AQHA and NSBA competitors Drew DeBuhr and Brooke Granzow were married on Sept. 14, at the Haviland Residence in Urbandale, Iowa. Brooke graduated from Valley High School in Iowa and studied Animal Science at Iowa State University. She earned her MBA in Business Administration (Strategic Management) from Drake University. She competes as an Amateur and Non-Pro. […]
QHA and NSBA competitors Clay Arrington and Lexi Frencl were married on Aug. 31, at the French Farmhouse Venue in Collinsville, Texas. Frencl grew up in Illinois and competes in Amateur and Non-Pro events. Arrington grew up in Florida and is the son of professional trainers Ricky and Christie Hill Arrington, of Graceville, Florida. Clay established […]
AQHA Professional Horsemen Josh Faulkner and Jamie Kittle have joined forces and formed a new training operation in Ocala, Florida. Faulkner attended Southern Alamance High School, where he was heavily involved in the Agriculture/FFA program in high school, being an officer of the local FFA Chapter. In 2003, he earned an All-American Quarter Horse Congress […]
No one can deny Florida based trainer Katy Jo Zuidema has an eye for talent and talent is exactly what she saw the first time she laid eyes on Waffle House. The pretty 3-year-old mare by The Born Legacy and out of BestSeatInTheHouse first crossed paths with Zuidema while in training with Rusty Green. “We […]
Courtesy of The Ohio Quarter Horse Association The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is saddened to announce the passing of long-time member Dr. Kathleen Lennon on Monday, March 13th. Kathleen was an intricate part of the Quarter Horse industry throughout her horse show career, as well as an advocate for equine welfare as a veterinarian. Kathleen […]
AQHA and NSBA competitor Deanna Green married professional trainer Casey Willis, on Sept. 9, at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala Florida. Deanna, who attended Auburn University, is the daughter of Ocala, Florida professional trainer Rusty Green and AQHA judge Tanya Green, of Pilot Point, Texas. Casey is the son of AQHA judge Tracy Willis […]
AQHA and NSBA competitor Hillary Roberts, wed Eric Timchak on Sept. 2, at the Paddock at Championship Circle, in Fort Worth, Texas. Hillary, who studied Agricultural Business at Colorado State University, is the daughter of Susan and Blair Roberts. Together they own and operate Capital Quarter Horses, in Pilot Point, where Hillary manages the AQHA […]
AQHA and NSBA professional trainers Jamie and Jason English welcomed their first child, a son, on May 30. The new arrival, named Jayden Craig, was 5 pounds and 4.5 ounces and 18.5 inches at birth. Jamie and Jason own and operate Jason English Show Horses in Madison, Georgia.
AQHA and NSBA competitor Ty Paris, of Adrian, Michigan, married professional trainer Kyle Dougherty on May 30, at the Morris Estate in Niles, Michigan. Ty earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She is employed by Owens Corning. Dougherty is a graduate of Simon Kenton High School in Independence, Kentucky and is an assistant […]
AQHA and NSBA competitor Whitney Wilson, married Ryan Small on May 21, at the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, North Carolina. Whitney completed undergraduate work at Ohio State University and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Findlay. She is a Marketing Consultant at Thrivent. Ryan graduated from Appalachian State University and owns […]
InStride Edition Advertising Director Courtney Borton Ament and her husband, Jonathan, of Charlotte, North Carolina, welcomed their second child, a daughter named Sloane Madeline, on Dec. 10. The new arrival was 7 pounds, 3 ounces and 20.5 inches. She joins a brother, Sawyer Bradley. Courtney competes in AQHA and NSBA Non-Pro Western Pleasure and Jonathan […]
Professional AQHA and NSBA trainers Becca and Blake Britton welcomed their first child on Dec. 27. The new arrival, named Briggs Ronald, was 7 pounds, 5 ounces and 21 inches. Together Becca and Blake own and operate Blake Britton Show horses in Chillicothe, Ohio.