How to Qualify For 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships- 4 Methods
June 22, 2016 Comments Off on How to Qualify For 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships- 4 Methods
To compete at one of three 2017 American Quarter Horse Association Level 1 Championships, exhibitors have four ways to earn an invitation. Qualifying is already underway, as the qualifying period kicked off January 1, 2016, and continues through December 31.
Continue reading …Day 1 Results From Oregon Summer Classic
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on Day 1 Results From Oregon Summer Classic
The Oregon Summer Classic kicked off Monday in Central Point, Oregon and will continue through June 26th providing AQHA competitors with 8 judges during 6 days. The show began with The Equine Chronicle Wine and Cheese Party! Check out fun photos below, courtesy of Don Trout Photography. This is the 30th year for them to […]
Continue reading …Solid Paint Bred Registry Horses Eligible for WWPHC Elite Series; Incredible Awards to be Offered
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on Solid Paint Bred Registry Horses Eligible for WWPHC Elite Series; Incredible Awards to be Offered
“Thanks to Jon & Joslyn Carpenter/Elite Custom Saddles and James Saubolle/Elite Show Horses for making it possible for the Champions of the three Non Pro Congress Elite Series classes to walk away with saddles,” says Congress Chair Casey West. “Thanks to Jeff Fischer for providing Kathy’s Show Equipment buckles for the Reserve Champions.”
Continue reading …APHA to Move Headquarters to Fort Worth Stockyards
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on APHA to Move Headquarters to Fort Worth Stockyards
According to a piece from the Fort Worth Business, the American Paint Horse Association has signed a letter of intent to move its headquarters from the current location at the Mercantile Center business park in northwest Fort Worth to the Fort Worth Stockyards Horse & Mule Barns at East Exchange Avenue. This area of the Stockyards is scheduled for a $45 million restoration project that will provide 180,000 square feet of leasable space for new vendors.
Continue reading …Day 8 Results and Photos From 2016 Pinto World Show
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on Day 8 Results and Photos From 2016 Pinto World Show
Day 8 Results
Continue reading …“We All Saddle Up The Same Way” – My AQHA Adventures with Steven Pelzer
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on “We All Saddle Up The Same Way” – My AQHA Adventures with Steven Pelzer
“I began chatting with Kristy Starnes. I was so nervous, because I didn’t want to ask any dumb questions and make her think I was a babbling star struck idiot. I managed to keep my cool, and we had a nice chat. I never would’ve met these people unless I stepped outside of my comfort zone and spoke to them. I also realized that all of the people I met are a lot like you and I. We all started somewhere, and we all saddle up the same way.”
Continue reading …32 Stallions Enrolled in Elite Halter Futurity- QH Congress
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on 32 Stallions Enrolled in Elite Halter Futurity- QH Congress
Stallions are still being accepted for the 2016 Elite Halter Futurity. To download a stallion form click here.
Don’t miss the deadline. The first entry deadline is July 15th. Click here for an entry form.
$5,500 at Stake During Equine Affaire’s Versatile Horse and Rider Competition
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on $5,500 at Stake During Equine Affaire’s Versatile Horse and Rider Competition
“The competition attracts some really top-notch horses and riders and poses a real test of riding skills in an unusual format. The race can also be pretty unpredictable. You can’t know how any horse and rider team will perform until they’re on the course—and a lot of unexpected things happen.”
Continue reading …Our Condolences Following the Passing of Betty Jo Boxell
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on Our Condolences Following the Passing of Betty Jo Boxell
Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to extend our condolences to family and friends following the recent passing of Betty Jo Boxell. Betty Jo leaves behind a legacy: children, Joe (Karen) Boxell, Chris (Leigh) Boxell, and John (Karen) Boxell; six grandchildren, Ashley Douglas, Alex Boxell, Karianne Boxell, Blake Boxell, Christy Carey, and Johnie Boxell; and great grandchildren, Trisha and Jaxon Douglas and Piper and Abby Carey.
Continue reading …NRHA to Hold High School “Catch Ride” Competition During 2016 Derby
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on NRHA to Hold High School “Catch Ride” Competition During 2016 Derby
These eight high school riders will draw a horse at random donated by supporters, and only have five minutes of warm-up time before they compete. Watch the live runs in real time on nrhaderby.com thanks to Equine Promotions, official videographer of the 2016 NRHA Derby.
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