News from the USA (GoHorseShow)

• Top Tips to Help Finesse Your Patterns: Part 1 – Showmanship

  Showmanship is often called the “first impression class” – and for good reason. Before your horse takes a single step, the judges are already forming opinions based on how you present. From head-to-toe polish to perfectly timed pivots, showmanship is about connection, confidence, and consistency. And when done right? It looks effortless. For the debut […]

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• Flash Auction for One Special Horse

  “The VITAL SPOTLIGHT SALE features one Outstanding young show mare with a tremendous pedigree, VS LADY OF THE NIGHT, with bidding open only on Sunday, September 14”, announces Mike Jennings of Professional Horse Services, LLC.  “This is an opportunity to buy a Top show prospect from Kristen Galyean’s highly successful breeding program with one of […]

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• Baby Steps: Tips for Transitioning from a Hackamore to a Bridle – with Aaron Moses

  As the fall majors approach, young horses are preparing to close out the season, and many may be graduating from showing in a bosal to a shank bit. As with any transition in training, this process can be challenging with bouts of both progress and regression.  We spoke with multiple Congress and World Champion trainer […]

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• Assistant Trainer Spotlight: Kelly Cleveland of Chase Barnes & Jennifer Stein Performance Horses

  For Kelly Cleveland, horses have always been more than just a job, they’ve been a lifelong passion that started in childhood and has grown into a rewarding career. As the assistant trainer for Chase Barnes and Jennifer Stein, Kelly brings both heart and horsepower to the program. Splitting her time between Warren, Pennsylvania, in the […]

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• Charlie Cole Announces Retirement from Showing Following 2025 AQHA World Show

  Word spreads quickly in our industry, and there have been rumblings that over 30x Congress and 23x AQHA World Champion trainer Charlie Cole is planning to retire. After Cole’s Highpoint Performance Horses partner Jason Martin’s retirement in 2022, there were questions of how long Cole would continue their legacy in the show pen before also […]

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• GoMag: September Fall Shows Issue Online Now

  CLICK HERE to view the September issue of GoMag About the CoverAt just two years old, the bay stallion Boifriend Material, better known as “Hollywood,” already carries himself with the presence of a seasoned show horse. Standing 15.3 hands, he commands attention with a striking frame, a large, kind eye, and a demeanor that blends professionalism […]

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• GoMag Sep 2025

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• Equestrian Jobs: Part 4, Veterinarian – with Dr. Kristin Patton and Dr. Debbie Chapman

  In this 4-part series, GoHorseShow discusses some of the horse industry’s most prevalent career paths. At times, jobs in the horse industry are complex and unpredictable. Yet, horse lovers come in droves to participate in this lifestyle. As the joke goes, “How do you become a millionaire in the horse business? Start with two million.” […]

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• Undefeated Ten Kinda Southern Carries on Its A Southern Thing’s Legacy for Amy Gumz

  Amy Gumz has found happiness after heartbreak with the unprecedented success of her late stallion Its A Southern Thing’s undefeated three-year-old son, Ten Kinda Southern, also known as “Adam.” Just last year, Gumz announced the tragic passing of her leading AQHA stallion, Its A Southern Thing, known throughout the industry as “Moonpie,” who she affectionately […]

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• 5 Essential Skills to Become More Assertive in the Show Pen

  Assertiveness in the show pen isn’t about being the loudest or the flashiest, it’s about showing up with quiet confidence, clear intention, and the ability to show like you mean it. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to sharpen your mental edge, assertiveness is a skill you can build through thoughtful preparation and […]

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