EC Photo of the Day – The First SJPHC Youth Scholarships
September 23, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The First SJPHC Youth Scholarships
SJPHC Youth Scholarship Chairman Fred Tabor and exhibitor Sofia Wiemer share a sweet moment savoring the very first winners of SJPHC Youth Scholarships! Follow SJPHC Youth Scholarship Circuit for social media candid photos by Gail Bates Photography. Image by Gail Bates Photography, courtesy of SJPHC.net. If you have a great photo of the day, please […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Living in the Moment
September 22, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Living in the Moment
It’s hard work winning the intermediate leadline both days! This is Eva Kroeze of Michigan enjoying the rewards of hard work at the recent MQHA $100K Futurity and Great Lakes Classic. This adorable image is by official show photographer Ryan Geiger Photography! If you have a great photo of the day, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Shining in Arizona
September 21, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Shining in Arizona
The Coplen family made the trip to Arizona Fall Championship from Washington State, and the journey has represented much more than just a horse show. Their horse, Clubbin, aka “Jet,” colicked two shows after they purchased him two years ago as a horse that Brandi Coplen and her daughter, Rylee, could share. Clubbin needed emergency […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – That First NSBA Trophy Feeling
September 20, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – That First NSBA Trophy Feeling
Meet Natalie Regelman aboard Blazing Britney. “She just won her first NSBA $1000 added Non Pro WT Class in Lexington, VA, at The Virginia Paint Horse Club Color Classic Futurity,” explain Cerelena Gray and Jeremy Price, who sent us this joyful photo! Thanks to Ceralena and Jeremy and a huge congrats to Natalie! If you have […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Comeback is Stronger Than the Setback
September 19, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Comeback is Stronger Than the Setback
“The comeback is stronger than the setback!” says Heather Huber. “This is Reliable Mechanic; he just returned to the showpen for the first time in a year after recovering from an injury. He won The Premier Sires All Ages Open Hunter Under Saddle Stakes at the Northwest Emerald just over a week ago.” Congratulations to […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Pure Sweetness
September 18, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Pure Sweetness
“This little leadline rider looked absolutely adorable posing with her show partner. The way she wrapped her arms around his face was the perfect touch — a sweet, classic moment that shows just how special these horses are to their riders, even at a young age. Creating portraits like this is such a joy — […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Family Tradition
September 17, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Family Tradition
“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.” ~Alex Haley. Pictured are Blake and Briggs Britton with Alexis Gooding’s Snazzy Lil Machine, enjoying the highlight of the show, leadline, at the recent MQHA $100K Futurity and Great Lakes Classic. Thank you to Alexis for sharing this incredible image by Ryan […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Olivia Stoudmire and IceForTheChics
September 16, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Olivia Stoudmire and IceForTheChics
“Olivia Stoudmire and ICEFORTHECHICS (known affectionately as “Chic”) were named Reserve World Champions in the Level I Youth 14–18 Ranch Riding at this year’s show,” says Melissa Stoudmire, who explains that “Chic” is well known for his affectionate personality and love of attention. “He’s especially fond of Charlotte, the daughter of trainers Melvin and Elizabeth […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Tinsley, Tito, and Stella – A Love Story
September 15, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Tinsley, Tito, and Stella – A Love Story
Meet Tinsley with her two horses! “Tito and Tinsley are not new to the scene. She showed him as a 2yo in the pee-wee showmanship! She was his “person” as a yearling and it continues on as he’s a 3yo now and she’s 5! He is constantly loving her more than he is the big people,” says […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – When Horses Are Family
September 14, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – When Horses Are Family
“My favorite photo from Youth World! Pure joy and a horse that leans in for kisses. Angus loves hugs and kisses,” says Gretchen Gaible. Pictured are Eleanor Gaible and By Good Rights after winning the L1 Youth 13 & Under Horsemanship at the 2025 AQHYA World Championship Show! They are surrounded, of course, by family! If […]
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