Around the Rings – 2024 C Bar C Winner Circuit
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 C Bar C Winner Circuit
The Cowpokes Arena at C Bar C Winter Circuit in Cloverdale, Indiana, from January 24-28, 2024, was AQHA, IQHA, NSBA and IKI approved, and boasted more than 4900 AQHA entries across six shows with strong NSBA entries. Judges were Jonathan Meilleur, Terry Cross, TW Grose, Robin Frid, Becky George, and Kendra Weis. Saturday Trail Judges […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of John S. Narmont, 1942 – 2024
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of John S. Narmont, 1942 – 2024
From Bramley Funeral Home: John S. Narmont, age 81, of Auburn, IL died peacefully at his home in Auburn, IL of natural causes, on January 18, 2024. John was born on June 24, 1942 in Springfield, IL, to Stephen and Luriel Welle Narmont. John met the love of his life and married Sondra on February […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Fort Worth Stock Show
The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is underway, spanning January 12 – February 3, 2024, and the horse show portions of the show involve a huge collaborative effort, as the following associations provide registries, premium awards and/or sanctions for the 2024 Show. Mustang Champions Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association Southwestern Donkey & Mule Society […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Secret to Keeping a Show Horse Happy
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Secret to Keeping a Show Horse Happy
“The secret to keeping a show horse happy….get him a chicken of his very own!” says Ginny Tauer. This is Invited for Chocolat, aka “Teddy,” a 2018 ApHC gelding. “Teddy loves them!” Also, note the droopy lip, she adds. Teddy has several pet chickens, who lay eggs in his stall. “After that picture, there were […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Florida Color Horse Club’s 2024 Orange Blossom
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Florida Color Horse Club’s 2024 Orange Blossom
The Florida Color Horse Club held The 2024 Orange Blossom from January 19-21 at Alachua Agriculture & Equestrian Center in Newberry, Florida with APHA, ApHC, and All Breed classes. Judges were Lisa Ligon (TX) and Dale Sullens (TX), and the APHA Show Manager was Randall Roser, and the ApHC Show Manager was James Hoyt. The club […]
Continue reading …Find Your Stride At Equine Affaire
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on Find Your Stride At Equine Affaire
From Equine Affaire: Ride, compete, and excel in clinics and competitions this spring Depending on where you live, January weather may not be prime riding weather – but it can be prime planning weather! It’s time to get excited about going riding again. While you’re stuck inside and thawing out from your morning barn chore regimen, start […]
Continue reading …AQHYA Region Five Youth are “All In” – Conference Highlights
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on AQHYA Region Five Youth are “All In” – Conference Highlights
By Heather Goolsby: Each year, the Region 5 Youth Directors of American Quarter Horse Youth Association host an annual conference to bring both members and non-members together to promote the various growth opportunities available through the association. Following the previous successful events hosted by past AQHYA President Adriana Totten, the current Region 5 Directors, Adrianna and […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Ditty Up Baby!
January 28, 2024 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Ditty Up Baby!
The folks at Ditty Up Farm had an exciting morning this past Wednesday with the arrival of a handsome colt by Made Four It and out of VS Lawless. “Big Thanks to Cecily Zuidema for answering her phone and coaching us through the process,” says Nancy Ditty. “Seth Ditty, you did amazing pulling. Everyone […]
Continue reading …The King is Gone – Hagans Sugarman 1997-2024
January 28, 2024 Comments Off on The King is Gone – Hagans Sugarman 1997-2024
Considered to be Andrea Fappani’s breakthrough horse, Hagans Sugarman was the first horse Fappani won the NHRA futurity with in 2000 in the Intermediate Open Division. After that, he became an all around show horse, a rodeo queen horse, and above all, a family horse. Thank you to Sarah Mapp Cullins for his tribute. By Sarah Mapp […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Air of Heaven
January 27, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Air of Heaven
“The air of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears.” – Arabian proverb. This is Gloria Maillard Haid with her 17 year old APHA mare, Sensational Angel. “Angel” currently resides in Pilot Point, Texas, and gets to work as a therapy horse. Gloria is a therapeutic riding instructor at Stable Strides Farm and Blue […]
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