Equine Affaire also hosted its annual Versatility Horse & Rider Competition on Friday, April 12, judged by Jason Irwin and announced by Steve Lantvit. During the competition, twenty-three horse-and-rider pairs competed for more than $5,500 in prize money. Competitors raced the clock while tackling such challenging activities as batting a large ball out of a child’s pool with a broom, retrieving a flag, crossing a narrow wooden bridge, and leading their blindfolded horses through a short course. Seasoned VHRC competitor Brenda Hanson clinched the championship with her 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, PVF Frosted Ace.
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day- “The Horsey Bus”
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Today’s EC Video of the Day comes courtesy of Kelly Hester Nation, who sent in this adorable clip of her daughter, Susanna, aka “Possum.” As you can see, Susanna has her own name for the horse trailer… We think we’re going to call it a horsey bus from now on as well, Susanna.
Continue reading …May/June Equine Chronicle is Online!
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If you haven’t heard, the May/June edition of The Equine Chronicle is now online, featuring a stunning cover shot of Meg DePalma-Whelan with Hotroddin Ona Harley.
Continue reading …Second Payment Deadline Approaching for AQHA Halter Nomination Pilot Program
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The American Quarter Horse Association is offering a third way for amateur, select, and open exhibitors to qualify their halter horses for AQHA world championship shows*.
Continue reading …May Internet Horse Auction Closes May 2nd
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“Bidding for horses in the May INTERNET Auction will close on Thursday, May 2nd, beginning at 7:00 PM Eastern time,” says Mike Jennings of the Pro Horse Services, LLC., which produces the auction. “This auction features Quarter Horses, Paints and Appaloosas of all ages and disciplines. “
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day- Mirror Image
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Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day features a beautiful foal that’s nearly a mirror image of momma! “Bodhi” is by VS Code Blue and out of a Certain Potential mare that’s proudly loved and owned by Lisa Baron Daines.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results- APHA Zone 5 Show
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The APHA Zone 5 Show recently took place April 27-28 in Cedar Rapids, IA. to an outstanding turnout with approximately 1,000 entries.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA/APHA Breeder, Kenny Mills
May 1, 2019 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA/APHA Breeder, Kenny Mills
In addition to founding several businesses over the years, like Mills Motors, Mills Towing, Mills Rental Cars, and more, he enjoyed drag racing. But, one of his passions was breeding American Quarter Horses and American Paint Horses. He did so for over 20 years, producing numerous World Champions. He loved competing in Halter and enjoyed trail riding during his later years.
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Straight outta Richland Farms, in an area better known for gangster rap and gun violence than it is for stables and horses, a group of determined, black riders is blazing a new trail. They are the Compton Cowboys.
Continue reading …2019 NSBA Summer Boot Camps- Camden and Shipshewana
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June 7-9- Camden, SC. – Carla Wennberg, Chris Thompson, Clint Ainsworth, TR Potts, Carly Parks
July 23-24- Shipshewana, IN.- Holly Hover, Art O’Brien, Christa Baldwin