Trim the Tree Trail Grid from Judge Jennifer Sawyer
Multi Carded Judge and trainer Jennifer Sawyer of Silver Springs, Florida, brings us a unique tree trail grid, just in time for Christmas vacation riding time! Ahem – Tim Kimura, can you meet this challenge and raise us another suitable obstacle for the course? From Jennifer: For my fans of grids…it’s Christmas…so let’s “Trim […]
In Gratitude: An EC Blog by Paige Cerulli
December 19, 2025 Comments Off on In Gratitude: An EC Blog by Paige Cerulli
By Paige Cerulli: I grew up horse crazy in a family that couldn’t afford horses. Or, for years, riding lessons. So, I clung to horses in the ways that I could, taking out armfuls of horse books from the library and studying State Line Tack catalogs – those thick, glossy volumes gave me a look […]
Continue reading …Izzy Hostetler Kicks Off New Partnership with Gimme Ur Best Stuff
December 18, 2025 Comments Off on Izzy Hostetler Kicks Off New Partnership with Gimme Ur Best Stuff
By Delores Kuhlwein “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” ― Lucius Annaeus Seneca. When trainer Sara Simons picked out Gimme Ur Best Stuff at the Voge’s NSBA sale preview as a prospect for her sister, Jana Simons, they thought the gelding by RL Best Of Sudden and out of This Version Glows, […]
Continue reading …Stall Charts for 2025-2026 Florida Gold & Gulf Coast Shows, and Ugly Sweater Extravaganza
December 18, 2025 Comments Off on Stall Charts for 2025-2026 Florida Gold & Gulf Coast Shows, and Ugly Sweater Extravaganza
From An Equine Production: Check out the much-anticipated stall charts for the Florida Gold Coast, Florida Gulf Coast, and the Ugly Sweater Extravaganza! There are several 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 important notes on the first page of the file. It is imperative you have all paperwork together and in-order prior to arrival. combinepdf+(3).pdf Information […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day — For a Reason
December 18, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day — For a Reason
“I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason Bringing something we must learn And we are led to those who help us most to grow If we let them and we help them in return.” ― Stephen Schwartz. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings — 2025 Holiday ShoDown by ShoMe Horse Shows
December 17, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings — 2025 Holiday ShoDown by ShoMe Horse Shows
Some say open horse shows are becoming a thing of the past – dwindling pieces of nostalgia for horse lovers. Kurtis and Liz Gear, who own and operate ShoMe Horse Shows, have taken that assumption about open shows and turned it on its head, producing a series so popular, the stalls sell out in minutes. The Michigan-based […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Matchy, Matchy
December 17, 2025 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Matchy, Matchy
We love a good lead change video, but an in-sync one is off the charts! Thank you to Alefa Eserjose and Anna Rodriguez for sending us this video of Lloyd, “KM This Rounds on Me,” and Cody, “Makin Slow Moves,” in their synchronized lead change video. Both are owned by Alefa Eserjose and Trainer Ty […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day — Cherish is the Word
December 17, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day — Cherish is the Word
“Certainly my favorite photo from the Congress!” says Patti S. Thompson, pictured here with her daughter, Sydney Thompson, getting ready to follow Imagine Every Detail back to the stalls after he won the Open Pleasure Driving at 2025 QH Congress for the second year in a row. This year, he won the Senior Pleasure […]
Continue reading …Masterson Farms LLC Announces Passing of Brandys Silver Sheik, 2000-2025
December 16, 2025 Comments Off on Masterson Farms LLC Announces Passing of Brandys Silver Sheik, 2000-2025
From Masterson Farms, LLC, 12/16/2025: Ken and Marilyn Masterson, and everyone at the Farm, are sad to announce the passing of Brandys Silver Sheik due to complications of her advanced age. This 2000 gray mare by Zippos Sheik out of Brandys Gold Finger has always been one of our most beloved mares. Bred always to […]
Continue reading …Hillary Timchak Joins NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club
December 16, 2025 Comments Off on Hillary Timchak Joins NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Club
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to welcome Non-Pro exhibitor Hillary Timchak as the newest member of the Quarter Million Dollar Club. Hillary recently reached the milestone of winning more than $250,000 in lifetime NSBA earnings at the AQHA World Show in November during her win in the Level 3 Amateur Western Pleasure aboard Up […]
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