2025 APHA Hall of Fame Class Selected
February 11, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 APHA Hall of Fame Class Selected
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The newest class of APHA Hall of Fame inductees have been selected; they will be honored June 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the APHA Hall of Fame & Awards Celebration. 2025 Inductees A Scenic Impulse—“Scenic” made a name for himself in and out of APHA […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Ashlynn Higelmire
February 11, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Ashlynn Higelmire
This is Ashlynn Higelmire at the Level 1 East AQHA Championship Show in April 2024 in the 18 & Under Walk Trot Horsemanship. “Having a horse is like having a 1200 lb. best friend always there to help you through anything,” explains her grandma, Valerie Dickinson, who says when Ashlynn’s dad passed away in 2017, […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Kansas QHA Prairie Classic
February 10, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Kansas QHA Prairie Classic
The Kansas Quarter Horse Association just wrapped up their Prairie Classic, one of the top AQHA Circuits in the U.S., held February 5-9, 2025, at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The show was AQHA, NSBA, KQHA, and OQHA approved, with judges Sissy Anderson, Steve Brown, Michael Colvin, Jamie Dowdy, Michael Edwards, Michael Jung, Robbin […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Happy 25th Birthday to Kay Ceeya Later
February 10, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Happy 25th Birthday to Kay Ceeya Later
This is Stefanie Fricke’s retired APHA show gelding Casey (aka ‘Kay Ceeya Later), who just had his 25th birthday, getting a visit from his favorite kid (Stefanie’s son) and enjoying his favorite sweet treat, Oreos. “Golden Oreos were always his go-to treats at the shows, but we had to spring for the birthday flavor this time. […]
Continue reading …2025 Arizona Sun Circuit Stall Proofing Lists
February 9, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit Stall Proofing Lists
PLEASE REVIEW THE STALL PROOFING LISTS from Arizona Sun Circuit: Verify your stall counts! Stall assignments will be made the week of February 10. Email Heidi Lane at azqhainfo@gmail.com with any questions or discrepancies by 10:00 AM Monday February 10. Permanent and South Hall Proofing List: https://www.suncircuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Permanent-and-South-Hall-Proofing-List.pdf Temporary Barn Proofing List: https://www.suncircuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Temporary-Barn-Proofing-List.pdf
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2025 Dixie National EWD AQHA Show
February 9, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2025 Dixie National EWD AQHA Show
Every year the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show celebrates and hosts the Mary Hopkins Memorial Equestrians with Disabilities AQHA Show, an EWD show sponsored by the Mississippi Quarter Horse Youth Association. The show just celebrated its 25th anniversary February 4-5, 2025, in Jackson, Mississippi, at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center, offering four judges with AQHA/NSBA/PHBA classes […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Life Is An Adventure
February 9, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Life Is An Adventure
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” — Helen Keller. Pictured is Marylyn Caliendo with one of her promising two-year-olds of MC’s Dragon Ranch LLC in North Texas, just outside the Dallas/Ft Worth area. This young horse is out of Zensational by The Offshore Account, and he’s a gentle giant, explains Megan Caliendo. Thank you to […]
Continue reading …Youth Exhibitor Rose Amala Acquires Legendary Unicorn Snippity Snap
February 8, 2025 Comments Off on Youth Exhibitor Rose Amala Acquires Legendary Unicorn Snippity Snap
By Delores Kuhlwein Imagine having the chance to ride or even show one of the most incredible horses, aka a unicorn, in the industry – a mare with a name that is synonymous with the picture of the ultimate western all around horse. Not only does she hail from royal lineage, VS Code Red and […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Children Are Living Messages
February 8, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Children Are Living Messages
“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” —Neil Postman. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Robie Herman, 1977-2025
February 7, 2025 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Robie Herman, 1977-2025
We are devastated to share the news of the passing of our friend, Robie Herman. Words cannot express our deep sadness at the loss of this extraordinary man and kind soul who was not only a wonderful horseman, but also truly a friend to all. We’ve shared what we know so far about Robie’s services, […]
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