By Delores Kuhlwein How does a Senior Airman in the Air Force juggle her career with her DIY Amateur aspirations? Though her story is like many DIY amateurs out there, a prominent theme seems to arise from each DIY story that’s relatable for all of us. An unrelenting passion for the horse drives us all […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Michigan QHA Easter Eggstravaganza
April 11, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Michigan QHA Easter Eggstravaganza
By Delores Kuhlwein April 5 -9, 2023, marked the dates of the MQHA Easter Eggstravaganza at The Pavilion on Michigan State University’s campus. The event offered 6 judges, and it was AQHA/MQHA/NSBA Approved. Judges were as follows: April 5-7 – Pierre Briere, Kendra Weis, and Leanne Williams; April 7-9 – Tony Burris, Sandy Jirkovsky, and […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Georgia On My Mind
April 11, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Georgia On My Mind
The 2023 GQHA Georgia On My Mind show ran from March 31 – April 9, 2023, in Conyers, Georgia, and this year’s schedule offered exhibitors the ability to show every third day! It also offered ten complete AQHA shows, 2 AQHA World Show Qualifying Shows, and 3 NSBA Shows, and it was AQHA, NSBA, HQHA and GQHA Approved. […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Oregon Classic Hoppy Horse Derby
April 10, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Oregon Classic Hoppy Horse Derby
The Oregon Classic, held April 3-9, 2023, at Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon has two circuits with 8 judges total, and it’s Oregon Quarter Horse Association’s premier show of the year! They offer all-around saddles, high point saddles, circuit champion buckles, reserve circuit champion jackets, and more! But the competition offered extends much further […]
Continue reading …Easter Egg Hunt – 2023 Martinganza Show and Futurity
April 9, 2023 Comments Off on Easter Egg Hunt – 2023 Martinganza Show and Futurity
Ready for a little Easter Egg hunting fun? Gordon Downey was at the recent 2023 Martinganza Show and Futurity! Here’s the photo the G-Man took: Keep scrolling for more Easter Egg Hunt photos, and for a link to results from the show (the largest in their 23 year history), and for a link to […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy Easter from Your EC Family!
April 9, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy Easter from Your EC Family!
Today in honor of Easter, we’re reviving an oldie but a goodie of Gordon Downey with his favorite magazine and his favorite bunny ears! May your Easter basket be filled with joy, happiness, and peace this season and always.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – GQHYA Versatility Challenge Fundraiser
April 8, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – GQHYA Versatility Challenge Fundraiser
Friday, April 7, 2023, at Georgia On My Mind in Conyers, Georgia, the Georgia Quarter Horse Youth Association produced a fun versatility challenge open to everyone. Each team consisted of two people, each using a horse of their choice, participating in three classes including: A costume contest ( choose any costume of your choice). An […]
Continue reading …2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress Judges Announced
April 7, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress Judges Announced
OQHA COLUMBUS, OH – The judges for the 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress, held September 26 – October 22, 2023, have been announced by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Nancy Ann Alto-Renfro Chris Benedict Dean Bogart Brenda Brown Brendan W. Brown Kelly Boles Chapman Dolly Chayer Jimmy Daurio John Dean Gary Duffy Melissa Hargett […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to One And Only Asset- Cover Model for 2023 APHA Rule Book
April 6, 2023 Comments Off on Congratulations to One And Only Asset- Cover Model for 2023 APHA Rule Book
By Delores Kuhlwein What a surprise this week when we spied one of our advertisers, World Champion One and Only Asset, on the cover of this year’s 2023 APHA rulebook! One And Only Asset’s owner, Amber Duckett explains, is giving his fans one “smore” reason to read the rulebook. Why the smores? As Duckett […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Martinganza Show and Futurity
April 6, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Martinganza Show and Futurity
The recent 2023 Martinganza AQHA Show and Futurity & APHA, NSBA Show which spanned March 30 – April 2, 2023, was the largest in 23 years! The show estimates they will finish up with over 7000 entries and the show committee extends its appreciation to sponsors, exhibitors and the entire show team. Judges were Brent […]
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