The Michigan Quarter Horse Association just wrapped up the MQHA Harbor Classic at the Mason Co. Fairgrounds in Ludington, MI. The show, held July 1 – 6, 2025, offered perks like NSBA Dual approved classes, and flat fees including unlimited classes for exhibitors. The July 1-3 judges were Brett Clark, Jennifer Goss, and Patrick Kayser, and the July 3 […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein Editor’s update: Rose Veldman is making news again in 2025 at the US Adaptive Golf Open – watch the YouTube video from The Golf Channel below, and keep scrolling for our feature about Rose from 2024: Rose Veldman was ten years old, living in a Haitian orphanage, when the 2010 […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein The Caliendo family announced the passing of multiple World and Reserve World Champion InTheSweetShop, aka “Bentley,” Monday afternoon on social media. From Marylyn Caliendo, “Our hearts are absolutely broken with the passing of our all time GOAT, Inthesweetshop a.k.a Bentley. He was a multi champion in the pen, but more importantly a […]
Continue reading …The stall proofing list for the 𝐍𝐒𝐁𝐀 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 is now available to verify the total number of stalls you’ve reserved. 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀? 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘺 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳: Filling out the form at www.nsba.com/stall-reservations Emailing stalls@nsba.com with the agent’s name, payment info and requested adjustments 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 […]
Continue reading …Over $5,000 in Added Money Brought to you by Super Sires at The EMO Celebration in Las Vegas Total Awarded – Over $9,400! Level 1 / Green Western Riding – Stakes Purse – $1,250 Added Level 1 / Green Trail– Stakes Purse – $1,250 Added Level 1 / Green Western Pleasure– Stakes Purse – $1,250 […]
Continue reading …Aviation, the art and science of flight, represents the modern quest to conquer the skies with advanced technology and innovation. In contrast, horseback riding reflects a deep-rooted tradition where humans and horses share a powerful bond to navigate the earth with grace and strength.
Continue reading …Anyone who has ever done a photo shoot with horses knows the reality versus the final product! Amanda Smith shares this fantastic blooper of the day in the form of two photos. The cutie who wanted to eat grass more than he wanted to pose (and who doesn’t?) is Extremely Custom, a 2021 AQHA sorrel […]
Continue reading …The NSBA Foundation joined forces with the American Paint Horse Foundation once again at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show to honor our nation’s veterans and active-duty military, as well as those who gave their lives in defense of our freedom, through the annual Heroes On Horses® Parade of Heroes and Walk Jog Western Pleasure […]
Continue reading …The quintessential image of the American West is a herd of cattle driven forward by cowboys mounted on sturdy Quarter Horses. The horse and the cow have been iconic symbols of American grit and independence since the 1800s. For one family of horse show royalty, that connection runs deeper than tradition—it has become a new chapter. With decades of experience working with horses, the Bradshaw and Weiss families have recently taken the reins on something a little different: breeding Angus cattle.
Continue reading …The Michigan Apple Blossom Circuit is a popular and high-quality open shown circuit held at the MSU Pavilion in Lansing, Michigan! The circuit that was established in 1998 offers added-money sweepstakes and much more! The three-show circuit doesn’t require membership for year end awards, and exhibitors are only required to show at two of the […]
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