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.
Continue reading …State Directors Pass 27 Rule Change Proposals at 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering
March 4, 2025 Comments Off on State Directors Pass 27 Rule Change Proposals at 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Paint Horse enthusiasts and leaders gathered for the 2025 APHA Leadership Gathering in the Fort Worth Stockyards to educate, elevate and engage with fellow horsemen and make a difference in the association’s future. Following the considerable discussions, APHA state directors passed 27 new rule changes. That included modifications that will […]
Continue reading …AHC Submits Formal Request to USDA on Horse Protection Act Regulations
March 4, 2025 Comments Off on AHC Submits Formal Request to USDA on Horse Protection Act Regulations
For Immediate Release from the American Horse Council: Following the public release of the proposed new regulation for the Horse Protection Act (HPA) in August 2023, the American Horse Council (AHC) has actively engaged with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to convey our concerns. In December 2024, we formally requested a postponement due […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit
March 4, 2025 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit
Photos from the week of Monday, March 3rd, are ready for you! Scroll for more, and keep going to see pics from last weekend: Candid photos from the first weekend are here: More Around the Rings – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit | Equine Chronicle
Continue reading …More Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit
March 4, 2025 Comments Off on More Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit
Keep scrolling for the latest gallery from Arizona Sun Circuit from Gordon Downey! See his first set of photos here: Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit | Equine Chronicle
Continue reading …Marisa Ahola and Strait Tequila Nite win Horsemanship at 2025 Sun Circuit
March 3, 2025 Comments Off on Marisa Ahola and Strait Tequila Nite win Horsemanship at 2025 Sun Circuit
On Sunday, March 2nd at the 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit, Marisa Ahola kicked off her show with a win under all three judges in L1 Amateur Horsemanship. It’s her third show in this event, and the last time she showed horsemanship was as a youth. Watch her EC TV video with “Lila” to hear more! […]
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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.
Continue reading …Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit
March 2, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit
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More Around the Rings – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit
March 1, 2025 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit
The Arizona Sun Circuit is celebrating its 52nd year, and it appears to be even bigger than ever! Stay tuned for more data on that! Either way, the event at WestWorld of Scottsdale is the largest AQHA circuit in the world, featuring NRHA, NSBA, NRCHA and Versatility Ranch Horse classes, and a bevy of judges. […]
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