During a romantic helicopter ride over the Texas Hill Country Carl Baldwin asked Halle Saywell to marry him. The couple was introduced by John Woodard at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in 2012 and sparks flew immediately. A year later Saywell made the move to Baldwin’s home outside of San Antonio, Texas and the couple has […]
Rebecca Tyler Lockhart, the horsewoman responsible for founding the American Paint Horse Association in 1962, passed comfortably in her nursing home in Gainesville, Texas, on May 31. Forming the American Paint Stock Horse Association, the precursor to APHA, in 1962, Rebecca launched the effort to register and promote stock-type horses with excessive color. The association’s […]
Tragically, Cheree Kirkbride of Ocala, Florida passed away early on Saturday, May 30th. Jeff Kirkbride Photography is owned by Jeff and Cheree and located in the heart of horse country in Ocala, Florida. Among their premiere events are the Pinto Horse Association of America World Championship Horse Show, the Arizona Sun Circuit, National […]
Country singer / songwriter Chelsea Bain has signed with booking powerhouse WME, it was announced today by Keith Miller, who will be her responsible agent. “The first time I saw Chelsea perform, I was blown away with how she commands a stage,” said Miller. “We are excited to have her in the WME family and […]
The Virginia Quarter Horse Association lost a champion today as Dave Higgins passed away due to complications stemming from surgery following a car accident he was in on his way home from the Virginia Classic last weekend. Higgins has been involved with showing Quarter Horses, mainly in Halter and Longe Line events. He has been […]
After a brave fight with Cystic Fybrosis Laura Michelle Kelly passed away March 25, 2015. Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening disorder that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system. An inherited condition, cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. These secreted fluids are normally thin and slippery. But […]
Sara and Pat Heeley of Van Meter, Iowa welcomed a baby boy on February 10, 2015. Hayes Heeley was born at six pounds, 15 ounces and was delivered by c-section. He will join big brother, Hudson. Both mom and baby are doing great.
The sudden passing of Stone Pope last week left much of the equine industry in shock and tears. The Heart of Stone Fund was formed in honor of The Pope Family. The purpose is to raise funds for the family in their time of need to provide some moral and financial assistance to ease the pressure and […]
The Schroeder Ranch in Gainesville, Texas, recently announced the addition of three new staff members. Kelly Ward has been named Ranch Manager; Brian Ale (right) is now handling training and sales and Lexi Castillo (right) has been appointed Breeding Manager. The Schroeder Ranch stands AQHA stallions Blazing Hot, One N Only, Nite Moves, A Chance […]
Michelle and Zach Favorite welcomed a baby boy today. After 29 hours of labor, two epidurals and an emergency c-section Cruz Favorite arrived in the world weighing 8.3 pounds and measuring 21 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing well.
A little rain wouldn’t damper the beautiful wedding that took place last weekend in Ohio when Marissa Dalton wed Lee Ledford in front of friends and family. The couple met while attending Oklahoma State University where the bride competed on the school’s equestrian team. Dalton says one of her favorite parts of the day was standing with […]
Surrounded by friends and family, Maggie Kerola said “I do” to AQHA trainer Brian Cox on Saturday, July 19, in a beautiful ceremony followed by an elaborate reception at the Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio. Maggie was escorted down the aisle by her father wearing a gown created by Pnina Tornai which she purchased at the incomparable Kleinfeld Bridal Salon in New […]