“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 …“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 …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 …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 …“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 …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.
Continue reading …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 …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 …“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 […]
Continue reading …“You have the power to make your dreams come true, so reach for them and don’t accept anything less.” – Deanie Humphrys-Dunne If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to share.
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