We did chat with Jay about the current situation regarding COVID-19 in his village. The area in which he lives is quite isolated, so they’re not too concerned, although it is spreading very fast within the country. He sends his prayers for those in the United States to stay healthy and safe with their horses during this time, and we do the same for him.
Continue reading …Arizona Quarter Horse Producing Two Back-To-Back Circuits This Fall
June 8, 2020 Comments Off on Arizona Quarter Horse Producing Two Back-To-Back Circuits This Fall
With so many horse shows canceled in 2020, the enthusiasm for expanding the Arizona Fall Championship is enormous and the timing couldn’t be better. The popular show held September 26-29 at WestWorld in Scottsdale will be followed by The Pinnacle Circuit which runs October 1-4. Exhibitors have the opportunity to show at one or both. It’s a great way to get 10 AQHA shows in just one trip.
Continue reading …Art of the Cowgirl’s Fellowship Program Inspires Western Artists
June 7, 2020 Comments Off on Art of the Cowgirl’s Fellowship Program Inspires Western Artists
Art of the Cowgirl’s Fellowship Program provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for western artists to learn or refine their passion with some of the most talented makers in the business. Whether it’s fine art, functional trade or horsemanship, Art of the Cowgirl Fellowships seek to enrich, empower and educate, while honoring western heritage.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Turn On The Light
June 7, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Turn On The Light
EC Photo of the Day- “Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”- Dumbledore
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The IBHA World Show is scheduled for July 26th- August 1st, 2020 at the C Bar C Expo Center in Cloverdale, Indiana. There will be an Exhibitor’s Party, Youth Team Tournament, Miss Buckskin World competition, Queen’s Ball/Awards Dinner, Youth Scholarship Auction, Miniature Horse division, Ranch Horse division, NSBA High Point award.
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center Guidelines and Protocol For COVID-19
June 6, 2020 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center Guidelines and Protocol For COVID-19
Among the requirements, all employees, competitors, and support teams will need to wear masks at all times when not on horseback. Gloves will be required in specific communal locations. Management does reserve the right to set up temperature monitoring of all participants from the entrance gate if they choose. Trainers will be responsible for distributing protective gear to employees and athletes in their barns. Furthermore, no spectators will be permitted.
Continue reading …Waiver and Health Guidelines For NCQHA Tarheel Summer Classic
June 6, 2020 Comments Off on Waiver and Health Guidelines For NCQHA Tarheel Summer Classic
A full waiver and health guidelines can be found at the links below. Your cooperation in following ALL guidelines will give everyone the opportunity to keep going to horse shows!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- The Bleu Horses
June 6, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- The Bleu Horses
“If you were to travel on Highway 287, just north of Three Forks, Montana, you would see a herd of blue roans on the hillside. These are called the ‘Bleu Horses’ and were a project of a local rancher, I believe. I took a road trip with my son today and, since I wasn’t pulling […]
Continue reading …Show Management FAQ With An Equine Production
June 5, 2020 Comments Off on Show Management FAQ With An Equine Production
The adage, “there’s no such thing as a dumb question,” is perhaps so commonly heard that it may be tempting to overlook the wisdom at its core: it’s better to ask a question than to pretend to know the answer or to be wrong entirely. This is especially true when it comes to horse show rules. The 2020 AQHA rulebook clocks in at a hefty 324 pages, and within those pages are rules that change slighlty from year to year.
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The Kansas Paint Horse Association is hosting a virtual horse show buckle series. Shows will be held in June, July, August, and September and judged by carded judges. This series is open to all exhibitors and horses. Buckles will be awarded to highpoint champions in each category and there will be payback for each show. […]
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