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Don’t Give Up,” a phrase often echoed throughout the challenging world of horse shows, is also a phrase perfectly suited to industry icon Heidi Rasor, who has hit her stride as a Select Amateur after chasing her Gold Globe dreams for 27 years.
2026 AQHYA Region 5 Leadership Conference Inspires, Connects, and Motivates Youth
February 25, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 AQHYA Region 5 Leadership Conference Inspires, Connects, and Motivates Youth
By Region 5 Director Lauren Goolsby: Each year, the Region 5 Youth Directors of the American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA) host an annual leadership conference designed to unite members and non-members while highlighting the educational, leadership, and personal growth opportunities available through the association. Continuing a strong tradition of impactful youth engagement, the 2025 […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Stakes Winners at 2026 Silver Dollar Circuit
February 24, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Stakes Winners at 2026 Silver Dollar Circuit
The Silver Dollar Circuit offers 6 AQHA shows with 2 NSBA shows, and nearly $30,000 in added money from February 21-25, 2026, and it’s AQHA, NSBA & NQHA approved, all at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. 2026 Judges: Andrea Simons, Elizabeth Baker, Shannon Curl-Holbin, Charlie Cole, Tracy Willis, and John Briggs. […]
Continue reading …Breaking Free: The World’s Fastest Trotter Heads into Hunt Seat at Pinto World
February 24, 2026 Comments Off on Breaking Free: The World’s Fastest Trotter Heads into Hunt Seat at Pinto World
Homicide Hunter, the Fastest Trotter in the World, Transforms for the Hunt Seat at 2026 Pinto World By Delores Kuhlwein “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” – Carl Bard. Anyone who has watched an exciting horse race understands […]
Continue reading …Memory Lane Monday: Vital Signs Are Good
February 23, 2026 Comments Off on Memory Lane Monday: Vital Signs Are Good
In honor of the reader-inspired idea of revisiting the horses who are the backbone of our industry, we’ve established Memory Lane Monday. This week’s horse needs no introduction, but we’ll attempt it anyway! Vital Signs Are Good, whose legacy includes the VS horses so cherished in today’s show industry, was inducted into the 2019 AQHA […]
Continue reading …NSBA Transitions to Digital Membership Cards
February 23, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Transitions to Digital Membership Cards
National Snaffle Bit Association announces that beginning March 9, 2026, the association will transition from printing and mailing physical membership cards and will instead issue digital membership cards via email. For many members, keeping track of a physical card while traveling between shows, barns and events can be challenging. By moving to digital delivery, members […]
Continue reading …Access Accurate AQHA Pedigrees for Free, Powered by AQHA
February 23, 2026 Comments Off on Access Accurate AQHA Pedigrees for Free, Powered by AQHA
Research bloodlines with confidence, completely free. With 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲, you can access 5-generation pedigrees anytime, anywhere. ♦ Verified by AQHA ♦ Simple to share for sales or social ♦ 100% free access Tap the link below to explore pedigrees today. Quarter Horse Resource Pedigree The most accurate place to find pedigrees […]
Continue reading …Topline as a System: Building Strength That Lasts
February 23, 2026 Comments Off on Topline as a System: Building Strength That Lasts
Readers can find Article 2 in a three-part series from Dr. Jillian Johnson of Farmhouse Chiropractic at WEC-Ocala: “Talent can carry a horse for a season. Balanced Strength — carries them for years.” — Dr. Jillian Johnson. Topline as a System: Building Strength That Lasts Topline is one of the most visible indicators of a […]
Continue reading …Good Thing They Named the Foal “Flip Flop”
February 22, 2026 Comments Off on Good Thing They Named the Foal “Flip Flop”
By Delores Kuhlwein and John Zeldenthuis When the delivery of the much anticipated foal by Extremely Hot Chips and out of Made To Be A Star, aka “Floppy,” at 831 Ranch in Colorado turned into an emergency during a major winter storm, tensions were high. Just about everyone on social media this week was awaiting […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2026 Silver Dollar Circuit
February 22, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2026 Silver Dollar Circuit
Carter Kail is on the scene for G-man style candid photos at Silver Dollar Circuit at South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas! The Silver Dollar Circuit offers 6 AQHA shows with 2 NSBA shows, and nearly $30,000 in added money from February 21-25, 2026, and it’s AQHA, NSBA & NQHA approved. 2026 Judges: Andrea Simons, […]
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