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EC Photos of the Day – Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year To You!

December 25, 2023 Comments Off

We’ve received so many wonderful Christmas photos from our readers – photos which reflect our joy and love of our horses – that we are sharing as many as we can! Here are just a few! We’d also like to take a moment to wish you peace, joy and goodwill from our EC Family to […]

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and All Through the Stalls…

December 24, 2023 Comments Off

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the stalls, Every horse was made ready, prepared one and all. All the halters were hung, and the saddles with care, With hope that a victory soon would be theirs. Then, what in the world do you think I saw next, A world class horseman, a man […]

Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses First Time TBQH Breeder Christmas Special

December 24, 2023 Comments Off

From Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses: #TBQH 2023 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!! We are very excited to announce that if you have NEVER bred a mare with Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses here is a deal for YOU! All FIRST TIME #TBQH breeders will be able to breed their mare to a stallion owned by #TBQH for […]

Be Part of the Magic: Xtra Magic Doctor Standing to a Limited Number of Mares by Popular Demand

December 24, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein “A horse’s mane carries the whispers of dreams, and a rider’s touch brings them to life.” – Gabriel Cruz. When Amateur Eric Mendrysa bought Xtra Magic Doctor to have a fun horse to show, he didn’t realize the dreams “Magic Mike” would be fulfilling. The golden horse with the flowing mane took […]

EC Photo of the Day – Merry Christmas Eve from I M Pooh Bear

December 24, 2023 Comments Off

This is I M Pooh Bear, owned by Susan Stocker! His festive and Christmas Eve worthy braids are by Shawna Eisenhart. Thank you to James Stocker for sending the wonderful photo! I M Pooh Bear made an appearance on our page in December of 2022, also, with those famous braids. Check it out: EC Photo of […]

Around the Awards Banquet – 2023 District IV NCQHA Year End Banquet

December 23, 2023 Comments Off

Each year, District IV NCQHA hosts a year end banquet to recognize our District IV members who help us run our events (District IV NCQHA, Martinganza, and Little River Circuit) and the ones who exhibit at our two shows. We have a great meal with wonderful fellowship provided by District IV to honor everyone in attendance, explains […]

EC Photo of the Day – ‘Tis the Season!

December 23, 2023 Comments Off

This is Garrett and Amanda Stevens with their retired mare, Scout. “She is essentially just a pet and our barn mascot and is always up for whatever when it comes to pictures,” says Amanda. “This time we wrapped her in lights and plugged them in. Tis the season!! Thank you to Amanda for the fun […]

Around the Rings – 2023 Palmetto Classic Open Horse Show

December 22, 2023 Comments Off

Open horse shows that offer fun and versatility are always a huge hit due to their open arms for all breeds. The Palmetto Classic Open Horse Show is joining the roster of favorites, held November 17-19, 2023, at SC Equine Park in Camden, SC. The show offered different judges for various disciplines, including a stock horse […]

EC Photo of the Day – Larry the Donkey is Ready for Santa

December 22, 2023 Comments Off

Dear Santa- I am counting the days! I have my stockings hung – waiting for your arrival Sunday. Thanks, Larry PS – I have been a very good boy! Larry the Donkey is owned by Patti Cerio, who says Larry gets dressed up each Christmas and he loves it, as much as he loves kisses. […]

A Christmas Present To Top All Gifts

December 22, 2023 Comments Off

Diagnosed with acute myeloid blastic leukemia in 2020, AQHA Youth Haley Henry watched what she thought had been a perfect life of family, horses, and friends crumble. She was given a 5% chance of survival. Her heart flatlined in the hospital, and when she found out many of her friends from Riley Children’s Hospital had […]