KQHA 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee- Sherri Tearney
February 7, 2019 Comments Off on KQHA 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee- Sherri Tearney
Working with Hall of Fame trainer, Denny Hassett, Sherri and Skipper entered the American Junior Quarter Horse Association World Championship show and won Western Riding class and placed 6th in Trail. They went on to win Western Riding at the Congress that year.
Continue reading …Living in the Lap of Equestrian Luxury
February 6, 2019 Comments Off on Living in the Lap of Equestrian Luxury
As if there were any doubts as to the inspiration behind the design of this property, the vintage saddles, velvet hunt caps, and horse show ribbons that adorn the living spaces confirm a decidedly equestrian vibe.
Continue reading …Not Exactly a Horse… But Vets Lend Their Expertise to Help an Exotic Okapi
February 6, 2019 Comments Off on Not Exactly a Horse… But Vets Lend Their Expertise to Help an Exotic Okapi
“Although the condition is not common — we see it occasionally in horses and cows, and in dogs and cats — none of us have ever seen it before in exotic hoofstock.”
Continue reading …Horse Show Fashion- Show Shirt Stripes
February 6, 2019 Comments Off on Horse Show Fashion- Show Shirt Stripes
This year is all about stripes. Vertical stripes. They started to appear a few years ago, mostly in youth classes, but 2019 saw a boom of designers reproducing all day shirts with stripes.
Continue reading …Auburn Equestrian Tops First Set of NCEA Rankings
February 6, 2019 Comments Off on Auburn Equestrian Tops First Set of NCEA Rankings
The Auburn Tigers hold the No. 1 spot in the first coach’s poll of the spring season. Auburn went 2-0 on the road last week against ranked opponents. Texas A&M steps up to the No. 2 position after a win against now No. 3 SMU. South Carolina takes the No. 4 spot this week while Baylor holds at No. 5.
Continue reading …Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Director Emeritus, Gloria Enger
February 6, 2019 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Director Emeritus, Gloria Enger
She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph, a lifetime member and former judge of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Minnesota Quarter Horse Association, where she served as secretary for over 50 years.
Continue reading …2019 QH Congress Dates Stay the Same; Move Up a Week In 2020!
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 QH Congress Dates Stay the Same; Move Up a Week In 2020!
The decision is based in large part on increasing the window between the Congress and the AQHA World Show. In the past, these shows have been back-to-back with very few days in between to recover and prepare for the Open/Amateur AQHA World Show. In 2018, there were three days in between the shows. The new date implementation will take effect in 2020 in hopes that exhibitors and attendees will have time to plan accordingly.
Continue reading …The Celebration and EMO Western States Championship Introduces Futurities For 2019 and More
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on The Celebration and EMO Western States Championship Introduces Futurities For 2019 and More
“It’s so much fun to be at a show with a full slate of Quarter Horse classes that combine Cattle, Reining, and Ranch Horse classes with top level rail exhibitors in the climate controlled South Point Arena, Casino, and Hotel.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: It’s Awards Time!
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: It’s Awards Time!
Lots of smiling faces at the recent Ohio Quarter Horse Association Year-End Awards Banquet! If you have a good EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Update on 2019 Sun Circuit Highlights
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on Update on 2019 Sun Circuit Highlights
We know many of our friends are enduring snow and bitter cold across the country, but cheer up! There’s just one month left until you can leave all that behind for the Sun Circuit!
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