We are extremely proud to bring you the August 2020 issue of GoMag. With over 200 beautiful pages, it is the biggest August issue in GoMag’s 13-year history. This is an incredible testament to the resilience and fortitude of our industry and to the love and dedication of horse show people – many of whom […]
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Exhibitors at the 2020 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show shined their boots and dusted off their hats for the first day of competition at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Classes began at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, in the Jim Norick Arena with performance halter geldings. “We are grateful for the opportunity to […]
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From 2019 AQHYA World Champion Tatum Richey My father, protector, confidant, a best friend, George Richey, died from tragic lung disease. Before he left this world, he promised me his first order of business, when he got to Heaven, was to ask God to look after me and somehow be still involved in my life, […]
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For a 16-year-old, Grant Mastin balances a lot. But between being a Congress and NSBA World Champion, a highly-touted varsity football linebacker, raising lambs, and maintaining a 4.0 GPA, he still finds time to give back. “He gives more than he gets,” his mom Melissa said. “Whether that’s seeing someone who might be struggling and […]
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Every August, exhibitors travel from all over the world to Oklahoma City to compete at the Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show. Forty-two of them walk away with a gold globe trophy in their hands as newly-crowned World Champions. From there, at the top of the world, what do they do next? Well, of […]
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The Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is the world’s largest, single-breed world championship horse show open exclusively to youth exhibitors 18 years and younger. The Ford Youth World is hosted this year at the Oklahoma State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, July 29 through August 8th. This is the pinnacle event for youth competitors […]
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The Oregon Summer Classic was held July 22-27 at the Oregon Horse Center in Eugene, Oregon for the first time. It was previously held in Central Point, Oregon. The weather was beautiful with a high of 82°. “Beautiful weather, cooler temperatures, and great awards made the drive to Eugene so worth it for us,” says […]
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The Ohio Quarter Horse Association regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress, scheduled for September 29 – October 25. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic simply prevents safely moving forward in Columbus Ohio. The well-being of our workers, exhibitors, and attendees is our highest priority, and based on the information […]
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Equestrians are continually learning from horses, other riders, and various styles of riding. Any successful horseman will tell you that they never stop learning; it is an ongoing process. Every discipline in the equine world has something to offer. For example, vital elements of dressage may help a rider develop a secure seat that will […]
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Strength and balance work together to help you relax and communicate with your horse so you can have the best ride possible whether you’re doing an equitation pattern, competing in horsemanship or even speeding around barrels. AQHA Professional Horsewoman Andy Moorman uses several exercises like different posting rhythms and riding without stirrups to help her […]
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