How a 3-Year-Old Won the All-Around at the Congress AND World Show in the Same Year
December 4, 2018 Comments Off on How a 3-Year-Old Won the All-Around at the Congress AND World Show in the Same Year
Traditionally, the quest for an all-around title, at a major event like the Quarter Horse Congress or World Show, typically takes place later in a horse’s life, once they’ve acquired multiple skill sets, mastered several events, and proven that they can withstand a rigorous training and competition schedule. However, for one team, Angela Fox and HP The Rusty Fox, aka “Fox²,” their journey to win not one, but two, major all-around titles in 2018 came very early in “Rusty’s” career.
Continue reading …Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Fuzzy Horses, and Christmas Cookies, Oh My!
December 3, 2018 Comments Off on Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Fuzzy Horses, and Christmas Cookies, Oh My!
What other horse show encourages competitors to wear ugly Christmas sweaters, welcomes fuzzy horses, and has a cookie decorating competition? At the 2018 Reindeer Run, recently held Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Christmas festivities were in full force, made even more complete with a Christmas Cookie Walk on Saturday evening.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results From IPHA Fall Futurity
November 30, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results From IPHA Fall Futurity
Special thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for some great around the ring photos from the 2018 Illinois Paint Horse Association Fall Futurity that recently took place October 6-7 at Gordyville in Gifford, Illinois. Click on the link below to view results from the show. If you’d like to have your show’s photos and results featured on […]
Continue reading …Over $150,000 in Cash Awards Coming to 2019 AZ Sun Circuit!
November 29, 2018 Comments Off on Over $150,000 in Cash Awards Coming to 2019 AZ Sun Circuit!
Over $150,000 in cash awards will be coming to the 2019 Arizona Sun Circuit!
Continue reading …Just in Time For The Holidays, The Story of a Colt Named Noel
November 28, 2018 Comments Off on Just in Time For The Holidays, The Story of a Colt Named Noel
The holidays are here, and Equitopia caregivers want to share a heartwarming story of their miraculous orphan colt called Noël, who was born May 30, 2018, in Abcoude, The Netherlands, without an eye and a hanging ear, and just four weeks later lost his mom to a fatal intestinal rotation (colic). But his courage and tenacity have stood as tall as his famous 17.1 hand sire: Totilas.
Continue reading …KC Montgomery Honored For Years of Service
November 27, 2018 Comments Off on KC Montgomery Honored For Years of Service
“He’s made a lasting impact on this industry, and he’s never one to discuss that or to brag. I very much admire that,” says his daughter, Ashley Montgomery.
Continue reading …Gaining the Edge in NCEA Recruiting
November 26, 2018 Comments Off on Gaining the Edge in NCEA Recruiting
A coach can’t communicate via email, text, phone call or through social media messaging with an athlete about being a prospective recruit until September 1st of that rider’s junior year in high school. In addition, coaches are not allowed to comment on social media posts, they can only like or share these posts. But current NCEA riders say waiting until then to start thinking about college can put you behind in figuring out your future.
Continue reading …We Are the Same- Building Disability Awareness in the Equestrian Industry
November 23, 2018 Comments Off on We Are the Same- Building Disability Awareness in the Equestrian Industry
As I read over this list, I’m struck by the fact that these are the same goals that most competitive equestrians have. The key word is same. We are more alike than we are different.
Continue reading …Happy Thanksgiving from The Equine Chronicle!
November 22, 2018 Comments Off on Happy Thanksgiving from The Equine Chronicle!
Here at The Equine Chronicle, we are thankful for each and every one of you and for the opportunity that we have to capture your beloved memories and promote this sport that we all hold so near and dear to our hearts.
Continue reading …EC TV- 2018 AQHA World- That’s A Wrap!
November 21, 2018 Comments Off on EC TV- 2018 AQHA World- That’s A Wrap!
Check out our final recap video from the 2018 AQHA World Show! Check out more fun videos on EquineChronicle.TV.
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