A Million-Dollar Smile: Remembering Bruce Walquist
December 15, 2023 Comments Off on A Million-Dollar Smile: Remembering Bruce Walquist
“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
Continue reading …NSBA Names 2024 Board of Directors and Officers
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on NSBA Names 2024 Board of Directors and Officers
From NSBA: Following the general membership meeting held last week, the National Snaffle Bit Association announced their new Officers and Directors for the upcoming year. They are as follows: NSBA OFFICERS President – Kevin Dukes, Weatherford, TX President Elect – Phil Harris, State Road, NC 1st Vice President and Treasurer – Michael Tidwell, Cartersville, GA […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Volunteer State Pinto Holiday Classic
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Volunteer State Pinto Holiday Classic
The Volunteer State Pinto Organization just wrapped up their Holiday Classic Circuit, two shows with four judges with PtHA and APHA classes, held December 8-10,2023, at TN Miller Coliseum, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Show #1 judges were Clint Fullerton and Pat Smith, and Show #2 judges were John Ed Tabb and Daniel Whitehouse. The show was full of […]
Continue reading …Congress Forecast – Justin Billings Continues The Congress Tradition
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on Congress Forecast – Justin Billings Continues The Congress Tradition
When Justin Billings first attended the All American Quarter Horse Congress with his family in 1992 as an 11-year-old horse crazy kid, he was in awe, soaking up the sights and falling more and more in love with each step of the way in his cowboy boots. More than 30 years since that visit, he has never missed a Congress. This year, he’ll walk the grounds in his new role as the Executive Vice President of Operations for the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, making him one of the faces behind the magic the Congress has to offer.
Continue reading …NSBA Foundation Celebrates Newest Tomorrows Horsemen® Graduates
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on NSBA Foundation Celebrates Newest Tomorrows Horsemen® Graduates
From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association and NSBA Foundation are proud to celebrate the graduation of Class #2 of the Tomorrows Horsemen® Program. The class culminated in Las Vegas, NV with its fifth in-person session of the two-year program. Following the conclusion of all educational sessions, participants had the opportunity to meet with […]
Continue reading …New Features In Horse Trailers – A Guide From Coast To Coast Truck And Trailer
December 13, 2023 Comments Off on New Features In Horse Trailers – A Guide From Coast To Coast Truck And Trailer
Horsemen who haul long distances with show horses want the best conditions for those animals during transport. The past few years have seen some good innovations in horse trailers in terms of safety features and comfort.
Continue reading …Western Hauler: What’s New and Will E-Trucks Ever Work for Horse Owners?
December 12, 2023 Comments Off on Western Hauler: What’s New and Will E-Trucks Ever Work for Horse Owners?
Electric vehicles are all the hype today; some people want to eliminate dependence on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions and think that all vehicles and machinery should be powered by electricity. Electric cars have been around for a long time, but now there is a push to make all cars electric in the future. So the next question: what about trucks? Will e-trucks be practical for pulling horse trailers?
Continue reading …How to Put Long Hair Under Your English Helmet
December 11, 2023 Comments Off on How to Put Long Hair Under Your English Helmet
In between horse shows, it’s the perfect time to sharpen up your skills! This time, we’re reposting one of our helpful videos for rider presentation! Join Emily Tuma of 17HandsFit as she demonstrates how she styles her long and thick hair to go under an English helmet! PS – this was created for Instagram, so […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 GQHA Georgia Classic
December 11, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 GQHA Georgia Classic
The Georgia Quarter Horse Association just wrapped up its Georgia Classic, an AQHA, GQHA, NSBA, HQHA show from December 8-10, 2023, at Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry. Judges: Tanya Green, Jon Barry, John Briggs, and Lisa Ligon. Thanks to An Equine Production, we have the complete results, circuit awards, and high points ready for you […]
Continue reading …The Terlizzi Tribe – An Obsession With Horses That Spans Generations
December 11, 2023 Comments Off on The Terlizzi Tribe – An Obsession With Horses That Spans Generations
AQHA amateur exhibitor Tali Terlizzi has loved horses almost as long as she can remember. It’s something her mother must have sensed even before Tali was born.
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