In Loving Memory of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson
January 13, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson
Our deepest condolences go to the family and friends of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson on her passing. The Florida AQHA family and many far and wide will miss her wise guidance. We asked our readers to share one of their favorite “Peg stories.” Below we have your stories and kind words shared on Facebook and Instagram: […]
Continue reading …Anne Oldfather – A Passion for Excellence
January 13, 2024 Comments Off on Anne Oldfather – A Passion for Excellence
When Anne Oldfather of McKinney, Texas, stood in the show pen at the 2018 All American Quarter Horse Congress–listening to the numbers being called–she was thrilled just to be in the top ten. Then, as all the numbers but hers were called, she realized that she had won the Level 1 14-18 Showmanship championship with her beloved partner, One Exclusive Cookie aka “Cash”. Not only did they win over a talented group of over 150 other competitors, but they did it at their very first trip to the Congress.
Continue reading …The Evolvement of Horse Shows: Have They Become A Luxury Hobby?
January 12, 2024 Comments Off on The Evolvement of Horse Shows: Have They Become A Luxury Hobby?
The discussions online about the expense of today’s shows, and the root of the cause, are rampant. It’s not so simple, really, explains Suzanne Vlietstra, the former owner of Hobby Horse Clothing Co. Inc., for 40 years. She begins with this: Think about shows have changed. Many of us grew up with volunteer-run club shows […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings – 2024 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit with the G-Man!
January 11, 2024 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – 2024 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit with the G-Man!
The G-Man and Charlie are spreading joy at the 2024 Fox Lea Farm NSBA Fun in the Sun Winter Circuit! See the huge gallery below:
Continue reading …Two For The Money; Three To Go Show
January 11, 2024 Comments Off on Two For The Money; Three To Go Show
Exhibitors may explore a side hustle when their main hobby or source of income is centered around a four-legged partner. This is done for a multitide of reasons. Whether the side hustle provides a secondary source of income or the opportunity to explore another passion, it also provides a unique opportunity to utilize skills and connections made within the industry.
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Lilly Levesque took creativity and responsibility into her own hands to pay her way to show with her beloved AQHA Henry Ford once said, “Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice.” When high school student Lilly Levesque wanted to show AQHA more than anything, she didn’t ask for money, or expect help, […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit with the G-Man!
January 10, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit with the G-Man!
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Around the Rings – 2024 Florida Gulf Coast Circuit
January 9, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Florida Gulf Coast Circuit
The Florida Gold and Gulf Coast shows are a wrap! Thanks to Cody Parmenter Photography, we have more great candids, so keep scrolling for more. Find your photos from the show: https://codyparmenter.com/events/2023-2024-gold-gulf-coast/ See photos and results from Gold Coast here: Around the Rings – 2023 Florida Gold Coast Circuit | Equine Chronicle The Florida Gulf Coast ran […]
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From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association has an exciting line-up of events planned for 2024. Mark your calendars and set your reminders today with these tentative dates, organized by category. Dates are tentative and subject to change. January 16 – 18: 2024 Boehringer Ingelheim Professional Horsemen Academy at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las […]
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The phrase, “work hard, play hard,” implies we have the potential to have a successful balance between our professional and personal lives. Many exhibitors view any time spent away from their real job as a break, a vacation even–especially if they’re headed to a horse show where the hard work isn’t really considered work. After the mane bands are pulled, the horses are returned home, and the trailer is unpacked, some exhibitors go back to working hard at very interesting careers.
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