Unlike the stray bird that occasionally finds itself lost in the arena without a convenient exit strategy, this particular bird loves Showmanship and enjoyed following competitors through the duration of their patterns.

Wills is currently drafting plans to grow the Congress Queens Contest in years to come. Her plans include eventually expanding the contest to each AQHA affiliate association having a representing queen in the Congress competition, stating, “It is important that we keep young women involved in pageantry and the quarter horse industry.”

They are the trailer drivers, truck parkers, and RV hooker-uppers. They are the check-writers, grooms, short order cooks, and chauffeurs. They are our biggest fans and constant supporters. They are our horse show dads. Whether your horse show dad is a trainer or judge, or he can’t tell the difference between a forehand and a forelock, all fathers deserve some love this Father’s Day!

As you know, a fit, well-conditioned body is necessary for riding a horse, which requires a strong core, glutes of steel, flexibility, and balance. One of Hollywood’s hottest workouts is expanding into Wellington, Florida, this summer with a focus specifically on fitness training for the equestrian rider.

In her time as President, The Duchess has traveled the world to see how the charity works with horses, donkeys and mules, as well as the people who use them to earn an income and support their families. She has been to Egypt where the Brooke was founded in 1934, Jordan, Pakistan following the earthquake in 2005, and India following flooding in 2013.

The Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau is highlighting five top equestrian events that will take place this summer at the Will Rogers Coliseum. You might recognize a few of your favorites on the list…

The late Topsail Whiz has now become NRHA’s one and only 11 Million Dollar Sire. Less than two years after hitting the 10 Million Dollar Sire Milestone, the legacy of Topsail Whiz lives on.

The 2016 FedEx St. Jude Classic kicks off tomorrow in Memphis, Tennessee and a few of our friends in the horse industry will have a front row seat for all of the action!