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Announcing the Inaugural Eastern States Championship in 2016, In Conjunction With the Big A

August 19, 2015 Comments Off

In an effort to encourage local participation by those who may not have the opportunity to attend the AQHA World Championships Shows, there are certain limitations being placed on both exhibitors and horses that have had prior success at AQHA World Shows.

From The Publisher- Lost Heroes

August 19, 2015 Comments Off

Every month seems to mark the passing of another icon in the horse industry. Each of these people were amazing in their own way and they cannot be replaced. The industry that we all enjoy was built on the shoulders of individuals who became horse-household names. They all had faults, they all made mistakes, and they all made the organizations they were involved with better.

On The Cover: Three Nails Ranch

August 18, 2015 Comments Off

Amidst the rocky hills of Eastland County hidden within a deep cover of mesquite and Texas live oak sits a 3,200-acre trophy deer hunting and equine breeding facility known as Three Nails Ranch. In addition to supplying some of the highest quality whitetail deer on the market, owners Billy and Suzonne Franks have gathered a selection of superb stallions to complement the equine portion of their operation.

Highlights of Final Day of 2015 NSBA World Show Include Wins By Frye, Zuidema, Ihde, Lakins, and Heroes on Horses Competition

August 15, 2015 Comments Off

Scott Frye was in the saddle of Were Talkin Easy to win the Maturity $10,000 Limited Open Western Pleasure for new owner Debbi Moriarty. Just the other day, Moriarty was named the Reserve Champion in the 10K Limited Horse Non Pro Western Pleasure Maturity.

Friday Evening Winners at 2015 NSBA World Show Include Stewart, Dowdy, Martin, Love, Hokana, Goldstein, Thiesen, and Roberts

August 15, 2015 Comments Off

Lisa Stewart rode her 97′ model gelding, Touched By TNT, to win their first NSBA World Championship in 50 and Over Horsemanship. “Joey” has been competing in the show ring for quite some time, but Stewart and Joey have only been a pair for five years.

Friday Morning Winners at 2015 NSBA World Show Include Jewett, Smith, Masterson, Reeve, Morawski, Mead, Green, and Wilson

August 14, 2015 Comments Off

Deanna’s favorite part of any Western Riding pattern with Buttercup is the line, because the mare is able to maintain consistent speed while delivering changes with pinpoint accuracy. “She never really changes pace, and her head and neck stay exactly the same,” she says.

Day 4 Around the Rings at 2015 NSBA World Show

August 14, 2015 Comments Off

All American Quarter Horse Congress Announces “Boots & Buckeyes” Gala With Private Concert by Country Band Parmalee

August 14, 2015 Comments Off

With such hits as “Carolina,” “Close Your Eyes For This,” and “Already Callin’ You Mine,” Parmalee is a rising star in country music. Along with the music, guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, and a live & silent auction.

Thursday Afternoon Winners at 2015 NSBA World Include Chernega, Miller, Case, Clark, and Hall

August 13, 2015 Comments Off

“We checked the year-end standings this morning, and we’re leading the honor roll in Equitation, so that gave us a little boost of confidence before I went in the pen!”

Thursday Morning Winners at 2015 NSBA World Include Galyean, Dempze, Affeldt, and King

August 13, 2015 Comments Off

Becky Galyean rode Extreme Moonlite to win the 2-Year-Old Intermediate Non Pro Western Pleasure class. Another win for Team Galyean came when Jenna Dempze rode her new two-year-old, I’m Special N I Know It, aka “Rocket,” to win the 2-Year-Old Open Non Pro Western Pleasure.