Kayla Tomilson overcomes tragedy with family support

Kayla Tomilson overcomes tragedy with family support

They’ve been through a lot together so when Kayla Tomilson, 16, of Lebanon, Ohio, competes in American Quarter Horse Association shows this year without her sister, Rachel, also in the ring it will be different…and difficult. Horses have been such a big part of her family of five, she knows she can count on the […]

2014 Congress Schedule Released

2014 Congress Schedule Released

2014 Congress Show Schedule The tentative 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress show schedule has been released. The file is saved in Excel and has to be printed horizontally on legal sized paper. Download the 2014 Congress Schedule    

Silver Dollar Classic drawing big numbers in Vegas

Silver Dollar Classic drawing big numbers in Vegas

We’ve all heard that “What Happens In Vegas, Stays in Vegas” but thanks to a personal report from our newest correspondent, Courtney Archer, InStride Edition is reporting on all the happenings at the 2014 Silver Dollar Circuit. We here at InStride Edition are thrilled to have Courtney on our team and invite you to stop […]

Rick McMasters Passes

Rick McMasters Passes

Our long time friend Rick McMasters of Madison, Tenn., passed away on March 14 after suffering a heart attack. He was a great asset to the Pinto Horse Association of America and will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences go out to the McMasters family. Rick was heavily involved with judging, holding judges cards with the […]

Without Words

Without Words

Ever wonder why your horses act the way they do? Many owners believe professional animal communicators can help you find out what your horse is trying to tell you but you can’t hear. Their work is not recognized by many mainstream veterinarians. There’s no regulation, no licensing and no association that verifies the accuracy of […]

Jason English believes in hard work and honesty

Jason English believes in hard work and honesty

The bull rider turned horse trainer turned mentor. No matter what the Miami born Jason English is doing, you can be certain it involves animals. The only child of Audrey and Craig English, Jason was born Feb. 25, 1974 and was introduced to horses at an early age. “He just had them as pets basically,” […]

Jackie Pohlman wins photo contest

Jackie Pohlman wins photo contest

Jackie Pohlman, of Huntersville, North Carolina, is the winner of our “Memory Book” picture contest. She correctly identified 32 of the 35 photographs of the horsemen and horsewomen we have been featuring in past issues of InStride Edition to celebrate our “new beginnings.” Jackie will take home this beautiful Harris Leather work saddle for her efforts. […]

Understanding Joint Injections

Understanding Joint Injections

We hear a lot about it. We have had them performed on our own horses. But do you actually understand the process of joint injection, and the risks and benefits of performing joint injections? The technical term for injecting a joint space in a horse is arthrocentesis. Arthrocentesis means introducing a needle into a joint […]

AQHA Elects 2014 Executive Committee in New Orleans

AQHA Elects 2014 Executive Committee in New Orleans

The American Quarter Horse AssociationExecutive Committee was elected at the2014 AQHA Convention in New Orleans. This five-person committee is responsible for implementing important decisions made by AQHA members through the Association’s board of directors. President Johnny Trotter Johnny Trotter of Hereford, Texas, has served as an AQHA director for 11 years. He has also served on the […]

AQHA Hall of Fame Inductees honored at the Hall of Fame Banquet

AQHA Hall of Fame Inductees honored at the Hall of Fame Banquet

The 2014 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductees were honored at the Hall of Fame Banquet on March 9 at the 2014 American Quarter Horse Association Convention in New Orleans. “We are pleased to honor the 2014 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductees,” said Don Treadway Jr., AQHA executive vice president. “These men and these horses have […]

AQHA Awards Volunteer Service

AQHA Awards Volunteer Service

Betty Flarida of Springfield, Ohio, received the 2013 Merle Wood Humanitarian Awardfrom the American Quarter Horse Foundation March 14 at the 2014 AQHA Convention in New Orleans. Flarida has always been “all in” when it comes to horses and youth and giving back to the industry. A youth adviser for the Ohio Quarter Horse Association from […]