Not long ago, Carolyn La Rose, Vice Chairman of North Florida Equestrian Society, pondered on the age old question: how do we bring new faces into the show world? But instead of just talking about it, the lifetime horsewoman and current breed association trainer, breeder, and business owner decided to do something about it, beginning by hosting a […]
Continue reading …The Cascade Pinto Horse Association’s July Summer Classic is in full swing at Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1 in Spanaway, Washington. The July 25-27, 2025 show offers youth activities, raffles, a silent auction, a wonderful variety of vendors on site, and much more. The class lineup includes a full slate of Pinto classes, as well as a full roster of open classes […]
Continue reading …Pros share their must-have’s when they’re on the road to the majors. When we are hitting the road with your show horses, there’s often a lingering doubt on our minds – “What am I forgetting?” Just in time for exhibitors packing for the NSBA World Show, the AQHYA World Show, The Championship […]
Continue reading …At the age of 14, Grace Riley from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has already learned valuable lessons about the importance of tenacity, focus, and optimism. This talented young competitor has faced injury and adversity in her equine career, but with a strong circle of support from her family and trainers, she has shown remarkable character and fortitude to not only overcome obstacles, but to shine.
Continue reading …Some say open horse shows are becoming a thing of the past – a dwindling piece of nostalgia for horse lovers. Then you have Michigan-based ShoMe Horse Shows, an open, all-breed circuit built around doing things differently, and just for fun. Kurtis and Liz Gear, who own and operate ShoMe Horse Shows, have taken that assumption about open […]
Continue reading …A chance view of a Facebook ad changed the lives of Jimmy Daurio, David Renier, and “Blue.”
Continue reading …The American Buckskin Registry Association just wrapped up their 2025 World Championship Show that was held July 13-19, 2025, at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Judges were Charlene Carter, Margo Ball, Dave Parlier, Doug LaSota, and Delena Doyle. Exhibitors had an abundance of highlights to look forward to throughout the show, whether they were professionals, amateurs, […]
Continue reading …View draws for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗬𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 at the link below: https://www.aqha.com/aqhya-world-results More resources for the show: Resources – AQHA
Continue reading …Reid Thomas didn’t grow up in the horse industry, but he made his way there as soon as he could. Thomas started riding at age seven after his mom signed him up for lessons at a local hunter-jumper barn. “I think she thought I would pick it up and put it down,” laughs Thomas. Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Thomas spent his youth showing horses–first in the pony hunters and then eventually in the Palomino Horse Breeders Association and stock horse industry.
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