The Cook Family Ups the Ante for the All American Novice Horse Futurity
February 4, 2024 Comments Off on The Cook Family Ups the Ante for the All American Novice Horse Futurity
By Delores Kuhlwein and JR Cook: In July 2023, the Cook family made history with a one-of-a-kind novice horse futurity showcasing the 3-Year-Old & Over Novice horse: The inaugural 2023 All American Novice Horse Western Pleasure Futurity! Last year, the open class had $10,000 added with a $250 entry fee, with 90% of the entry […]
Continue reading …Where Are They Today: Taylor Dixon Borst
February 4, 2024 Comments Off on Where Are They Today: Taylor Dixon Borst
Taylor Dixon and My Sensational Cookie were household names for many years due to their youth and amateur APHA accomplishments. Their diverse and breathtaking performances in events like Western Riding, Horsemanship, and all around events sealed their spot in horse show history. Now a successful attorney in Dallas who has recently added equine transactional matters […]
Continue reading …Scenes from Scottsdale – Troy Oakley Mentoring Program Continues to Triumph
February 3, 2024 Comments Off on Scenes from Scottsdale – Troy Oakley Mentoring Program Continues to Triumph
By Delores Kuhlwein Troy Oakley’s blockbuster mentoring program has taken off since he announced it in the fall of 2023, explaining that he’s going to be Changing Lives, One Rider At a Time. “I’m not here to take anyone’s clients; I want to enhance your abilities and change lives one at a time,” he explains. […]
Continue reading …2024 South Carolina QHA Southern Gold Classic Teams Up For Money-Added Futurity Classes
January 31, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 South Carolina QHA Southern Gold Classic Teams Up For Money-Added Futurity Classes
From Joe Whitt, Nichole Veasey, and Premier Sires: This year’s South Carolina QHA Southern Gold Classic is set for March 1-3, 2024, in Camden, South Carolina, and the SCQHA has teamed up with Premier Sires to offer 6 Premier Sires Futurity Classes with $1,000 added at the show: 3 & 4 Year Old Open Western […]
Continue reading …Silver Cleaning Secrets… Ketchup, Really?
January 31, 2024 Comments Off on Silver Cleaning Secrets… Ketchup, Really?
You read this correctly—that ketchup is a very effective silver cleaner. Why does it work? Silver tarnishes when the sulfur compounds in the air react with it and form silver sulfide. The most likely reason some people swear by ketchup is because it contains acetic acid, better known as vinegar.
Continue reading …Top Ten Things Judges Hate in Showmanship
January 31, 2024 Comments Off on Top Ten Things Judges Hate in Showmanship
When it comes to Showmanship, there are some horse and handler pairs that make the discipline look effortless. They are precise, efficient, correct, and have a special flair that sets them apart from the rest.
Continue reading …2024 APHA World Championship Show Features $1.5M in Cash & Prizes
January 31, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 APHA World Championship Show Features $1.5M in Cash & Prizes
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Make plans to attend the 2024 APHA World Championship Show, June 21-July 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. Click HERE for the 2024 World Show Schedule! 2024 APHA World Championship Show Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas June 21-July 7, 2024 Pre-entry, stall & RV deadline: May 15, 2024 […]
Continue reading …New Scholarship Opportunities for Appaloosa Youth!
January 30, 2024 Comments Off on New Scholarship Opportunities for Appaloosa Youth!
From A Spot For the Future: A Spot For The Future, a new Appaloosa youth scholarship fund, announces a minimum of 16 new $500 scholarships to be awarded at the 2024 Appaloosa Youth World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, OK, June 26 through July 3, 2024. This organization and scholarships were established to create an […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 C Bar C Winner Circuit
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 C Bar C Winner Circuit
The Cowpokes Arena at C Bar C Winter Circuit in Cloverdale, Indiana, from January 24-28, 2024, was AQHA, IQHA, NSBA and IKI approved, and boasted more than 4900 AQHA entries across six shows with strong NSBA entries. Judges were Jonathan Meilleur, Terry Cross, TW Grose, Robin Frid, Becky George, and Kendra Weis. Saturday Trail Judges […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of John S. Narmont, 1942 – 2024
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of John S. Narmont, 1942 – 2024
From Bramley Funeral Home: John S. Narmont, age 81, of Auburn, IL died peacefully at his home in Auburn, IL of natural causes, on January 18, 2024. John was born on June 24, 1942 in Springfield, IL, to Stephen and Luriel Welle Narmont. John met the love of his life and married Sondra on February […]
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