Another Congress Championship for Bud Lyon and Sumac GunnaBeFlashy in Open Ranch Trail Stakes NSBA
September 30, 2026 Comments Off on Another Congress Championship for Bud Lyon and Sumac GunnaBeFlashy in Open Ranch Trail Stakes NSBA
By Sarah Welk Baynum Bud Lyon and Sumac GunnaBeFlashy, also known as “Romeo,” owned by Leslie Lange, added yet another championship to an already impressive early Congress run when they topped the Open Ranch Trail Stakes NSBA at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. The victory marked Romeo’s fourth win of the show and his […]
Continue reading …Shorty’s Caboy Hattery – Tastemakers of Western Style
September 30, 2026 Comments Off on Shorty’s Caboy Hattery – Tastemakers of Western Style
When you look at Shorty Koger dressed in a crisp, collared shirt with starched jeans, a beaver hat shaped “high and tight” atop her temple, you’d be forgiven if you thought she descended from a long line of rodeo cowboys.
Continue reading …From The Publisher – Are You Having Fun Yet?
September 29, 2026 Comments Off on From The Publisher – Are You Having Fun Yet?
There are a few facts about the horse industry that are undisputed. Every horse has an owner. Every horse owner has varied expectations of what they will get from the endeavor. However, you can be assured that everyone who has ever owned and shown a horse has done it because they wanted some enjoyment from the sport. They wanted to experience the competition, as well as the camaraderie of like-minded individuals.
Continue reading …On The Cover: Magic Mann and Kylee Wiseman
September 28, 2026 Comments Off on On The Cover: Magic Mann and Kylee Wiseman
The lore of unicorns depicts a steed with a flowing mane, and an exceptional presence, surrounded by an aura of magic. The 2016 cremello AQHA gelding by Shiners Voodoo Dr Dam and out of Wimpys New Pal (by Wimpys Little Step), aptly named Magic Mann, certainly lent that charisma to the reining pen in his career.
Continue reading …Setting the Bar for her First QH Congress: Sharon Conway and CR Hershey Bar
September 26, 2026 Comments Off on Setting the Bar for her First QH Congress: Sharon Conway and CR Hershey Bar
Sharon Conway and CR Hershey Bar (by VS Code Red and out of Shes A Hershey Bar) have graced our pages many times, each win even more special as “Milton” is a horse Sharon raised. Friday at Arizona Fall Championship, the duo won the circuit in Select Showmanship! It’s a class Sharon admits is a […]
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If you’re a horse lover, you understand the excitement of standing in a huge lot of brand new horse trailers, gleaming in all their splendor, beckoning for you to explore. You can picture your horse inside, with you proudly at the wheel of your truck, a reflection of comfort and class.
Continue reading …Ponying 101 – Ponying Your Horse the Safe Way
September 22, 2026 Comments Off on Ponying 101 – Ponying Your Horse the Safe Way
A horseman’s time is valuable and limited. When multiple horses need to be exercised, and you have a jam-packed schedule, one way to double your efforts is by ponying. This practice is seen a lot in the early morning hours at horse shows—a trainer riding one horse while leading another. It’s also popular among halter horse trainers as a method of exercising horses that aren’t generally ridden under saddle.
Continue reading …The Overpacker’s Ultimate Congress Packing List
September 17, 2026 Comments Off on The Overpacker’s Ultimate Congress Packing List
Between tack trunks packed to capacity, trailers stacked full, over-stuffed suitcases, over-flowing grooming kits, and enough feed to survive a small apocalypse—we created the ultimate Congress packing list. We gathered in-depth expert advice from professional packers, online resources, trainers, amateurs and youth exhibitors to cover every essential, every overlooked detail, and every ‘just in case’ item you could possibly need for your time at Congress.
Continue reading …Safe and Sound – Tips for Keeping Your Items Safe at the Congress
September 15, 2026 Comments Off on Safe and Sound – Tips for Keeping Your Items Safe at the Congress
Crime can happen anywhere. It can even happen at horse shows, especially the upscale kind, which have been a target for thieves for a long time. Unfortunately, the atmosphere of a horse show makes it an appealing target for thieves with the presence of expensive tack, busy and distracted exhibitors, and an atmosphere of community and trust.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Carrying a Piece of Ashley
September 14, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Carrying a Piece of Ashley
By Ashlyn Schertz, Artfully Expected Fine Art: At the IPHA show (Illinois Paint Horse 2026 POR), the Freestyle Horsemanship Buckle Class gave exhibitors a chance to tell their own story in the arena. There were no cones and no set pattern. Each exhibitor designed their own pattern, turned it in to the judges that morning, […]
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