Perched in the announcer’s stand Steve Schiestel of Alberta, Canada has a bird’s eye view of every exhibitor and every class at the shows he emcees. From his roost in the announcer’s booth he sees the moments riders hope judges saw and the blunders they hope the judges missed. And those have served as a […]
The Massachusetts Quarter Horse Association hosted its annual Spring Show last weekend at the Eastern States Expo Center in West Springfield, Massachusetts. A little colder weather didn’t dampen the spirits of exhibitors through out the weekend. The show featured a full slate of AQHA classes as well as a $500 Versatility Challenge sponsored by […]
The second leg of the newly combined Horseman’s Stock Show and GQHA Pro-Am got underway today at the International Horse Park in scenic Conyers, Georgia. The weather was picture perfect as exhibitors took to the outdoor pens for Western Riding this afternoon. The show, which began with the Horseman’s Stock Show on April 7th has […]
The Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA) is pleased to announce that InStride Edition has been named the official publication of the 77-year-old organization founded to collect, record and preserve the purity of the blood and improve the breeding of Palomino horses. A special section devoted exclusively to Palomino horses, owners, breeders and trainers will […]
Promising young stallion will be at the center of Lee and Dr. Brenda Looney’s show and breeding program. Lee and Dr. Brenda Looney know a good thing when they see it. They saw it in Only A Summer Breeze. They saw it in Life Is A Breeze and they saw it in Geez Whata Breeze. […]
Traveling to a show can sometimes be as difficult as the competition itself. From negotiating the TSA with spurs to finding a motel close enough to the show grounds, many challenges can stand in the way of a successful trip. Owners with horses in training at out-of-state barns know the nomadic life well, one that […]
Last October Blakely Abbott jogged into the Celeste Arena at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress and pointed her show partner, Made Just Right’s right shoulder to the rail when magic started to happen. As the announcer called for the lope in split one of the L1 Youth Western Pleasure 13 & Under, she remembered what […]
The Arizona Sun Circuit got underway last weekend in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. The week-long show features a full slate of AQHA classes and new this year features NSBA Rider Cup classes. The purse, estimated to be $75,000, will be shared between the owner of the horse exhibited and the professional rider or trainer associated with […]
Made N The Shade, a 2014 bay gelding owned by Natasha Blanchard of Lumberton, Texas has been named the National Snaffle Bit Association’s 2017 Horse of the Year. The award is based on NSBA participation, show record and points earned in a year. On his way to multiple championships throughout the year, Natasha Blanchard and […]
We are very excited to congratulate Taylor Kungle on her purchase of No Doubt My Maria. Taylor and “Maria” made their debut this past Sunday at the Arizona Sun Circuit in the Level 1 Amateur Western Pleasure and ending up the class winner! Taylor and Maria will next compete in the NSBA riders cup in […]
AQHA World Champion and leading Hunter Under Saddle sire, Last Detail, has passed, according to Ron Horn, El Reno, Oklahoma. “This morning we laid to rest an icon in the equine world. Last Detail helped pave the way for the AQHA hunt seat horses,” he said. “He is still the All-Time Leading Hunter Under Saddle sire of […]
With the bright lights of Las Vegas as the perfect backdrop, the Silver Dollar Circuit once again welcomed competitors to the South Point Hotel and Casino. Running from Feb. 23-28, the Silver Dollar Circuit boasts a full schedule of AQHA classes as well as a select group of NSBA Futurity Classes. According to show […]
