“Children do what they live. Then they grow up to live what they’ve learned,” once penned writer Dorothy Nolte. And learning–correctly–is what started four young ladies on a path to the horse show arena. Approximately three years ago, Sherri Johnson McDonald asked Shyanne Smith to teach her grandchildren the proper way to lead, groom, and ride a horse.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Faithful Stewards
September 29, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Faithful Stewards
“Animals are more than ever a test of our character, of mankind’s capacity for empathy and for decent, honorable conduct, and faithful stewardship. We are called to treat them with kindness, not because they have rights or power or some claim to equality, but in a sense because they don’t, because they all stand unequal […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Iowa QHA Fall Classic & Futurity
September 28, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Iowa QHA Fall Classic & Futurity
September 17-21, 2025, marked the dates of the Iowa Quarter Horse Fall Classic & IQHA Breeders’ Futurity, together with the Iowa Ranch Horse Futurity! Exhibitors enjoyed IQHA, AQHA, VRH, NSBA and RHF classes at the event held at Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Judges were Michael Bednarek, Dolly Chayer, Michael Damianos, Delena Doyle, Buddy Fisher, Gay […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Kyya Evens showing MU Doc O Goodbar at their first AQHA Show
September 28, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Kyya Evens showing MU Doc O Goodbar at their first AQHA Show
Meet Kyya Evens, who showed MU Doc O Goodbar at their first AQHA Show at the Western States American Breed Congress in Moses Lake, Washington. “Kyya is 5 years old and started showing when she was 2.5 years old. She entered Level 1 Youth Showmanship, Level 1 Youth Walk Trot Western Pleasure and Horsemanship. She placed […]
Continue reading …Excitement Awaits at 2025 Appaloosa World Show
September 28, 2025 Comments Off on Excitement Awaits at 2025 Appaloosa World Show
This Fall in Fort Worth: A Celebration of the Appaloosa Breed The upcoming 2025 Appaloosa World Show promises to be one of the most memorable events yet, with several new and exciting activities in store for attendees. As Appaloosa enthusiasts from across the country and around the globe gather in Fort Worth this fall, they […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2025 APHA/WCHA Halter Million
September 27, 2025 Comments Off on More Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2025 APHA/WCHA Halter Million
The APHA/WCHA Halter Million is underway, September 20-28, 2025, at the Will Rogers Memorial Complex in Fort Worth, Texas. “The APHA/WCHA Halter Million is APHA’s premier competition for halter horses and takes place each fall in Fort Worth, Texas. More than $1 million is paid out at the event each year. A joint venture with the World […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 North American Saddle Mule & Donkey Association Nationals
September 27, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 North American Saddle Mule & Donkey Association Nationals
Visit the website of the North American Saddle Mule & Donkey Association (NASMDA) and this is what you’ll see on the home page: Serving the Long Ear Lovers with Mule and Donkey Registrations, Shows, a strong emphasis on youth participation and VTP Awards hours on the trails. Amateur Membership includes Novice and Silver Divisions! Competition Points […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Nothing Butt the Best
September 27, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Nothing Butt the Best
“Just sharing, BUTT we had so much fun at the Virginia Paint Horse Club Color Classic Futurity show this past weekend!” says Michelle Minervini. This beauty Michelle is showing is Sheza Sudden Simon by John Simon and out of A Secret Impulse. Photo by Patricia Drach Photography. She’s beautiful coming and going, Michelle! If you have a […]
Continue reading …First-Ever Maiden Halter Stakes Comes To The Quarter Horse Congress With A $30,000 Payday
September 27, 2025 Comments Off on First-Ever Maiden Halter Stakes Comes To The Quarter Horse Congress With A $30,000 Payday
Maiden stakes classes are nothing new. Over the past decade, they’ve been popping up just about everywhere–in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, and even Ranch Riding. The idea of “maiden” being that it’s the first time a horse has competed in the show pen.
Continue reading …Arizona Fall Championship Exceeds Expectations
September 26, 2025 Comments Off on Arizona Fall Championship Exceeds Expectations
From AzQHA: The Arizona Fall Championship presented another action packed event at WestWorld of Scottsdale September 17-21. With liberal amounts of added money and a deep prize line across divisions and disciplines, the show lived up to its moniker of The Show For Everyone. That reputation, along with the stellar WestWorld facilities are big factors […]
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