That’s exactly what happened at the recent FEI European Championships in Rotterdam when a young woman ran out onto the course while Marc Houtzager was riding Calimaro. The protester had the phrase, “Stop horse slavery,” painted on her body and held a sign that said, “Horse beating is not a sport.” She was able to evade capture by officials and ran right in front of the pair while they were attempting a difficult triple combination jump. Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident.
Continue reading …With a 40% increase in Platinum-enrolled stallions for 2019, the Platinum Breeders’ Futurity classes at the 2019 APHA World Championship Show promises prime competition and an opportunity to win huge paychecks. More than $160,000 is up for grabs to eligible foals and their non-pro exhibitors in the World Show’s five Platinum classes:
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Fun additions to the show included a giant coloring station for kids, wheelbarrow races, and the Notes of Kindness and Compassion Campaign. During the evening, two concerts playing in the nearby amphitheater provided a soundtrack for the show with the sounds of Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, and DJ Drama, as well as Travis Tritt and The Charlie Daniels Band.
Continue reading …Congrats to big winners crowned thus far at the AQHA Select World Show! Performance Halter Geldings- 1- Mytesly/Vickie Strickland 2- Ima Lazy Cowboy/Karen Zarda 3- Absolute Best Asset/Elizabeth Brown 4- No Question Im Lazy/Lisa Neiberger 5- The Company You Keep/Heidi Rasor Performance Halter Mares- 1- Rumors Only/Joe Whitt 2- Snap Krackle Pop/Twylla Brown 3- UF […]
Continue reading …Thanks to Lisa Lee for some great photos from around the rings at the GQHA Novice August show. If you’d like to see your show’s photos and results on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …You listen to your horse when it comes to his training needs and feed preferences, so why not take his opinion into consideration when it comes to his magazine of choice?
Continue reading …Thanks to Miranda Swartzlander of Lane Grant Photography for sharing some great around the ring photos from the recent Nine Pines Horse Show that took place at Dream Park in New Jersey over the weekend.
Continue reading …There is a recipe for success, and it’s not a road paved with perfection. It’s a very bumpy road, sometimes paved, often with potholes.
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