Equine Chronicle | Archive | August

“These Are a Few of My Favorite Things…” NSBA World Show Edition

August 19, 2015 Comments Off

Anthony Montes says the NSBA World is so growing so much that it’s quickly turning into the “Congress of the South.”

Announcing the Inaugural Eastern States Championship in 2016, In Conjunction With the Big A

August 19, 2015 Comments Off

In an effort to encourage local participation by those who may not have the opportunity to attend the AQHA World Championships Shows, there are certain limitations being placed on both exhibitors and horses that have had prior success at AQHA World Shows.

FEI European Reining Championship Recap: Italy Wins Team Gold!

August 19, 2015 Comments Off

For the first time, five disciplines joined at the same place at the 2015 European Championships in Aachen/Germany, among them Reining. About 9,000 visitors watched the best 40 riders from 10 European nations in an outstanding team competition.

2015 Farnam Breeders’ Trust Select Sale Coming to APHA World Show

August 19, 2015 Comments Off

Consignment deadline for the 2015 sale is September 15. Consignment forms will be available on apha.com/oawcs/sale or by contacting Director of Breeders’ Trust/Breeders’ Futurity Candy Jebavy at 817-222-6441 or cjebavy@apha.com.

From The Publisher- Lost Heroes

August 19, 2015 Comments Off

Every month seems to mark the passing of another icon in the horse industry. Each of these people were amazing in their own way and they cannot be replaced. The industry that we all enjoy was built on the shoulders of individuals who became horse-household names. They all had faults, they all made mistakes, and they all made the organizations they were involved with better.

On The Cover: Three Nails Ranch

August 18, 2015 Comments Off

Amidst the rocky hills of Eastland County hidden within a deep cover of mesquite and Texas live oak sits a 3,200-acre trophy deer hunting and equine breeding facility known as Three Nails Ranch. In addition to supplying some of the highest quality whitetail deer on the market, owners Billy and Suzonne Franks have gathered a selection of superb stallions to complement the equine portion of their operation.

Highlights of Final Day of 2015 NSBA World Show Include Wins By Frye, Zuidema, Ihde, Lakins, and Heroes on Horses Competition

August 15, 2015 Comments Off

Scott Frye was in the saddle of Were Talkin Easy to win the Maturity $10,000 Limited Open Western Pleasure for new owner Debbi Moriarty. Just the other day, Moriarty was named the Reserve Champion in the 10K Limited Horse Non Pro Western Pleasure Maturity.

2015 APHA World Show Schedule Now Online

August 15, 2015 Comments Off

The APHA World Show, which takes place November 4–14 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, is home to all Open and Amateur world championship classes, along with all Breeders’ Futurity events and additional challenge, sweepstakes and stakes classes. New for 2015 is more than $80,000 in additional payouts, expanded exhibitor recognition, a few new classes and more—read all about it here.

Order Your Prepaid AQHA World Show Badge Today For Complete Show Access

August 15, 2015 Comments Off

“We hope by offering a pre-paid badge to everyone, we can make it more convenient for spectators to stop by the show office to pick up their badge and head straight into the arena to watch the world-class competition,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “Everyone at AQHA is excited for another great AQHA World Show this November and looking forward to reconnecting with friends from across the world.”

Friday Evening Winners at 2015 NSBA World Show Include Stewart, Dowdy, Martin, Love, Hokana, Goldstein, Thiesen, and Roberts

August 15, 2015 Comments Off

Lisa Stewart rode her 97′ model gelding, Touched By TNT, to win their first NSBA World Championship in 50 and Over Horsemanship. “Joey” has been competing in the show ring for quite some time, but Stewart and Joey have only been a pair for five years.