For some horse owners, giving peppermints and cookies, scratches and attention are the largest time-consuming part of their horse’s daily catering routine. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting the special and close attachment with a horse, their manners and behaviors can turn pushy and rude instead of being respectful and considerate to the people whom […]
In just three years the Brad Borton Memorial Fund has awarded over $28,000 in cash and prizes to the Top 10 highest placing competitors in the Limited Non-Pro Western Longe Line class at the Tom Powers Futurity, thanks to the generous donations from family members, friends and members of the horse show community. InStride Edition […]
California Non-Pro competitor Erin Boatwright knows what she wants in a show horse. She started riding at the age of 14 and has competed on some of the best. But even Congress champions and futurity winners like Erin were thrown a curveball when the pandemic struck last year. Erin was already juggling a lot. After […]
The judges for the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress, held Sept. 28 – Oct. 24, have been announced by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. They are: Jeff Allen John Boxell Donnie Bricker Pierre Briere Tonya Brown Tony Burris Patty Campbell Rick Christy Jerry Erickson Buddy FisherLarry Hansch Derek Hanscome Mike Hay Sandy Jirkovsky Leslie […]
Some very special auctions are being featured during the A Sudden Impulse AQHA Show and Futurity at the Word Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida on Friday, April 30. In a live auction, to start immediately following the trailer giveaway and just prior to the finals of 3-Year-Old Maiden Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle class, in […]
He didn’t know it at the time but when Mike Hershberger sent A Certain Illusion to South Carolina trainers Jay and Kristy Starnes 11 years ago, he was making a move that would have a lasting impact on both families for years to come. Hershberger and the 2006 sorrel mare by Certain Potential out of […]
“However motherhood comes to you, it’s a miracle.” – Valerie Harper As anyone with experience will tell you, breeding horses is not for the faint of heart. There are heartbreaks and there are miracles. And even after decades of experience ushering new life into the world, there can be surprises. Just ask Karen Boxell, breeding […]
Decorated AQHA show horse Zippos Tiger Bar was laid to rest today in Wisconsin at the age of 32. Bred by Reynolds Inc. in Lexington, Nebraska, the 1989 gelding was sired by Zippos Mr Good Bar and out of Lori Tiger (by Tiger Leo). Known in the industry simply as “Butch,” his legendary show career […]
A total purse of $37,982 will be up for grabs today as 14 unshown Western Pleasure contenders compete for the first time in the Hylton Maiden 3-Year-Old & Over Open Western Pleasure Class at the Spring Breakout AQHA Show in Lexington, Virginia. The winner of the Hylton Maiden take home a check for $10,000 and […]
Mark your calendars for The Championship Show at World Equestrian Center, Ocala featuring an estimated purse of $1,670,000. The Championship Show runs from Sept. 29 through Oct. 24, and features a mix of AQHA and futurity classes. All futurity classes are NSBA approved and the first payments are due June 1. The event will compete with the All-American Quarter […]
“Sellers can take advantage of the new special entry fee of $ for the April Internet Auction. Bidding for all sessions will open on April 5 and close on April 8,” said Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “Sellers should enter by Monday, March 29 for the Special Fee. This auction gives sellers the opportunity to conveniently sell from […]
It fascinates 17-year-old Nadalee Vasquez to watch a horse maneuver through the obstacles in a Trail course. That’s why it is one of the classes in which she most loves to compete. Horsemanship is another favorite for the Acton, California youth competitor. This year Nadalee is showing One Hundred Percent, a 2013 bay gelding by […]
