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 …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 […]
Continue reading …On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Georgia On My Mind, everyone’s minds were on Easter Eggs as exhibitors competed in The Peter Cotton ‘Trail’ Eggstravaganza – Easter Egg Trail Hunt! They were all set for a hopping good time with a Man of Trail pattern with ten obstacles, involving special maneuvers like taking an Easter […]
Continue reading …By JR Cook and Delores Kuhlwein 3-Year-Old & Over Novice horse owners and trainers, take note. The inaugural 2023 All American Novice Horse Futurity brought to you by the Cook Family will be held July 5th at The Big A to showcase the 3-Year-Old & Over Novice horse, but how it differs is newsworthy. The […]
Continue reading …“There are places in the heart you don’t even know exist until you love a child.” ~ Anne Lamott By Delores Kuhlwein Congratulations are in order for the entire Parrish Family! Why the whole family? Because not only is one baby due this fall – there are two Parrish grandbabies on the way! Chase, […]
Continue reading …Are you planning on going to the 2023 Equine Affaire, April 13-16th in Columbus, Ohio? In addition to all the amazing exhibits and clinics, we can also look forward to seeing one of our own AQHA youth, World Champion Halter exhibitor Colton Smith, at the event. He will be on hand beginning April 12th for […]
Continue reading …The North Carolina Palomino Exhibitors Association held their Golden Ticket Horse Show March 25-26, 2023, at Lake Waccamaw Equestrian Center in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. Judges were Brad Gibby, Kathy Koch, Barbara Prather, and David Johnson. The family friendly atmosphere was present throughout the show, with a Friday night exhibitors’ meeting, Fiesta night Saturday after the show with potluck for […]
Continue reading …Just last night, you had a successful ride on your horse. Just last night you were walking out of the pen patting his neck and excited for the show to start tomorrow. But now, as you go to pull him out of his stall for a bath, he’s lame.
Continue reading …Gordon and Charlie have once again hit the road, this time joining our friends in Williamston, North Carolina, for the 2023 Martinganza AQHA Show and Futurity! It’s also the 23rd year of the show! Pictured above – the caterers of The Equine Chronicle Barbeque Dinner Exhibitors’ Party on Friday night. Gordon Downey says, “The caterers provided fabulous […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.” — Chinese Proverb Multiple World Champion and NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Rider Andy Cochran and World and Congress Champion Katie Cochran are beginning an exciting new chapter in their lives this spring. Not only are they offering training […]
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