What is your favorite horse show outfit of all time? We posed this question to multiple long-time show competitors. Interestingly, we saw a few patterns in the responses. Simplicity and special custom designs were at the top of the list. Not surprisingly, legendary show clothing designer Paula Diuri was mentioned an impressive six different times. […]

Kevin Garcia is not one to answer a call from an unknown number, especially not on a Saturday morning on his way to Starbucks. But, that’s just what happened earlier this spring. And who was on the other end of that call? None other than a friend of country singer Tanya Tucker requesting Kevin Garcia […]

The 2023 Nutrena West AQHA Level 1 Championships is underway at WestWorld in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ. The L1 West Championships, which runs May 16-21, is one of two pinnacle events for Level 1, Rookie and walk-trot competitors around the world. As this illustrious event gets up and running, GoHorseShow is there, as always, to capture […]

Often, people make a big deal about breaking bad habits – how to change something that has gone wrong for an extended period. Perhaps this has contributed to a negative connotation of the word “habit.”  While bad habits can be detrimental to growth, good habits often set the champions apart from those who remain on […]

Horse show fashion trends are constantly evolving in the show pen. Bolero vests, two-tone saddles, classic retro button-up shirts, the list goes on and on. There are often sentimental attachments to show clothing, whether it be a hunt coat, a pair of chaps, or even just a well-made hat. Also, it has been said that […]

GoHorseShow is your “go-to” place to find everything you need that’s Nutrena West AQHA Level 1 Championships-related – the homepage, schedule, patterns, live feeds, results, candids and more. Check out the links below to find out where to go. Go-To Links for Nutrena West AQHA Level 1 Championships CLICK HERE for Home Page CLICK HERE for […]

Originally from Ashland, OH, Rebecca Spellman is currently an assistant trainer with Jaty Jo and Tim Zuidema of Zuidema Pleasure Horses. “My mom had horses while growing up and went to the University of Findlay. She let me decide if I wanted to get into horses. I credit her for never forcing me. She gave […]

It is estimated that the second Sunday of May has become the most popular day of the year to dine out, and telephone lines record their highest traffic, as sons and daughters everywhere take advantage of this day to honor and express appreciation for their mothers. As author Mildred B. Vermont said, “Being a full-time […]

Your hat is your crown in the show ring and while it is often considered the finishing touch for your outfit, particularly in the western division, sometimes it can be difficult to find a hairstyle that balances functionality with comfort and panache.  We spoke to Shorty Koger of Shorty’s Caboy Hattery and Elizabeth “Spike” Brewer, […]