What’s On Your Horse Show Packing List?
July 25, 2025 Comments Off on What’s On Your Horse Show Packing List?
Pros share their must-have’s when they’re on the road to the majors. When we are hitting the road with your show horses, there’s often a lingering doubt on our minds – “What am I forgetting?” Just in time for exhibitors packing for the NSBA World Show, the AQHYA World Show, The Championship […]
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At the age of 14, Grace Riley from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has already learned valuable lessons about the importance of tenacity, focus, and optimism. This talented young competitor has faced injury and adversity in her equine career, but with a strong circle of support from her family and trainers, she has shown remarkable character and fortitude to not only overcome obstacles, but to shine.
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A chance view of a Facebook ad changed the lives of Jimmy Daurio, David Renier, and “Blue.”
Continue reading …Business Sense Meets Horse Sense At Reid Thomas Performance Horses
July 21, 2025 Comments Off on Business Sense Meets Horse Sense At Reid Thomas Performance Horses
Reid Thomas didn’t grow up in the horse industry, but he made his way there as soon as he could. Thomas started riding at age seven after his mom signed him up for lessons at a local hunter-jumper barn. “I think she thought I would pick it up and put it down,” laughs Thomas. Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Thomas spent his youth showing horses–first in the pony hunters and then eventually in the Palomino Horse Breeders Association and stock horse industry.
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In a genius move, Utah QHA and Utah 4H teamed up for a low-cost 4H clinic and show during the 2025 Rose Circuit. By Delores Kuhlwein Want to get better with your horses? Just take some lessons, people say. Get some help. Invest some time in your passion if it’s important to you. But if […]
Continue reading …The Next Big Thing: Total Knockoutt
July 19, 2025 Comments Off on The Next Big Thing: Total Knockoutt
Total Knockoutt is a 4-year-old, 16-hand, AQHA stallion with striking presence, standout movement, and champion bloodlines. By the legendary Machine Made and out of AQHA and NSBA World and Congress Champion mare, Knockin It Out, “Knock Knock” isn’t just knocking—he’s kicking the door down.
Continue reading …Dualling For Stars- From Show Pen to Therapy Arena
July 18, 2025 Comments Off on Dualling For Stars- From Show Pen to Therapy Arena
With his elegant movement, natural talent, and strong pedigree, Dualing For Stars—or “Dually,” as he’s known in the barn- has always turned heads in the show pen. Owned by Kaylee Muglach, this accomplished AQHA gelding has earned success in the ring, but it wasn’t always easy. Anxiety often crept in at the worst moments, loud […]
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On horse show days, there’s always a buzz of activity surrounded by the slow churning of emotions that bore inside each exhibitor as they go through the motions: Grooming and tacking up their horse, changing into show clothes, walking through patterns in the dirt, and then swinging into the saddle.
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As the Ranch Riding division continues to grow and gain in popularity, so do the myths and misconceptions that tend to follow any burgeoning discipline. Whether you’re competing in ranch, western pleasure, or working hunter, competitors have their sights set on one goal–victory. That focus often leads to differing opinions and beliefs about what route will lead to the winner’s circle.
Continue reading …Honoring The Queen Forgotten By Time
July 13, 2025 Comments Off on Honoring The Queen Forgotten By Time
Are you familiar with these horses – Zippo Pine Bar, Zippos Mr Good Bar, Zips Chocolate Chip, Zippos Sensation, Vital Signs Are Good?
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