Combining Regular Registry & Solid Paint-Breds for Showing Headlines 32 Rule Change Proposals Passed by APHA State Directors
March 5, 2024 Comments Off on Combining Regular Registry & Solid Paint-Breds for Showing Headlines 32 Rule Change Proposals Passed by APHA State Directors
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The 2024 APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering featured four days of opportunities to connect, convene and communicate with Paint Horse enthusiasts on the topics of rule change proposals, the APHA strategic plan and more. Following the considerable discussions amongst committee members, state directors and members, APHA state directors passed 32 […]
Continue reading …Jana Simons and Gimme Ur Best Stuff win Two In a Row at Arizona Sun Circuit
March 5, 2024 Comments Off on Jana Simons and Gimme Ur Best Stuff win Two In a Row at Arizona Sun Circuit
At the Arizona Sun Circuit on Monday, we caught up with Jana Simons, who showed Gimme Ur Best Stuff to class wins in the past two days! Today it was the L2 Amateur Showmanship, and yesterday, the L2 Amateur Horsemanship. See what Jana has to say about “Puff,” and about work/life balance with a demanding […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit – Monday, March 4th
March 5, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit – Monday, March 4th
On Monday at the 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit, it was another busy day with all arenas packed with plenty of action, including disciplines like showmanship, hunter under saddle, ranch events, equitation, and cattle classes. That morning, Eric Mendrysa (pictured above with Never Sudden, who won the L3 Amateur Showmanship Monday) of EM Design & Photography […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit
March 5, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit
The G-Man has arrived in Scottsdale and he has been greeted with big smiles! See his galleries from Sun Circuit below:
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Welcome to Fendi!
March 5, 2024 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Welcome to Fendi!
“Something about the way a mare loves her baby,” says Hannah Tyrrell, who sent us this amazing image of Fendi, by VS Goodride and out of Heaven Sent Machine. Thank you to Hannah for allowing us to share this incredible photo! If you have a great foal photo of the day, please send it to us by […]
Continue reading …Scenes from Arizona Sun Circuit from EM Design & Photography
March 4, 2024 Comments Off on Scenes from Arizona Sun Circuit from EM Design & Photography
Thank you to EM Design & Photography for a beautiful mosaic of action from the first few days of the 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit at WestWorld of Scottsdale! Watch for glimpses of many of the disciplines featured at the show, and don’t miss those beautiful sunsets!
Continue reading …Clark Parker’s Celebration of Life at Avila Ranch in Scottsdale
March 4, 2024 Comments Off on Clark Parker’s Celebration of Life at Avila Ranch in Scottsdale
The loss of AQHA Judge and Show Steward Clark Parker of Paradise, Utah, was devastating for the horse community. Everyone will miss his smile, his kindness, and his expertise at the shows. We know he left our world a better place, but his loss has left a big hole in the hearts of everyone in […]
Continue reading …Joy Stehney Wins Aged Mares and Aged Geldings at Arizona Sun Circuit
March 4, 2024 Comments Off on Joy Stehney Wins Aged Mares and Aged Geldings at Arizona Sun Circuit
Joy Stehney had an incredible day on the first Saturday at the 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit at WestWorld of Scottsdale, so when we finally caught up to her at the Smith Show Horses’ stalls on Sunday, she introduced us first to Mudd Bubbles. He is the magnificent 2020 sorrel gelding by Heartz On Fire and […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit – Sunday, March 3rd
March 4, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit – Sunday, March 3rd
Sunday, March 3rd at the 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit, Horsemanship kicked off at 7:30 AM in the Equine Chronicle Arena, and the class winner of L1 Amateur Western Horsemanship: Alysia Nielson and Dark Ladie! It was their second show doing the event. Watch what Alysia has to say about “Cher,” who is just starting her all-around career! […]
Continue reading …Alysia Nielson and Dark Ladie win L1 Amateur Horsemanship at Sun Circuit
March 4, 2024 Comments Off on Alysia Nielson and Dark Ladie win L1 Amateur Horsemanship at Sun Circuit
Congratulations Alysia Nielson and Dark Ladie, who on their L1 Amateur Western Horsemanship at Arizona Sun Circuit at their second show doing the event! Watch what Alysia has to say about “Cher,” who is just starting her all-around career!
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