Recap of Historic VS Dispersal Sale
August 10, 2023 Comments Off on Recap of Historic VS Dispersal Sale
By Delores Kuhlwein The VS Dispersal Sale on August 9, 2023, was indeed an historic evening for the entire stock horse industry. The Glover Galyean family made the announcement of the dispersal on July 1st of their plans to disperse their “their World and Congress Champion stallions who carry on the bloodlines of the legendary […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to the Wake Family on the Purchase of KM Vested In Bo
August 9, 2023 Comments Off on Congratulations to the Wake Family on the Purchase of KM Vested In Bo
By Delores Kuhlwein Amateur Jessica Wake of Hudson, Ohio, had been in the program of Spencer and Kim Zimmerman of Ultimate Equine for three years, watching a horse in their barn, KM Vested in Bo, win multiple World Championships with Abbey Zawisza and pack the Zimmerman’s three-year-old daughter while riding quite beautifully. So her admiration […]
Continue reading …It Takes A Village – A Photo Dedication to Everyone Behind the Scenes
August 9, 2023 Comments Off on It Takes A Village – A Photo Dedication to Everyone Behind the Scenes
It Takes A Village – A hats off photo dedication to everyone behind the scenes at the 2023 AQHYA World Show By Delores Kuhlwein They call you their support team, or the crew. Some of you wear a t-shirt that says, “Horse Show Dad – scan here for payment.” Some of you ride horses well […]
Continue reading …I Believe In Magic – an EC Blog by Julia S. Adams
August 8, 2023 Comments Off on I Believe In Magic – an EC Blog by Julia S. Adams
If you’ve ever loved and lost a horse, then had to give what was left of your heart to another, this blog is for you. “It felt like a door was cracking open that had been shut tight for a very long time,” writes Julia S. Adams after winning with a new horse, Pleased N […]
Continue reading …Solid Gold: Two Youth Win Top Honors This Summer In Open Competition
July 24, 2023 Comments Off on Solid Gold: Two Youth Win Top Honors This Summer In Open Competition
By Delores Kuhlwein Open classes can be daunting for amateurs and youth alike – though classes like those in the Senior and Junior division, along with open futurities, are game for anyone, riding against professionals isn’t easy. Nor is it for the faint of heart. Two brave youth riders, however, showed their stuff on their […]
Continue reading …Not a Conundrum At All – From the Equine Chronicle to the Canine Chronicle
July 23, 2023 Comments Off on Not a Conundrum At All – From the Equine Chronicle to the Canine Chronicle
From the Equine Chronicle to the Canine Chronicle, Part 2 By Delores Kuhlwein When Mark Jensen and Keith McDonough retired from training horses in 2021 to focus on family, Mark really wanted another dog. Keith wanted freedom to travel, so they compromised on “a dog with a purpose – a show dog – although I […]
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Without realizing it, Ginny Tauer brought home a diamond in rough with quite a reputation. But it turned out what Oh My Shes Awesome needed all along was the love of children in her life. By Delores Kuhlwein “In the least expected places, there exist the most beautiful treasures!” once wrote author Mehmet Murat Ildan. […]
Continue reading …Team USA Member Reflects on This Year’s Youth World Cup
July 13, 2023 Comments Off on Team USA Member Reflects on This Year’s Youth World Cup
By Lauren Pursley Every two years the American Quarter Horse Association puts on the Youth World Cup, where this year, 22 different countries were represented in the international competition. The event lasted 11 days and served its participants not only as a competition but also as an educational tool. My name is Lauren Pursley, and […]
Continue reading …Winners of Cook Family-Sponsored Inaugural All American Novice Horse Futurity Crowned
July 10, 2023 Comments Off on Winners of Cook Family-Sponsored Inaugural All American Novice Horse Futurity Crowned
The inaugural 2023 All American Novice Horse Futurity brought to you by the Cook Family was held July 8, 2023, at The Big A in Conyers, Georgia, to showcase the 3-Year-Old & Over Novice horse, but how it differed is newsworthy. JR Cook and his family, along with Dr. Tony Roconni of MidSouth Equine Sports […]
Continue reading …Heads Up on Florida Equestrian Helmet Law
July 7, 2023 Comments Off on Heads Up on Florida Equestrian Helmet Law
By Kimbrell J. Hines, Attorney at Law Florida law requires individuals under the age of 16 to wear a properly fit, securely fastened, American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) certified helmet when horseback riding. Riders under 16 must wear a helmet when riding on: 1. Public roads or rights-of-way; 2. Public equestrian or recreational trails; 3. […]
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