“It was out of the goodness of her heart because we were competitors. We were very friendly to each other, but we were competitors,” Sams said. “She gave me something that I had worked so hard for. And for her to give me that opportunity–it was awesome. And now I have a great friendship.”
Continue reading …When asked what she enjoys most about showing, Silver says, “Since we started working together this year, I appreciate how patient he is and how he is always willing to try new things. I can’t wait to see how we do this year.”
Continue reading …Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day comes courtesy of Larry Larson Photography, who captured this fun shot of a feisty, little foal telling his momma what’s up!
Continue reading …Being a competitor in any equine-related sport, how can we be so quick to bash another discipline and not admire it? It may not be our cup of tea, but someone put countless hours into training that animal to perform one specific job.
Continue reading …Syracuse, N.Y.—May 2, 2019 —The 2019 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) kicked off their National Championship at the New York State Fair Expo Center in Syracuse. The first class of the day was Individual Open Equitation Over Fences, sponsored by Cazenovia College Equestrian Team and Cazenovia College, Adam Edgar earned the national championship with a […]
Continue reading …Take the Senior Horse Challenge quiz to test your knowledge on issues related to the health and management of senior horses. Then, try out the Click and Reveal Activity and see if you can pick out which horses have Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), a condition that can affect 15-30% of senior horses. Finally, check out the lists of additional resources that feature links to helpful videos and fact sheets on senior horse issues, like nutrition and PPID.
Continue reading …As part of the 2019 APHA Youth World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, APHA will host a Jr American Super Qualifier July 6-7. Events will include team roping, calf roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping and steer wrestling.
Continue reading …Equine Affaire also hosted its annual Versatility Horse & Rider Competition on Friday, April 12, judged by Jason Irwin and announced by Steve Lantvit. During the competition, twenty-three horse-and-rider pairs competed for more than $5,500 in prize money. Competitors raced the clock while tackling such challenging activities as batting a large ball out of a child’s pool with a broom, retrieving a flag, crossing a narrow wooden bridge, and leading their blindfolded horses through a short course. Seasoned VHRC competitor Brenda Hanson clinched the championship with her 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, PVF Frosted Ace.
Continue reading …Today’s EC Video of the Day comes courtesy of Kelly Hester Nation, who sent in this adorable clip of her daughter, Susanna, aka “Possum.” As you can see, Susanna has her own name for the horse trailer… We think we’re going to call it a horsey bus from now on as well, Susanna.
Continue reading …If you haven’t heard, the May/June edition of The Equine Chronicle is now online, featuring a stunning cover shot of Meg DePalma-Whelan with Hotroddin Ona Harley.
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