EC Transformation Tuesday – Maranda Burnsed
In the first photo, Maranda Burnsed, age 5, is pictured with her mom’s youth show horse, Clus Freckle Olena. In the second photo: Maranda with her Quarter Horse, Custom Buddy. “She’s 16 in that picture,” says her mom, Amber Burnsed. “She doesn’t know life without a horse.” Thank you to Amber for the wonderful example […]
Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2023 SOQHA Challenge
February 28, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2023 SOQHA Challenge
The 2023 SOQHA Challenge from February 24-26, 2023, took place at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. Judges were Garth Gooding, Tanya Green, Jake Hartman, and not only is the show always full of great competition, but it contains plenty of fun, with exhibitor parties, bagels and doughnuts for the exhibitors, and an Egg and Spoon Race, just […]
Continue reading …2023-2024 AQHA Executive Committee Elected
February 28, 2023 Comments Off on 2023-2024 AQHA Executive Committee Elected
AQHA The 2023-2024 American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee was elected at the 2023 AQHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. Though AQHA operates primarily upon the decisions of its members through the board of directors, the five-person Executive Committee is responsible for implementing important decisions and governing AQHA between the annual meetings of the membership […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – A New Found Love
February 28, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – A New Found Love
What do you do when it’s cold and wet outside? Why, watch TV, of course! This is Champion Halter horse Illicit Intention taking part in his new favorite activity, watching TV in the shop where it’s warm. “We are going to have to put a TV in the barn for him!” says Dawn Strohecker. Thank you to […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, February 27th
February 28, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, February 27th
On Monday, February 27th at the 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, exhibitors competed in the main arena in Hunter Under Saddle and Hunt Seat Equitation, and in the Priefert Arenas, they showed in Trail, Ranch Riding, Working Western Rail, and Ranch Trail. Judges were Sissy Anderson, David Denniston, Stacey Roberson, TW Grose, Gayle Lampinen, Jeff Greaves, […]
Continue reading …Year End Rankings For National Championships Announced
February 27, 2023 Comments Off on Year End Rankings For National Championships Announced
Sun Circuit Sun Circuit will once again hold the wildly popular tournament style competitions in Horsemanship, Equitation and Showmanship. The Final 2022 Ranking List names the 64 exhibitors in each division who are eligible to participate in the tournament at the 2023 Sun Circuit. Rankings are compiled by a nation-wide panel of trainers and judges who have […]
Continue reading …American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2023
February 27, 2023 Comments Off on American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Class of 2023
AQHA Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Foundation. This year, we are inducting three horses and four men in the Class of 2023: Harley D Zip, High Brow Cat, Okie Leo, Ralph Seekins, Leverne Perry, G. R. Carter Jr. and […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – A Brand New Baby
February 27, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – A Brand New Baby
It’s quite possibly the best time of the year due to all the beautiful foals! Take this one-day old filly, for example. She’s a daughter of RL Best of Sudden out of What A Sheik Lady, who is by Zippos Sheik by Zippo Pine Bar. “She’s a real sweetheart!” says Linda Pearson of Ocala, Florida. Thank you […]
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Equine Science Update Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered the reason why horseflies tend to avoid attacking individuals with stripes, as opposed to those with big, solid dark patches. Their findings show that stark black-and-white contrasts and small dark patches are particularly effective in preventing horsefly attack. Specifically, these features eliminate the outline […]
Continue reading …EC Question of the Week: What Incurable Horse Person Habit Do You Have?
February 27, 2023 Comments Off on EC Question of the Week: What Incurable Horse Person Habit Do You Have?
We recently posted a meme that read: “I just told my car to whoa and sat deep into my seat. Why am I like this?” So we asked our readers to tell us what incurable horse person habit they have! Do you tell your dog “whoa?” Or do you cluck at people walking in the […]
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