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AQHYA Outreach with Colton Smith at 2023 Equine Affaire in Ohio

April 3, 2023 Comments Off

Are you planning on going to the 2023 Equine Affaire, April 13-16th in Columbus, Ohio? In addition to all the amazing exhibits and clinics, we can also look forward to seeing one of our own AQHA youth, World Champion Halter exhibitor Colton Smith, at the event. He will be on hand beginning April 12th for […]

Around the Rings – NCPEA Golden Ticket Show

April 3, 2023 Comments Off

The North Carolina Palomino Exhibitors Association held their Golden Ticket Horse Show March 25-26, 2023, at Lake Waccamaw Equestrian Center in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. Judges were Brad Gibby, Kathy Koch, Barbara Prather, and David Johnson. The family friendly atmosphere was present throughout the show, with a Friday night exhibitors’ meeting, Fiesta night Saturday after the show with potluck for […]

Attacking The Abscess

April 2, 2023 Comments Off

Just last night, you had a successful ride on your horse. Just last night you were walking out of the pen patting his neck and excited for the show to start tomorrow. But now, as you go to pull him out of his stall for a bath, he’s lame.

Around the Rings – 2023 Martinganza Show with the G-Man!

April 1, 2023 Comments Off

Gordon and Charlie have once again hit the road, this time joining our friends in Williamston, North Carolina, for the 2023 Martinganza AQHA Show and Futurity! It’s also the 23rd year of the show! Pictured above – the caterers of The Equine Chronicle Barbeque Dinner Exhibitors’ Party on Friday night. Gordon Downey says, “The caterers provided fabulous […]

A Wealth of Knowledge – Cochran Quarter Horses Begins Exciting New Chapter at Legacy Ranch in Pilot Point

March 31, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.” — Chinese Proverb Multiple World Champion and NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Rider Andy Cochran and World and Congress Champion Katie Cochran are beginning an exciting new chapter in their lives this spring. Not only are they offering training […]

Friends For Life – The Horse Show Industry Creates Irreplaceable Bonds

March 31, 2023 Comments Off

“A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have,” Irish Proverb.

Around the Rings – 2023 VQHA Spring Breakout

March 31, 2023 Comments Off

The recent Virginia Quarter Horse Association Spring Breakout, Home of the Virginia Maiden, held its show March 22-26, 2023, at the Virginia Horse Center, in Lexington, Virginia. Judges were: April Devitt, Casey Devitt, Clay MacLeod, Sandy Curl, Rick Christy, Dolly Chayer and Eddie Smith (SE); Additional Judges: Jim Isley, Shane Young, and Steve Lackey. From Virginia […]

Train Your Horse to Hunt For Easter Eggs!

March 31, 2023 Comments Off

Take a cue from MaryGaye LeBoeuf and her APHA gelding, Jetalito’s Cowboy Kid, and go on an Easter Egg hunting expedition. Incredibly, LeBoeuf has seen her Easter Egg Hunt training translate into better riding out on the trail when Cowboy is faced with frightening obstacles.

Around the Rings – OMIQHA The Warm Up Show

March 30, 2023 Comments Off

The Ohio/Michigan/Indiana Quarter Horse Association’s “The Warm Up Show” was held in Springfield, Ohio, at the Champions Center March 24-26, and it was managed by Pinnacle Equine Productions. Judges were Clark Scoggin, Jeff Buck, and Danielle Burns. The show was approved by AQHA, NSBA, OQHA and OMIQHA. At the show, the OMIQHA Queen, Riata Rouch, […]

2023 AQHYA World Championship Show Tentative Schedule Online

March 30, 2023 Comments Off

AQHA The 2023 AQHYA World is tentatively scheduled July 28 – August 6 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Find the tentative schedule here, on the AQHYA World Competitor Resources page – along with host hotels, more information about the 13 & Under classes, and more: Resources – AQHA