2024 South Carolina QHA Southern Gold Classic Teams Up For Money-Added Futurity Classes
From Joe Whitt, Nichole Veasey, and Premier Sires: This year’s South Carolina QHA Southern Gold Classic is set for March 1-3, 2024, in Camden, South Carolina, and the SCQHA has teamed up with Premier Sires to offer 6 Premier Sires Futurity Classes with $1,000 added at the show: 3 & 4 Year Old Open Western […]
Silver Cleaning Secrets… Ketchup, Really?
January 31, 2024 Comments Off on Silver Cleaning Secrets… Ketchup, Really?
You read this correctly—that ketchup is a very effective silver cleaner. Why does it work? Silver tarnishes when the sulfur compounds in the air react with it and form silver sulfide. The most likely reason some people swear by ketchup is because it contains acetic acid, better known as vinegar.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Ayana McKnight and Only One At The Bar
January 31, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Ayana McKnight and Only One At The Bar
“Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate.”- Jon Bon Jovi. Meet Ayana McKnight, who rides with Mike and May Edwards Quarter Horses, and Only One At The Bar, aka “Spencer.” Ayana is not only an accomplished equestrian, but she’s also in her second year […]
Continue reading …Top Ten Things Judges Hate in Showmanship
January 31, 2024 Comments Off on Top Ten Things Judges Hate in Showmanship
When it comes to Showmanship, there are some horse and handler pairs that make the discipline look effortless. They are precise, efficient, correct, and have a special flair that sets them apart from the rest.
Continue reading …2024 APHA World Championship Show Features $1.5M in Cash & Prizes
January 31, 2024 Comments Off on 2024 APHA World Championship Show Features $1.5M in Cash & Prizes
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: Make plans to attend the 2024 APHA World Championship Show, June 21-July 7 in Fort Worth, Texas. Click HERE for the 2024 World Show Schedule! 2024 APHA World Championship Show Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas June 21-July 7, 2024 Pre-entry, stall & RV deadline: May 15, 2024 […]
Continue reading …New Scholarship Opportunities for Appaloosa Youth!
January 30, 2024 Comments Off on New Scholarship Opportunities for Appaloosa Youth!
From A Spot For the Future: A Spot For The Future, a new Appaloosa youth scholarship fund, announces a minimum of 16 new $500 scholarships to be awarded at the 2024 Appaloosa Youth World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, OK, June 26 through July 3, 2024. This organization and scholarships were established to create an […]
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By Brian S. Burks, DVM, Diplomate, ABVP, Board-Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center Horses handle winter much better than humans, even at 40 below zero, if allowed to gradually adapt and in good body condition. There are some breeds of horse that have adapted for even colder temperatures, including the Yakut, Icelandic, Bashkir, and […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
January 30, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
We call this photo “every cloud has a silver lining,” or “how to keep your kids busy at a horse show after it rains.” This adorable young man is Cooper McNamee, and though the sun is out at the Southern Arizona Quarter Horse Association Saguaro Classic, he’s making good use of the puddles left by the […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Sunny Stroede Rufo
January 30, 2024 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Sunny Stroede Rufo
This is first photo is Sunny Stroede Rufo in 1996 at the age of 4! How cute is that! The second image shows Sunny at the age of 31 with her Reserve Congress Champion, Reckless Charlie, in 2023! Thank you to Jane L Stroede for this fun Transformation Tuesday – we hope it’s a surprise […]
Continue reading …Silver Dollar Circuit is Just Around the Corner!
January 30, 2024 Comments Off on Silver Dollar Circuit is Just Around the Corner!
From Silver Dollar Circuit: Get ready for Silver Dollar Circuit 2024! Stall reservations are due February 2nd! https://www.silverdollarcircuit.com/stalls The reservation deadline is fast approaching! Book now to get horse show rate! Click here for the horse show rate: https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2024-02-19&chain=6903&child=0¤cy=USD&depart=2024-02-20&group=SIL2024&hotel=11548&level=hotel&locale=en-US&rooms=1 INTRODUCING […]
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