From The Publisher – No Rest For The Weary
As a young, horse-crazy boy growing up in Michigan in the mid-1970s, I had abundant opportunities to soak up everything about horses and horse shows. Looking back, I feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to grow up next to a horse farm, around a lot of horses, and having a mother who gave me every opportunity to excel with a horse in a competitive environment.
On The Cover – Lisa Wilkes and Up N The Ante
November 2, 2025 Comments Off on On The Cover – Lisa Wilkes and Up N The Ante
“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” —Albert Camus
Continue reading …From The Run For A Million to the AQHA World Show – 75-year-old Teresa Goforth Continues Her Journey into OKC
October 29, 2025 Comments Off on From The Run For A Million to the AQHA World Show – 75-year-old Teresa Goforth Continues Her Journey into OKC
By Delores Kuhlwein Qualifying for The Run For A Million Non Pro Challenge at 75 years of age might seem impossible, especially on a 20-year-old horse. But Teresa Goforth did just that in Summer 2025 with her American Quarter Horse, Little Lenas Solano. If you remember her viral video from August 2025 on our Facebook […]
Continue reading …Emilee Yost – Living Her Best Life
October 29, 2025 Comments Off on Emilee Yost – Living Her Best Life
Thirteen-year-old Emilee Yost of Nebraska City, Nebraska, is quickly making a name for herself in not one but two very competitive disciplines, becoming a dominant force in both ranch riding and working hunter. This high achieving young woman has put the same level of dedication and focus into her horses that she has into her schoolwork as a straight-A honor roll student and rising freshman at Lourdes Catholic High School. She is the youngest daughter of Jill and Todd Yost, with sisters Brittany, Courtney, and Kelli, and one older brother, Tanner.
Continue reading …Stable Savers – Chase Parrish Brings Substantial Cost Savings To Stable Savers’ Members
October 27, 2025 Comments Off on Stable Savers – Chase Parrish Brings Substantial Cost Savings To Stable Savers’ Members
The Parrish family of Parrish Quarter Horses in Georgia holds a long and enviable presence in the world of Western Pleasure; one where integrity, respect, and a commitment to faith and family are the foundations. While Bret and Candy’s oldest son, Cody, followed their path to horse training, their younger son, Chase–though always a willing and talented hand on the farm and at shows–pursued his dreams on the football field.
Continue reading …Where’s Wallace? An Incredible Congress Championship Story.
October 25, 2025 Comments Off on Where’s Wallace? An Incredible Congress Championship Story.
“Sometimes the most special moments in life are the ones we don’t plan for…” ~Trainer Reid Thomas. By Delores Kuhlwein Every year, Full Drape, aka “Wallace,” goes to the QH Congress to show in Trail with his owner, Heidi Rasor. “We’re usually in a stall (in the Gilligan) close to the train tracks, and […]
Continue reading …Rachel Goffard And Candy Confidential
October 25, 2025 Comments Off on Rachel Goffard And Candy Confidential
The equestrian life goes through cycles. Most horse-loving parents started out as horse-obsessed kids who developed a love for the sport during childhood.
Continue reading …History Retired, Legacy Reinvented
October 23, 2025 Comments Off on History Retired, Legacy Reinvented
Poised to continue Oklahoma City Fair Park and the Jim Norick Arena’s legacies of being home to some of the country’s most prestigious equine events, the OG&E Coliseum has officially seen its first champions crowned. Exhibitors at the 6666 NRHA Derby, presented by Markel, were a part of horse show history as they took part in the cutting-edge facility’s inaugural event. With over 53,000 in attendance and more than $10.98 million in direct spending contributed to the OKC economy per a news release by Oklahoma State Fair, Inc., the stunning new coliseum is no doubt ready to take the reins as the fairgrounds’ premier event space.
Continue reading …Another Title for Undefeated Duo of Curl-Holbin and Ten Kinda Southern
October 22, 2025 Comments Off on Another Title for Undefeated Duo of Curl-Holbin and Ten Kinda Southern
Tuesday at the 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress, Shannon Curl Holbin racked up another win with Ten Kinda Southern (Its A Southern Thing x KM Perfect Ten) for Gumz Farm Quarter Horses LLC, in the Coughlin 3 Year Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity NSBA. Shannon explains that Adam, the 2022 gelding, has gotten stronger […]
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We see it several times every year–whether it is on the evening news on tv, or stories in our hometown newspaper or the internet–horses trapped in high waters after a hurricane has blown in from the Gulf is a heart-wrenching tragedy. We have seen horses stranded far from home in the wake of a tornado that has left a path of destruction across any one of our mid-western states, or as a result of wildfires ravaging California.
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