Returning World Champion Deanna Green and Blazinmytroublesaway Score 231.5 to Win Western Riding
August 6, 2016 Comments Off on Returning World Champion Deanna Green and Blazinmytroublesaway Score 231.5 to Win Western Riding
Returning World Champion Deanna Green rode her trusty Palomino mare, Blazinmytroublesaway, to score a 231.5 securing another World Champion title in Western Riding. But, it wasn’t smooth sailing the whole way. After a slight misstep in the preliminaries yesterday, Deanna and “Buttercup” received a second chance at redemption in the shootout round.
Continue reading …Burke, Jensen, and Hamm Win Yearling Fillies, 2-Year-Old Mares, and 3-Year-Old Geldings at AQHYA World
August 6, 2016 Comments Off on Burke, Jensen, and Hamm Win Yearling Fillies, 2-Year-Old Mares, and 3-Year-Old Geldings at AQHYA World
“Every time a judge came by, her ears went forward, her head went up, and she showed like a champ.”
Continue reading …Congratulations 2016 AQHYA Western Riding Finalists! High Score 227.5
August 5, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations 2016 AQHYA Western Riding Finalists! High Score 227.5
Both Emma Edwards with This Is Why I’m Here and Kaylee Mellott with Only In Showbiz each scored a 227.5 and were the highest scoring teams during the Western Riding preliminaries.
Continue reading …Martz, Dobbs, and Huston Crowned First World Champions at 2016 AQHYA World Show
August 5, 2016 Comments Off on Martz, Dobbs, and Huston Crowned First World Champions at 2016 AQHYA World Show
This pair competes under the guidance of Ted Turner, which was evident from the bright orange tie that peeked out from Cooper’s show jacket. “You have to represent!” Cooper says. “You’ve got to wear some orange, somewhere.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA Stallion Zippos Sheik (1992-2016)
August 4, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA Stallion Zippos Sheik (1992-2016)
Zippos Sheik, a red sorrel stallion, foaled on April 3, 1992, was sired by Zippo Pine Bar and out of Sheik’s Cover. He sired 436 foals among which were a number of outstanding pleasure horses such as My Body’s Sheik, Genuine Sheik, Step Out With Sheik, Jet Set Sheik, Sheiks Miss Jazmitaz, Mr Smooth Sheik, Hanks A Skip N Zippo, and Taylor Made Sheik. Upon his death, his foals had lifetime earnings of $370,000.
Continue reading …How I Prepare for Showmanship With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Sydney Scheckel
August 4, 2016 Comments Off on How I Prepare for Showmanship With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Sydney Scheckel
“I practiced every day. I would just make laps around the arena practicing my endurance and run, with or without a horse. You have to be in good shape. It’s important that you have endurance, so you don’t lose your breath while showing.”
Continue reading …How I Prepare For Horsemanship With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Harley Huff
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on How I Prepare For Horsemanship With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Harley Huff
“You have to really want it and go for it. I was always told that it’s better to go out there and ask a lot out of your horse and possibly have a big mistake than to be too conservative and not stand out to the judges.”
Continue reading …Inaugural EMO Western States Championships Was a Huge Hit With Exhibitors!
August 2, 2016 Comments Off on Inaugural EMO Western States Championships Was a Huge Hit With Exhibitors!
Exhibitors came from many states west of the Mississippi to attend this championship show. Gold, silver and bronze ARC Championship horse trophies were awarded to first, second, and third place winners. Top ten winners received spectacular ribbons in an award ceremony compete with a red carpet.
Continue reading …How I Prepare For Hunter Under Saddle With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Jenna Jacobs
August 2, 2016 Comments Off on How I Prepare For Hunter Under Saddle With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Jenna Jacobs
Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com each day leading up to the Youth World for interviews with last year’s World Champions as they share tips on how they prepare physically and mentally for their respective disciplines, specific exercises they use to hone their skills, and their top three tips for those hoping to win a golden globe this year.
Continue reading …First Time at the Paint Congress, First Time with a New Horse, First Time as a Classic Amateur!
August 1, 2016 Comments Off on First Time at the Paint Congress, First Time with a New Horse, First Time as a Classic Amateur!
This past week has been full of firsts for me. I attended the World Wide Paint Horse Congress for my first time; showed my mare, RR In The Spotlight, aka “Puffy,” for the first time; and it was all during my first outing as a classic amateur! So, why not add in another first! My first blog for The Equine Chronicle!
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