When you ask Chris Arentsen of Trenton, Illinois what defines his program, his answer is simple: the people. Not the countless World Championships he’s won or the notable horses that have come through his barn… but the people. From longtime customers who helped shape his early career to newer clients who trust him to guide their journey, Arentsen’s operation is driven by relationships and trust.

Meet Valentino, born on Valentine’s Day at Poling Performance Horses — it’s their second foal of the season. “This big, bold, sweet colt is royally bred, sired by Machine Made out of the multiple World Champion mare Lazy Holla Dayz. A bright future ahead for this handsome guy!” says Tabatha Poling. Congratulations on the gorgeous […]
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The Arizona Sun Circuit is underway at WestWorld of Scottsdale, and the word on the show grounds: it’s the biggest show yet! We’ll follow up to confirm. Check out candids from around the rings from Saturday, February 28th:
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Pictured at one hour old is TwoStep, a 2026 AQHA/APHA filly by Heartstoppin and out of Annabella Deville, a granddaughter of Blazing Hot. TwoStepp was bred by Mo Holmes Show Horses in Kersey, Colorado, for Mo and Stephen Holmes. Thank you to Mo for the stunning photo and congratulations! If you have a great photo of the day, […]
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South Carolina Quarter Horse Association and Horseman’s Quarter Horse Association once again joined forces to host The Premier AQHA/ VRH Cattle Classic, February 13,15, 2026, at Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, GA. The show offered 3 complete AQHA shows, 3 complete VRH shows, and 1 Ranching Heritage Challenge Show, judged by Pam Scott, April Devitt, Randy Wilson, Allen […]
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In Loving Memory of “Its All Good Man” aka The Russ, Russell March 28, 2016 – February 25, 2026 By Vanessa Froman “You handled it so well.” No, no I did not! I went insane, lost my spark, bled in silence, shattered alone, wore a smile that lied better than a mask ever would, […]
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“Bread may feed my body, but my horse feeds my soul.” – Author Unknown. “I wanted to share this picture of my daughter, Paige Fiume, and her love, A Regal Invitation, aka Cash. I took this picture at Congress last year between classes. To me, it shows the true love between a girl and her […]
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Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means… longer days, warmer breezes, greener pastures. Spring is probably my favorite of the four seasons, fall being next in line. I like the Spring season because it’s a harbinger of life. It’s like someone turns a switch shifting us from the dead of winter to the birth of Spring. The flowers bloom, the grass greens, the birds chirp, and frozen streams and ponds jump to life.
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Horseman’s Quarter Horse Association of Georgia kicked off the Ham & Doris Phillips Memorial Circuit for Cancer Awareness on February 6, 2026, and wrapped up on February 8th at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, GA. Judges for the show: Sandra Curl, Shannon Curl-Holbin, Larry Little, and Christie Arrington. The show offered four AQHA shows, and two […]
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The Silver Dollar Circuit, which offered 6 AQHA shows with 2 NSBA shows, and nearly $30,000 in added money, just wrapped up at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. Thank you Carter Kail for more G-Man style photos! See his first two galleries here: Around the Rings – 2026 Silver Dollar Circuit […]
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