Congratulations to the Parrish Family – Two Grandbabies Due in 2023!
April 5, 2023 Comments Off on Congratulations to the Parrish Family – Two Grandbabies Due in 2023!
“There are places in the heart you don’t even know exist until you love a child.” ~ Anne Lamott By Delores Kuhlwein Congratulations are in order for the entire Parrish Family! Why the whole family? Because not only is one baby due this fall – there are two Parrish grandbabies on the way! Chase, […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Those Ears!
April 5, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Those Ears!
If you’re looking for a smile this morning, we’ve found just the thing! Pictured is a Molly mule, sired by Clydes Gallant Fox out of Fancy’s Dirty Rain. She’s owned by Signature Equine – Dan and Tabitha Holland of Morris, Oklahoma. Thank you to Tabitha for the adorable photo! If you have a great photo of […]
Continue reading …Win Serious Cash in the 2023 Gold Breeders’ Futurity Performance classes!
April 5, 2023 Comments Off on Win Serious Cash in the 2023 Gold Breeders’ Futurity Performance classes!
APHA Win and Cash-in Big! 12 Breeders’ Futurity Gold Performance classes. 12 chances to grab serious CASH. $194,000 was paid out in Gold Breeders’ Futurity classes in 2022 – don’t miss out on the cash in 2023! 2023 APHA World Championship Show June 23 – July 9, Fort Worth, Texas Entry Payments & Postmark Dates […]
Continue reading …AQHA Halter Tracking Exemption Pilot Program
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Halter Tracking Exemption Pilot Program
AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee recently approved a one-year pilot program that provides an exemption for youth, amateur or Select halter exhibitors who are physically unable to perform the tracking (trot-in for the judges’ inspection) component of the class. This exemption allows exhibitors with physical limitations the opportunity to show in halter […]
Continue reading …The Inaugural Lone Star Futurity at the TAQHA Texas Festival
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on The Inaugural Lone Star Futurity at the TAQHA Texas Festival
By Delores Kuhlwein A love for the industry and the Western Pleasure horse recently inspired Tommie Prichard and Paula Czapko to create the inaugural Lone Star Futurity, coming up Saturday, April 22nd, in Waco, Texas. What they didn’t expect was for the futurity to take off in a huge way! “Years ago, the Heart of […]
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By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center Every horse owner should know how to take vital signs. This can help the veterinarian determine the severity your horse’s condition. Noticing that your horse is not feeling its best- off feed, depressed, has colic, etc.- is the […]
Continue reading …NSBA and Markel Announce New Hunter Derby Co-Sponsorship
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on NSBA and Markel Announce New Hunter Derby Co-Sponsorship
NSBA The National Snaffle Bit Association and Markel Insurance are pleased to announce a new joint sponsorship of three All Breed Hunter Derby events this summer for the Hunter community. NSBA and Markel are co-sponsoring the $5,000 Added Markel Insurance Low Hunter Derby and $5,000 Added Markel Insurance High Derby at the Big A/Stars N […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Maddie McGraw
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Maddie McGraw
Maddie McGraw then and now! First photo – Maddie is pictured at age 3 on her mini named Shiloh. The second photo is Maddie at age 9 with her horse Tool Man (sired by Mechanic) by Ryan Geiger Photography at the 2023 Virginia Spring Breakout in March! Thank you to Alexa McGraw for a wonderful set of […]
Continue reading …EC Blog – Things Your Riding Instructor Wants You to Know
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on EC Blog – Things Your Riding Instructor Wants You to Know
EC Blog – Things Your Riding Instructor Wants You to Know Author Unknown* This sport is hard. You don’t get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don’t, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – He’s Got A Way
April 4, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – He’s Got A Way
This is “Rhett,” a 2023 bay overo colt by Allocate Your Assets and out of TheFairestOfThemAll, aka “Scarlett.” Jenna Tolson’s great mare, Scarlett, died shortly after foaling, and pictured is Jenna’s dad, Brent Wall, snuggling on Rhett in the photo. “My dad always has a way with animals because of his calm demeanor and was the best […]
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