2023 | Equine Chronicle

EC Photo of the Day – Horses Make Me Happy

November 20, 2023 Comments Off

“He knows when you’re happy. He knows when you’re comfortable. He knows when you’re confident. And he always knows when you have treats.” – Author unknown. This beautiful image is by Jessica O’Connor Equine Imagery, taken at this year’s South Carolina Quarter Horse Association Southern Gold Classic! If you have a great photo of the […]

Stepping Up To The Big Leagues

November 20, 2023 Comments Off

The first trip through the Gateway of Champions in Oklahoma City for the AQHA World Show can be a nerve-wracking one. This iconic event draws top AQHA competitors from around the world to showcase their talent and passion.

From An Auction To the Quarter Horse Congress

November 19, 2023 Comments Off

Spotting a diamond in the rough led to Carly Baker fulfilling her dreams, including showing at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. By Delores Kuhlwein Believe you can and you’re halfway there. – Theodore Roosevelt. “No thanks!” were the first words out of Carly Baker’s mouth the first time her mom, Linda Ottavi, spotted […]

EC Trainer Profile – Beth Case

November 19, 2023 Comments Off

When you look at a list of Beth Case’s career accomplishments: 35 Congress Championships, 14 AQHA World Championships, 47 NSBA World Championships, and 16 NSBA High Point titles, the numbers are so staggering they’re almost hard to comprehend.

EC Photo of the Day – EC Proud at Color Breed Congress

November 19, 2023 Comments Off

This is Andrea Goins with her Color Breed Congress ABRA High Point / Pinto Reserve High Point Champion gelding, Dunn With Excellence, aka “Stormy,” under the Equine Chronicle banner on the marquis! Thank you to Jason Goins for this fun photo from this year’s Color Breed Congress. If you have a great photo of the day, […]

A Bear Hug Felt Across The Country: Bear-ly Scraping The Surface Of Gordon Downey

November 18, 2023 Comments Off

Regularly a treasured guest at weddings, graduation parties, and baby showers, Gordon lives up to philosophy that his role with The Equine Chronicle is to build a sense of family between the publication and exhibitors, owners, and trainers.

EC Photo of the Day – Yello Beans N Butter

November 18, 2023 Comments Off

“Hey, little guy. You look like you miss your mom and I sure miss my baby! I’ll take care of you.” “The much loved Superior halter mare ‘Yello Beans n Butter’ by Mr Golden Conclusion has so much compassion for anything infant,” explains Laura McArthur of Silver Willow Rescue Wranglers. Thank you to Laura for the fabulous photo! […]

In Loving Memory of Allocate Your Assets, 2000-2023

November 17, 2023 Comments Off

Our deepest condolences go to the Tobin Family, the Searles Family and barn, and all in the industry who were impacted by the great stallion, Allocate Your Assets, on his loss. The 2000 16.2 AQHA Stallion by Protect Your Assets and out of Kat Sass (TB) was a champion in his own right, as a […]

AQHA Leveling Point Ranges for 2024 Now Online

November 17, 2023 Comments Off

From AQHA: The 2024 AQHA leveling point ranges are now available online. Exhibitors and horse owners can begin to determine their eligibility for the 2024 show season. View the 2024 leveling point ranges. Point ranges identify the levels that exhibitors and horses are eligible for when competing at AQHA shows. Owners and exhibitors can view […]

Updated 2023 Arizona Sun Circuit Added Money Events, Futurities, and Jackpots

November 17, 2023 Comments Off

From Arizona Sun Circuit: The money keeps rolling in! Check out the Added Money classes we have lined up so far. All this plus more to come! Today’s highlight: $2,000 Added Never Have I Ever Non Pro Western Pleasure Sponsored by Never Have I Ever and Kent Ray Taylor Entry fee $150 […]