Welcome the New 2018 NSBA Board! Susie Johns Named President
December 14, 2017 Comments Off on Welcome the New 2018 NSBA Board! Susie Johns Named President
Stay tuned for the January/February edition of The Equine Chronicle for an interview with the new NSBA President Susie Johns!
Continue reading …EVERYTHING You Need to Know For FL. Gold Coast, FL. Gulf Coast, Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit
December 14, 2017 Comments Off on EVERYTHING You Need to Know For FL. Gold Coast, FL. Gulf Coast, Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit
As the 2017 show season comes to a close and many begin making preparations for 2018, there are a number of big shows approaching.
Continue reading …Dec. 31st is APHA Weanling Registration Deadline- View the Step by Step Process
December 14, 2017 Comments Off on Dec. 31st is APHA Weanling Registration Deadline- View the Step by Step Process
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Continue reading …Oregon Invites Entry-Level Exhibitors to January Event
December 14, 2017 Comments Off on Oregon Invites Entry-Level Exhibitors to January Event
Each beginning level participant receives one free class entry into an AQHA Rookie amateur or Rookie youth class that corresponds with the clinic they participated in. Beginning classes are offered in each of these classes with a belt buckle to the winner of each class. Beginning class entry fees are $25.00 per class plus cattle fees if applicable.
Continue reading …Top Ranch Horse Bred Horses at 2017 AQHA World
December 14, 2017 Comments Off on Top Ranch Horse Bred Horses at 2017 AQHA World
Mecom Easter comes from the breeding program of the Witchita Ranch at Brenham, Texas. A veteran team penning performer at the Lucas Oil World, this is the 10-year-old’s first world championship. The mare is by Mecom Blue and out of the Doc Wilson mare Doc Lady Wilson. She is a half-sister to world champion cutter I CD Doc (by CD Olena).
Continue reading …2018 NSBA Riders’ Cup and Arizona Sun Circuit Schedules Released
December 13, 2017 Comments Off on 2018 NSBA Riders’ Cup and Arizona Sun Circuit Schedules Released
The NSBA Riders’ Cup will be held March 6 and 7, 2018 at the Arizona Sun Circuit. With an estimated purse of over $50,000, you will not want to miss this event. Trainers are the key to entering and participation.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Look Mom, That’s Me!
December 13, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Look Mom, That’s Me!
“For Christmas, Sara would love to find a bag of peppermints and a copy of The Chronicle, with her as the covergirl; but, if that’s too much to ask for, she would be ok as the centerfold.”- Ashley
Continue reading …DeGraff Stables Stallion Engagements, Stallion Service Auctions, and Donated Breedings for 2018
December 13, 2017 Comments Off on DeGraff Stables Stallion Engagements, Stallion Service Auctions, and Donated Breedings for 2018
2X World Champion; Caribbean Touchdown (AQHA/APHA), AQHA Champion; DGS Replicated (AQHA), Res World Champion and World Champion Sire; Double Up Investment (AQHA/APHA), AQHA High Point Champion; !Fiesta Fudge! (AQHA), Multiple Superior and Congress Champion Sire; Frosty The Goodbar (AQHA/ARHA), 5X World Champion and Multiple World Champions Sire; HBF Iron Man (AQHA/APHA), APHA World Show Slot Champion and World Champion Sire; Invite The Artist (APHA-Homzygous), 2X World Champion; Maxxis, and World and Congress Champion and World and Congress Champion Sire; The Only Escape (AQHA).
Continue reading …Naughty or Nice? Where Does Your Horse Fall on Santa’s List?
December 13, 2017 Comments Off on Naughty or Nice? Where Does Your Horse Fall on Santa’s List?
“For Christmas, Sara would love to find a bag of peppermints and a copy of The Chronicle, with her as the covergirl; but, if that’s too much to ask for, she would be ok as the centerfold.”
Continue reading …Shawn Flarida Becomes NRHA’s FIRST Six Million Dollar Rider
December 13, 2017 Comments Off on Shawn Flarida Becomes NRHA’s FIRST Six Million Dollar Rider
Flarida’s quest to become NRHA’s first Six Million Dollar Rider became reality during the Lucas Oil Level 4 Open Futurity Finals. With two horses in the competition, his chances of crossing this historic milestone were high. Flarida’s first run on Garry Ray Smith’s Missin My Tinsel (Hollywoodstinseltown x Dont Miss This) scored a 220, earning him 9th place and $22,287.89. George and Carol Bell’s Mr. Masota Star (Wimpys Little Step x Cee Another Masota) was Flarida’s second ride. A score of 222 ½ fell in 3rd place and earned $73,554.10—pushing his earnings just over $6 million.
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