In Loving Memory Of APHA Past President J. Jay Simons
October 2, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory Of APHA Past President J. Jay Simons
It is said that evidence of a life well lived can be seen in the legacy that’s left behind. Although someone’s physical presence may no longer be with us, we have stories, lessons, and memories that serve as proof they were here.
Continue reading …Meadows, Two Lyons, A Storm, and A Little Bit Take Top Honors at the Congress
October 1, 2024 Comments Off on Meadows, Two Lyons, A Storm, and A Little Bit Take Top Honors at the Congress
From NSBA: Day Two of Ranch classes at the 2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress saw four different Congress NSBA champions in Senior Working Western Rail, Level 1 Amateur and Amateur Ranch Riding and the Four and Five Year Old Open Ranch Riding Stakes class. Bridesmaid No More: Hava Cocktail On Me Wins Senior Western […]
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Halie Higgins’ video of her mare, Bianca, caught in the water when the dam broke in Erwin, Tennessee, and her heartfelt pleas for help went viral last week. The devastating power of Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Helene caused freak events like the dam break, which could not be predicted. However, Halie’s updates and search […]
Continue reading …How to Help After Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024 Comments Off on How to Help After Hurricane Helene
The devastation of Hurricane Helene is far-reaching, and reports are still coming from those across the Southeast. How can we put our concerns into action? FEMA has released links to organizations that are directly providing support to the communities. Press Release 9/29/2024 from FEMA – US Department of Homeland Security: ATLANTA – There are many […]
Continue reading …Ryan Painter – Hunters Are Where The Heart Is
September 30, 2024 Comments Off on Ryan Painter – Hunters Are Where The Heart Is
Watching Ryan Painter quietly glide around a working hunter course today, it’s obvious how he rode his way to being the 2023 NSBA High Point Open Hunter Rider, an honor he’s earned multiple times before–the first in 2009.
Continue reading …Radical Ranch Numbers Start the 2024 Quarter Horse Congress
September 29, 2024 Comments Off on Radical Ranch Numbers Start the 2024 Quarter Horse Congress
From NSBA: The 2024 All American Quarter Horse Congress began on Sunday, September 29, at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, and although the weather was rainy, it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for the Ranch classes. The first class of the day, Senior Ranch Riding, saw 88 entries, and the day ended with 91 […]
Continue reading …Regular Trailer Maintenance Can Save A Life
September 28, 2024 Comments Off on Regular Trailer Maintenance Can Save A Life
Click here to read the complete article 196 – September/October, 2024 By Kristi Sanders “Have you ever seen a trailer on fire?” This is the question Farley McLendon of FM Show Horses in Texas asks when talking about why trailer maintenance is important. “It’s horrific,” McLendon says. “Can you imagine having five or six horses […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2024 APHA/WCHA Halter Million
September 27, 2024 Comments Off on More Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2024 APHA/WCHA Halter Million
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2024 Arizona Fall Championship Recap and Results
September 26, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 Arizona Fall Championship Recap and Results
The Arizona Fall Championship AQHA Show at Westworld of Scottsdale, held September 18-22, 2024, upped the ante again this year with even more prizes and chances to win, including many new added-money classes, with eight Ranch added-money or derby/sweepstakes classes, four $1,000-added Trail classes, plus added-money classes for Western Riding, Western Pleasure Hunter Under Saddle, and […]
Continue reading …My Life Between The Reins – The Story Of Paige Baylis
September 26, 2024 Comments Off on My Life Between The Reins – The Story Of Paige Baylis
It all starts with a pony, a true fact for countless equestrians. Think back for a moment about your first encounter with horses. The first time the back of your hand grazed a pony’s tender muzzle. Think about your first riding lesson. The first time you felt your body move in rhythm with a horse’s steps. Now imagine experiencing all that without being able to walk.
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