EC Photo of the Day- Nap Time
There’s nothing like a nap with your best friend. Thanks to Barbara Deherder for this sweet photo of Joshua and Dreams Empressionist. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
AQHA Past President Howard Weiss Has Passed
December 6, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA Past President Howard Weiss Has Passed
“Howard Weiss represented the new face of the Association – of folks who had been attracted to Quarter Horses in the pursuit of wholesome, family-oriented activity,” wrote Don Hedgpeth in “They Rode Good Horses.”
Continue reading …Mother-Daughter Congress Champion Duo
December 6, 2021 Comments Off on Mother-Daughter Congress Champion Duo
“I love being able to show alongside my mom, because we both share the same passion for horses, and doing it together is the best,” Jillian says. “My mom is the person who got me into showing and, without the industry, I don’t know what I would be doing today. My mom and I are always helping each other with Dodger and giving each other tips to work on. Although sometimes it’s hard to show the same horse, I wouldn’t change a thing.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Patience Is Key
December 6, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Patience Is Key
Thanks to Chelsea Sullivan-Wehner for this great photo of her 4-year-old Ben Luvin On U. “He fits the statement of patience is key!” she says. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Seeing Green
December 5, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Seeing Green
When the future is so bright, you need shades! This rider is clearly a fan of a coordinating show ensemble. Emerald green in shirt, pad, and even hackamore reins! Details matter when showing horses. Think you have a better matchy-matchy show set up? Email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to show us.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- The Horses Who Teach Us
December 4, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- The Horses Who Teach Us
“Some horses will test you, some will teach you, and some will bring out the best in you.” We all have stories about the horses who helped mold us into the riders we are today. Maybe they were the difficult mounts, the patient souls, or the kind hearts who helped us learn skills and overcome […]
Continue reading …Horse Community Rallies Around High School Shooting Survivor, AQHA Rider
December 3, 2021 Comments Off on Horse Community Rallies Around High School Shooting Survivor, AQHA Rider
Kylie is a 17-year-old senior who has been riding since she was six years old and showing since she was eight. She currently competes with her bay AQHA gelding, My Blazin Zipper, in all around events.
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The secret to success? Show up and do the work when nobody is watching. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Work to Ride Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Equestrian Arena; Raises $5.4 Million of $8 Million Goal
December 2, 2021 Comments Off on Work to Ride Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Equestrian Arena; Raises $5.4 Million of $8 Million Goal
Student participants work to clean and maintain the stables and care for the horses in exchange for lessons in various equine sports, of which polo is a perennial favorite. WTR made history when three of its polo players became the first all-Black team to win the National Interscholastic Polo Championship in 2011.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Horses as a Mirror
December 2, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Horses as a Mirror
“If you are fearful, a horse will back off. If you are calm and confident, it will come forward. For those who are often flattered or feared, the horse can be a welcome mirror of the best in human nature.” – Claire Balding If you have a great photo or video of the day, email […]
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