Some of the most notable included Performance Halter for the amateur and youth divisions, adding a Top 20 award for the Amateur Walk Trot division, and a modification to the scoring system for Showmanship, Horsemanship and Equitation. Other noted discussions that I heard about, included the possibility of a competition license for SPB horses to compete with regular registry horses.
Continue reading …When trainer Chris Holbin entered the show pen on VS Game Changer at the 2017 Quarter Horse Congress, he had no idea that his mount’s name
would be the underlying theme of his entire show, and life.
The Professional Horsewoman of 2017 is Holly Hover and the Professional Horseman of 2017 is Dan Trein.
Continue reading …The fun parties begin on Monday, March 5th with an Exhibitors’ Lunch hosted by AQHA stallion, Mechanic, and Sandra Morgan. This free lunch will be served ringside at The Equine Chronicle Arena.
Continue reading …All this time and money to conquer a routine that lasts anywhere from two to five minutes. That certainly strikes a chord with all equestrians, whether you compete in Barrel Racing, Western Pleasure, or Show Jumping!
Continue reading …“Silver Dollar was the beginning of the show season for many competitors, but it was the beginning of a lot of new things for Speedy and I. If I said I wasn’t nervous, I would be lying.”
Continue reading …From nail clippers to eye drops to three different types of toothpicks, Janet, who works the gate at the Silver Dollar, is prepared for pretty much everything. She says, “I have used everything in that bag at least once, and, if someone asks for something and I don’t have it, then I add it.”
Continue reading …The Circuit Champions in the L2 or L3 Amateur, Select Amateur, and Youth 14-18 Horsemanship will have their scores tallied to determine the Champion of Champions. Then, the Highest Scoring L2 or L3 Non Pro Horsemanship Exhibitor will receive a beautiful, custom crafted trophy buckle. This buckle award is being sponsored by Preston Williams.
Continue reading …B.T. is what they called the Trail era “Before Tim” Kimura, when Trail was the disjointed, black sheep of the horse show world. “It was always the last class of the day, there were barely any entries, and nobody wanted to drag the poles around at the end of the show,” recalls Tim.
Continue reading …“When I win in a pair, I write on them, and I save them for the next big show. This year, I wore a pair of socks that I have won eight times in…”
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