Ranch Trail: Where Practicality Meets Precision
May 7, 2026 Comments Off on Ranch Trail: Where Practicality Meets Precision
Blending authentic ranch work with show pen polish, Ranch Trail has become one of the fastest-growing western classes. Judges and top exhibitors explain the obstacles, strategy, and horsemanship behind standout performances.
Continue reading …Approaching Age 95, Duane Van Horn Marks 85 Wins & 18 Circuit Championships
May 6, 2026 Comments Off on Approaching Age 95, Duane Van Horn Marks 85 Wins & 18 Circuit Championships
On the cusp of turning age 95 this May (on May 25th to be exact), Duane Van Horn of Cedar Rapids is still setting milestones in the saddle. “Since I started showing again after losing my dear wife Beverly, five years ago I’ve had 85 wins, 18 circuit championships, and 7 IQHA championships at almost […]
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If you’ve attended an APHA or AQHA World Show any time over the past decade, you’ve probably heard these lyrics from I Did It My Way by Frank Sinatra playing over the loudspeaker during Halter classes. Why? It’s Bob Cassata’s favorite song, and somehow he has convinced the announcers to play it every time he wins. And Bob wins a lot. So, everyone is pretty familiar with this particular tune by Ol’ Blue Eyes.
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: In Remembrance of Only In The Moonlite, 2004-2019
May 4, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: In Remembrance of Only In The Moonlite, 2004-2019
Our reader-inspired nod to the horses who have deeply influenced our industry led to Memory Lane Monday. This week’s late sire, Only In The Moonlite, stands 11th on the Q-Stallions Leaderboard as of Monday, May 4th, for the Top 50 Western All Around Sires For All Time, with 167 All Time Money Earners, $1,647,745 All […]
Continue reading …From The Publisher – The Art Of Breeding
May 3, 2026 Comments Off on From The Publisher – The Art Of Breeding
I was talking to a famous horseman with over fifty years experience breeding, and he was giving me his philosophy of breeding and judging horses.
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He was beautiful from the day he was born. He’s super flashy, and he grabs your attention. He stands out because he’s so pretty and correct,” Joy Stehney said of Raylan Givens when the young stallion began racking up wins in his weanling year.
Continue reading …Bella Comes Full Circle with Ella: 21YO APHA Mare Zippabella returns to the show pen with 6 YO Ella Burns.
April 29, 2026 Comments Off on Bella Comes Full Circle with Ella: 21YO APHA Mare Zippabella returns to the show pen with 6 YO Ella Burns.
By Delores Kuhlwein They call them packers, the trustworthy, steady, angelic horses who breathe life and passion into the hearts of future horse lovers. When Amateur Katrina Burns was growing up in California, she was fortunate enough to have those positive experiences with her own mom’s show horses. “I was so blessed in my childhood,” […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: Zippos Sheik, Zippos Mr Good Bar, Zippos Sensation
April 27, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: Zippos Sheik, Zippos Mr Good Bar, Zippos Sensation
For our reader-requested nod to nostalgia series, this week we honor three great sires: Zippos Sheik, Zippos Mr Goodbar and Zippos Sensation, all sired by the great Zippo Pine Bar. We lost all three in 2016, and all impacted the industry significantly. Read on for the 2016 article by Paige Morgan: Click here to read […]
Continue reading …Reflections of a Horse Show Judge by Bonnie Miller
April 22, 2026 Comments Off on Reflections of a Horse Show Judge by Bonnie Miller
By Bonnie Miller One of the most meaningful parts of my life has been my time as a horse show judge. I began judging small, local shows while I was still in college. As my career evolved, I became more involved in training and showing Paints and Quarter Horses, eventually competing at major shows across […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: AQHA Stallion The Rock (2011-2017)
April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: AQHA Stallion The Rock (2011-2017)
Memory Lane Monday was inspired by a reader who requested we frequently recognize the horses that have influenced our industry! Each Monday, we’re recognizing one of those impactful horses. This week, we honor The Rock, who passed away in August 2017. Read his tribute by Brittany Bevis below, followed by the story for the EC cover […]
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