Anyone who has ever done a photo shoot with horses knows the reality versus the final product! Amanda Smith shares this fantastic blooper of the day in the form of two photos. The cutie who wanted to eat grass more than he wanted to pose (and who doesn’t?) is Extremely Custom, a 2021 AQHA sorrel […]
Continue reading …The NSBA Foundation joined forces with the American Paint Horse Foundation once again at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show to honor our nation’s veterans and active-duty military, as well as those who gave their lives in defense of our freedom, through the annual Heroes On Horses® Parade of Heroes and Walk Jog Western Pleasure […]
Continue reading …The quintessential image of the American West is a herd of cattle driven forward by cowboys mounted on sturdy Quarter Horses. The horse and the cow have been iconic symbols of American grit and independence since the 1800s. For one family of horse show royalty, that connection runs deeper than tradition—it has become a new chapter. With decades of experience working with horses, the Bradshaw and Weiss families have recently taken the reins on something a little different: breeding Angus cattle.
Continue reading …The Michigan Apple Blossom Circuit is a popular and high-quality open shown circuit held at the MSU Pavilion in Lansing, Michigan! The circuit that was established in 1998 offers added-money sweepstakes and much more! The three-show circuit doesn’t require membership for year end awards, and exhibitors are only required to show at two of the […]
Continue reading …This photo by Lisa Anderson Photography, taken at the 2025 WQHA Lazy Days Circuit, depicts Karli Grathen and her mare Only Invite Cowgirls. It was a quiet moment of the two taken this Memorial Day weekend during an evening practice, says Karli’s mom, Kristy Grathen. In honor of Independence Day, also known as Fourth of July, we […]
Continue reading …Hes Frank The Tank claimed gold each time he set foot in the pen at the 2025 APHA World Show. By Delores Kuhlwein Hes Frank The Tank has captured everyone’s attention at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show this year, unanimously winning his 3YO classes – the 3YO Western Pleasure Sweepstakes, and the 3YO […]
Continue reading …Pamela Switzer takes the top two spots in Masters Western Riding at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show. By Delores Kuhlwein It was fitting that July 1st was the National Day of Canada, as Pamela Switzer from Busby, Alberta, claimed not only the World Championship in Masters Amateur Western Riding with Sweet Lazy Sensations at […]
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