Just for Grandparents’ Day, we bring you a poem in tribute to grandparents, and a photo gallery from the G-Man of just a few of our special horse industry grandparents! Keep scrolling for a link to coloring pages and free printable cards for the kiddos to give their grandparents! Grandparents Grandparents bestow upon their grandchildren […]
Continue reading …Troy Oakley – Have Knowledge, Will Travel
September 9, 2023 Comments Off on Troy Oakley – Have Knowledge, Will Travel
The renowned trainer makes it his mission to mentor and change lives, one rider at a time. By Delores Kuhlwein Legendary industry trainer and coach Troy Oakley has always said, “Be an innovator, not an imitator.” He’s truly taking that mission to the max in his latest venture, one that he explains will be […]
Continue reading …Florida Gold & Gulf Coast, Tampa Showbills and Stall Form Now Available
September 8, 2023 Comments Off on Florida Gold & Gulf Coast, Tampa Showbills and Stall Form Now Available
From An Equine Production Florida Gold & Gulf Coast, Tampa – your showbills and stall form are now available for download. NEW this year – leveled Hunt Seat Equitation in the 14-18, Amateur & Select, free jackpots in the Ranch Trail and a new, large longing arena/pad for easier prep. The biggest change […]
Continue reading …AQHA World Show: Over $3 Million in Purse and Prizes
September 7, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA World Show: Over $3 Million in Purse and Prizes
The 2023 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows will award in excess of $3 million in purse and prizes. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce that the 2023 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows will award in excess of $3 million in added purse and prizes! In […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Virginia Color Classic Futurity Show
September 7, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Virginia Color Classic Futurity Show
The 2023 Virginia Color Classic Futurity Show just wrapped up, spanning the dates of September 1-3, 2023, at Virginia Horse Center in Lexington. Judges were Clint Fullerton, Lori Gordon, Jennifer Kunkle, and John Kunkle, and the show offered Color Classic Futurity classes, Virginia Bred Futurity classes, 4 sets of APHA points, 2 sets of NSBA points, […]
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The Memories Matter An EC Blog by Trainer Liz Baker I am 44, I grew up In the horse show industry and devoted my life to it. Things I have learned…. *I love my horses and when they leave I cry on the inside and (I’m mean, so that’s hard ) *Trophies […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 SCQHA NCQHA Carolinas Ranch Showdown
September 7, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 SCQHA NCQHA Carolinas Ranch Showdown
The South Carolina Quarter Horse Association and the North Carolina Quarter Horse Association just held their Carolinas Ranch Showdown from August 31 – September 3, 2023 at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, SC. They offered 4 Complete AQHA Shows, 4 Complete AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Shows, and 1 Ranching Heritage Challenge Show. Judges were John Tuckey (RHC), Rob […]
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It was assumed by many that Elza The Snow Queen would never amount to more than a Walk Trot horse – one that had previously been headed to auction. But through the faith and determination of her best friend, Brianna Massie, the team turned that notion on its head this year at their summer majors. […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to the Harris Family On A New Grandson
September 6, 2023 Comments Off on Congratulations to the Harris Family On A New Grandson
“On August 28th, 2023, we welcomed a new addition to the Harris family,” says Phil Harris. “Bryce William Harris was born at 8:12am and weighed 8lbs & 12ozs. The proud parents are Preston and Mikayla. This their 1st born and our 3rd grandson. Hopefully we’ll have him at a horse show very soon!” Congratulations to […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – UPHC & UQHA Heritage Classic
September 5, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – UPHC & UQHA Heritage Classic
We are about to make your morning back from a long weekend! The Utah Paint Horse Club and Utah Quarter Horse Association’s Heritage Classic, hosting AQHA, APHA, VRH, and All Breed classes at Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan, Utah, just ran from August 31st – September 4th, 2023, and it happened to include a Utah Quarter […]
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