Nestled in the corner of Northeast Florida is a small town called Lake Butler. It’s a peaceful place where pastured horses roam under a canopy of oaks dripping with Spanish moss. This is the home of Pinetree Quarter Horses and three generations of the Collier-Augsburger family.
Continue reading …Masterson Farms, LLC. The name is synonymous with excellence in the Quarter Horse industry. Since 1993, Ken and Marilyn Masterson have dedicated their business to improving and furthering the breed they love. Their stallions are some of the most decorated and sought after in the industry. The Masterson’s commitment to excellence is driven by their love for the horse and desire to see the breed flourish for generations to come.
Continue reading …Spring has come and with it the youngsters that are the future stars of our industry. By the time you read this, foaling season will be in full swing. I love this time of year. There’s nothing more enjoyable than watching sucklings dance clumsily with their mothers and weanlings test each others skills of speed and endurance.
Continue reading …Horses dance between heaven and earth, connecting us to both with every graceful stride.” ~Unknown.
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein Over 26,000 online viewers tuned in to watch the 2024 AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge at the 2024 AQHA World Show in Oklahoma City, and they breathlessly waited to choose their favorite horse to root for as the three-year-olds went through their paces in the pattern, western pleasure, and halter portions of the […]
Continue reading …Shannon Curl Holbin of Vero Beach, Florida, was honored by the National Snaffle Bit Association during A Sudden Impulse 2025 for reaching the milestone of more than $250,000 in lifetime NSBA earnings during the preceding Orange Blossom Circuit. At the recognition in the Grand Arena at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, Shannon was presented […]
Continue reading …It has been said that Trail is a class that anyone can win on any given day, and as the discipline continues its upward trajectory of growth, events like the $30,000 NSBA Open Trail Challenge at A Sudden Impulse 2025 will continue to draw a crowd, both online and in person. Anthony Montes of Vickery […]
Continue reading …What are the most exciting aspects of spring for horse lovers? Okay – admittedly, new foals probably top the list, but perhaps the second favorite part for horse show enthusiasts would be the debut of maiden horses! Getting the first glimpse of possible greatness is an unmatched experience, and one of those maiden horses is […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein As the much-anticipated results were announced for the NSBA $25,000 3YO & Over $2500 Ltd Horse Open Western Pleasure at A Sudden Impulse 2025 on Thursday evening, a mare whose meaningful lineage stands on its own rode to the front of the lineup. Lady Mamalade took top honors with Chris Holbin for […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein Winning a class like the NSBA $10,000 Maturity Non Pro & Limited Non Pro Western Pleasure at A Sudden Impulse 2025 is the stuff of dreams for non pros of any age. Imagine grabbing that top spot while you still have two years left as a youth rider and accomplishing the feat […]
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