IEA Riding horses is a dream come true. For SOME of us, a little help may be needed in making that dream a reality! The IEA BENEVOLENT FUND was established to provide a Financial Assistance Program for young riders in grades 4-12 who need funding assistance to enable them to take lessons and compete in the IEA. Financial […]
Continue reading …Join the Florida Paint Horse Club in the WEC Grand Arena
November 28, 2022 Comments Off on Join the Florida Paint Horse Club in the WEC Grand Arena
November 28,2022 There is still plenty of time to join The Official Florida Paint Horse Club at the amazing World Equestrian Center – Ocala this coming weekend. FPHC has over 270 stalls paid for and reserved for the Florida Holiday Classic, a 2021 APHA Top Twenty show. Florida Holiday Classic December 2nd-4th, 2022 […]
Continue reading …Scooters, Segways, and Hoverboards: Modern Marvels or Menace?
November 27, 2022 Comments Off on Scooters, Segways, and Hoverboards: Modern Marvels or Menace?
Kick scooters, Segways, and hoverboards are all the rage at horse shows these days, and while the type of technology used might vary, these electronic transportation devices have one thing in common–convenience.
Continue reading …EC Blog: Join the Club – The Hottest Breeze Loses His Battle With His Club Foot
November 26, 2022 Comments Off on EC Blog: Join the Club – The Hottest Breeze Loses His Battle With His Club Foot
Last time you might have read about Houdini, aka The Hottest Breeze, in August 2021, he had just won a World Championship despite his struggle with his club foot and its complications. Original story from 2021: http://www.equinechronicle.com/how-you-react-when-everything-falls-apart-is-what-defines-a-true-champion/ His owner, Julia Adams, reports that in 2022, that Houdini began to lose ground with his battle with […]
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Perfectionism is one of the many ways our minds can both help and harm our riding.
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There is a wonderfully descriptive phrase in the American lexicon that traces its roots to Texas: all hat and no cattle.
Continue reading …2022 Farnam AQHA Superhorse Crowned
November 21, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 Farnam AQHA Superhorse Crowned
AQHA During the past three weeks, the top exhibitors and their American Quarter Horses competed at the 2022 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show; AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan); Adequan® Level 2 Championships; and Nutrena Level 1 Champion of Champions classes. The show ended November 19 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. […]
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Ask most exhibitors what gives them confidence when stepping into the show pen, and they will say feeling prepared and being well-dressed.
Continue reading …Michelle Bauer and Al My Assets Finish Successful Year Driving
November 19, 2022 Comments Off on Michelle Bauer and Al My Assets Finish Successful Year Driving
On Friday, November 18th at the 2022 AQHA World Championship Show, Charlie Cole won his 20th World Championship with Al My Assets in Junior Pleasure Driving. Al My Assets is owned by Michelle and Sheila Bauer of Holland, Michigan, and he’s already had an impressive career as a Hunt Seat Horse, with Driving now becoming […]
Continue reading …Jason Martin wins Highpoint’s 18th Senior Western Riding World Championship
November 19, 2022 Comments Off on Jason Martin wins Highpoint’s 18th Senior Western Riding World Championship
In a much-anticipated L3 Senior Western Riding Finals on Friday, November 18th, Jason Martin won the 18th Senior Western riding World Championship for Highpoint Performance Horses. Jason and Hez Blazin Trouble secured the Championship with a score of 247 in the final round with 15 horses after making it through the prelims earlier in the show […]
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