Around the Rings- OPHC Welcome Back to the World
May 23, 2020 Comments Off on Around the Rings- OPHC Welcome Back to the World
Special thanks to Deanna Rippeon for snapping a few photos from the OPHC Welcome Back to the World show that is currently underway in Oklahoma City. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for more photos and results from the show. If you’d like to share photos from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- Memorial Day Mane Event
May 22, 2020 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Memorial Day Mane Event
And just like that… we’re back! Thanks to Julie Schmidt for sharing these first few shots from one of the first horse shows to resume since the COIVD-19 crisis. The show is the Memorial Day Mane Event, May 23-24 at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex in Statesboro, GA with judges, Don Beard, Charlene Carter, Carol Morris, and Kathryn Bogetta officiating.
Continue reading …Who Was the Winner? Quiz #2- Congress 2000
May 14, 2020 Comments Off on Who Was the Winner? Quiz #2- Congress 2000
After the immense popularity of our first Who Was the Winner? Quiz, where we featured results from the 2018 AQHA Open/Amateur World Show, we decided to dive a little deeper into the archives. For this quiz, results have been taken from the 2000 All American Quarter Horse Congress.
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During this time of quarantine, Zoom can place you anywhere in the world. But, let’s face it, where do most of us want to be right now?… A horse show!
Continue reading …Who Were the Winners of the First Recorded Live Virtual Horse Show?
May 5, 2020 Comments Off on Who Were the Winners of the First Recorded Live Virtual Horse Show?
Lauren Stanley and Extremely Good Stuff won Open/Non Pro Showmanship with 24 entries. Reserve was Cami Van Aken with Good Tobe Immortal. Charlotte Brooks and Wonit On My RV were the winners in the Non Pro 11 and Under Showmanship Sidepot. Kelly Coonce and Presleys Got Rhythm won the Non Pro 15-18 Showmanship Sidepot. Lauren Stanley and Extremely Good Stuff won the Non Pro 19-39 Showmanship Sidepot.
Continue reading …Flashback Friday- NSBA Riders Cup Pays Out $80,000
April 24, 2020 Comments Off on Flashback Friday- NSBA Riders Cup Pays Out $80,000
Unbeknownst to everyone at the time, that would be the last, major, horse show held before the COVID-19 pandemic began to restrict travel, event attendance, and daily life. The National Snaffle Bit Association held its annual Riders Cup during the Sun Circuit again this year and presented competitors with a total payout of $80,000; beautiful, silver trophy cups; and big checks.
Continue reading …EC Readers’ Most Memorable Moments of 2019
April 20, 2020 Comments Off on EC Readers’ Most Memorable Moments of 2019
With horse shows put on hold for the foreseeable future, many of us are feeling the stay-at-home blues. This is a natural and perfectly normal reaction. But, it’s important to remember that everyone is in the same boat. We’re all in this together.
Continue reading …AEP Unveils First Set of Point Standings For Back Number Loyalty Program
April 18, 2020 Comments Off on AEP Unveils First Set of Point Standings For Back Number Loyalty Program
The current points as of March 15th include 12 shows in Florida, 11 shows in Indiana, 3 shows in Ohio, 4 shows in Missouri, and 6 shows in Nevada. Although the COVID-19 situation has put a damper on showing as of late, AEP is hopefully that everyone will be able to get back in the game very soon.
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The inaugural show offered 10 classes, and each of the 122 entries were given private, detailed, constructive critiques from judge Sandy Jirkovsky. The virtual show paid out a total of $4,270 to top-placing exhibitors, as well.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- PtHA Hall of Fame Banquet and Convention
March 31, 2020 Comments Off on Around the Rings- PtHA Hall of Fame Banquet and Convention
Thanks to PtHA for sharing these photos from the recent Hall of Fame Banquet and Convention. If you’d like to share your photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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