What’s Really the Ideal? – Overcoming Body Image Stereotypes
July 21, 2017 Comments Off on What’s Really the Ideal? – Overcoming Body Image Stereotypes
Midnight practice rides, aching muscles, and chafed calves… sounds a bit like torture, doesn’t it? Yet it’s the life of a horse show exhibitor, one of the most resilient athletes known to man – a creature who always comes back for more. And to top it off, these athletes have chosen an industry where being judged is the norm, and they even pay for the opportunity.
Continue reading …Changes to be Made to NCEA National Championship Format in 2018
July 21, 2017 Comments Off on Changes to be Made to NCEA National Championship Format in 2018
National Championship event titles will now be awarded in four separate events conducted at the National Championship:
a. Equitation over fences National Champion
b. Equitation on the flat National Champion
c. Western Horsemanship National Champion
d. Western Reining National Champion
Photos and Results From 2017 Gordyville Shootout
July 20, 2017 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2017 Gordyville Shootout
The 2017 Gordyville Shootout and NSBA Classic Futurity brought AQHA competitors to Gifford, IL. for four days of fun, fantastic prizes, and fabulous purses. The fun kicked off on Friday, July 14th, with the Fiesta Friday Party that was complete with a taco bar, drinks, and entertainment.
Continue reading …70th National Appaloosa Championship High Point and All-Around Winners
July 20, 2017 Comments Off on 70th National Appaloosa Championship High Point and All-Around Winners
Grand and Reserve Champion Stallion:
Grand Champion: Sworn To Secrecy; Exhibitor: Sean Schembri; Owner: Wilburn Archer
Reserve Champion: All Options Open; Exhibitor: Steve Cruse; Owners: Donna Lankford and Steve Cruse
Young Appaloosa Exhibitors Earn Top Honors at Youth World Show
July 20, 2017 Comments Off on Young Appaloosa Exhibitors Earn Top Honors at Youth World Show
High-Point & Reserve, 12 & Under
High Point: Maggie Leigh Harrell
Reserve: Abigail Bicknell
High-Point & Reserve High-Point Youth 13-15
High Point: Jacqueline Frimodt
Reserve: Jenna Chiarella
Click here to view complete results from the 2017 Tom Powers Futurity that recently took place in Berrien Springs, Michigan. 2017 Futurity Results All Classes Click here to view more around the ring photos, courtesy of Shannon Fisher.
Continue reading …Paint Horse Congress Welcomes Sponsors
July 20, 2017 Comments Off on Paint Horse Congress Welcomes Sponsors
“Thank you, Equine Chronicle, for being a huge part of our success and for giving us the media vehicle with which to publicize our show and those who support us. The same giving back applies to all of our sponsors. We could not stage the Paint Horse Congress without their support.”
Continue reading …Eliminating L1 Championship Qualification – Pros & Cons
July 20, 2017 Comments Off on Eliminating L1 Championship Qualification – Pros & Cons
One particular question was posed: does eliminating qualification for the L1 Championships make the event more inclusive or less prestigious?
Continue reading …QH Congress Entries Due August 25th, Check Out New Class List For 2017
July 19, 2017 Comments Off on QH Congress Entries Due August 25th, Check Out New Class List For 2017
Entries for the 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress are due August 25th. Click here to view the Congress entry book. NCHA Open Cutting Senior World Tour NCHA Non Pro Cutting Senior World Tour NCHA $50,000 Amateur Cutting Senior World Tour NCHA $35,000 Non Pro Cutting Senior World Tour NCHA $15,000 Amateur Cutting Senior World […]
Continue reading …Advertise in the Oct. Congress Equine Chronicle and the Congress Program and SAVE BIG!
July 19, 2017 Comments Off on Advertise in the Oct. Congress Equine Chronicle and the Congress Program and SAVE BIG!
The Equine Chronicle is partnering with OQHA to save you money. Advertise in the October issue of The Equine Chronicle plus the Congress Souvenir Program and get a special rate of $550 for a deluxe color page in The Equine Chronicle (a savings of $100) and $400 in the Congress Souvenir Program (a savings of $25). Get the best exposure for your Congress ad for less!
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