NY Times/Chron of the Horse Release Stories About Late Equestrian Coach Accused of Molesting Students
May 30, 2018 Comments Off on NY Times/Chron of the Horse Release Stories About Late Equestrian Coach Accused of Molesting Students
Interviews conducted with 38 former students, grooms, trainers, and members of his local Riding Club reveal the extent of the abuse that spanned decades and was often overlooked by disbelieving parents who were more concerned with what Williams’ status and skills as a horse trainer could do for their children, many of whom had dreams of competing at the Olympics.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- 10,000 APHA Points!
May 30, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- 10,000 APHA Points!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day commemorates a special milestone for APHA amateur competitor, Jamie Ross Swanson, and her horse, She’s Alotta Splash. At the IPHC Memorial Day Show in Cedar Rapids, the team surpassed the 10,000 APHA point mark!
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Zippos Redemption (1998-2018)
May 30, 2018 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Zippos Redemption (1998-2018)
One of Pamela’s most memorable moments with the horse she fondly called “Ole’ Man River” took place at the 2016 APHA World Show where they won two World Championships in Western Riding- one in Novice Amateur and one in Masters Amateur. “He always stepped up for me at the World shows,” she says. “It was like he knew what I was thinking, and the ride on him was fun and very rewarding!
Continue reading …Congratulations Breanne Porter and Addison Wood on Recent Wedding!
May 30, 2018 Comments Off on Congratulations Breanne Porter and Addison Wood on Recent Wedding!
Congratulations is in order for AQHA amateur competitor, Breanne Porter, following her recent wedding! Miss Breanne Porter and Dr. Addison Wood were married during a beautiful ceremony on May 26th at Spruce Meadows, an internationally renowned Jumping facility in Calgary, Alberta.
Continue reading …Authorities Believe More Than $150,000 in Tack Stolen From IN Horse Show Was Result of “Targeted Attack”
May 29, 2018 Comments Off on Authorities Believe More Than $150,000 in Tack Stolen From IN Horse Show Was Result of “Targeted Attack”
The items that were stolen include custom Western and English show and work saddles, show pads, halters, show clothing, and headstalls. Brands include Harris, Blue Ribbon, Wenger, Show and Tell, and more. Rebecca Baker, the President of the Henry County Saddle Club has confirmed that round-the-clock security has been hired and more security cameras will be installed.
Continue reading …Let Me Introduce You to My Non-Competitive Self…
May 28, 2018 Comments Off on Let Me Introduce You to My Non-Competitive Self…
Why pay the money for full time trainers, the price of high end show tack, show fees, and trainer fees if you don’t have a strong competitive drive? This is a question my husband and non-horse show peers ask all me all the time. Do you know what you could be doing with that money each month?
Continue reading …Life Is Sweet With “The Cookie Lady” and He’s The Candy Man
May 25, 2018 Comments Off on Life Is Sweet With “The Cookie Lady” and He’s The Candy Man
Lately, this seasoned competitor and baker has been combining her talents in pastry and performance horses with some very delicious results.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Our EC Cover Girl is a Valedictorian!
May 24, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Our EC Cover Girl is a Valedictorian!
You may remember the story about our current Equine Chronicle cover girl, Kathryn Bunting, being surprised with her cover as the ultimate graduation present. Well, we recently received word that Kat has been named valedictorian for her senior class!
Continue reading …Best of Both Worlds- Eric Mendrysa- From Horsemanship to Saddleseat
May 24, 2018 Comments Off on Best of Both Worlds- Eric Mendrysa- From Horsemanship to Saddleseat
“Reid asked me the other day how my brain transitions from the complete differences in position from Saddleseat posture to Horsemanship posture. We both joked that if people can speak two great languages, then I can learn two opposite disciplines. It’s possible, inside this degree of difficulty, where I find the ultimate challenge of striving to be great at both.”
Continue reading …Justify Continues Triple Crown Bid With Rainy Day Preakness Win
May 23, 2018 Comments Off on Justify Continues Triple Crown Bid With Rainy Day Preakness Win
A crowd of almost 135,000 people at the historic Pimlico Race Track, cheered on Smith as Justify and Good Magic, the runner-up at this year’s Kentucky Derby, raced neck-and-neck for the majority of the race. After rounding the far turn, Justify was able to break free and race to victory by a half-length.
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