Kenny Lakins’ dad was raised on Tennessee Walking Horses. “Dad always said that when he got old enough, he would buy a Quarter Horse,” Kenny says. “I rode a bit of those Walking Horses growing up, too. It didn’t really matter what kind of horse I rode, as long as I could ride.”
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein Every day after school, young Tyler Haney would sit at the work bench of his dad’s California saddle shop to do his homework. His dad, none other than California saddle maker Buck Haney, had his shop on their ranch, and Tyler was able to watch for hours as Buck carved and stamped […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of Stately Sensation, the 2003 Sorrel Overo gelding by Zippos Sensation and out of Zipped in White. Everyone in the Paint industry knew him as “Tommy.” Talented and athletic, Stately Sensation was instantly recognizable by his markings and his signature white eyelashes, and […]
Continue reading …The Walquist/Vicars’ family would like to thank everyone for the incredible outpouring of love and respect you have all shown the amazing husband/father Bruce Walquist. They would like to release the details of his funeral as follows: Date/Time: Wednesday May 17, 2023 10 AM At: Joshua Baptist Church 3231 Southwest Wilshire Blvd Joshua, […]
Continue reading …Nine-year-old Robie Herman started riding in a horse-loving family that encouraged his participation in all-around, 4-H, Hunter Jumper, and Dressage competition. Fast forward nearly 30 years, through his time spent at Notre Dame, dental school, and a stint in the US Navy, and orthodontist Dr. Robie Herman now owns over 100 horses on his 260-acre ranch in Oklahoma alongside his wife, Krista, and three kids: Caroline, Jack, and Ella Kate.
Continue reading …The stall charts for the AzQHA Pinnacle Circuit, which is held in conjunction with the AQHA West L1 Championships, are ready! Find your stall assignments: https://docs.google.com/…/1PwAT9AOZdDv…/edit… PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE NOON ON MONDAY MAY 15 Stalls will not be available as WestWorld will be cleaning out from a prior event. […]
Continue reading …NSBA The National Snaffle Bit Association joins the equine industry in mourning the loss of Bruce Walquist, 68, of Cleburne, Texas, following a horse-related accident. Bruce had shown many NSBA and Palomino Horse Breeders of America world champions as well as futurity champions. A professional horse trainer for more than 30 years, Bruce had also […]
Continue reading …Spring is here and with it the youngsters that might be the future stars of our industry. By the time you read this, foaling season will be just about over. I love this time of year. There’s nothing more enjoyable than watching sucklings dance clumsily with their mothers and weanlings test each others skills of speed and endurance.
Continue reading …As our industry is saddened and shocked by the loss of dynamic trainer and judge Bruce Walquist of Cleburne, Texas, a man of kindness, faith, talent, and an endless sense of humor, many have been asking how they can help. Breeder Nancy Sue Ryan has arranged help for the family to have hay delivered to […]
Continue reading …Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” – Michael J. Fox once said, and those words couldn’t be truer for Vanessa Froman and Collin Froman, the mother and son who have both taken their family upbringing in the horse industry to heart.
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