EC Blog – What Would I Do Without Horses?
February 13, 2023 Comments Off on EC Blog – What Would I Do Without Horses?
By Valerie Payne Smith People who don’t have horses sometimes say to me, “Horses sure are beautiful, but why do you have all these animals that demand so much of your time and your finances? It seems you live at the barn. You could probably have a spare room at the vet clinic with as […]
Continue reading …Budweiser Clydesdales’ Football and Foals SBLVII Watch Party
February 12, 2023 Comments Off on Budweiser Clydesdales’ Football and Foals SBLVII Watch Party
By Delores Kuhlwein Four of the Budweiser Clydesdale foals made big news recently when the first-ever Super Bowl watch party, hosted at their farm, Warm Springs Ranch, was scheduled. 2023 Budweiser Clydesdale foals Barron, Sergeant, Stinger, and Razor will be part of the fun at the Football and Foals SBLVII Watch Party this Sunday afternoon […]
Continue reading …Stallion Stampede for Charity in Scottsdale
February 11, 2023 Comments Off on Stallion Stampede for Charity in Scottsdale
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 […]
Continue reading …Listen to the True Crime Podcast Based on Trainer Karen Graham’s Family
February 10, 2023 Comments Off on Listen to the True Crime Podcast Based on Trainer Karen Graham’s Family
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. […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2023 Prairie Classic
February 10, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2023 Prairie Classic
We are in midst of competition at the 2023 KQHA Prairie Classic, but we had to share this gallery of G-Man style candid photos, thanks to Courtney Parmenter! By the way, we can’t wait to see the arrival of Cody and Courtney’s tiny photographer soon! Congratulations! Keep scrolling for the link to the scoresheets – […]
Continue reading …Sissie Shank Experiences the Ringing of the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange
February 10, 2023 Comments Off on Sissie Shank Experiences the Ringing of the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange
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 […]
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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 […]
Continue reading …2023 SoCal Spring APHA & All Breed Horse Show at LA Equestrian Center
February 9, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 SoCal Spring APHA & All Breed Horse Show at LA Equestrian Center
By Delores Kuhlwein Once again APHA shows are returning to Southern California, and first up for 2023 is the SoCal Spring APHA & All Breed Horse Show. Produced by California Paint Horse Association and the San Joaquin Paint Horse Club, and co-hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club, the March 3-5, 2023 show […]
Continue reading …Mark Your Calendars for Springtime Shows with An Equine Production
February 8, 2023 Comments Off on Mark Your Calendars for Springtime Shows with An Equine Production
An Equine Production Not too far off, most of us will adjust our clocks and we ‘lose’ an hour of sleep. BUT it also becomes daylight earlier, it starts to get warmer and we look forward to shedding the 2-3 layers of clothes that many of us wear! But in the meantime, we can be […]
Continue reading …Prohibited Substances, Feed, and the Performance Horse
February 8, 2023 Comments Off on Prohibited Substances, Feed, and the Performance Horse
Editor’s note: Due to the recent threads on social media regarding banned substances, there’s certainly room for discussion of associations revisiting thresholds on testing and substances. As a result of the discussion, we conducted some outreach and were referred to the article below from Kentucky Equine Research by a large animal veterinarian. We always recommend checking […]
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