Her Majesty the Queen Watches Her Horses Compete at Royal Windsor Horse Show
May 15, 2015 Comments Off on Her Majesty the Queen Watches Her Horses Compete at Royal Windsor Horse Show
On Wednesday, Her Majesty The Queen attended the opening day of the Royal Windsor Horse Show to watch her horses compete. Her ex-racehorse Barber’s Shop was second in a high class ladies hunter line up, and her five year-old novice heavyweight hunter Tower Bridge, who was bred by Her Majesty, finished third in his class.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: By VS Flatline
May 14, 2015 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: By VS Flatline
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes all the way from Shawville, QC, Canada. Meet Nora, an adorable 2015 filly by bay roan AQHA stallion VS Flatline. Nora is enjoying some summer shade while having fun playing peek-a-boo behind her mom, Exceptionally Good.
Continue reading …World Champion Abbey Kliewer Joins TCU Equestrian Team
May 13, 2015 Comments Off on World Champion Abbey Kliewer Joins TCU Equestrian Team
Kliewer, an NSBA World Champion, has competed at the prestigious AQHYA World Show the last six years in both Horsemanship and Reining, respectively. She is a two-time top-15 finisher at the World Show in both disciplines and has competed at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress every year since 2008, where she garnered several top-10 finishes in Western Pleasure, Horsemanship and Showmanship.
Continue reading …The Showdown in Cowtown: New Slot Cuttings Will Bring HUGE Paychecks
May 13, 2015 Comments Off on The Showdown in Cowtown: New Slot Cuttings Will Bring HUGE Paychecks
Based on selling 100 slots in each division, the Open Champions will receive $100,000, the Non-Pro Champions $60,000 and the Amateur Champions $30,000 in each. There will be only 100 slots sold in each division. Each division will consist of one go-round and a 20-horse finals.
Continue reading …Top 10 Horse Show Judges’ Pet Peeves
May 12, 2015 Comments Off on Top 10 Horse Show Judges’ Pet Peeves
Recently, Mark Harrell Horse Shows put together this helpful list of the Top 10 Horse Show Do’s and Don’ts they’ve learned from judges during the 2015 show season so far.
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day: Talented Jumper Sticks One-Legged Landing
May 12, 2015 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day: Talented Jumper Sticks One-Legged Landing
“Milton” took a triple combination and accidentally hooked his left front shoe to the underside of his girth. What happened next is almost unbelievable as he completed a one-legged landing.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Monday Morning Blues
May 11, 2015 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Monday Morning Blues
Are you having a rough time waking up this Monday morning? Today’s EC Foal of the Day feels your pain! This little cutie by Pale Face Dunnit and out of A Little Gunshy lets out a big yawn as he contemplates the busy week ahead.
Continue reading …Have You Entered the AQHA Photo Contest Yet?
May 11, 2015 Comments Off on Have You Entered the AQHA Photo Contest Yet?
Multiple winners will be chosen to be featured as gallery wraps at the Hall of Fame & Museum this fall. If your gallery wrap is sold by the Museum during the photo exhibit, you will receive $25. AQHA’s design team will also include many winning photos in the 2016 AQHA Calendar. The calendar will be available for sale through Quarter Horse Outfitters, the official AQHA store.
Continue reading …Mary Meneely Named Western Coach For Auburn Equestrian
May 8, 2015 Comments Off on Mary Meneely Named Western Coach For Auburn Equestrian
Meneely owns and operates Meneely Show Horses, Ltd., of Conyers, Ga., along with her husband Rob. They have produced over 500 World and National Championships in both Western and Hunt Seat.
Continue reading …The Most Important Lessons We’ve Learned From Our Horse Show Moms
May 8, 2015 Comments Off on The Most Important Lessons We’ve Learned From Our Horse Show Moms
“The most important thing I’ve learned from my mom is that no matter how big or small the show, whether we win or not, we do this for fun. Always be thankful for the opportunity and the time spent with our family and friends.”
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