Around the Rings – The OAQHA (Not So) Little Buckeye 2025
The (Not So) Little Buckeye, held July 10-13, 2025, reigned supreme again this year with more than 2100 AQHA entries per judge at Garwood Arena in Columbiana, Ohio. An AQHA Top 10 Show, the Little Buckeye hosted Ride the Pattern clinics throughout the show, fed their busy exhibitors thanks to generous sponsors, and brought in extra judges to keep the […]
Exhibitors Not Eligible for L2 at the 2025 AQHA World Show
July 14, 2025 Comments Off on Exhibitors Not Eligible for L2 at the 2025 AQHA World Show
Planning to compete at the 2025 AQHA World Show? Here’s what you need to know about Level 2 eligibility from AQHA: Adequan® Level 2 open, amateur, and Select classes are offered at the AQHA World Championship Show. AQHA exhibitors are leveled by points earned and any AQHA world or reserve world championships earned. Most of […]
Continue reading …Entries & Stall Reservations Open for The 2025 Championship Show in Ocala
July 14, 2025 Comments Off on Entries & Stall Reservations Open for The 2025 Championship Show in Ocala
Entries & stall reservations are open for The Championship Show! Quarter Horse competition returns to WEC – Ocala from September 9–14, featuring AQHA, NSBA, and FQHA-approved classes.Submit your entries and reserve stalls by July 31 to avoid late fees! Secure your spot today: The Championship Show – World Equestrian Center
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Leadline Ready
July 14, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Leadline Ready
The “Not So” Little Buckeye just wrapped up on Sunday, July 13th, in Ohio, and it was once again a hit! “This is Aleigha Burch getting ready for her first leadline class at the Little Buckeye. 36 participants!” says Sherry Bichsel. Congratulations to Aleigha on her first leadline class, and to the Ohio Amateur Quarter Horse […]
Continue reading …AQHYA Executive Committee and Directors Named for 2025-26
July 14, 2025 Comments Off on AQHYA Executive Committee and Directors Named for 2025-26
The AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors for 2025-26 were elected at the 2025 Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo, Texas. American Quarter Horse Youth Association national officers and regional directors for the 2025-26 term were elected July 10 at the Youth Excellence Seminar in Amarillo, Texas. The AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors play a major role […]
Continue reading …EC Question of the Week – Who Is Your Dream Ride?
July 13, 2025 Comments Off on EC Question of the Week – Who Is Your Dream Ride?
Last week, we asked our readers: If you could take a ride on any horse (not one you’ve owned), which one would it be and why? Here were the top five after over 175 responses! 1. Vital Signs Are Good 2. A Certain Vino 3. Harley D Zip 4. Secretariat […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – With a Nicker and a Large and Liquid Eye
July 13, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – With a Nicker and a Large and Liquid Eye
“When a horse greets you with a nicker and regards you with a large and liquid eye, the question of where you want to be has been answered.” ~Author Unknown. “Look at those eyes!” says Luann Shepardson, who explains this photo shows her four-year-old grandson, Oaklee LaLone, with their Made Four It filly. Thank you to Luann […]
Continue reading …Super Sires Awards Over $14,900 at The Big A
July 12, 2025 Comments Off on Super Sires Awards Over $14,900 at The Big A
Super Sires is excited to offer classes once again at The Big A in 2025! Total Awarded – Over $14,900! Maturity NP 3YO Western Pleasure – Open – Breeders – $2,500 Added Open 3YO Western Pleasure – Breeders – $2,500 Added 3 YO Open Trail – Breeders – 2,500 Added 3/4 YO Open Hunter Under […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Best View in the World
July 12, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Best View in the World
Besides the view from the back of the horse, this is hands down the best in the world. Looking out to a pasture to see a sight like this fills a horseman’s soul. This is beauty is “Nugget,” aka Said N Done, a 2025 filly by Mama Always Said and out of Lopen On Impulse. […]
Continue reading …NSBA Markel Insurance Yearling Sale Catalog Now Online
July 11, 2025 Comments Off on NSBA Markel Insurance Yearling Sale Catalog Now Online
The 2025 NSBA Markel Insurance Breeders Championship Futurity Yearling Sale catalog has been released and is now available to be viewed or downloaded at https://www.nsba.com/images/documents/Yearling-Sale/Yearling-Sale-Catalog.pdf Prepare to bid on 111 of the nation’s top English and Western show horse prospects in the 2025 sale. The Markel Insurance Breeders Championship Futurity Yearling Sale is a limited entry […]
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