Happy Presidents’ Day – US Presidents and Their Horses
February 19, 2024 Comments Off on Happy Presidents’ Day – US Presidents and Their Horses
Happy President’s Day! For many of us, it’s a welcome day off, which was part of its intent. The History Channel says, “Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt […]
Continue reading …Pleasure Versatility Challenge 2024 Major Sponsors Return
February 19, 2024 Comments Off on Pleasure Versatility Challenge 2024 Major Sponsors Return
From Norman K. Luba, Past President, American Quarter Horse Association Dear PVC Enthusiasts, A thank you to all of our highly valued major sponsors that are returning for the 2024 Pleasure Versatility Challenge event tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 16! This event is widely recognized as not only demonstrating the performance of the highest quality […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to Adam Winter and Sheyenne Nelson on their Marriage!
February 18, 2024 Comments Off on Congratulations to Adam Winter and Sheyenne Nelson on their Marriage!
We’d like to congratulate Adam Winter and Sheyenne Nelson on their marriage vows shared on February 17th at a beautiful destination wedding in Florida! The G-Man and Charlie were able to share in their joy and in the celebration, and we have a huge gallery of photos for you! Keep scrolling for more:
Continue reading …Western Women Shined in the Arts and Arena at the Sixth Annual Art of the Cowgirl Main Event
February 17, 2024 Comments Off on Western Women Shined in the Arts and Arena at the Sixth Annual Art of the Cowgirl Main Event
From Art of the Cowgirl: Hundreds of people funneled into the Merck Animal Health Arena at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek, Arizona, after the Art of the Cowgirl main event on January 21. They sat in rows of white chairs set up before a stage. Photos of the event’s founder, Tammy Pate, […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Oregon QHA February Sweetheart Classic
February 16, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Oregon QHA February Sweetheart Classic
The Oregon Quarter Horse Association Sweetheart Classic, February 8 -11, 2024, at Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon, offered a full slate of AQHA, APHA and ApHC classes, including cattle classes. Judges were Bruce Army, Nancy Wilde, Leanne Williams, and Darren Wright, and the show was another hit for the multi-breed show format the association has been […]
Continue reading …Porkbun Founder Returns Once Stolen Bronze Ritual Vessel to China
February 14, 2024 Comments Off on Porkbun Founder Returns Once Stolen Bronze Ritual Vessel to China
Many of our readers know of Dakota King Phelps and her mom, Deneen King, APHA exhibitors who ride with Wilson Show Horses in Battle Ground, Washington. Ray King, Deneen’s husband and Dakota’s father, recently made news by returning a priceless relic to China. Read the rest here! By Todd Han of Dynadot: Last month Ray […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Dixie National QH EWD Show
February 14, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Dixie National QH EWD Show
Every year the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show celebrates and hosts the Mary Hopkins Memorial Equestrians with Disabilities AQHA Show, an EWD show sponsored by the Mississippi Quarter Horse Youth Association. The show just marked its 24rd year, on February 6-7, 2024, with 4 AQHA Shows and no entry fees, no stall fees, and no pre-entry […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 SCQHA Cattle Classic
February 13, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 SCQHA Cattle Classic
The South Carolina Cattle Classic was held at SC Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina, February 8-11, 2024, with four complete AQHA shows, four complete AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse shows, and one Ranching Heritage Challenge show. Judges were: Pamela Scott (RHC), Gayle Lampinen, Rhonda Replogle (RHC), and Richard Spinks. Circuit Champions: Class Back Number Horse Exhibitor Aged Stallions […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2024 KQHA Prairie Classic
February 12, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2024 KQHA Prairie Classic
The Kansas Quarter Horse Association Prairie Classic, February 7-11, 2024, just wrapped up at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City. It’s one of the Top 10 AQHA Circuits in the U.S. The show’s judges were Dolly Chayer, Jimmy Daurio, Jessica Gilliam, T.W. Grose, Jake Hartman, Pete Kyle, Jonathan Meilleur, Judd Paul, and Jason Smith. Other highlights: Six […]
Continue reading …Crysta Brown: Fostering the Stock Horse Community in the UK and Ireland
February 11, 2024 Comments Off on Crysta Brown: Fostering the Stock Horse Community in the UK and Ireland
By Delores Kuhlwein Growing up in California, Crysta Brown was bitten by the horse bug at an early age. Like many who find their families can’t support their horse habit, she began cleaning stalls to pay for her lessons as a teen, and that eventually led to her first assistant trainer gig. “My mom was […]
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