Instride Edition

01/09/2026

Capturing the moments that make the long show days worth it. 🌴🐎

Enjoy another set of candids from our time at Fun In The Sun in Venice. From the warm-up ring to the winner's circle, it was a week to remember.

Incredible photography by Steven Pelzer. Thanks for keeping the memories alive, Steven!

01/03/2026

☀️ Sun, Sand and Showstoppers! ☀️

We are underway at The Fun In The Sun show in Venice, Florida! 🌴

We just got these incredible new candid shots back, courtesy of the talented Steven Pelzer. 📸 He’s ready to capture the heart of the show and those "in-the-moment" memories we never want to forget.

Take a look through the gallery below and let us know which one is your favorite! 👇 And be sure to check back throughout the show for more to come!

12/19/2025

Check out the much-anticipated stall charts for the Florida Gold Coast, Florida Gulf Coast, and the Ugly Sweater Extravaganza! There are several 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 important notes on the first page of the file. It is imperative you have all paperwork together and in-order prior to arrival.
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PC: Cody Parmenter Photography

12/16/2025

With over 59,000 Facebook followers and 29,000 fans on Instagram, First Thingz First(Denver), featured on our cover this month, may be one of the most followed stallions in the industry right now. But to his owner, social media personality Katie Van Slyke the 2021 stallion sired by RL Best Of Sudden out of VS The First Lady, is a total sweetheart with unlimited potential. Denver just claimed three Championship titles and a Reserve at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, including a win in the $10,000 Limited Horse Open Western Pleasure Maturity with Texas trainer Aaron Moses, and he is standing the 2026 breeding season at Highpoint Performance Horses. Meanwhile Van Slyke is anxiously awaiting Denver’s first foal crop in a few months. Read all about Van Slyke’s journey with this exciting new stallion inside the latest issue of InStride Edition magazine. It’s also where you will find important information on the current outbreak of EVH-1, including tips on how to prevent it’s spread. We also bring you coverage from the AQHA and Appaloosa World Championship shows, as well as from the 2025 Quarter Horse Congress. This plus all our regular columns plus more inside this month’s InStride Edition.

https://issuu.com/instrideedition.com/docs/instride_december_2025?fr=sZWFlZjg0MTI1OTQ

12/10/2025

Services announced for Casey Devitt

https://www.altogetherfuneral.com/obituaries/CaseyDevitt?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOmz6VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeSmXuyilYrvzJaekszcc6Nmw5pwMANR9UeUerY0Ijh0sgWB57-kLyPTNt-YA_aem_9gXlB_y-AewaqlIuTQ9crg

Explore Casey Devitt's digital memorial and tribute page. Contribute photos, recollections, or videos, extend your condolences, and assist in preserving their legacy.

12/06/2025

Our sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Today, we learned of the passing of AQHA Professional Horseman and Show Steward Casey Devitt. Sending prayers, love and light to Casey’s family and friends at this time. We will post more details as they become available.

12/03/2025

InStride Edition has been a proud sponsor of the Audrey Grace auction each and every year since its inception. Check out all of stallion services available this year as well as the wide range of donated products! This is a great opportunity to purchase a print and digital ad in InStride Edition at a bargain price and at the same time support a great cause!

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11/26/2025

Leveling for Youth and Non-Pros explained

🚨 BIG NEWS from RHA! 🚨

We are excited to officially announce the launch of the RHA Enhanced Non-Pro & Youth Competitive Leveling System!

This new leveling system was designed to create a fair, balanced, and more competitive playing field for riders of all experience levels. Our goal is to ensure better competition, more opportunity, and increased purse potential for Non-Pro and Youth exhibitors.

✅ Fair & equal class placement
✅ Increased opportunities to “enter up”
✅ Improved purse distribution
✅ Designed for growth and long-term fairness

This is just the beginning of something groundbreaking for our industry!

Stay tuned for more details and upcoming launch information.
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Please feel free to email with your ideas and comments.
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11/18/2025

AQHA World Championship Show
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Level 2 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure (4 shown)

Champion: Lady Mamalade (The Lopin Machine x My Mama Said So) bred & owned by Angela Wade and shown by Chris Holbin

Reserve Champion: Bite Sized (Machine Made x Shes So Sizzlin) bred by Cody & Chase Parrish, owned by Clay Arrington and shown by John Shehee

Bronze Champion: D O Dubble G (Machine Made x Shes Slippin Around) bred by William Hodges, owned by Candice Hall/Cory Seebach and shown by Katie Cochran

Fourth: Workin Nine To Wine (Hay Goodlookn x Strawberri Wine) bred & owned by Laina Banks and shown by Sydney Warners

11/18/2025

AQHA World Championship Show
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Level 3 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure (5 shown)

Champion: Feeling Groovey (Hay Goodlookn x Forever N Ever) bred by Stanley or Susan Scott, owned by MNM Stoneridge and shown by Casey Willis

Reserve Champion: Ten Kinda Southern (Its A Southern Thing x KM Perfect Ten) bred & owned by Gumz Farms and shown by Shannon Holbin

Bronze Champion: Dang Theres No Doubt (No Doubt Im Lazy x So Dang Hot) bred & owned by Amy Lynch and shown Erin Lieurance

Fourth: Bottle Service (An Absolute Martini x Secrete Dream) bred by Beth McNichol, owned by Jason & Samantha Stein and shown by Kenny Lakins

Fifth: After Midniite (Nothin But Nett x Itz Showtime) owned by Susan Johns and shown by Cody Parrish

11/18/2025

AQHA World Championship Show
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Level 2 Amateur Western Pleasure (7 shown)

Champion: This Cowboys Mine owned and shown by Alicia Matthies

Reserve Champion: Saltee Chips owned by Terry Bradshaw and shown by Erin Bradshaw

Bronze Champion: Countray Grammer owned and shown by Kathleen Spencer

Fourth: MoneyNeverMadetheMan owned and shown by Patricia Bogosh

Fifth: Sarahenade owned by S & R Damaske and shown by Rachel Damaske

Sixth: White Outt owned by Jane Blevins and shown by Jessica Blevins

Seventh: N I Know The Code owned and shown by Elizabeth Stoe

Eighth: Scandal Maker owned and shown by Annika Rear

Ninth: Im Sum Kinda Trouble owned and shown by Corinne English

Tenth: Super Good Hotrod owned by Bloomfield Farm and shown by Sam Holloway