Markel Insurance Yearling Sale at NSBA World Breaks Records at $1.2 Million
The top selling horse, Suddenly Ladylike by RL Best Of Sudden and out of Cool Krymsun Lady, sold for $80,000 and was consigned by Knapp Quarter Horse Farms.
BIG Changes In Store For Western Pleasure Super Sires Program
August 17, 2018 Comments Off on BIG Changes In Store For Western Pleasure Super Sires Program
Moving forward, there will be two divisions- Western and English. “To be honest, I don’t think there is an actual English program like this out there,” says Stephen Stephens. “Like Joan said, we will start out in 2019 and for any sire that signs up in the English division, yearlings by that stallion will get a deal with nomination right into the Longe Line class that year with a $5,000 guaranteed purse to the winner.”
Continue reading …Equine Chronicle and QH Congress Are Partnering to Give You MORE For LESS!
August 13, 2018 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle and QH Congress Are Partnering to Give You MORE For LESS!
The Equine Chronicle is partnering with OQHA to save you money. Advertise in the October issue of The Equine Chronicle plus the Congress Souvenir Program and get a special rate of $550 for a deluxe color page in The Equine Chronicle (a savings of $100) and $375 in the Congress Program (a savings of $50) Get the best exposure for your Congress ad for less!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- World Champion Showmanship Sisters!
August 8, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- World Champion Showmanship Sisters!
For the first time in AQHA history, two sisters have won double World Championship titles here at the 2018 AQHA Youth World Show. First up, Gracie Himes led Essentially Good, aka “Rico,” to win 14-18 Showmanship. Next, her little sis, Issie Himes, won the first-ever 13 and Under Showmanship class.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2018 AQHA Youth World Showmanship Finalists!
August 5, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations 2018 AQHA Youth World Showmanship Finalists!
After 120 runs, we have the top 15 that will be returning to the finals in Showmanship at the 2018 AQHA Youth World Show. The finals will take place on Wednesday morning.
Continue reading …Congratulations 2018 AQHA Youth World Horsemanship Finalists!
August 4, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations 2018 AQHA Youth World Horsemanship Finalists!
After several hours, one preliminaries, two cuts, a semifinals, and rail work, 126 teams have been narrowed down to the top 15 Horsemanship riders that will be returning to compete in the finals on Monday at the 2018 AQHA Youth World Show.
Continue reading …Youth World Cut Short Due to CA. Truck and Trailer Accident; Thankfully, No Injuries Sustained
July 31, 2018 Comments Off on Youth World Cut Short Due to CA. Truck and Trailer Accident; Thankfully, No Injuries Sustained
We’re so relieved to report that a truck and trailer roll-over accident on I-40 just outside of Needles, CA. resulted in no serious injuries or fatalities. AQHA horse trainer, Nancy Renfro, was on her way from California to Oklahoma for the AQHA Youth World Show with her daughters, three dogs, and six horses in tow when a tire blowout caused her truck and trailer to flip over. Thankfully, everyone is ok, with animals only sustaining minor injuries, according to AQHA youth Cori Cansdale.
Continue reading …California Fire Information and Animal Evacuation Tips
July 31, 2018 Comments Off on California Fire Information and Animal Evacuation Tips
Our hearts and prayers are with those currently in the path of a destructive swath of fires that are plaguing California. According to the latest report from ABC News, the California wildfires have prompted evacuation orders for approximately 20,000 people.
Continue reading …Bradshaw Family Welcomes AQHA Stallion, Extremely Hot Chips, to the Herd
July 27, 2018 Comments Off on Bradshaw Family Welcomes AQHA Stallion, Extremely Hot Chips, to the Herd
“My wife and I are excited to have the opportunity to buy such an incredible animal. I cannot thank Joan Schroeder enough, as well as my son-in-law, Scott Weiss, for putting this deal together. We’re excited to move forward and expand our horizons into the Quarter Horse Western Pleasure industry.”
Continue reading …Dispersal Sale of McQuay Stables- Sept. 28th
July 27, 2018 Comments Off on Dispersal Sale of McQuay Stables- Sept. 28th
The McQuays said that it wasn’t an easy decision, but they feel it is time to slow down and enjoy their grandchildren. Colleen added, “We will not be closing our doors; we will remain very active in both the Reining horse industry and the Hunter/Jumper world.”
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