In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA 28-Time World/Reserve Champion Shine My Zipper (1991-2016)
September 12, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA 28-Time World/Reserve Champion Shine My Zipper (1991-2016)
I could tell many stories about all of the prizes we won together after we finally clicked and the many times we took victory laps around the John Justin Arena with a neck ribbon wrapped around my once-in-a-lifetime horse’s neck, but that’s not what this story is really about.
Continue reading …New Teams, Marketing Efforts, and Show of Support For NCAA Equestrian
September 8, 2016 Comments Off on New Teams, Marketing Efforts, and Show of Support For NCAA Equestrian
Of great importance is the renewed focus of the NAB on a marketing strategy to position Equestrian as the first financially sustainable non-revenue generating NCAA sport. A small Marketing Team has been organized to develop the materials and set the plan in action this fall.
Continue reading …Equine Chronicle Goodie Bags For Everyone! Maestas Labor Day Clinic in Oregon
September 6, 2016 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle Goodie Bags For Everyone! Maestas Labor Day Clinic in Oregon
The Equine Chronicle was happy to assist with rider goodie bags at the Labor Day Clinic with trainer Arturo Maestas in Oregon over the weekend. Presented by co-sponsors CK Equine LLC and Ambition Performance Horses, LLC, the 3-day event was held at the beautiful Star Meadows Ranch. Stay tuned for fun photos from the event coming soon.
Continue reading …New TV Series, Life At Vet U, Will Follow Six Students on Journey to Graduation
September 6, 2016 Comments Off on New TV Series, Life At Vet U, Will Follow Six Students on Journey to Graduation
From the intricate work of cataract surgery, to a stallion collection for artificial insemination, each student gets the hands-on experience they need to one day tackle these cases out in the real world. Keep an eye out for Morgan Taylor, the 25-year-old vet student and eventing rider from northeast New Jersey who has dreams of becoming a racetrack veterinarian!
Continue reading …World’s Richest One-Day Rodeo, The American, Returns to Texas in February 2017
September 5, 2016 Comments Off on World’s Richest One-Day Rodeo, The American, Returns to Texas in February 2017
“A three-year agreement with the PBR and The Dallas Cowboys for AT&T Stadium is a big deal for us,” said RFD-TV Founder and Owner Patrick Gottsch.
Continue reading …Social Media Contestants Chosen for NRHA Futurity Freestyle Reining
September 2, 2016 Comments Off on Social Media Contestants Chosen for NRHA Futurity Freestyle Reining
Based on the number of “likes” to the contestants’ video posted by NRHA, the top four scoring contestants to advance on to the Freestyle competition are: Terri June Granger of Dothan, Ala.; Robyn Schiller from Hollister, Calif.; Amber Edmonds of Pepperell, Mass.; and Olivia Pakula from Scottsdale, Ariz.
Continue reading …Special Israeli Paint Horse Experience
August 31, 2016 Comments Off on Special Israeli Paint Horse Experience
“People think Paints are beautiful—they call them ‘Indian horses,’ but Paints don’t have their own stage in Israel; at horse shows, it’s all blacks and browns with just a few Paints. If we get a Paint show started and owners have their own stage, I think it’s going to make them very proud.”
Continue reading …Show Management Seminar is a Big Hit
August 31, 2016 Comments Off on Show Management Seminar is a Big Hit
“Our experience has shown over many years that because of the budget factor, work load and demands in this industry it continues to be harder and harder for affiliates to run the horse shows on a volunteer basis,” Colleen McQuay of Global Reining Sport Group said. “Basically this seminar really is just the beginning of creating a system allowing managers to network their ideas and issues.”
Continue reading …Congratulations AQHA Select World Trail, Western Pleasure, and Showmanship Finalists!
August 30, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHA Select World Trail, Western Pleasure, and Showmanship Finalists!
Congratulations to the following horse and rider teams that have qualified for the finals at the AQHA Select World Championship Show in Western Pleasure and Trail! The Showmanship finals will take place Wednesday morning, the Western Pleasure finals will take place Wednesday evening, and the Trail finals will take place Thursday morning. Showmanship Jodie Cormier […]
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Congress Concert to be Headlined by Randy Houser, Casey Donahew, Carter Winter!
August 26, 2016 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Congress Concert to be Headlined by Randy Houser, Casey Donahew, Carter Winter!
Tickets for the Quarter Horse Congress Country Concert go on sale TODAY, Friday, August 26th at 12 pm EST. The Congress Country Concert will take place Friday, October 7th at the Ohio Expo Center at the new Cardinal Hall located at 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211.
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