“Arizona Sun Circuit was my first big show. Being a newcomer to the all around world and having a new horse, one can only imagine my delight, as well as my fear, entering the show pen.”
Continue reading …2015 AZ. Sun Circuit Off to a Blazing Start
January 26, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 AZ. Sun Circuit Off to a Blazing Start
Close to $40,000 worth of goods, saddles, electronics, and gift certificates will be randomly given through a variety of fun games, trivia contests, drawings, and lucky exhibitor awards.
Continue reading …FAQ’s About APHA Amateur Platinum 50+ Proposal
January 23, 2015 Comments Off on FAQ’s About APHA Amateur Platinum 50+ Proposal
EC Blog by: Carla Perri Dear APHA Members, We wanted to make sure you know about a new proposal to the APHA Amateur Committee at the Convention next month in February that would greatly benefit us older APHA members. The proposal is to form a new division such as the Amateur Walk/Trot. This new division […]
Continue reading …Rubbing Elbows With Equine Millionaires in the Heart of Horse Country
January 23, 2015 Comments Off on Rubbing Elbows With Equine Millionaires in the Heart of Horse Country
Mare owners looking to breed are able to get an up-close inspection of potential sires, and fans are able to see the horses that captured their hearts on the track, now standing just a few feet awa
Continue reading …Arizona All Breed Circuit Strikes Gold!
December 19, 2014 Comments Off on Arizona All Breed Circuit Strikes Gold!
This is a show that reminds us of the “why” – why we started showing horses in the first place, why we had fun at horse shows, and why we wanted to come back year after year. It’s a show that has decided it’s best to take care of its exhibitors, trainers, and supporters.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at the 2014 NRHA Futurity With Lauren Crivelli
December 15, 2014 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at the 2014 NRHA Futurity With Lauren Crivelli
Starting with a clean slate, each of the finals qualifiers entered the arena and completed Pattern # 10. This run-in pattern created a huge amount of energy that the packed crowd fed off of.
Continue reading …Members of Equine Community Gather to Pay Respects to Late Horsewoman Suzetta Busby
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on Members of Equine Community Gather to Pay Respects to Late Horsewoman Suzetta Busby
Many former students, fellow horse trainers, and respected horsemen and women shared stories of their encounters with Suzetta at the home of her sister, Sharlene Wirsig. The celebration of her life brought both tears and laughter as we all remembered Suzetta and how she affected our lives.
Continue reading …Laurel and Susan’s Blog: 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress
October 15, 2014 Comments Off on Laurel and Susan’s Blog: 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress
Laurel Champlin and Susan Wilson’s Video Blog at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress! Day 1 Day 2 – Part 1 Day 2 – Part 2 For even more great videos, be sure to check out our YouTube Channel: The Equine Chronicle
Continue reading …Is Facebook a Judge’s Worst Enemy?
October 1, 2014 Comments Off on Is Facebook a Judge’s Worst Enemy?
There is no denying that Facebook is the most powerful social media tool with numerous social benefits for connecting friends and sharing news and information. But, when it comes to judges and exhibitors interacting with each other on Facebook, there is a fine line of what is acceptable and what is unethical….
Continue reading …What it Feels Like to be an AQHA Select World Show All-Around Champion!
September 2, 2014 Comments Off on What it Feels Like to be an AQHA Select World Show All-Around Champion!
EC Blog by: Linda Coakley What an amazing journey! I was leading the all-around standings, and when Sarah from AQHA came and told me that I had won again, I couldn’t believe it! Kip was already headed home, but Ron caught him just before his plane took off and gave him the news. Our modern […]
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