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Mallory Beinborn’s Whirlwind Trip Captures Gorgeous Images

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - May 24, 2012

You've seen her pictures in GoMag and her candids for GoHorseShow.com from big shows such as the Congress, but equine photographer Mallory Beinborn has outdone herself this time. The La Crosse, Wisconsin native just completed a whirlwind trip where she photographed over 35 horses and drove over 5,000 miles in 19 days. In a very short time, Beinborn has become one of the most sought after equine photographers in the industry.

Young Girl Sends Sign of Approval to Family From Heaven

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - May 17, 2012

Skeptics of the supernatural, spirits and the afterlife may give pause when we tell you the story of 16 year-old Emily Bohnsack of Durant, Iowa. During the winter of 2010, Emily was headed to volleyball practice when she was tragically killed in a car accident.

Non-Pro Rider Overcomes Illness to Continue Passion

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - May 11, 2012

About a year ago, Claire Salter of Marlborough, England thought she may never be able to walk again, let alone spend time in the saddle. During a trip to Texas to ride her horses, the 52 year-old started to not feel well. "I could hardly bear the feel of shoes, let alone be able to put on riding boots, and the feeling of walking anywhere was akin to walking on hot coals," Salter recalled.

GoHorseShow Looks Back on Remarkable Year for NCAA Equestrians

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - April 27, 2012

With the soaring popularity of NCAA equestrian competition and the increasing pool of talent emerging from this sport, it is not surprising that this year was one of the most exciting and impressive to date. GoHorseShow talked to five horsemanship girls: Cary Nowacek, Megan Hawkins, Katy Krshka, Johnna Letchworth and Paige Stawicki on their incredible year of competition.

Small Town Canadian Girl Makes it Big on Paint Circuit

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - April 20, 2012

GoHorseShow is proud to highlight amateurs and hardworking individuals in the industry who are successful despite challenges. APHA amateur, Randi McCook, fits this description in every respect.

The Ins and Outs of NCAA Equestrian Team Recruitment Process

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - April 10, 2012

With the National Collegiate Equestrian Association's National Championships upon us April 12-14 in Waco, Texas, GoHorseShow wanted to find out more about NCAA Equestrian team recruiting rules. As we have discovered, it is a challenge just to keep up with all the rules and deadlines.

Two-Time World Champion Im Tuff By Choice Passes Away

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - April 3, 2012

GoHorseShow is saddened to report that two-time AQHYA World Champion and multiple Congress winner, Im Tuff By Choice passed away at a horse show in Ohio a few weeks ago due to complications associated with colic. "He died the way he would have wanted it," former owner Dawn (Piper) Baker told GoHorseShow. "He loved being on the road and being a show horse."

All-Time Great, Panners Pride, Passes Away at 33

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - March 26, 2012

GoHorseShow is heartbroken to report that one of the all-time great all-around horses, Panners Pride, has passed away at the age of 33. The 1979 chestnut gelding by Mr Scat Man and out of Rocket Queen touched the lives of several riders over the years including: Bob Lawrence, Alma Liles, Lou Petty, Janelle Norton, Ginger Baxter, Debi Mast, Caley Coffey and the Yaklich family.

Horses of Hope Give Hope To EWD Riders

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - March 23, 2012

The therapeutic riding program, Horses of Hope (HOH), located in Baxter Springs, Kansas and Buffalo, Missouri had a great year with two of their riders winning AQHA Year End High Point Awards. Twenty-three year-old Forrest Terry and his equine partner, Kahuna Lady, were the Equestrian with Disabilities Showmanship at Halter winners and Jessie Naaykens and Chip Chocoholic were the year end high point winners in the EWD Hunt Seat Equitation and Western Horsemanship.

Whatscookngoodlookin Wins NSBA Horse of the Year

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - March 13, 2012

GoHorseShow would like to thank Rusty and Katie Green for letting us know that multiple Congress Champion, Whatscookngoodlookin (Candy), has been awarded the NSBA Horse of the Year. "Candy is an exceptional mare," former owner Ray Arnona told GoHorseShow.com. "I've been this business a long time, and she is in a class by herself."

AQHYA World Champion Inspires Many Before Passing

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - March 13, 2012

AQHYA World Champion Barrel Racer Chloe Fruth of Maple Lake, Minnesota was known as a fighter. She celebrated her sweet sixteenth birthday party on February 5th before passing away less than two weeks later from a brain tumor. Even into her last breath, she fought to survive. This young girl also brought the same tenacity and competitive spirit into the show arena.

Leading Amateur Trains Own Horses and Shines on National Level

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - February 29, 2012

Amateur paint competitor Morgan Ilic of Franklinville, New Jersey has trained her own horses her entire show career. Ilic has won multiple top tens at the APHA World Show which is quite a feat in itself. More remarkably, her accomplishments came while training her horses entirely on her own. In 2010, she was the APHA Reserve World Champion in Novice Amateur Western Riding and the 2011 honor roll champion in Classic Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation.

Industry Change: Banning Equipment Good or Bad?

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - February 27, 2012

The controversial topic currently being debated among exhibitors, trainers and horse owners across the country involves the possibility of only arena-legal equipment being allowed on horse show grounds. Many trainers and exhibitors are concerned that these rule changes are unfair because they would limit how they can prepare a horse at the shows.

Teammates for Over a Decade

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - February 25, 2012

It is not often that a horse and rider duo stay a team for over 15 years, but Amateur Kelli Hardy and The Indigo Jet have been together for well over a decade. When they started as a team, Hardy was 11 years-old and she showed him in the Small Fry Showmanship at a handful of AQHA shows and open shows in Pennsylvania. Fast forward to 2011, Hardy and Indy achieved their biggest accomplishment when they were finalists in the Amateur Showmanship at the AQHA World Show.

Congress Champion Trace Of Good Bar Passes Away

Laura Kathryn Gilmer - February 24, 2012

GoHorseShow is saddened to report that beloved Congress winner and war horse, Trace of Good Bar, has passed away due to complications with colic. The 24 year-old sorrel gelding by Zippos Mr Good Bar and out of Tracy Tiger was bred by Stan and Mary Kay Steyskal of Papillion, Nebraska.

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