
By Sarah Welk Baynum No stranger to the excitement of the Quarter Horse Congress show ring, Jimmy Daurio rose to the occasion with an impressive ride in the Junior Ranch Riding. Out of more than 50 talented entries, his flawless connection with SS Pity Tha Fool, owned by Clara Tracy, carried them straight to the […]
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“Children do what they live. Then they grow up to live what they’ve learned,” once penned writer Dorothy Nolte. And learning–correctly–is what started four young ladies on a path to the horse show arena. Approximately three years ago, Sherri Johnson McDonald asked Shyanne Smith to teach her grandchildren the proper way to lead, groom, and ride a horse.
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This Fall in Fort Worth: A Celebration of the Appaloosa Breed The upcoming 2025 Appaloosa World Show promises to be one of the most memorable events yet, with several new and exciting activities in store for attendees. As Appaloosa enthusiasts from across the country and around the globe gather in Fort Worth this fall, they […]
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The APHA/WCHA Halter Million is underway, September 20-28, 2025, at the Will Rogers Memorial Complex in Fort Worth, Texas. “The APHA/WCHA Halter Million is APHA’s premier competition for halter horses and takes place each fall in Fort Worth, Texas. More than $1 million is paid out at the event each year. A joint venture with the World […]
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Visit the website of the North American Saddle Mule & Donkey Association (NASMDA) and this is what you’ll see on the home page: Serving the Long Ear Lovers with Mule and Donkey Registrations, Shows, a strong emphasis on youth participation and VTP Awards hours on the trails. Amateur Membership includes Novice and Silver Divisions! Competition Points […]
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Maiden stakes classes are nothing new. Over the past decade, they’ve been popping up just about everywhere–in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, and even Ranch Riding. The idea of “maiden” being that it’s the first time a horse has competed in the show pen.
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From AzQHA: The Arizona Fall Championship presented another action packed event at WestWorld of Scottsdale September 17-21. With liberal amounts of added money and a deep prize line across divisions and disciplines, the show lived up to its moniker of The Show For Everyone. That reputation, along with the stellar WestWorld facilities are big factors […]
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“There have been about 18,000 graduates from our High School and about 5 people are nominated to the Hall Of Fame each year. Vince Gill is a 1975 graduate, and most inductees are scientists, doctors, governors, etc… People that have done something significant in their lives, so it is odd that I am receiving it […]
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Professional trainer Drew DeBuhr, of Eldora, Iowa, is approaching the $100,000 milestone in NSBA lifetime earnings. Drew and his brother, Denton, have been fixtures on the NSBA and AQHA circuits for years, but their roots go back to spotted ponies. “When we were kids, Denton and I showed POA ponies, and we did that all […]
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