Faster than a speeding bullet, 2024 is approaching its end. Here’s is a look back at a year’s worth of Horsetrader headlines (and some links to entire articles if you missed them the first time!)
Ranch Horse has grown remarkably since West Coast Ranch Horse came upon the scene. We kicked off the year in 2024 with a wrap of the 2023 Ranch Horse Rendezvous!
Special note! — The cover girl, Leadline Champion Caroline Elzig, is the fourth generation of her family to grace our cover since 1979. She was preceded by her great-grandfather Dr. Harold West, her grandmother Margaret Rich, and her mother Catherine Rich-Elzig and her uncle Roy Rich.
The weather was chilly but the competition hot as the SCRCHA launched its 2024 season with the Cow Horse Kick Off Show…
COMMUNITY: Here’s the scoop! This article shared by ELCR.org gives expert insight into manure on the trail.
Getting ready for the annual Bishop Mule Days is quite a challenge — as it has been since 1969! More than a show, the event shares heritage.
COMMUNITY: Temecula has long been a Southern California hub for the equestrian lifestyle, and a key advocate, Pat Ommert, is celebrated with a trail dedicated in her name.
At 86 years young, Didi Engler reentered the reining arena after 10 years and was Top 5 in the Cactus Reining Legends Non Pro.
COMMUNITY: A “Trails Safe Passing Plan” provided by ELCR.org is timely info as conflicts arise between types of trail users.
From high school rodeo to cow horse, Nicole Donahoo follows her passions and brings home the NRCHA World’s Greatest Youth Horseman title.
COMMUNITY: When the OC Fairgrounds board met, local equestrians mounted up a protest against proposed boarding fee increases.
The Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association brings out the region’s best for the 2024 Jimmy Flores, Sr. Memorial Show.
The success of the Devenport Training Junior Rodeo Team may start in the arena, but it extends into lifelong lessons.
…summer at the beach means competition was hot and the temperatures cool at the Surf City Western Series shows in Huntington Beach.
Non pro reiner Kailey King-Hale and Gotta Have Style are finding their groove together after last year’s connection.
…youth riders shine, and all ages compete for titles at the SCRCHA Grant Berg Memorial Show.
…summer ranch horse competitors say ‘mahalo’ in popular WCRH ‘Ranch Summerfest Show’.
Sophia Ritchie and I Whiza Gangsta shine, as the Surf City Western Series, put on by Track One Events, comes to a close.
…a solid foundation in ground work and versatility were difference-makers in Sabrina Smith’s college journey.
…the horse world lost a legend and a friend with the passing of Doug Williamson.
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Greer Hartman and Kit Kat Sugar Shack climaxed a good season in the SCRCHA finale show, the September Classic.
COMMUNITY: Equestrian communities in San Marcos and Thousand Oaks demonstrate what advocacy looks like with volunteer action.
Julia Mineikis shines along with all 2024 champions at the CDS State and USDF Region 7 Dressage Championships at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.
…the Fifth Annual WCRH Rendezvous may have been the best yet!
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