Happy Thanksgiving! -From The Equine Chronicle
November 23, 2017 Comments Off on Happy Thanksgiving! -From The Equine Chronicle
Now that the fall show season has come to a close, along with the changing of the leaves and the emergence of everything pumpkin spice, it’s only natural to begin a time of retrospection as we reflect on the events of the closing year. The holidays are a time to spend with family and friends, in the comfort of our home, beside a warm hearth, sharing a meal, and telling tales.
Continue reading …Complete Equine Chronicle AQHA World Show Recap: 46 Interviews, 27 Videos, 12 Photo Galleries, and More!
November 22, 2017 Comments Off on Complete Equine Chronicle AQHA World Show Recap: 46 Interviews, 27 Videos, 12 Photo Galleries, and More!
In case you missed any of our World Show coverage, here it is, all in one place!
Continue reading …Amy Jo Erhardt Named Leading Owner at 2017 AQHA World Show
November 21, 2017 Comments Off on Amy Jo Erhardt Named Leading Owner at 2017 AQHA World Show
Amy Jo brought eight Halter horses to the World Show this year, all of which claimed top placings in amateur, open, L3, and L2 classes, which helped boost the overall total points earned and ultimately resulted in Amy Jo winning the Leading Owner title.
Continue reading …Masterson Farms Announces Purchase of RL Best Of Sudden Son, CP Surely The Best
November 20, 2017 Comments Off on Masterson Farms Announces Purchase of RL Best Of Sudden Son, CP Surely The Best
This purchase is the result of an intensive effort by Masterson Farms, LLC, to locate and acquire the son of RL BEST OF SUDDEN with the greatest potential for following in the footsteps of his sire — both as a show and breeding horse. Diesel is out of the mare, Sure A Pretty Blaze, a holder of multiple Australia pleasure championships, by Blazing Hot x Miss Surely Bars.
Continue reading …Final AQHA World Champions Include Arentsen/Dimplez, Castle/DMM Double Oh Seven, Parker/Best Kept Secrete, and Roark/Alluring Intention
November 18, 2017 Comments Off on Final AQHA World Champions Include Arentsen/Dimplez, Castle/DMM Double Oh Seven, Parker/Best Kept Secrete, and Roark/Alluring Intention
In Weanling Colts, Luke Castle led DMM Double Oh Seven to a win for new owner, Terry Bradshaw. This horse is a new purchase for Terry, who let us in on how the deal went down, just four days ago.
Continue reading …Kristen Galyean Wins Amateur Western Pleasure With VS Lady In Red, 10 Years After Winning With Grandmother, Vital Signs Are Good
November 17, 2017 Comments Off on Kristen Galyean Wins Amateur Western Pleasure With VS Lady In Red, 10 Years After Winning With Grandmother, Vital Signs Are Good
The last time Kristen competed here in the Jim Norick Arena at the World Show was ten years ago when she was named the World Champion with Vital Signs Are Good. Today, she was named the World Champion in Amateur Western Pleasure on VS Lady In Red, a granddaughter of her beloved “Lucy,” who has since passed.
Continue reading …Ross Roark Wins 100th World Title With Squires Famous Doll in 2-Year-Old Mares!
November 17, 2017 Comments Off on Ross Roark Wins 100th World Title With Squires Famous Doll in 2-Year-Old Mares!
“There is a common dominator, no doubt,” Ross says. “I think the main thing about all these horses is that they’re sound horses. They have good feet and legs. They’re balanced horses from head to tail.”
Continue reading …AQHA Halter Champions Include Castle/Hesakeeper, Turner/Big Time Addiction, and Roark/Squires Famous Doll, Bee Jewelled, Legacee
November 17, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Halter Champions Include Castle/Hesakeeper, Turner/Big Time Addiction, and Roark/Squires Famous Doll, Bee Jewelled, Legacee
In the next class, Yearling Geldings, Ted Turner led Big Time Addiction to win for Amanda Wallinger-Rowan. We had the chance to chat with Amanda earlier in the week following her win in Amateur Yearling Geldings with her double registered AQHA/APHA gelding, Big Time Addiction.
Continue reading …Breeders’ Halter Futurity Announces Exciting New Classes For 2018
November 17, 2017 Comments Off on Breeders’ Halter Futurity Announces Exciting New Classes For 2018
First Weanling Geldings will be offered in both Amateur and Open Divisions. Also, a new addition will be DIY classes. These classes are designed for the competitor wants to “Do It Yourself.” In order to participate in these classes, the weanlings must not be under the guidance of a horse trainer.
Continue reading …Angela Wade and The Perfect Kryme Win Amateur Western Riding
November 17, 2017 Comments Off on Angela Wade and The Perfect Kryme Win Amateur Western Riding
“Western Riding is forward and flowing, so I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to mentally switch gears. But, I’m proud of Clyde, and I’m proud of myself.”
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