Not all of us are as lucky as Nya Kearns and Alexa Black, both of whom have grown up in the equine industry under their parents’ guidance. Many exhibitors come from families involved in the equine industry, but being a trainer’s kid is rare and gives you a unique perspective of the industry. Kearns and […]

The pleasure horse industry has a language all its own, and conversations regarding a horse’s “topline” are commonplace. But when a trainer or judge discusses a horse’s “topline,” what are they referring to? Specifically, a “topline” can reference a horse’s conformation. For example, is the horse even across the back? Are they downhill? Swaybacked? The […]

Sometimes life throws curveballs at us, creating challenges to accomplishing our goals, providing frustrations, and occasionally even shaking us to the core. For APHA amateur competitor Caiti Gordon of Manchester, Michigan, a riding accident on March 4th did all three.  The daughter of Jon and Melissa Gordon of G3 Show Horses, Caiti, 28, has been […]

Foaling season is in full swing and arguably one of the most exciting times of the year for most mare owners. The season brings eager anticipation, hopeful expectations, and possibly some anxiety and sleepless nights. The average gestation length of a mare is about 340-342 days, but it can vary depending on the mare. Most […]

The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce the 2020 Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year, Nutrena AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year, and Most Valuable Professional award winners. Tom McBeath The 2020 Nutrena, Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year, is Tom McBeath of Union, Mississippi. McBeath is a […]

Exceptional horse trainers dedicate their lives to their clients and the equine athletes in their barn. While riding horses all day may seem like a dream job to most horse enthusiasts, there are countless things that trainers do that often go unnoticed. Besides riding, many trainers spend their days doing whatever it takes in order […]

You have probably heard the saying, “Behind every successful man, there is a strong, wise, and hardworking woman.” For the Harris family, that was Mabelene Gwyn Harris. She was born on September 9th, 1939, in North Carolina and we are sad to report that Mrs. Harris passed away Friday, April 2, 2021, at the age […]