Around the Ring Photos From 2015 Keystone Showdown
June 23, 2015 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos From 2015 Keystone Showdown
Competitors and spectators enjoyed the Keystone Showdown Hoedown Party on June 19th with food, fun, and entertainment. Other highlights of this year’s event included Money Bag classes in Amateur and Open Performance Halter Mares and Amateur and Open Performance Halter Geldings and a Skeeter Saddle giveaway by way of a random drawing in the Mike Whitmore Memorial Non Pro Walk-Trot class.
Continue reading …2015 Oregon Summer Classic Kicks Off With Equine Chronicle Exhibitors’ Party!
June 23, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Oregon Summer Classic Kicks Off With Equine Chronicle Exhibitors’ Party!
The Equine Chronicle Party offered just a taste of what’s in store for AQHA competitors and spectators at the Summer Classic this week. Eight judges over the course of six days, specialty Showcase of Talent classes, a full lineup of OQHA Open Futurities, a competition off-day, and full social event calendar are among the highlights.
Continue reading …Opposition to Proposed Repeal of Interstate Horseracing Act
June 23, 2015 Comments Off on Opposition to Proposed Repeal of Interstate Horseracing Act
“The industry is united in its opposition to these bills. The Interstate Horse Racing Act is the framework on which the present-day $26 billion horse racing industry is built,” said AHC president Jay Hickey. “Repealing it would be devastating.”
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The 2015 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby held its third day of competition on June 22 including the first go, first section of the $183,000 est. Non Pro, plus ancillary classes for non pro, open and rookie riders.
Continue reading …From The Publisher – Lip Chains are Gone… Are Spurs Next?
June 23, 2015 Comments Off on From The Publisher – Lip Chains are Gone… Are Spurs Next?
The recent decision by AQHA to ban lip chain use in the halter pen has created a firestorm of protest from those within the halter horse community. Many breeders, owners and exhibitors concerns are expressed in the article The Great Lip Chain Debate on page 194 of this issue. The people interviewed in this article have decades of experience and their complaints about this ruling are not only thoughtful, but justified.
Continue reading …On The Cover – Livvie & All But Sudden
June 23, 2015 Comments Off on On The Cover – Livvie & All But Sudden
AQHA youth competitor Livvie and All But Sudden, aka “Stevie,” have proven they’re a force to be reckoned with in the all-around arena. During their career, the pair has accumulated multiple Congress and NSBA World Champion titles, Youth World Show top ten finishes, and Congress All-Around Champion and Reserve Champion accolades. Already in 2015, they’ve won circuit championships and High Point Youth 14-18 All Around titles at the Redbud Spectacular and Las Vegas Silver Dollar Circuit.
Continue reading …2015 July/August Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
June 22, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 July/August Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
Click the link below to view the digital magazine today, or visit the homepage of www.EquineChronicle.com and click on the beautiful cover image of AQHA youth competitor Livvie Van Lanen.
Continue reading …What I Learned About Fashion From Showing Horses
June 22, 2015 Comments Off on What I Learned About Fashion From Showing Horses
What I Learned About Fashion From Showing Horses
Continue reading …Results From 2015 IKI Summer Spectacular
June 22, 2015 Comments Off on Results From 2015 IKI Summer Spectacular
Following on the heels of a very successful Mid Summer Fling show, that took place June 13-16, in DuQuoin, Illinois, the IKI Summer Spectacular continued the fun with five complete shows at the same location, June 17-21. AQHA competitors who chose to stay for both events racked up nine judges!
Continue reading …New Classes Offered at 2015 AQHA Level 1 Championship- 6 Things You Need to Know
June 22, 2015 Comments Off on New Classes Offered at 2015 AQHA Level 1 Championship- 6 Things You Need to Know
#1- More Rookie classes than ever before. No qualification method is necessary for Rookie classes; just enter Rookie classes that you are eligible for before the entry deadline. Refer to Rule SHW252.1 and check your Rookie eligibility (as well as your horse’s eligibility).
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