Find Out What’s New For the 2021 AZ Sun Circuit
January 27, 2021 Comments Off on Find Out What’s New For the 2021 AZ Sun Circuit
Sun Circuit could rest on its reputation and still be a favorite destination horse show. Instead, it continues to innovate, taking the pulse of the show world and delivering an exhibitor experience that excels year after year.
Continue reading …Photo and Results From C Bar C Winner Circuit
January 26, 2021 Comments Off on Photo and Results From C Bar C Winner Circuit
Congratulations to High Point Champions at the show! Winning the Open High Point was Aint Too Lazy and Carli Jerrell for Marcy Lang. Reserve was Only Lazy Lopin and Brent Maxwell for Lynette DePalma. The Level 1/Novice Amateur Champion was Servo Machine and Allie Atkinson. Reserve was An Everlasting Touch and Linda Layon-Watson. The Amateur Champion was By Good Rights and Hailey Flatter. Reserve was Best Cowboy Around and Ellexxah Maxwell.
Continue reading …Early Training of Young Horses- Imprinting Versus Other Methods
January 25, 2021 Comments Off on Early Training of Young Horses- Imprinting Versus Other Methods
The idea of imprint training is to, in a single session, introduce as many new objects and sensations as possible within the first 24 hours after birth. This might include brushes, halters, clippers, other equipment, and touching of the face, body, legs, and hooves.
Continue reading …Silver Dollar Circuit Concludes by Crowning High Point Champions
January 22, 2021 Comments Off on Silver Dollar Circuit Concludes by Crowning High Point Champions
The Silver Dollar Circuit followed closely on the heels of the Florida Gold and Gulf Coast circuits, offering competitors who didn’t travel south for the winter the opportunity to compete at the well-appointed South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas. The show was held January 15-20 with judges including Robin Frid, Jessica Gilliam, Kristy Starnes, Bruce Walquist, Rhonda Replogle, Brent Maxwell, Clint Ainsworth, Carly Parks, Liz Baker, Jonathan Meilleur, Shawn Hays, and Eric Petersen.
Continue reading …Carol Kane Purchases Multiple APHA World Champion, Kid In A Candy Store
January 21, 2021 Comments Off on Carol Kane Purchases Multiple APHA World Champion, Kid In A Candy Store
“We love that he’s more than capable in so many events but still extremely competitive in Western Pleasure for Carol.”
Continue reading …The West Twins – Same, but Different
January 21, 2021 Comments Off on The West Twins – Same, but Different
When Christine West discovered that she and her husband, Jeff, were having twins, she went to work researching how to raise twin girls with a sense of individuality. She learned tricks like letting each girl have her own birthday cake and allowing them to develop their own style. This way, Katherine and Elizabeth had common traits, but different personalities.
Continue reading …EC TV- Sunshine and Palm Trees- Showing at the FL Gold and Gulf Coast
January 20, 2021 Comments Off on EC TV- Sunshine and Palm Trees- Showing at the FL Gold and Gulf Coast
Sunshine, palm trees, showing horses… What could be better than that? Check out this fun video of our time spent in Tampa, Florida over the New Year at the Florida Gold and Gulf Coast horse shows! Click here to watch the video on EC TV.
Continue reading …More Around the Rings- Silver Dollar Circuit
January 20, 2021 Comments Off on More Around the Rings- Silver Dollar Circuit
Scroll below to check out more great photos from around the rings at the Silver Dollar Circuit! Stay tuned for results coming at the conclusion of the show. If you’d like to share photos and results from a show in your area, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …NSBA and Silver Stakes Classes Crown Winners at Silver Dollar Circuit
January 19, 2021 Comments Off on NSBA and Silver Stakes Classes Crown Winners at Silver Dollar Circuit
The NSBA Four and Five-Year-Old Open Trail was won by Troy Lehn with Moonlit Vitals, winning $816 for Amy Lynch. Reserve was Lindsey Minor with Lopin All Night Long, winning $648 for Lindsay Gunderlock Smaltz. Third was Sarah Faught with Keepin Quiet, winning $480 for Linda Patron. Fourth was Murray Griggs with Southern Dreamin, winning $240 for Heidi Rasor. Fifth was David Busick with Hussh Money, winning $216 for Candy Bava. Sixth was Kelly McDowall with Olive Ah Sudden for Claire McDowall.
Continue reading …Discussions With An Equine Sports Psychologist – Getting over the 2020 covid-19 Blues
January 19, 2021 Comments Off on Discussions With An Equine Sports Psychologist – Getting over the 2020 covid-19 Blues
This has been a tough year for everyone. Some exhibitors are continuing on in the face of adversity while others have had to stop showing due to event cancellations, postponements, job loss, shutdowns, and other financial and health considerations. Horse people worldwide are still struggling with the loss of time, income, and lack of memories of a 2020 show and training season and, most importunately, the loss of life that the COVID-19 virus has taken.
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