Bill Mayfield wins First Championship aboard Im Fancy Schmancy
May 24, 2025 Comments Off on Bill Mayfield wins First Championship aboard Im Fancy Schmancy
Friday morning at the 2025 AQHA West L1 Championships, Billy Mayfield piloted Im Fancy Schmancy to cinch the Championship in L1 Amateur Walk Trot Trail! Learn more about Billy’s first championship, and about Jeri Lockwood’s “Hailey,” the dam of multiple AQHA World and Congress Champion Im ExtremelySchmancy! View complete results for the class: L1 […]
Continue reading …Emerson Knabenshue and Party Favours Seize the Day in Las Vegas
May 24, 2025 Comments Off on Emerson Knabenshue and Party Favours Seize the Day in Las Vegas
Many exhibitors don’t want to go first for their pattern. Emerson Knabenshue wasn’t daunted by her “first in the draw” order of go in Friday’s L1 Youth 14-18 Western Horsemanship, however. Not only did she enter the arena first, but she seized the opportunity to earn a unanimous championship with Party Favours in a class […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Powerful Reminders
May 24, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Powerful Reminders
“Horses remind us of the beauty in stillness, the power in trust, and the joy of connection. They’re not just animals; they’re reflections of nature’s grace and wisdom. – Monty Roberts. If you have a great photo or video of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Katrina Burns and So Darn Lazy Light Up English and Western at L1 West
May 23, 2025 Comments Off on Katrina Burns and So Darn Lazy Light Up English and Western at L1 West
By Delores Kuhlwein Katrina Burns and her horse So Darn Lazy captured everyone’s attention at the 2025 AQHA West L1 Championships at first for the magnificent contrast of this striking horse together with her daughter, a tiny equestrian in her own right. But then Thursday night, everyone really sat up to take notice when the […]
Continue reading …Virginia Meador and Shyne On Me cinch their second L1 Ranch Championship
May 23, 2025 Comments Off on Virginia Meador and Shyne On Me cinch their second L1 Ranch Championship
Virginia Meador and Shyne On Me topped a field of 46 teams at the 2025 AQHA West L1 Championships to win Rookie Amateur Ranch Riding! This is a big change of disciplines for Virginia as of 2025 and she’s having a ball! Watch the winner’s interview and stay tuned for results! View complete results […]
Continue reading …Meghan Renfro and Born In East LA finish L1 West with a Flourish
May 23, 2025 Comments Off on Meghan Renfro and Born In East LA finish L1 West with a Flourish
By Delores Kuhlwein It was their last class of the 2025 AQHA West L1 Championships, and Meghan Renfro and Born N East LA exited the show with style! Meghan and “Nash” finished their show with a bang by earning a Gold trophy in the L1 Youth 14-18 Hunt Seat Equitation. The Renfros have owned Nash since he […]
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Deep in the heart of Texas, King Show Horses turns out elite futurity prospects that are coveted for their strong foundation and picture-perfect presentation.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Believe You Can
May 23, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Believe You Can
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt. If you have a great photo or video of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Wednesday, May 21 at 2025 AQHA West L1 Championships
May 22, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Wednesday, May 21 at 2025 AQHA West L1 Championships
Wednesday, May 21st at the 2025 AQHA West L1 Champions was a landmark day for exhibitor Sawyer Byers. She has been here before with Ill B At The Bar at the L1 Championships in Las Vegas. This show, however, has stood out. Why is that the case? “It was my first time winning!” she explains […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Sharing Happiness
May 22, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Sharing Happiness
“There is no surer way to keep the fire of happiness burning in our own hearts than by sharing its brightness with others.” – Helen Keller. If you have a great photo or video of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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