What a great interview! We chatted with Caroline Nielson about her win in 14-18 Western Riding with Theonlykisstoenvy at the 2020 AQHA Youth World Show and touched on how to keep an older horse happy and healthy, the importance of variety and down time, and her upcoming sophomore year at OSU.
Continue reading …“On behalf of the the entire Board of Directors, we want to congratulate this year’s winners for their tireless efforts toward promoting the Appaloosa breed, as well as their regional clubs,” said ApHC President Ken Johnson. “Our Exemplary Club Awards are a recognition of the ‘best of the best’ when it comes to creating awareness about a wide range of activities such as showing, trail riding and charitable causes. We thank all of our clubs for their ongoing efforts.”
Continue reading …“Funny story. This was Kayla’s first World Show and when the Chronicle came to the house and we started looking through it, she was really excited to see that she ‘made it into the Chronicle.’ In her world, you have to be selected to be in this prestigious publication, and she made the cut. Thank you again for making a little girl’s dreams, and a mom’s, come true.”
Continue reading …American Quarter Horse Youth Association members have the opportunity to participate in hands-on horse training as they complete a record book and submit assignments that will teach the fundamentals of horsemanship. Then they can showcase their learned skills and knowledge and earn scholarships and prizes through the AQHA Young Horse Development Program.
Continue reading …The Parade of Teams, an annual event during the Ford Youth World, recognizes AQHYA members for their achievements and involvement in the Association. The AQHYA youth teams competing at the Ford Youth World, AQHA Wrangler Aspire Award winner, 2019 year-end high-point winners and 2020-21 AQHYA Executive Committee and regional directors are recognized in the video that aired on Sunday, August 2.
Continue reading …When you can’t go to the horse show, but still want to take a picture with G-Man, you Photoshop! This is Allie Jane Briggs with Blazing One N Only, one of our fabulous calendar girls- Miss February. If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Thanks to the Tri State Quarter Horse Association for sharing some around the ring photos from their event that is currently underway in New Castle, PA. The show is scheduled to take place August 3-5 and 7-9. Judges are as follows: August 3-5th- Kelley Stone-Wainscott, Lisa Ligon, John Boxell, Jessica Gilliam, Liz Baker August 7-9th- […]
Continue reading …“Honestly, it doesn’t feel real right now,” she says. “Last year, he foundered in the spring, and it hit hard. We didn’t think he was going to make it, and we had actually considered whether to put him down or not. But, somehow, a miracle happened, and he persevered through. I wasn’t able to ride him until January of this year, but he came back 100% and gave me everything he had.”
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