The first time you meet your heart horse, you know it. The crossing of paths with the horse you’ve seen in your dreams happens once in a lifetime if you’re lucky–twice is something out of this world. Yet, for Lisa and Bob Thomaier, the stars have aligned at the same time.
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2023 SOQHA Challenge
February 28, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2023 SOQHA Challenge
The 2023 SOQHA Challenge from February 24-26, 2023, took place at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. Judges were Garth Gooding, Tanya Green, Jake Hartman, and not only is the show always full of great competition, but it contains plenty of fun, with exhibitor parties, bagels and doughnuts for the exhibitors, and an Egg and Spoon Race, just […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, February 27th
February 28, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, February 27th
On Monday, February 27th at the 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, exhibitors competed in the main arena in Hunter Under Saddle and Hunt Seat Equitation, and in the Priefert Arenas, they showed in Trail, Ranch Riding, Working Western Rail, and Ranch Trail. Judges were Sissy Anderson, David Denniston, Stacey Roberson, TW Grose, Gayle Lampinen, Jeff Greaves, […]
Continue reading …Year End Rankings For National Championships Announced
February 27, 2023 Comments Off on Year End Rankings For National Championships Announced
Sun Circuit Sun Circuit will once again hold the wildly popular tournament style competitions in Horsemanship, Equitation and Showmanship. The Final 2022 Ranking List names the 64 exhibitors in each division who are eligible to participate in the tournament at the 2023 Sun Circuit. Rankings are compiled by a nation-wide panel of trainers and judges who have […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit – Day 2 & 3
February 26, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit – Day 2 & 3
Las Vegas is hopping at South Point Equestrian Center as Silver Dollar Circuit exhibitors are enjoying the horse show by day and all the Vegas amenities by night! The show always thrills exhibitors with added money classes, exhibitor parties and fun, and this year, a real treat – live streaming so fans and families can […]
Continue reading …Conquering Life Together – Eva Johnston and Certenly A Good Time
February 26, 2023 Comments Off on Conquering Life Together – Eva Johnston and Certenly A Good Time
Since the time she could walk, Eva Johnston possessed an unmistakable passion for horses. When her parents found a trainer who would teach her and cultivate her love of horses at an early age, it turned out to be the gift of a lifetime. “There are only two ways to live your life. One is […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit – Day 1
February 25, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit – Day 1
Silver Dollar Circuit kicked off another celebration in Las Vegas at South Point Equestrian Center on February 24, 2023! The show that spans February 24 – March 1 is boasting its 47th year and exhibitors always look forward to a “staycation” in Las Vegas at South Point. The show always thrills exhibitors with added money […]
Continue reading …EWD Halter On 2023 AQHA Show Convention Agenda
February 24, 2023 Comments Off on EWD Halter On 2023 AQHA Show Convention Agenda
There are currently 20 classes in AQHA’s Equestrians with Disabilities division, better known as the EWD Division: Showmanship – Walk Only; Showmanship- Walk, Jog/Trot; Showmanship; Supported Walk-Trot Classes are Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat; Hunter Under Saddle; Trail; Western Horsemanship; Western Pleasure Independent Walk, Jog/Trot Classes are Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat; Hunter Under Saddle; Trail; […]
Continue reading …2023 Farnam AQHA and Adequan® Select World Qualifying
February 22, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 Farnam AQHA and Adequan® Select World Qualifying
AQHA During the 2022 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), AQHA held a townhall meeting with exhibitors to discuss improvements that could be made to the show. One item brought to the table was qualifying requirements. After careful consideration, AQHA adjusted the requirements to qualify for […]
Continue reading …Rod Safty and Roger Deromedi Celebrate the End of 2022 with Semi-Retirement
February 22, 2023 Comments Off on Rod Safty and Roger Deromedi Celebrate the End of 2022 with Semi-Retirement
Spending 45 years immersed in the industry provides the dynamic training team a lifetime of cherished memories and a deep compassion for the horse “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Dan Wilson By Delores Kuhlwein The illustrious careers of Rod Safty and Roger Deromedi of 45 years as two of […]
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