The Palmetto Paint Horse Club just held the 2023 Carolina Color Classic, a 6-judge APHA Show from September 8-10, 2023, at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina. Judges were Lisa Ligon, Keith McDonough, Rob McNeely, Jamie Goss, Casey Orr, and Patty Campbell. The exhibitors were serious about their competition and they knew how to have […]
Continue reading …On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, […]
Continue reading …“Up, up the long, delirious burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or ever eagle flew — And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.” -John Gillespie Magee, Jr By Delores […]
Continue reading …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 …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 …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 …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 …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, […]
Continue reading …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 …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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