Legendary mare Ms Flashy Goodbar passed away January 24, 2021 at Voge Quarter Horses in Whitesboro, Texas. The 2002 mare by Zippos Mr Good Bar and out of Ms Flashy Hotrodder first loped into the spotlight when she was named the Reserve Champion in the Reichert 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Challenge with Randy Wilson. She went […]
With stallions – including Mr Sherlock Holmes and Goodcowboymargarita – standing at her Case de los Cielos Ranch in Waller County, Texas, and a new partner to mark her return to the show arena after a 15-year hiatus Mary Webre doesn’t have a lot of spare time. But if you ask her, that’s just the […]
Leading AQHA and NSBA trainer Carl Yamber, of Roberta, Georgia, passed away today at Osecola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee, Florida. He was 66. Known in the industry as one of, if not THE, very best at spotting a horse’s natural talent and ability, Carl was introduced to horses while visiting a sale barn near […]
In this year of uncertainty and plans that change quickly, Kristen Galyean feels blessed beyond measure – thanks to a couple of special mares. “This year has had its share of craziness, but it’s definitely had its bright moments and I’m very thankful to AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) for holding an epic World Show. […]
The 19th annual Audrey Grace Auction opens today and runs through 5 p.m, (EST), Sunday, Dec. 13, on ShowHorseToday.com. For the past 18 years, the Backes Family has organized this annual Audrey Grace Auction to help benefit New Horizons and the Audrey Grace House. This effort was started to memorialize their daughter, Audrey Grace, and […]
Deciding to insure a show horse depends on two things: your long-term goals and the level of risk you’re willing to accept. Not enough insurance for a valuable stallion or top-level show horse can keep you awake worrying about infertility or a career-ending injury. On the flip side, you can purchase so much insurance that […]
Experienced breeders all know that successful stallions are genetically dominant. You can always pick out their foals. That’s what’s got Sarah Nimigan and her trainers, Tim and Katy Jo Zuidema so excited about the future of Best Brew At The Bar. Katy Jo has seen several of the foals from the first foal crop of […]
Bidding is open for the 54th Annual Congress Super Sale, which the Ohio Quarter Horse Association presented as an Internet Auction in 2020. “Over 100 outstanding horses are offered in the three sessions,” said Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “Two sessions feature outstanding yearling prospects for the popular Yearling Sale Stakes classes for […]
Kathy L. Williams Tail Extensions has a new owner. Effective today, Kelley Mundrick, of Loganville, Georgia, takes over the reins of the highly-regarded mobile vendor that is a staple at most breed shows and futurities across the United States. “I’ve owned and operated the business for 25 years. And loved every minute of it,” Williams […]
The Palomino Youth Association concluded its 2020 World Championship Show by crowning new Golden Horse Champions and High Point Awards. They are: Youth High Point Palomino Bred: Zip Me Plenty Good and Baylee Runyon, Springfield, Illinois; Reserve Youth High Point Palomino Bred: Reinvest In Doubles and Emma Wirtz, Sherrodsville, Ohio. Walk Trot 5-9 Golden Horse: […]
The last time Bill Cox was able to show was at the Sun Circuit in Arizona, which ran from Feb. 27 to March 7. That was five months ago and chances are it’ll be the only show he competes in the entire 2020 season. The Ontario, Canada Select exhibitor made it home just as the […]
It would be a dream-come-true to win the Amateur Golden Horse title at this year’s Palomino World Show. Nina Christensen and Skye Blue Magic were Reserve last year. But Nina knows that’s a lofty goal and that you can’t always control everything that happens at a show. So, she has a plan. “We’ve worked really […]