Good Thing They Named the Foal “Flip Flop”
February 22, 2026 Comments Off on Good Thing They Named the Foal “Flip Flop”
By Delores Kuhlwein and John Zeldenthuis When the delivery of the much anticipated foal by Extremely Hot Chips and out of Made To Be A Star, aka “Floppy,” at 831 Ranch in Colorado turned into an emergency during a major winter storm, tensions were high. Just about everyone on social media this week was awaiting […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2026 Silver Dollar Circuit
February 22, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2026 Silver Dollar Circuit
Carter Kail is on the scene for G-man style candid photos at Silver Dollar Circuit at South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas! The Silver Dollar Circuit offers 6 AQHA shows with 2 NSBA shows, and nearly $30,000 in added money from February 21-25, 2026, and it’s AQHA, NSBA & NQHA approved. 2026 Judges: Andrea Simons, […]
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“Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.” –Goethe. Longtime photographer for the Back2Basics Quarter Horse Show/NRCHA Dirt & Diamonds Derby, Kailey Vagadori of Noelani Images, sent us this fabulous photo from this year’s show of Marty Simper showing Xtra Handsome Shiner, owned by Lori […]
Continue reading …The Kindest Cut- Preserving Memories in Horsehair
February 22, 2026 Comments Off on The Kindest Cut- Preserving Memories in Horsehair
“I’d like to help as many people as I can to be proactive in this endeavor, if possible. In that hope, here are some braider’s tips and tricks to help people feel confident and comfortable taking the proper steps to cut a tail, clean it, and store it for the future when the day finally comes to say goodbye.”
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day: Dirt Work with the Pros
February 21, 2026 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day: Dirt Work with the Pros
No matter the age of the horseman, he always knows the importance of proper dirt work in the arena! This cutie is Cade Parrish, and he is making sure it’s done right, with Carlos assisting in the background. Thank you to Parrish Quarter Horses for allowing us to share this adorable video! If you have […]
Continue reading …5 Go-to Bits for Taking a Young Horse to an All-Arounder
February 21, 2026 Comments Off on 5 Go-to Bits for Taking a Young Horse to an All-Arounder
Transitioning from a snaffle or hackamore to a bit with a shank and a curb chain is a big transition in a young horse’s life and not one that happens overnight. First, the pressure applied takes place in entirely new and different areas. Acclimating a horse to new headgear is something that takes time, tenacity, and the right tools.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Togetherness
February 20, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Togetherness
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller. Pictured are Charlotte Hill and Clara Aierstock during the recent Gold & Gulf Coast Circuits at World Equestrian Center – Ocala. “They became best friends when they joined Brad Jewett’s team at the same time in 2024,” explains Nuala Murphy, Clara’s […]
Continue reading …At Home Trail Schooling Survival Guide
February 20, 2026 Comments Off on At Home Trail Schooling Survival Guide
Special thanks to Carson Griggs for sharing this great resource- a Trail Schooling Survival Guide with obstacles you can set up to practice at home during the coronavirus quarantine!
Continue reading …Oklahoma Emergency Management Wildfire Situation Update 2
February 19, 2026 Comments Off on Oklahoma Emergency Management Wildfire Situation Update 2
As wildfires rage across the Oklahoma Panhandle, Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of Emergency Wednesday for three Oklahoma counties (Beaver, Texas, and Woodward) due to ongoing wildfires and fire weather conditions. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM), a government organization, has been activated — as of Thursday, February 19th, they advise a red flag […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: A First Class First Foal
February 19, 2026 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: A First Class First Foal
This beautiful filly, pictured at just over five weeks old, is the first foal by HippiesAndKowboys, the 2021 Champion AQHA NH stallion by PF Premo and out of JMK Bodette, owned by Jerry & Penny Robinson and standing with Dewey Smith Quarter Horses. Thank you to Riley Harrness for sharing the photo of your refined filly! […]
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