Maggie Griffin Book surpassed 22,000 APHA points in May 2024, a historic achievement she humbly credits to a group of exceptional horses and the Paint Horse community. By Delores Kuhlwein 10 World Championships. 9 Reserve World Championships. 178 Registers of Merit. 101 Superiors. Amassing this kind of show record, and accumulating over 22,000 APHA points […]
Continue reading …Choosing How You Want To Be Remembered
July 28, 2024 Comments Off on Choosing How You Want To Be Remembered
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”- Mother Teresa. Immortality – it’s what drives people to leave their mark on the world, whether as a songwriter, an actor, an athlete, or as a parent. We all want to leave a legacy and know we’ve impacted the world […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Palomino HBA World Championship Show
July 27, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Palomino HBA World Championship Show
The Palomino Horse Breeders Association World Championship Show, July 8-20, 2024, just wrapped up at Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL! Thank you to Jeff Kirkbride Photography for photos of candid moments, top-notch competition, and costume showmanship! World Show Amateur Award Winners (results from PHBA – please contact PHBA with updates/corrections) Team Tournament 1st Place – […]
Continue reading …Seven Suggestions For Avoiding Equine Sale Disputes
July 27, 2024 Comments Off on Seven Suggestions For Avoiding Equine Sale Disputes
Lawsuits can involve rescission of a sale, return of a horse, reimbursement of a party’s expenses, reimbursement of legal fees, and sometimes more.
Continue reading …2024 NSBA World Show Time Estimates, Patterns and Stall Charts Online
July 26, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 NSBA World Show Time Estimates, Patterns and Stall Charts Online
From NSBA: View the 2024 NSBA World Championship Show Schedule & Time Estimates here: Schedule & Times – National Snaffle Bit Association (nsba.com) The 2024 NSBA World Show & Show Your Colors patterns are now posted! Patterns & Score Sheets – National Snaffle Bit Association (nsba.com) Stall charts are […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings – 2024 Washington State PHC Star Spangled Classic
July 25, 2024 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – 2024 Washington State PHC Star Spangled Classic
The Washington State Paint Horse Club Star Spangled Classic POR, July 18– 21, 2024, just finished up at Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Washington. As always, the show’s motto, printed at the top of their show bill, is a proud affirmation of the Paint Horse Lover: “The Star Spangled Classic is committed to the Inspiration and Celebration […]
Continue reading …Suicide: Are These Tragedies Preventable?
July 25, 2024 Comments Off on Suicide: Are These Tragedies Preventable?
The horse industry was recently shocked by two trainer suicides. Many in the industry are looking for a way to vocalize support for their own trainers, but feel they need more ways to help than just “being nice to your trainer.”
Continue reading …Where to Watch Equestrian Events – Olympics 2024
July 24, 2024 Comments Off on Where to Watch Equestrian Events – Olympics 2024
How can you watch coverage of the 2024 Olympics? First, let’s get the Equestrian events addressed, since that’s primarily what is on most of our minds! Find the schedule and the ways of viewing Equestrian coverage this way: Click on the NBCOlympics.com schedule page. You’ll see a big search bar that says “Filter by sport, topic, […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 ShoMe Summer ShoStopper
July 23, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 ShoMe Summer ShoStopper
The ShoMe Horse Shows Summer ShoStopper, July 19-21, 2024, at the Midland County Fairgrounds in Michigan, is also known as “The Show Like No Other.” ShowMe Horse Shows in Michigan is an open, all-breed circuit built around doing things differently, with three in the series each year, and all three shows “with a twist” are run […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 North American Saddle Mule & Donkey Association National Show
July 23, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 North American Saddle Mule & Donkey Association National Show
The North American Saddle Mule and Donkey Association just held their National Show, July 18-20, 2024, at Roane State Ag Expo Center in Harriman, Tennessee. Judges for the event: Daren Wright, Chillicothe, Ohio; Sandra Jirkovsky, Whitesboro, TX; Nell Tekampe, McHenry, IL; Pamela Whitfield, Rochester, MN. Thank you to Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery for the beautiful […]
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