After Death of Father and Horse in Same Week, There is a Light at the End of the Tunnel For APHA Youth
June 12, 2018 Comments Off on After Death of Father and Horse in Same Week, There is a Light at the End of the Tunnel For APHA Youth
“My dad passed away at 11:59 pm on Thursday night, and I found out about Brett on Friday morning. I just keep trying to tell myself that they’re in heaven, together.”
Continue reading …Final Results From Redbud Spectacular
June 12, 2018 Comments Off on Final Results From Redbud Spectacular
Thanks to Don Moore of Mane Events for final results from the Redbud Spectacular that recently concluded in Oklahoma City. 82352res 82353res 84821res 84822res 84823res 84824res 84825res 84826res
Continue reading …APHA’s New Contender Series Offers Showing Opportunities For Newbies
June 12, 2018 Comments Off on APHA’s New Contender Series Offers Showing Opportunities For Newbies
A $1 per entry sanction fee will be charged to the exhibitor and paid to APHA by show management. To help offset costs, APHA sanction fees will be reimbursed to the show on a dollar per dollar basis if management purchases the awards for these classes through the APHA’s new store, the PH Barn Door.
Continue reading …Your 2018 Triple Crown Champion is Justify!
June 11, 2018 Comments Off on Your 2018 Triple Crown Champion is Justify!
In 1919, Sir Barton won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes to achieve what’s considered the greatest accomplishment of a thoroughbred racehorse. Today, almost 100 years later, Longines had the honor of timing Justify’s win at the Belmont Stakes, marking a Triple Crown victory that has only happened 12 times before.
Continue reading …IBHA VP and Longtime Horse Enthusiast, Eugene Zimmermann, Has Passed
June 11, 2018 Comments Off on IBHA VP and Longtime Horse Enthusiast, Eugene Zimmermann, Has Passed
Last year, EquineChronicle.com was honored to write a story about how Gene and his wife had a horse that helped them win their first IBHA World Championship title. Gene had shown horses for over 50 years and trained many Champions in multiple breeds, including AQHA, POAC, and PHBA. However, the one title that always eluded him was an International Buckskin Horse Association World Championship.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- The 20th Redbud, From the Beginning
June 11, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- The 20th Redbud, From the Beginning
As the 20th annual Redbud Spectacular comes to a close, the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association would like to celebrate seven individuals who have attended every Redbud since the very beginning! Chuck Briggs Nancy Cahill Bruce Vickery Leonard Berryhill Rick Rosachi Bobby Lewis Steve Orth
Continue reading …Industry Mourns Passing of Young Equestrian, Clint Collingsworth
June 11, 2018 Comments Off on Industry Mourns Passing of Young Equestrian, Clint Collingsworth
We are very saddened to relay the news of the passing of a young equestrian taken well before his time. 27-year-old Clint Collingsworth passed away June 7th, 2018 at his home. In addition to being a lifelong horseman and owner/operator of Collingsworth Quarter Horses, Clint was a NSBA World Champion and had several Top 10 finishes at the All American Quarter Horse Congress.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From IQHA State Show
June 11, 2018 Comments Off on Photos and Results From IQHA State Show
The second portion of the Indiana AQHA extravaganza closed out a fantastic week of Quarter Horse competition June 7-10 in Newcastle, Indiana with the IQHA State Show.
Continue reading …Paint Horse Congress Adds 6 Color Breed Classes With $1,000 Added!
June 11, 2018 Comments Off on Paint Horse Congress Adds 6 Color Breed Classes With $1,000 Added!
“We’ve added six Color Breed Classes with $1,000 added to each and 100% payback,” says Congress Chair Casey West. “The Open classes are scheduled for Friday, August 3rd, with the Non Pro classes on Saturday, August 4th.”
Continue reading …AQHA Youth Excellence Seminar- June 28-30
June 11, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Youth Excellence Seminar- June 28-30
Bring pencils and paper, as there will be interactive leadership workshops and several opportunities to learn new things – especially from our keynote speakers, Clint Swindall and Dr. Tobin Redwine.
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