, Rhonda Replogle, Pam Scott, and Bruce Army, and the show was AQHA, NSBA, NCQHA, VQHA points approved. Thank […]
Continue reading …21 Horses Die After Barn Catches Fire in Marion County
April 9, 2025 Comments Off on 21 Horses Die After Barn Catches Fire in Marion County
World Equestrian Center has released a statement to the press per WCJB, ABC in Gainesville, Florida: “We are aware of a tragic incident that occurred on private property personally owned by the individuals who also own World Equestrian Center. While the private property is entirely separate from and not affiliated with World Equestrian Center business […]
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