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Suicide: Are These Tragedies Preventable?

July 25, 2024 Comments Off

The horse industry was recently shocked by two trainer suicides. Many in the industry are looking for a way to vocalize support for their own trainers, but feel they need more ways to help than just “being nice to your trainer.”

Where to Watch Equestrian Events – Olympics 2024

July 24, 2024 Comments Off

How can you watch coverage of the 2024 Olympics? First, let’s get the Equestrian events addressed, since that’s primarily what is on most of our minds! Find the schedule and the ways of viewing Equestrian coverage this way: Click on the NBCOlympics.com schedule page. You’ll see a big search bar that says “Filter by sport, topic, […]

Around the Rings – 2024 ShoMe Summer ShoStopper

July 23, 2024 Comments Off

The ShoMe Horse Shows Summer ShoStopper, July 19-21, 2024, at the Midland County Fairgrounds in Michigan, is also known as “The Show Like No Other.” ShowMe Horse Shows in Michigan is an open, all-breed circuit built around doing things differently, with three in the series each year, and all three shows “with a twist” are run […]

Around the Rings – 2024 North American Saddle Mule & Donkey Association National Show

July 23, 2024 Comments Off

The North American Saddle Mule and Donkey Association just held their National Show, July 18-20, 2024, at Roane State Ag Expo Center in Harriman, Tennessee. Judges for the event: Daren Wright, Chillicothe, Ohio; Sandra Jirkovsky, Whitesboro, TX; Nell Tekampe, McHenry, IL; Pamela Whitfield, Rochester, MN. Thank you to Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery for the beautiful […]

Caroline Cavallo – Determination And Passion

July 23, 2024 Comments Off

Before she ever set foot in an arena, five-year-old Caroline Cavallo’s determination and passion that would make her such a success in the show pen were obvious.

2024 AQHYA World Show Patterns, Working Orders and State Stall Assignments Online

July 22, 2024 Comments Off

From AQHA: Working orders and state stall assignments are online for the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗬𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ Resources – AQHA Check with your youth adviser for individual stalling assignments. Have you heard? Patterns are now available for the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗬𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄! Check them out now: AQHYA World Patterns: 2024 – AQHA

2024 AQHA Show Rule Changes

July 22, 2024 Comments Off

Review the latest AQHA show rule changes, which are now supported by AQHA programming and will be effective January 1, 2025. From AQHA: Each year, the American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee reviews and approves rule changes from the AQHA Show Committee, which are approved by the AQHA membership and AQHA Board of Directors at […]

Around the Rings – 2024 Washington State PHC Star Spangled Classic

July 21, 2024 Comments Off

The Washington State Paint Horse Club Star Spangled Classic POR wraps up today, spanning the dates of July 18th – 21st 2024 at Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington. As always, the show’s motto is a proud affirmation of the Paint Horse Lover: “The Star Spangled Classic is committed to the Inspiration and Celebration of fellow Paint […]

Oakley, Ross, and Sheets To Teach September 27-28 Mentorship in Ohio

July 21, 2024 Comments Off

Are you cheating on your trainer? If you think taking a clinic – or learning about horses a new way – is cheating, think again, says Troy Oakley, who has been burning up the miles in the past year traveling across the U.S., armed with his motto, “Have Knowledge, Will Travel.” “I have a great […]

Youth Poll – Young Advice For Older Exhibitors

July 21, 2024 Comments Off

What could the younger horse show crowd possibly teach the more experienced and older exhibitor? We asked 15 successful youth riders to share their green show perspectives and give their best educated, enlightened and anonymous advice to the more mature exhibitor.