Article Archives for category: The Buzz
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AQHA Past President, Gene Graves, Has Passed
AQHA Past President Gene Graves, 75, died June 14, 2013. AQHA Immediate Past President Gene Graves died June 14. Gene had been battling pancreatic cancer for more than a year, which included is AQHA presidential term. “Gene made the decision to continue with his presidency while undergoing treatment,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Don Treadway [...]
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In Honor of Our Horse Show Dads, Happy Father’s Day From The Equine Chronicle!
"I remember asking him what he used to get his horse's hair coats so shiny, and he said elbow grease. I asked, 'who do you get that from?' He just laughed and said, 'go ask your mother!' That's so true in the horse industry. There are no shortcuts.
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Memorial Services Scheduled For AQHA Breeder James E. Evans
Longtime American Quarter Horse breeder James E. Evans, 69, of Webberville, Michigan, died June 11. Jim was best known as one of the breeders of Mr Conclusion, the 1982 sorrel stallion who will go into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in March. Jim was born January 25, 1944, in Memphis, Michigan, son of [...]
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The Equine Chronicle Tags Along On One AQHA Member’s Eye-Opening Mission Trip to Africa
Last month, several members of the Baylor Equestrian team were part of a large group of student-athletes that traveled to Africa for a mission trip organized by Baylor Sports Ministry. 56 students involved in sports ranging from equestrian and soccer to football and basketball joined leaders, Wes Yeary and Kim Scott, as well as Baylor Equestrian Head Coach Ellen White and her husband Greg on an eye-opening journey overseas.
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Young Equestrians Help Raise $87,000+ For Children in Need Around the World
It was a busy five months for JustWorld Ambassadors, but the numbers are finally in for the 2013 JustWorld Team Challenge. It was Team Guatemala who won the challenge this year, raising more than $31,000 through hard work, fundraisers and generous donations. Three teams representing JustWorld projects in Guatemala, Honduras and Cambodia raised over $87,000 [...]
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Fun Friday Foto: Peekaboo!
This week’s Fun Friday Foto is a sequence of images of an adorable APHA foal playing a little peekabo with the camera. We bet you can come up with a funny caption for this photo. Post your caption in the comment space below.
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AQHA Director Emeritus L.B. “Bud” Cox Has Passed
AQHA Director Emeritus L.B. “Bud” Cox, 86, of Ozona, Texas, died on June 4. Cox was an active member of AQHA. This interest led him into the breeding, training and showing of performance horses and the running of all types of horses. He spent many days and hours in Ruidoso and Santa Fe. Cox became [...]
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Congratulations to Amy Darnell and Todd Fobbe on Their Recent Nuptials
We would like to congratulate Amy Darnell and Todd Fobbe on their recent nuptials. Thanks to Impulse Photography for sending us some beautiful images from the wedding. Congratulations to the happy couple. We wish you a very long and happy life together!
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Modern Day Lassie Saves Horse Owner After Fall
A labradoodle who went to raise the alarm when his owner was thrown from her horse is in the running for a renowned national award. The aptly-named Gallant, who is five, has been nominated in the “Hero Pet” category at the annual Dogs Trust Honours awards, in recognition of the dedication and devotion he displayed [...]
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Feel Good Tuesday: Orphaned Foal Befriended by Giant Teddy Bear
For a little feel good story this Tuesday, check out a piece by the New York Daily News that features an orphaned foal with an unlikely best friend. At just ten days old, “Breeze,” who was discovered in Dartmoor National Park in England, now has a giant, stuffed, teddy bear to cuddle with. Click here [...]
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In Memoriam: Mister GQ, AQHA World Champion Halter Stallion and Best Friend (1991-2013)
"I do feel guilty feeling sad," Jussen says. "He brought so much to my life for so long that to feel sad seems disrespectful. He really was the center of my life for 22 years."
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Longtime APHA Director Ken Winder Has Passed
Dedicated APHA member and longtime association director Ken Winder of Fallon, Nevada, died May 29, 2013. A familiar face at Paint Horse shows throughout Nevada and Zone 2, Ken was well known in many roles. Owner, exhibitor and breeder of numerous Paint Horses, Ken was perhaps most proud of his 1982 palomino overo stallion Cupids [...]
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Funny Foto Friday: What Breed Are You?
For this week’s Funny Friday Foto we chose a candid shot from the recent Trophy Circuit that took place over Memorial Day weekend in Monroe, WA. We bet you can come up with a funny caption or two!
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“Saddle Angel” Makes a Special Delivery to a Thankful Family
"This is the most awesome surprise I would have never dreamed of getting, especially having found it sitting on our wooden sidewalk by our side barn door," she says. "The saddle angel is so precious to us, in that we never thought anyone could have been so kind and caring to do this!
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A Little End of the Week Humor: Unlikely Equine Pairs
Here’s a little end of the week humor to help speed your way to the weekend. The horse-riding goat A Canadian tourism board was looking for a unique way to promote travel to Newfoundland and Labrador. The obvious choice was to feature a pygmy goat riding a horse. Unfortunately, he didn’t quite make the eight-second [...]
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AQHA Director Emeritus Calvyn Loree Has Passed
AQHA Director Emeritus Calvyn Loree, 82, of Calgary, Alberta, passed away May 9th. Loree served as an AQHA director since 2001 on the AQHA Studbook and Registration, Youth and Hall of Fame committees. He was also involved with the Alberta Quarter Horse Association. Loree and wife Rosemarie owned Loree Quarter Horses and were known in [...]
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Congratulations to Brian Cox and Maggie Kerola on Recent Engagement
We would like to congratulate two of our good friends, Brian Cox and Maggie Kerola, on their recent engagement! We are anxiously awaiting the announcement of a wedding date and wish the pair a very long and happy life together. Congratulations!
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Mounted Police Officer Carries His Own Load During Memorial Day March
This particular march will be one of the few times the public will have the opportunity to see Valencia without his partner, "Nigel," an eight-year-old, blue roan, Percheron/Thoroughbred cross. At 17.2 hands and 1,700 lbs, Nigel would be a formidable presence in a march designed for people, so Valencia plans to carry his own load this weekend.
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EC Photo of the Day: EC Fans “Spotted” at 2013 Memorial Day Classic
Equine Chronicle fans were spotted at the 2013 Memorial Day Classic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa today. Thanks to Tina Langness for the fun photo. If you’d like to send photos from a horse event in your area, contact b.bevis@equinechronicle.com for more information. We’d love to see them!
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Equestrian Uses His Celebrity Status to Help Children of Cambodia
An equestrian’s focus can become isolated on their horses and competitions when at the highest level of the sport, but world-class rider Kevin Staut has never allowed his focus to falter from the good he can provide in the community as an equestrian icon. Since 2007, the French rider has been a long-term Rider Ambassador [...]
