Becoming a Horse Show Mom- Sharing a Love of Horses With My Child
May 13, 2023 Comments Off on Becoming a Horse Show Mom- Sharing a Love of Horses With My Child
EC Blog by Kory Kumar When it comes to horses, you either fall into the category of a child obsessed with horses, but who eventually outgrows the obsession, or the child who never gets over that obsession. I’m positive that my parents thought I would grow out of my “horse obsessed phase.” They likely hoped […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – The Madness 2023 with the G-Man!
May 12, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – The Madness 2023 with the G-Man!
The SOQHA Madness 2023 is underway, May 9-14, at the WEC in Wilmington, Ohio, and the numbers are impressing everyone! For example, on Thursday, An Equine Production reported the Western Pleasure classes were some of the largest anywhere recently: L2 Junior – 27 L1 Select – 16 (just Select, L1 amateur had their own […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Iowa QHA Mayflower Show
May 12, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Iowa QHA Mayflower Show
The Iowa Quarter Horse Association just wrapped up their May 3-7, 2023, Mayflower State Show at Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The show featured 6 AQHA & 2 NSBA Judges over 5 Days, with Flat Fee AQHA entries. Judges 1-3 were April Devitt, Casey Devitt, and Courtney Fuller; Judges 4-6 were Murray Griggs, Jill Newcomb, […]
Continue reading …A Philosophy Of Patience: Kenny Lakins
May 12, 2023 Comments Off on A Philosophy Of Patience: Kenny Lakins
Kenny Lakins’ dad was raised on Tennessee Walking Horses. “Dad always said that when he got old enough, he would buy a Quarter Horse,” Kenny says. “I rode a bit of those Walking Horses growing up, too. It didn’t really matter what kind of horse I rode, as long as I could ride.”
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By Delores Kuhlwein Every day after school, young Tyler Haney would sit at the work bench of his dad’s California saddle shop to do his homework. His dad, none other than California saddle maker Buck Haney, had his shop on their ranch, and Tyler was able to watch for hours as Buck carved and stamped […]
Continue reading …Forever in Our Hearts: Stately Sensation – 2003-2023
May 10, 2023 Comments Off on Forever in Our Hearts: Stately Sensation – 2003-2023
By Delores Kuhlwein Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of Stately Sensation, the 2003 Sorrel Overo gelding by Zippos Sensation and out of Zipped in White. Everyone in the Paint industry knew him as “Tommy.” Talented and athletic, Stately Sensation was instantly recognizable by his markings and his signature white eyelashes, and […]
Continue reading …Funeral Announcement Honoring Bruce Walquist
May 10, 2023 Comments Off on Funeral Announcement Honoring Bruce Walquist
The Walquist/Vicars’ family would like to thank everyone for the incredible outpouring of love and respect you have all shown the amazing husband/father Bruce Walquist. They would like to release the details of his funeral as follows: Date/Time: Wednesday May 17, 2023 10 AM At: Joshua Baptist Church 3231 Southwest Wilshire Blvd Joshua, […]
Continue reading …Three Generations Of Horsemen: The Herman Family
May 10, 2023 Comments Off on Three Generations Of Horsemen: The Herman Family
Nine-year-old Robie Herman started riding in a horse-loving family that encouraged his participation in all-around, 4-H, Hunter Jumper, and Dressage competition. Fast forward nearly 30 years, through his time spent at Notre Dame, dental school, and a stint in the US Navy, and orthodontist Dr. Robie Herman now owns over 100 horses on his 260-acre ranch in Oklahoma alongside his wife, Krista, and three kids: Caroline, Jack, and Ella Kate.
Continue reading …AQHA West L1 Championships and Pinnacle Circuit Stalls Online
May 9, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA West L1 Championships and Pinnacle Circuit Stalls Online
The stall charts for the AzQHA Pinnacle Circuit, which is held in conjunction with the AQHA West L1 Championships, are ready! Find your stall assignments: https://docs.google.com/…/1PwAT9AOZdDv…/edit… PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE NOON ON MONDAY MAY 15 Stalls will not be available as WestWorld will be cleaning out from a prior event. […]
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NSBA The National Snaffle Bit Association joins the equine industry in mourning the loss of Bruce Walquist, 68, of Cleburne, Texas, following a horse-related accident. Bruce had shown many NSBA and Palomino Horse Breeders of America world champions as well as futurity champions. A professional horse trainer for more than 30 years, Bruce had also […]
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