Be More Like Bruce – A Bruce Walquist Tribute by Tatum Keys Richey
May 16, 2023 Comments Off on Be More Like Bruce – A Bruce Walquist Tribute by Tatum Keys Richey
By Tatum Keys Richey Our horseshow community has suffered an unimaginable loss. It has taken me a week to find the adequate words to put to paper that would allow my pain and shock to speak. I’ve contemplated how we all can wrap our minds around this hole that will be left in our post-Bruce […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings – The Madness 2023 with the G-Man!
May 15, 2023 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – The Madness 2023 with the G-Man!
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10 Priceless Pieces of Advice for Show Moms
May 14, 2023 Comments Off on 10 Priceless Pieces of Advice for Show Moms
For Mother’s Day, we’ve asked 10 well-known industry show moms for their best piece of advice for other show moms! Hear from show moms Kaleena Weakly, Michelle Preston, Kelly Wheat, Cara McMillian-Gibson, Shay Weakly, Kristin Brock, Tammi Smith, Sarah Hostetler, Serena Zizza, and legendary show mom, Andrea Simons! Read some very valuable advice from the […]
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A daughter is someone you laugh with, dream with, and love with all your heart.
– Anonymou
Becoming a Horse Show Mom- Sharing a Love of Horses With My Child
May 13, 2023 Comments Off on Becoming a Horse Show Mom- Sharing a Love of Horses With My Child
EC Blog by Kory Kumar When it comes to horses, you either fall into the category of a child obsessed with horses, but who eventually outgrows the obsession, or the child who never gets over that obsession. I’m positive that my parents thought I would grow out of my “horse obsessed phase.” They likely hoped […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – The Madness 2023 with the G-Man!
May 12, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – The Madness 2023 with the G-Man!
The SOQHA Madness 2023 is underway, May 9-14, at the WEC in Wilmington, Ohio, and the numbers are impressing everyone! For example, on Thursday, An Equine Production reported the Western Pleasure classes were some of the largest anywhere recently: L2 Junior – 27 L1 Select – 16 (just Select, L1 amateur had their own […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Iowa QHA Mayflower Show
May 12, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Iowa QHA Mayflower Show
The Iowa Quarter Horse Association just wrapped up their May 3-7, 2023, Mayflower State Show at Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The show featured 6 AQHA & 2 NSBA Judges over 5 Days, with Flat Fee AQHA entries. Judges 1-3 were April Devitt, Casey Devitt, and Courtney Fuller; Judges 4-6 were Murray Griggs, Jill Newcomb, […]
Continue reading …A Philosophy Of Patience: Kenny Lakins
May 12, 2023 Comments Off on A Philosophy Of Patience: Kenny Lakins
Kenny Lakins’ dad was raised on Tennessee Walking Horses. “Dad always said that when he got old enough, he would buy a Quarter Horse,” Kenny says. “I rode a bit of those Walking Horses growing up, too. It didn’t really matter what kind of horse I rode, as long as I could ride.”
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By Delores Kuhlwein Every day after school, young Tyler Haney would sit at the work bench of his dad’s California saddle shop to do his homework. His dad, none other than California saddle maker Buck Haney, had his shop on their ranch, and Tyler was able to watch for hours as Buck carved and stamped […]
Continue reading …Forever in Our Hearts: Stately Sensation – 2003-2023
May 10, 2023 Comments Off on Forever in Our Hearts: Stately Sensation – 2003-2023
By Delores Kuhlwein Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of Stately Sensation, the 2003 Sorrel Overo gelding by Zippos Sensation and out of Zipped in White. Everyone in the Paint industry knew him as “Tommy.” Talented and athletic, Stately Sensation was instantly recognizable by his markings and his signature white eyelashes, and […]
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