| “Hello!” from the All American Quarter Horse Congress
Hi,
The AQHA Congress is in full swing, and we're having a great time connecting with the riders, trainers, and horse owners who make this event so special. One of the best parts of being here is getting to catch up with riders who use Soft Ride products on their own horses. Hearing how our products perform in the field, learning from their experiences, and receiving honest feedback helps us continue to support the horses and people who rely on us every day.
We're grateful to everyone who has stopped by to say hello, share a story, or talk about hoof health with us. Thank you for being part of the Soft Ride community. We hope you enjoy these snapshots from the show as much as we're enjoying being here!
Have a Soft Ride story of your own? We'd love to hear it! As we look ahead to our annual “Saved by Soft Ride” contest later this fall, we're inviting you to share your experiences with Soft Ride products, along with photos of horses wearing them. Whether your story involves getting to the show ring, supporting a horse through a challenging time, or helping your horse stay comfortable doing what they love, we want to hear about it. You can email your story and photos to socialmedia@srboots.com to be entered in the 2026 Soft Ride contest and product giveaway. We look forward to celebrating the horses and people who make our Soft Ride community so special! |
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| Tianna Cooper and
SDP Got Fancy Genes placed tenth in
Amateur Ranch Riding |
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| Scott Thompson and Hs Top Whiskey showing in Ranch Riding |
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| Amanda and Chloe trailered in from Ontario, Canada to compete in IPRA Breakaway Roping. |
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| Jon Barry and Moonlight Magnum showing in Ranch Rail and Ranch Riding. |
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| Hazel Culbertson and Only Classic Rock "Cagney" showing in under 13 All Around. |
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| Scott McMahon and Dalley competing in IRPA Tie-down Roping. |
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| Tanner Lloyd and Prince competing in IRPA Tie-down Roping. |
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| Marie-Eve Trudel and her horse getting ready to head back to Canada. |
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| London Neitzer and Phil showing in Horsemanship. |
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| | One of our favorite things about walking the Congress grounds is spotting Soft Ride boots in action! From horses wearing them in the trailer and resting in their stalls, to those walking across concrete or waiting their turn to lunge or enter the show ring, it's great to see so many horses using Soft Ride throughout their day. Here are a few candid moments we captured around the grounds! |
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| | | It’s harder to spot the SoftRiders on a horse’s hoof but we got to catch up with Ava and Detailed Dress Blues “Toby” who are using the SoftRider Max to compete in the Hunter Hack classes here at Congress. Stay tuned for a video on what Ava has to stay about her experience using SoftRiders at high level competition. |
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| A Seasonal Reminder for the Barn
Autumn is a beautiful time to be with our horses, and a little extra attention to the pasture can help keep it that way.
Watch the weather. Know your horse's metabolic and laminitis history. Pay attention to changes in the grass, particularly following periods of growth, rain, cold temperatures, bright sunshine, or frost. Keep monitoring your horse's weight, movement, feet, and overall comfort as the season changes.
If you have a horse with a history of laminitis or metabolic disease, talk with your veterinarian about whether autumn pasture access is appropriate and what restrictions may be needed.
The grass may look like it is preparing for winter, but for some horses, autumn is a season when what's happening inside the plant deserves just as much attention as what we can see above the ground. |
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| All American Quarter Horse Congress |
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| The All American Quarter Horse Congress is recognized as the world’s largest single‑breed horse show, drawing over 20,000 entries and nearly half a million spectators across multiple weeks. The event features a vast array of competitions—from reining and cutting to barrel racing, halter, hunter, and speed classes—alongside clinics, demonstrations, and a trade show which the the sole public facing event Soft Ride attends each year. If you want to see Soft Ride boots in person or discuss your horse’s measurements with our staff look for us in the Congress Hall trade show.
Event Dates:
September 26 - October 24
Congress Hall - Booth #: 602
Location:
Ohio Expo Center
717 East 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
info@quarterhorsecongress.com
614-505-7200
Visit for More Information: https://www.quarterhorsecongress.com/ |
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| 72nd Annual AAEP Convention & Trade Show |
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The 72nd Annual AAEP Convention & Trade Show will take place December 7–11, 2026, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. The world’s largest meeting dedicated to equine veterinary medicine will feature more than 110 hours of continuing education, a three-day Trade Show with nearly 300 exhibitors, and opportunities to connect with equine veterinarians and industry professionals.
Keynote speakers: Martine van Zijll Langhout, DVM, Anthony Blikslager, DVM, and more.
Event Dates: December 7 - 11 Location: Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| We LOVE hearing from our customers and getting updates on how your horses are doing! Please send us your story and a photo of your horse in their Soft Ride products for a chance to be featured on our social media, in an upcoming issue of our newsletter, and to be entered in a Soft Ride giveaway!
Email us here: socialmedia@srboots.com Tag us on Facebook: Soft Ride Equine Comfort Boots Instagram: @soft.ride |
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| As we continue our drive to keep your horse on his feet, we've received more than 15 patents, ship to over 50 countries, and work with more than 6,000 veterinarians around the world, as well as every veterinarian school in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. And with horse owners from every discipline using our products, we can safely and proudly say, "The best in the world rely on Soft Ride." |
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