Setting the Bar for her First QH Congress: Sharon Conway and CR Hershey Bar
Sharon Conway and CR Hershey Bar (by VS Code Red and out of Shes A Hershey Bar) have graced our pages many times, each win even more special as “Milton” is a horse Sharon raised. Friday at Arizona Fall Championship, the duo won the circuit in Select Showmanship! It’s a class Sharon admits is a […]
If you’re a horse lover, you understand the excitement of standing in a huge lot of brand new horse trailers, gleaming in all their splendor, beckoning for you to explore. You can picture your horse inside, with you proudly at the wheel of your truck, a reflection of comfort and class.
Continue reading …Ponying 101 – Ponying Your Horse the Safe Way
September 22, 2026 Comments Off on Ponying 101 – Ponying Your Horse the Safe Way
A horseman’s time is valuable and limited. When multiple horses need to be exercised, and you have a jam-packed schedule, one way to double your efforts is by ponying. This practice is seen a lot in the early morning hours at horse shows—a trainer riding one horse while leading another. It’s also popular among halter horse trainers as a method of exercising horses that aren’t generally ridden under saddle.
Continue reading …The Overpacker’s Ultimate Congress Packing List
September 17, 2026 Comments Off on The Overpacker’s Ultimate Congress Packing List
Between tack trunks packed to capacity, trailers stacked full, over-stuffed suitcases, over-flowing grooming kits, and enough feed to survive a small apocalypse—we created the ultimate Congress packing list. We gathered in-depth expert advice from professional packers, online resources, trainers, amateurs and youth exhibitors to cover every essential, every overlooked detail, and every ‘just in case’ item you could possibly need for your time at Congress.
Continue reading …Safe and Sound – Tips for Keeping Your Items Safe at the Congress
September 15, 2026 Comments Off on Safe and Sound – Tips for Keeping Your Items Safe at the Congress
Crime can happen anywhere. It can even happen at horse shows, especially the upscale kind, which have been a target for thieves for a long time. Unfortunately, the atmosphere of a horse show makes it an appealing target for thieves with the presence of expensive tack, busy and distracted exhibitors, and an atmosphere of community and trust.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Carrying a Piece of Ashley
September 14, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Carrying a Piece of Ashley
By Ashlyn Schertz, Artfully Expected Fine Art: At the IPHA show (Illinois Paint Horse 2026 POR), the Freestyle Horsemanship Buckle Class gave exhibitors a chance to tell their own story in the arena. There were no cones and no set pattern. Each exhibitor designed their own pattern, turned it in to the judges that morning, […]
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“Art is the concrete representation of our most subtle feelings.” ~Agnes Martin. By Delores Kuhlwein, Online Editor Last week, I purchased photos. Not just the “social media” versions, but six real, printed images to hang up at home. Not because I’m an old fogey. Okay, well, maybe a little. But one of my favorite national […]
Continue reading …The 9/11 Tragedy Spawns a Search & Rescue Training Ground Like No Other
September 11, 2026 Comments Off on The 9/11 Tragedy Spawns a Search & Rescue Training Ground Like No Other
By Amy Fernandez In the 25 years since 9/11, New York City has dedicated enormous resources to counterterrorism measures, detecting and preventing many subsequent attacks. There has also been significant investment in disaster response. A major component of that has become the city’s K9 disaster response team, New York Task Force One (NY-TF1), which is […]
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It’s no secret that the All American Quarter Horse Congress is the largest, single breed horse show in the world bringing over 6,500 horses and close to 650,000 people to the Ohio State Fairgrounds every year. It’s also no secret that these numbers equal money for the Central Ohio economy—$200 million dollars to be exact.
Continue reading …Diagnosis Congress Crud – Tips to Stay Healthy During the Congress
September 8, 2026 Comments Off on Diagnosis Congress Crud – Tips to Stay Healthy During the Congress
Some claim that you can only fight it off with Emergen-C® and vodka. Some people swear that you can catch it simply by watching the live feed. Others maintain that if you sleep in your tack stall, just once, you’re doomed.
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