It was with halter horses that Linda made her biggest impact breeding, raising and showing numerous world champions across APHA and other stock horse breeds. Directly, Linda won nine APHA world championships, 11 reserve world championships and more than 5,500 APHA points; that is in addition to Open titles earned by horses she owned, as well. She bred Paints since about 1981, and is the breeder of more than 400 registered Paints.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Feeling Festive!
December 22, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Feeling Festive!
Black Mountain CA Wildfire Martini or “Wylie” is feeling very festive this holiday season! Photo- Haleigh Mansfield Photography, sent in from Maryanne Mack. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …A Wedding Dress With a New Purpose
December 22, 2021 Comments Off on A Wedding Dress With a New Purpose
“At first, Judith was super nervous and thought I was crazy! But I told her not to worry. I said, ‘I promise this will work.’ It couldn’t have turned out any more perfect!”
Continue reading …Rule Change Proposals For 2022 APHA Convention
December 22, 2021 Comments Off on Rule Change Proposals For 2022 APHA Convention
The following rule change proposals are being forwarded to the appropriate APHA advisory committees for consideration at the 2022 APHA Convention. Rule change proposals that are passed out of their committees will then be voted on by elected state directors during the APHA Convention; these are for consideration of the 2023 APHA Rule Book unless early implementation is granted.
Continue reading …AQHA HOF Member, Betty Nix, Has Passed
December 21, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA HOF Member, Betty Nix, Has Passed
Throughout her employment, Betty became a highly respected figurehead – a person people knew or knew of, and a “mother” to the membership and staff. Her motherly ways and “Mother Nix” nickname stemmed from her caring attitude and concern for people’s feelings.
Continue reading …2022 AQHA Level 1 Championship Schedules
December 21, 2021 Comments Off on 2022 AQHA Level 1 Championship Schedules
The 2022 Nutrena East AQHA Level 1 Championships is April 27 – May 1 at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio; and the 2022 Nutrena AQHA West Level 1 Championships is May 18 – 22 in conjunction with the Arizona Quarter Horse Association’s Pinnacle Circuit at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona. Exhibitors can only compete at one Level 1 Championships in a year. More than $100,000 in purse and prizes will be available at each show.
Continue reading …FPHC Holiday Classic/Ugly Sweater Extravaganza Huge Hit in Ocala
December 21, 2021 Comments Off on FPHC Holiday Classic/Ugly Sweater Extravaganza Huge Hit in Ocala
“I would like to take a moment to thank all the FPHC board, officers, and show committee. Without these volunteers, shows like these would never happen,” Show Manager Amanda Palmer says.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Christmas Hijinks
December 21, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Christmas Hijinks
Horse A- “Dude, you have antlers on your head! You’re Rudolph!” Horse B- “What are you laughing about? You have candy canes on yours.” Photo courtesy of Shawna Jenkins Tadych. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at FPHC Holiday Classic/Ugly Sweater Extravaganza
December 20, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings at FPHC Holiday Classic/Ugly Sweater Extravaganza
Thanks to Ruehle Photographix for some great photos from the FPHC Holiday Classic/Ugly Sweater Extravaganza/APHA SE Regional Championship at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL. If you’d like to share photos and results from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Industry Icon, Linda Gordon
December 20, 2021 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Industry Icon, Linda Gordon
We are saddened to share the news that one of our friends, and an icon in the Halter horse industry across all breeds, Linda Gordon, has passed away. The support, knowledge, and enthusiasm that she and her late husband, Gary, provided to the horse industry through their carefully cultivated breeding program, generous sponsorship of events, and involvement in futurities is incalculable.
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