The Colorful Colorado Show Circuit offered four days of competition June 9-12 in Loveland, Colorado, sanctioned by the American Quarter Horse Association, Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association and Northern Colorado Quarter Horse Association. Trail, Western Riding, Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Showmanship and Halter Classes drew competitors from across the region. Popular again […]
The annual Redbud Spectacular is underway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The 10 day show features a full slate of AQHA classes as well as NSBA dual approved events. The show draws exhibitors from across the country to the sooner state. “We always love coming to the Redbud, it’s one of our favorite shows of the […]
Libby Trucco, of Delaware, Ohio, describes herself as a very small, boutique breeder. But out of her program, which focuses on quality over quantity, has come some of the most decorated champions of the American Quarter Horse and National Snaffle Bit associations “To own both the sire and the dam of foals that become champions is beyond mind boggling […]
The Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association welcomed exhibitors to Centre Hall May 20- 22 for its Summer Kick Off Show Circuit. “This show is inviting to the little guy but we have the class size to supply the points that our contestants came to get,” said Terri Clark, show manager. Show management tested out new technology […]
A horse dozing in a green pasture under the summer sun certainly conjures up a peaceful image in our minds. Ah, mid-day naps can be a wonderful thing. But when a seemingly healthy horse seems to suddenly wobble and buckle at the knees, and then snaps back to alertness, it may remind you of falling asleep in a high school science class […]
This year’s Bavarian Championship was record-breaking before it even took off – more than 400 horses were entered in AQHA, NSBA, NRHA and VWB (an open-breed association from Bavaria) classes until the entry deadline. The Bavarian Championships were held at Gut Matheshof, Kreuth from May, 12th, to May ,17th. Judged by Jitka Kynclova (CZ), Doug […]
The Sun and Surf Circuit is underway in beautiful Del Mar, California. The show, held annually at the Del Mar Horse Park, draws top exhibitors from across the country. The 65-acre North San Diego County property is just two miles from the Del Mar Racetrack and the Pacific Ocean. “Clay McLeod does a great job with the […]
Motherhood is one of life’s greatest gifts. Children provide the most challenging and the most memorable moments. “When you become a mother, your life changes in the greatest way possible,” said Kristen Galyean, of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mothers often put their personal hobbies or professional endeavors on hold to provide the care and the attention their children need. Despite sacrifices and comprises, most […]
That flash of long blonde hair you usually see streaking from show pen to show pen at horse shows is most likely that of American Quarter Horse Association youth competitor Erin Mask. Mask competes in all-around events in every sense of the word. She’s up early to stand in the Halter pen and out late showing in Ranch Riding and in every class in between. […]
“Where Good Horses Come To Show” is how the Lucky 7 Classic American Quarter Horse Association Show Circuit is billed and judging by the turnout this weekend at the Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, that is no exaggeration. “We try to take care of everyone and make it fun for exhibitors,” said Patrick Kayser, show […]
It’s billed as the Little Futurity with a lot of fun and each year Larry and Gale Little work hard to make sure that happens. This year the futurity is celebrating 12 years of competition June 12-14. Judges are: Jeff Allen, Rhonda Replogle, Terry Thompson, Jonathan Meilleur and Jessica Gilliam. The futurity is held in […]
Breeding is not for the faint of heart. And nothing quite drives home that message as strongly as the prospect of raising an orphan foal. It’s heartbreaking. It’s challenging. It’s confusing. Do you try to locate a nurse mare? Would bottle feeding work? What about socialization? We talked to several breeders who have either raised […]