In 2015, ISC added Novice Select Amateur Western Pleasure and Horsemanship. The popularity of those classes in the first year has led to adding two more Novice Select classes for 2016 – Trail and Showmanship. The Novice Select Amateur seems to be a growing segment at Quarter Horse shows and ISC shifts as our exhibitors change.
Continue reading …The March date should fit well for exhibitors who like to attend the major Florida circuits in January as well. Also, exhibitors from the northeast and southeast may find it much more suitable for attending AQHA’s major circuits.
Continue reading …While many enjoyed Easter egg hunts or an elaborate Easter feast, others traveled to Lake St. Louis, MO. for the 2016 March To The Arch Horse Show this past Easter weekend. Held annually as an entirely charitable event, the March To The Arch relies on the support and generosity of show sponsors, judges, show staff, and ring crew, who all donate their time in an effort to raise the most money possible for cancer research.
Continue reading …“The impact of the landing shattered my ankle, essentially breaking my foot off my leg. Then, as my leg drove into the ground, my tibia and fibula were broken in three places each, so essentially my leg was crumpled.”
Continue reading …Over the past eleven days, a whopping $24,965 has been raised by 138 people, but there is need for that total to rise even higher. With the funds raised thus far, Chele was able to pay for flood damage equipment, a dumpster, and a port-a-potty. The hope now is to bring in large fans to dry out some of the damage within the barn.
Continue reading …“School sanctioned sports are wonderful, so fulfilling, and meaningful to many, but they’re not an end all nor more important than other non-sanctioned events such as rodeo, horse show, and competitive dance that can also lead to scholarships, careers, and awards.”
Continue reading …Huls contends that without events to bring in the public, we have a hard time expanding horse involvement in general. “So many people currently in the horse industry had it in their family, they were raised with horses,” Huls observes. “We need more people who came into it like I did: going to those county fairs, horse shows, and auctions as a kid.”
Continue reading …WPSS has paid out over $219,000 in just three years and in 2016 is looking to add even more incentive for owners of WPSS foals!
Continue reading …Back in 1954 when he started the Pony Of the America’s Club (POAC), attorney and horse breeder Les Boomhower of Mason City, Iowa, had a vision. His goal was to produce versatile, durable, and fun-to-ride ponies with unique, eye-catching colorations.
Continue reading …Ranch Horse Riding has quite a different feel than most typical breed show classes. You won’t find riders dressed to the nines in all of the glitz and glamour, nor horses for that matter with shiny, silver tack and tail extensions.
Continue reading …