Safe Travels: Preparing for the Unexpected while Hauling Livestock and Horses
July 7, 2025 Comments Off on Safe Travels: Preparing for the Unexpected while Hauling Livestock and Horses
Before hitting the road with your livestock and horses, make sure you, your vehicle, and your trailer are prepared for the unexpected. By Katie Ockert and Thomas Guthrie, Michigan State University Extension – June 05, 2025: ‘Tis the season for traveling with your horses and livestock, whether it be recreational opportunities such as trail riding or heading to a […]
Continue reading …EC Photos of the Day – Instagram vs. Reality
July 7, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photos of the Day – Instagram vs. Reality
Anyone who has ever done a photo shoot with horses knows the reality versus the final product! Amanda Smith shares this fantastic blooper of the day in the form of two photos. The cutie who wanted to eat grass more than he wanted to pose (and who doesn’t?) is Extremely Custom, a 2021 AQHA sorrel […]
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Brianna Lear and her home-bred Paint and Pinto horses have made the family’s dreams come true. Everyone dreams of raising a champion, and for many, reaching that goal while holding the lead or the reins of that champion is the ultimate prize. For the Lear family, more than one winner has been raised at their […]
Continue reading …Connecticut Color Breed Association Announces Third Annual Championship Show
July 6, 2025 Comments Off on Connecticut Color Breed Association Announces Third Annual Championship Show
The Connecticut Color Breed Association (CCBA) was established in 2011 for the promotion of quality horses, ponies, miniatures, and long ears with color. All equines, no matter the size or breeding, can participate in a variety of classes and programs for every level of horseman. CCBA welcomes all ages, all seats, and all levels […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Ask What You Can Do for Your Country
July 6, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Ask What You Can Do for Your Country
Pictured displaying the Colorado colors is Cassidy Heinbuch, who is part of a patriotic mounted drill team with her mom, Casey Heinbuch. They perform in numerous PRCA rodeos throughout Colorado, and they’re partnered with the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Thank you to Casey for the patriotic reminder as we wind down our long holiday weekend! If you […]
Continue reading …APHF and NSBA Foundation Honor Veterans at the 2025 Heroes On Horses® Parade of Heroes
July 5, 2025 Comments Off on APHF and NSBA Foundation Honor Veterans at the 2025 Heroes On Horses® Parade of Heroes
The NSBA Foundation joined forces with the American Paint Horse Foundation once again at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show to honor our nation’s veterans and active-duty military, as well as those who gave their lives in defense of our freedom, through the annual Heroes On Horses® Parade of Heroes and Walk Jog Western Pleasure […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Proud to be an American
July 5, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Proud to be an American
To continue our celebration of the Fourth of July this weekend, we share a photo taken and submitted by reader Andy Bonner. Pictured in front of Old Glory are Beth Becker and Lil Bit Of Moonlite at a recent AQHA show. Thank you to Andy for the wonderful photo! If you have a great photo […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Michigan Apple Blossom Circuit June Show
July 4, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Michigan Apple Blossom Circuit June Show
The Michigan Apple Blossom Circuit is a popular and high-quality open shown circuit held at the MSU Pavilion in Lansing, Michigan! The circuit that was established in 1998 offers added-money sweepstakes and much more! The three-show circuit doesn’t require membership for year end awards, and exhibitors are only required to show at two of the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy Independence Day 2025!
July 4, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy Independence Day 2025!
This photo by Lisa Anderson Photography, taken at the 2025 WQHA Lazy Days Circuit, depicts Karli Grathen and her mare Only Invite Cowgirls. It was a quiet moment of the two taken this Memorial Day weekend during an evening practice, says Karli’s mom, Kristy Grathen. In honor of Independence Day, also known as Fourth of July, we […]
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Hes Frank The Tank claimed gold each time he set foot in the pen at the 2025 APHA World Show. By Delores Kuhlwein Hes Frank The Tank has captured everyone’s attention at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show this year, unanimously winning his 3YO classes – the 3YO Western Pleasure Sweepstakes, and the 3YO […]
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