The Equine Chronicle Congress Masters Winners Through the Years
October 21, 2019 Comments Off on The Equine Chronicle Congress Masters Winners Through the Years
Every show horse has its first show. Often, trainers opt for a small, quiet event to get their feet, err, hooves wet. Others put it all on the line by debuting their youngsters to an expectant and enthusiastic crowd at the All American Quarter Horse Congress. Each year, the best maiden horses in the country gather to compete in The Equine Chronicle Congress Masters 2-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle and 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure. It takes a great deal of confidence to enter that arena, along with an extra large helping of talent, to be named the Champion. Many past EC Masters Champions have gone on to have storied show careers, and their riders have had stellar accomplishments as well.
Continue reading …10/20 Congress Champions Include Taylor, Weakly, Trahan, Fox, and More
October 20, 2019 Comments Off on 10/20 Congress Champions Include Taylor, Weakly, Trahan, Fox, and More
Today’s classes at the Quarter Horse Congress began with Kent Ray Taylor riding Snap It Send It to win the 3-Year-Old Limited Non Pro Western Pleasure.
Continue reading …10/19 Congress Champions Include Ginsberg, Hicock, Krutchen, McCain, and More
October 19, 2019 Comments Off on 10/19 Congress Champions Include Ginsberg, Hicock, Krutchen, McCain, and More
Ina is 84 years young now, and she’s so excited to have finally won her first Grand Champion title at the Congress. Making the win even more special is that she had plenty of family members in attendance. “My grandson and son came to watch me and provide support after I lost my husband two and a half years ago. He loved coming to the horse shows. I’ve been with Jeffrey and his family for five years. After my husband passed away, they took me in, just like family. He and his family are so supportive and devoted to their horses. They’re also so knowledgeable and can really get the best out of the horse and you.”
Continue reading …Young at Heart – If horses are the secret to staying young, Elizabeth Logan has discovered the key.
October 19, 2019 Comments Off on Young at Heart – If horses are the secret to staying young, Elizabeth Logan has discovered the key.
A sleek, metallic silver, 2018 Lincoln, sporting a license plate that reads Batter Up, can be spotted cruising through the small town of Haskell, Oklahoma. At the wheel is not a teenager with an affinity for the game. The owner is 92-year-old Elizabeth Logan. The spry, gray-haired horsewoman explains that the plate is a tribute to her APHA racehorse that helped pay for the car.
Continue reading …“First Time” Congress Champions Include Paul, Eidson, Kearns, Inchiostro, and Langley
October 19, 2019 Comments Off on “First Time” Congress Champions Include Paul, Eidson, Kearns, Inchiostro, and Langley
Ali Eidson was thrilled to score her first Congress Championship in the Super Sale 2-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes with her new horse of only three months, Made In The Moonlight.
Continue reading …10/18 Congress Champions Include Maxwell, Ronk, Toteff, Cole, and More
October 18, 2019 Comments Off on 10/18 Congress Champions Include Maxwell, Ronk, Toteff, Cole, and More
Audrey has been showing “Sinbad” for two years. Although he’s a really big horse, Audrey insists that he’s very sweet. “He’s big, but he has a good personality and he’s nice to me. To get his ears up all I have to do is hold my hand in front of his nose and snap my fingers.”
Continue reading …Foodies Favorites On The Show Scene – Congress Edition
October 17, 2019 Comments Off on Foodies Favorites On The Show Scene – Congress Edition
The sweet scent of cinnamon rolls waft through the air as glazed bourbon bites start sizzling on the grill. The Sweet Shop has just opened for the day, and the line is already around the corner with exhibitors clamoring for their coveted apple turnovers to start the day on the right foot.
Continue reading …10/17 Congress Champions Include Searles, Shepard, Smith, Vargo, Pezan, and More
October 17, 2019 Comments Off on 10/17 Congress Champions Include Searles, Shepard, Smith, Vargo, Pezan, and More
In today’s pattern, Nichole especially liked her spin in the box and the fact that she was able to accomplish something her trainer gave her as a goal. “My box was really good. We got all our lope overs in our spots, so I was excited about that. Also, Tommy told me to make sure I didn’t hit the back through. Overall, it was a very good pattern.”
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Casey Willis and KM Suddenly So Easy were named the Congress Champions in Senior Western Pleasure for Ken and Marilyn Masterson. They all joined us for this Equine Chronicle interview. EC TV- 2019 QH Congress- Senior Western Pleasure Casey Willis and KM Suddenly So Easy were named the Congress Champions in Senior Western Pleasure for […]
Continue reading …10/16 Congress Champions Include Desmond, Case, Boutelle, Nimigan, Baker, and More
October 16, 2019 Comments Off on 10/16 Congress Champions Include Desmond, Case, Boutelle, Nimigan, Baker, and More
“He’s always been good to me,” Sarah says. “He’s better than any gelding I’ve ever showed. He’s pretty special. He’s my unicorn.”
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