Equine Chronicle | Archive | April

AQHYA Outreach with Colton Smith at 2023 Equine Affaire in Ohio

April 3, 2023 Comments Off

Are you planning on going to the 2023 Equine Affaire, April 13-16th in Columbus, Ohio? In addition to all the amazing exhibits and clinics, we can also look forward to seeing one of our own AQHA youth, World Champion Halter exhibitor Colton Smith, at the event. He will be on hand beginning April 12th for […]

Around the Rings – NCPEA Golden Ticket Show

April 3, 2023 Comments Off

The North Carolina Palomino Exhibitors Association held their Golden Ticket Horse Show March 25-26, 2023, at Lake Waccamaw Equestrian Center in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. Judges were Brad Gibby, Kathy Koch, Barbara Prather, and David Johnson. The family friendly atmosphere was present throughout the show, with a Friday night exhibitors’ meeting, Fiesta night Saturday after the show with potluck for […]

EC Foal Photo of the Day – Bringing A Smile To Your Face

April 3, 2023 Comments Off

“Lucy decided that she wanted the scarf that was on my neck and she grabbed it off,” explains Sandee Kraft-Noah. “Then she kept twirling it around her head until she got it wrapped around her body just like I was wearing it. That day she kept flipping it up and then she would try to […]

Everything You Need to Know About the 2023 Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships

April 3, 2023 Comments Off

AQHA The 2023 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships; AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals; AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships, presented by the Four Sixes Ranch; and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championship Show are tentatively scheduled for June 20-24 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. AQHA has released the tentative schedule for the 2023 […]

2023 WVQHA April AQHA/NSBA Show with $5750 NSBA Added Money

April 3, 2023 Comments Off

The West Virginia Quarter Horse Association 2023 show series continues this April 15-16th at Winfield Riding Club in Winfield, West Virginia! This show also features $5750 NSBA Added Money plus opportunities to win NSBA trophies. This month’s judges: Jennifer Goss NSBA Tony Burris NSBA Brad Gibby NSBA Dolly Chayer NSBA See the 2023 showbills: 2023 […]

EC Photo of the Day – VQHA Spring Breakout Leadline Star

April 2, 2023 Comments Off

A special photo is shared with you today from Gordon Downey, taken at the recent Virginia Quarter Horse Association Spring Breakout! This young man’s family is returning to the show world after 25 years away. Please help us say “Welcome!”

Attacking The Abscess

April 2, 2023 Comments Off

Just last night, you had a successful ride on your horse. Just last night you were walking out of the pen patting his neck and excited for the show to start tomorrow. But now, as you go to pull him out of his stall for a bath, he’s lame.

Around the Rings – 2023 Martinganza Show with the G-Man!

April 1, 2023 Comments Off

Gordon and Charlie have once again hit the road, this time joining our friends in Williamston, North Carolina, for the 2023 Martinganza AQHA Show and Futurity! It’s also the 23rd year of the show! Pictured above – the caterers of The Equine Chronicle Barbeque Dinner Exhibitors’ Party on Friday night. Gordon Downey says, “The caterers provided fabulous […]

Ohio Hosts 4 of AQHA’s Top 10 Shows for 2022

April 1, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein As the AQHA industry is celebrating the release of the list of the Top 10 AQHA Shows, the AQHA affiliates in Ohio are doing a little happy dance of their own. Four of the 10 shows listed are shows in Ohio, including #1 – the All American Quarter Horse Congress; #5 – […]

EC Photo of the Day – Practice Makes Perfect

April 1, 2023 Comments Off

Trail practice ahead! Thank you to Tarin Brascher for this fun photo to motivate us for trail practice. If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.