Bob Avila touched every corner of the equine industry. A trainer’s trainer, an endorsee extraordinaire, a mentor and teacher – the many ways he’s been described since his sudden death November 9th barely scratch the surface of the impact he had on all things horses and horsemanship. Whether by watching one of his instructional videos, learning from him or one of the many trainers he mentored who carry on his philosophies, participating in a discipline he helped transform, purchasing tack he endorsed, listening to his commentary at events or watching him on Yellowstone, we’ve all been touched in some way by his horsemanship and stewardship of the industry.
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Ruth Ellen’s Sister, 86-Year-Old Martha Hoff, Hits the Big Time in 2025 with “Amazing.” By Delores Kuhlwein Martha Hoff stood smiling, and beaming, in the Arizona sun after she and her new horse, “Amazing,” were crowned circuit champions in Amateur Aged Geldings at Arizona Sun Circuit on Tuesday. Martha, a lifelong horsewoman, who doesn’t even […]
Continue reading …Clothing The Queen In Cowgirl Couture
March 5, 2025 Comments Off on Clothing The Queen In Cowgirl Couture
Western fashion is having a moment. Boots, fringe, and cowboy hats are in, baby. Call it the Yellowstone effect. Call it a western renaissance. The world is calling it cool. Classic cowboy styles that long lived most comfortably in western arenas are now gracing high fashion runways, red carpets, and some of the biggest stages in entertainment.
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Spring is just around the corner and you know what that means…longer days, warmer breezes, greener pastures. Spring is probably my favorite of the four seasons, fall being next in line. I like the Spring season because it’s a harbinger of life. It’s like someone turns a switch shifting us from the dead of winter to the birth of Spring. The flowers bloom, the grass greens, the birds chirp, and the frozen streams and ponds jump to life.
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You were born to be a star; all you need to do is keep shining,” once wrote Poet Gift Gugu Mona. When a striking red roan colt with chrome was born in 2022 at Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses, the star in the making was so fancy, Tammy Bradshaw immediately named him “Hollywood.”
Continue reading …Fostering Family and Following the Science – Bradshaw-Weiss Angus
February 28, 2025 Comments Off on Fostering Family and Following the Science – Bradshaw-Weiss Angus
“It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” – John Grogan once said about animals. Animals, they say, are great for families, and no one knows that better than Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw Weiss of Aubrey, […]
Continue reading …Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic
February 14, 2025 Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Advice – How to Survive As the Other Half of A Horse-A-Holic
They are the other halves of horse-a-holics, and they are the unsung heroes of the horse show world. While the show goes on, these spouses and partners who don’t earn ribbons or have their names in lights are behind the scenes, somehow finding their own ways to cope with the endless strings of horse shows […]
Continue reading …Youth Exhibitor Rose Amala Acquires Legendary Unicorn Snippity Snap
February 8, 2025 Comments Off on Youth Exhibitor Rose Amala Acquires Legendary Unicorn Snippity Snap
By Delores Kuhlwein Imagine having the chance to ride or even show one of the most incredible horses, aka a unicorn, in the industry – a mare with a name that is synonymous with the picture of the ultimate western all around horse. Not only does she hail from royal lineage, VS Code Red and […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Robie Herman, 1977-2025
February 7, 2025 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Robie Herman, 1977-2025
We are devastated to share the news of the passing of our friend, Robie Herman. Words cannot express our deep sadness at the loss of this extraordinary man and kind soul who was not only a wonderful horseman, but also truly a friend to all. We’ve shared what we know so far about Robie’s services, […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Ima Diamond Loper
February 7, 2025 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Ima Diamond Loper
How do you say goodbye to your Heart Horse; your Unicorn? That was Ima Diamond Loper to us. She was humanely laid to rest on 02/05/2025 due to complications from cancer. Our hearts are broken. Meg was just 17 and still had many years to give to us. Meg was a Congress champion in Novice […]
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