Equine Affaire’s Ride With A Pro initiative offers riders of all skill levels the chance to interact with top horsemen and horsewomen, including general trainers Clinton Anderson, Mark Rashid, Brandi Lyons, and Tik Maynard as well as discipline-specific experts Lynn Symansky (eventing), Jeff Cook (hunter/jumper), Jan Ebeling and Silke Rembacz (dressage), Paul Humphrey (barrel racing), Tom Chown (western horsemanship, showmanship), Muffy Seaton (driving), Mark Bolender (mountain trail), Marcie Morey (gaited horses), Steve Edwards (mules), Heidi McLaughlin (overcoming fear), and more.
Continue reading …The number 13 is anything but unlucky for three-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred stallion Justify, who, in June 2018, became only the thirteenth horse in racing history to win the American Triple Crown (only the second since Seattle Slew to win on an undefeated record) and now joins 2015 Triple Crown champion American Pharoah as one of Breyer®’s greatest commemorative racing collectibles of the century.
Continue reading …Are you exhausted too? Don’t worry… the weekend is here! Thanks to Mindie Maus for sharing this adorable shot from The Buckeye Classic that’s currently underway in Wilmington, Ohio. If you have a photo that would be perfect for our EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Thanks to Mindie Maus for some fun photos from behind the scenes at the 2018 Buckeye Classic that’s currently underway in Wilmington, Ohio. If you’d like to see your photos featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …“We’ve seen our breeders stop breeding in April and May, because there hasn’t been an incentive to compete with late foals. These classes will provide a lucrative incentive for stallion and mare owners to extend their breeding season and for exhibitors to get those late babies in training. There is a need for junior classes and I feel these World Champion Junior Classes will fill that void.”
Continue reading …There were over 80 youth classes and 157 open and non-pro classes with nearly 2,200 entries shown. From Halter to English to Games, there was no shortage of entertainment for equine enthusiasts who came to experience the 71st National Appaloosa Show & 2018 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. Not only were there numerous awards to be received in each class, over 50 specialty awards were presented to those earning exceptional overall standings.
Continue reading …The judges for the 2018 Lucas Oil World are:
Chris Benedict of Weatherford, Texas
Justin Bisel of Mount Vernon, Ohio
Jody Brainard of Mulhall, Oklahoma
Joe Carter of St. George, Ontario
Frank Craighead of Weatherford, Texas
Terry L. Cross of Weatherford, Texas
Steve Cruse of Aubrey, Texas
Gary Duffy of Palm Beach, Florida
Brian Ellsworth of Kendall, Wisconsin
Jerry D. Erickson of Whitesboro, Texas
Buddy B. Fisher of Abilene, Texas
Bob Freeman of Fargo, Oklahoma
Clint Haverty of Krum, Texas
Check out this fun video from the Buckeye Classic Donkey Races that took place at The Buckeye Classic in Wilmington, Ohio last night.
Continue reading …This year, 30 riders participated in a five-heat competition to find out who was the best donkey wrangler/jockey.
Continue reading …Thanks to An Equine Production, we have complete results to share from the Athens Summer Jubilee that took place July 11-15 in Athens, Texas. The event included five full shows and one special event show. Judges were Russ Smith, Tom McBeath, Louis Hufnagel, Daren Wright, and Mike Hoeppner. Click here to view S/E results. Click […]
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