The Goffard Family Purchases Obsessed To Be Best
March 25, 2023 Comments Off on The Goffard Family Purchases Obsessed To Be Best
By Delores Kuhlwein Obsessed To Be Best, the 2019 Bay Gelding by The Lopin Machine and out of Its Best To Be Hot (RL Best of Sudden), has been purchased from Susan Juroe by the Goffard Family for Catherine Goffard. What follows is more than just a horse purchase story, however. The full-circle tale of […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Dreaming of Sunshine
March 25, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Dreaming of Sunshine
Dreaming of shows but living in the snow! This is “Payson,” Worth The Big League AQHA. “Here is the reality of living in Montana!” says Payson’s owner, Maria Temple Jerome. Thank you to Maria for the beautiful photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Zippos Sensation & Call Me A Cowboy Top Breeders’ Trust Charts for 2022
March 24, 2023 Comments Off on Zippos Sensation & Call Me A Cowboy Top Breeders’ Trust Charts for 2022
PHJ News APHA phenom Zippos Sensation has continued his leading sire legacy well after his own passing in 2016, and he was once again named Breeders’ Trust Leading Sire for 2022. This marks the stallion’s 22nd consecutive claim to the title. Call Me A Cowboy was the 2022 Breeders’ Trust Leading Earner, cementing the top spot […]
Continue reading …Top IEA Riders Head to Tryon for 21st Annual IEA Hunt Seat and Dressage National Finals
March 24, 2023 Comments Off on Top IEA Riders Head to Tryon for 21st Annual IEA Hunt Seat and Dressage National Finals
IEA Columbus, OH – March 23, 2023 For 21 years, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has provided opportunities for tens of thousands of youth equestrians to be able to compete at local, regional and national levels without the expense of owning a horse. On April 27 – April 30, 2023, nearly 600 of the top […]
Continue reading …For All of Life’s Ills, Horses Are the Best Medicine: The Journey of Kelsey Tumey
March 24, 2023 Comments Off on For All of Life’s Ills, Horses Are the Best Medicine: The Journey of Kelsey Tumey
By Delores Kuhlwein “Horses carry the wisdom of healing in their hearts and offer it to any humans who possess the humility to listen.” -Unknown Before the 2022 All American Quarter Horse Congress, Trainer Kelsey Tumey of Rockville, Indiana, was involved in a severe motorcycle accident in June, which resulted in breaking her back […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Come to JoJo!
March 24, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Come to JoJo!
If you’re in need of a heartwarming photo today, we have it! This is JoJo Wheeler, daughter of Justin and Jenn Wheeler of Wheeler Performance Horses in California, greeting “Tootsie.” The filly is by VS Goodride and out of their mare, The Sweet Legacy, aka “Candy.” If you have a great foal photo of the […]
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences on the Passing of APHA Great, Iron Chef
March 23, 2023 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences on the Passing of APHA Great, Iron Chef
Iron Chef 2005-2023 APHA Gelding Iron Chef, owned by Michelle and Sheila Bauer, was laid to rest March 22, 2023. He was the 2007 Reichert Color Champion, 2011 APHA Reserve World Champion Senior Western Pleasure, 2011 APHA Reserve World Champion Amateur Western Pleasure, and earner of 466 APHA Western Pleasure points and 103 APHA Hunter […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – The VQHA Spring Breakout with the G-Man!
March 23, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – The VQHA Spring Breakout with the G-Man!
The 2023 Virginia Quarter Horse Association Spring Breakout, which also hosts the Virginia Maiden, is in full swing! The Lexington, Virginia, event from March 22 – 26, 2023, is a 6-judge AQHA S/C Show with AQHA Special Events, NSBA Classes and Futurities. Judges are Eddie Smith (SE), April Devitt, Casey Devitt, Clay MacLeod, Dolly Chayer, […]
Continue reading …Sandy Jirkovsky Appointed as APHA Director of Youth & Amateur Activities
March 23, 2023 Comments Off on Sandy Jirkovsky Appointed as APHA Director of Youth & Amateur Activities
PHJ News Longtime APHA advocate Sandy Jirkovsky of Whitesboro, Texas, will harness decades of horse experience and her passion for supporting and encouraging young equestrians to take the reins as director of Youth and Amateur activities for APHA. In her new role, Sandy will oversee the APHA’s Youth and Amateur programs, which provide opportunities for […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Meet Mango!
March 23, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Meet Mango!
Mango is a beautiful dun filly pictured here at just a week old! She’s by all time leading sire Lazy Loper and out of Tha Other Woman ( Nite Moves x Chips Precious Jewel). Mango was bred by Nikki Seehafer; thank you to Nikki for the beautiful photo! If you have a great foal photo of […]
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