Finding a quality stallion is rare, yet Parrish Quarter Horses has accomplished just that with their two AQHA stallions, Fiire N Ice and Gun Smokke. Learn more about these two great stallions in this month’s Cover Story. NSBA members gathered to show off their best equine partners during the 2024 NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity, held August 8-18 at the Built Ford Tough Complex at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We recap the champions from this year’s show. If it feels like every fairgrounds you attend this year is under construction, it’s not your imagination. Facilities across the country are undergoing major renovations, and in some cases, preparing to move to a whole new venue. We take a look at all the projects. NSBA President Kevin Dukes awarded board member Lori Bucholz, of Waterloo, Nebraska, with the Leo Barbera President’s Award in August. Learn more about her in this issue. Everyone dreams of that perfect performance you’ve planned for all year, or maybe even over multiple years. We asked professional trainers Jamie Dowdy, Clayton Jerrell and Cody Parrish about helping horses and clients reach their peak. NSBA was founded on the principles of health and wellbeing of the horse, however the health and welfare of the NSBA members is equally important. This month, healthcare professional and NSBA member Anna Zuidema shares these mental health tips and resources.
All this and much more can be found in the October issue of The Way To Go!
