Around the Rings – 2023 Martinganza Show with the G-Man!
April 1, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Martinganza Show with the G-Man!
Gordon and Charlie have once again hit the road, this time joining our friends in Williamston, North Carolina, for the 2023 Martinganza AQHA Show and Futurity! It’s also the 23rd year of the show! Pictured above – the caterers of The Equine Chronicle Barbeque Dinner Exhibitors’ Party on Friday night. Gordon Downey says, “The caterers provided fabulous […]
Continue reading …A Wealth of Knowledge – Cochran Quarter Horses Begins Exciting New Chapter at Legacy Ranch in Pilot Point
March 31, 2023 Comments Off on A Wealth of Knowledge – Cochran Quarter Horses Begins Exciting New Chapter at Legacy Ranch in Pilot Point
By Delores Kuhlwein “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.” — Chinese Proverb Multiple World Champion and NSBA Quarter Million Dollar Rider Andy Cochran and World and Congress Champion Katie Cochran are beginning an exciting new chapter in their lives this spring. Not only are they offering training […]
Continue reading …Friends For Life – The Horse Show Industry Creates Irreplaceable Bonds
March 31, 2023 Comments Off on Friends For Life – The Horse Show Industry Creates Irreplaceable Bonds
“A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have,” Irish Proverb.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 VQHA Spring Breakout
March 31, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 VQHA Spring Breakout
The recent Virginia Quarter Horse Association Spring Breakout, Home of the Virginia Maiden, held its show March 22-26, 2023, at the Virginia Horse Center, in Lexington, Virginia. Judges were: April Devitt, Casey Devitt, Clay MacLeod, Sandy Curl, Rick Christy, Dolly Chayer and Eddie Smith (SE); Additional Judges: Jim Isley, Shane Young, and Steve Lackey. From Virginia […]
Continue reading …Train Your Horse to Hunt For Easter Eggs!
March 31, 2023 Comments Off on Train Your Horse to Hunt For Easter Eggs!
Take a cue from MaryGaye LeBoeuf and her APHA gelding, Jetalito’s Cowboy Kid, and go on an Easter Egg hunting expedition. Incredibly, LeBoeuf has seen her Easter Egg Hunt training translate into better riding out on the trail when Cowboy is faced with frightening obstacles.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – OMIQHA The Warm Up Show
March 30, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – OMIQHA The Warm Up Show
The Ohio/Michigan/Indiana Quarter Horse Association’s “The Warm Up Show” was held in Springfield, Ohio, at the Champions Center March 24-26, and it was managed by Pinnacle Equine Productions. Judges were Clark Scoggin, Jeff Buck, and Danielle Burns. The show was approved by AQHA, NSBA, OQHA and OMIQHA. At the show, the OMIQHA Queen, Riata Rouch, […]
Continue reading …2023 AQHYA World Championship Show Tentative Schedule Online
March 30, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 AQHYA World Championship Show Tentative Schedule Online
AQHA The 2023 AQHYA World is tentatively scheduled July 28 – August 6 at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Find the tentative schedule here, on the AQHYA World Competitor Resources page – along with host hotels, more information about the 13 & Under classes, and more: Resources – AQHA
Continue reading …The Importance of Proper Leg Positioning
March 29, 2023 Comments Off on The Importance of Proper Leg Positioning
No matter what event you do, good leg positioning with your horse is a must-have. It is the key to a positive connection between you and your mount.
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos & Results – 2023 March to the Arch
March 28, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos & Results – 2023 March to the Arch
March to the Arch 2023 took place March 14 – 19, 2023, at the Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas with 6 AQHA Judges and 4 NSBA Judges, and it was TQHA approved. Judges were Robbin Jung, Michael Jung, Kelly Boles-Chapman, Kelly McDowall, Jimmy Daurio, Jacob Hartman, and Tanya Green. The talk of the shows always surrounds the […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings – VQHA Spring Breakout with the G-Man!
March 28, 2023 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – VQHA Spring Breakout with the G-Man!
The G-Man was on hand for the Virginia Quarter Horse Association at their Spring Breakout, held March 22 – March 26, 2023, to celebrate with our readers on their successes! Some special highlights: Saturday night’s Tali Terlizzi Quarter Horses Maiden Western Pleasure at The Virginia Maiden! Champion: Saay My Name (Machine Made x HP Only The […]
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