AQHA Performance Horse Black Type
January 26, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA Performance Horse Black Type
From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association will launch the current performance horse black type system, which has been used since the 1980s, beginning February 1, 2024. The update will include a separate barrel racing black type system designed by the Barrel Racing Industry Alliance of which AQHA is a member. Along with the barrel horse black […]
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center – Ocala: The Riding Academy Hotel Now Accepting Reservations Online
January 26, 2024 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center – Ocala: The Riding Academy Hotel Now Accepting Reservations Online
From WEC Ocala: A new era lies ahead for World Equestrian Center – Ocala as The Riding Academy Hotel begins accepting reservations online for 2024. The 390-suite hotel is the newest addition to World Equestrian Center – Ocala, joining The Equestrian Hotel which currently offers 248 luxury rooms and suites to guests at the world-class […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Horse with Beauty Unsurpassed
January 26, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Horse with Beauty Unsurpassed
“The horse, with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable and grace unlike any other, still remains humble enough to carry a man upon his back”- Amber Senti. Pictured is Abby Lewis with AQHA gelding Suddenly No Warning of H & P Ranch. Thank you to Renew Creative by Shelby Layne for the lovely photo! If you have […]
Continue reading …Happy 10th Work Anniversary to Becky George and Colton Pylman
January 25, 2024 Comments Off on Happy 10th Work Anniversary to Becky George and Colton Pylman
“Tough times don’t last. Tough teams do.” – Robert Schuller. A lasting relationship is big news these days. It’s even more impressive when it’s a working relationship, and for Trainer Becky George and Assistant Trainer Colton Pylman of Becky George Show Horses, this week marks their 10th anniversary of working together! “A decade of […]
Continue reading …The Horse Show Tracker Handicap System Simplified
January 25, 2024 Comments Off on The Horse Show Tracker Handicap System Simplified
“Win money sooner. Keep winning longer.” By Delores Kuhlwein Even though the word handicap has been used in various ways throughout history, in golf, a handicap or index is a numerical score that represents or measures the player’s ability. “A golf handicap represents the number of strokes a player is expected to take above or […]
Continue reading …EC Blog: (Never want to) Own A Pony Experience Day
January 25, 2024 Comments Off on EC Blog: (Never want to) Own A Pony Experience Day
From Jamie Wright Equestrian: Here at Jamie Wright Equestrian we know that horses are an expensive business and therefore we have developed our ‘own a pony experience day’ for parents who want to put their children off ever wanting to go near a pony again. Own a pony experience days are generally held in the […]
Continue reading …Oregon QHA Sweetheart Classic Offers AQHA, APHA & ApHC Competition
January 25, 2024 Comments Off on Oregon QHA Sweetheart Classic Offers AQHA, APHA & ApHC Competition
The Oregon Quarter Horse Association Sweetheart Classic, coming up February 8 -11, 2024, at Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon, offers a full slate of AQHA, APHA and ApHC classes, including cattle classes. Judges are Bruce Army, Nancy Wilde, Leanne Williams, and Darren Right. Cattle & Stall Reservation Deadline: Friday, February 2, 2024 Show Entry Deadline: Friday, […]
Continue reading …Rhonda Culp Honored as APHA’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award Winner
January 25, 2024 Comments Off on Rhonda Culp Honored as APHA’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award Winner
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Rhonda Culp of Little Elm, Texas, will be honored June 27 as APHA’s 2024 Distinguished Service Award winner. An APHA member for 15 years, Culp’s foray into Paints came through her daughter, Lynsey, who was an AjPHA member active in horse judging and leadership opportunities. Tagging along with her daughter, […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Horses Who Understand Children
January 25, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Horses Who Understand Children
“Horses who understand children are one of our loveliest mysteries.” – Jean Abernethy. This is Mira Kumar on A Heavenly Impulse for their fun photo shoot by Magic Look Photography not too long ago! Thank you to EC Writer Kory Kumar for this adorable photo. If you have a great photo of the day, please […]
Continue reading …6 Ways to Discern AI Horse Images from Real Equine Photos
January 24, 2024 Comments Off on 6 Ways to Discern AI Horse Images from Real Equine Photos
By Shelley Paulson of Shelley Paulson Photography In the past month, I’ve been disappointed to see several posts and ads by reputable equine brands using AI-generated images. Very believable AI-generated images. In one case, I know the brand has a policy against using AI media and wasn’t aware the image was fake, but more and […]
Continue reading …