“We are delighted with this decision,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA Executive Vice President. “Our staff and legal teams have devoted countless hours fighting for our members’ rights, and we’re grateful for the Fifth Circuit’s decision that leaves intact the well-reasoned opinion in AQHA’s favor.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: A Sweet Gift From a Congress Champion
October 23, 2015 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: A Sweet Gift From a Congress Champion
Today’s Equine Chronicle Fan Photo of the Day comes from Rebekah Kazakevicius, who was named the Amateur Hunter Under Saddle Congress Champion last night with her horse, Not Just Anyhoo. In a very sweet gesture, she gifted her winner’s jacket to everyone’s favorite arena gate man, John, who is always ready with a smile for every competitor here at the Congress.
Continue reading …One Journey Ends While Another Begins at the Congress: In Loving Memory Of All Blue Couture
October 23, 2015 Comments Off on One Journey Ends While Another Begins at the Congress: In Loving Memory Of All Blue Couture
“I thought he was destined to have his name broadcast over the loud speakers and his name in lights wherever you took him. So here’s a tribute to him… His name is in the dirt in Texas for him to look down on and remember where his home is.”
Continue reading …Special Paula’s Showmanship Jacket Helps Make-A-Wish Come True For Congress Competitor
October 18, 2015 Comments Off on Special Paula’s Showmanship Jacket Helps Make-A-Wish Come True For Congress Competitor
“They discovered an almost 13 inch tumor in her chest,” Becca’s mother Yvonne says. “They told us she had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and we were very lucky it was contained.”
Continue reading …Congratulations Congress Amateur Grand Champion Stallion Rumerz, Reserve- I Am Relentless
October 18, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations Congress Amateur Grand Champion Stallion Rumerz, Reserve- I Am Relentless
Amateur Grand Champion Stallion- Sarah Headley with Rumerz
Reserve Grand Champion Stallion- Lea Ann Koch with I Am Relentless
Congress “Catwalk For Kids” Style Show Today in Congress Hall!
October 17, 2015 Comments Off on Congress “Catwalk For Kids” Style Show Today in Congress Hall!
Be sure to attend the Congress Catwalk For Kids Style Show today, Saturday, October 17th in Congress Hall at 3 pm!
Continue reading …“Frozen” Inspired Reining Freestyle Featured on CNN
October 10, 2015 Comments Off on “Frozen” Inspired Reining Freestyle Featured on CNN
23-year-old Texas A&M equestrian Laura Sumrall’s spell-binding routine at this year’s Kentucky Reining Cup not only earned her the title of 2015 Freestyle Reining World Champion, it also merited mention and an interview with CNN recently.
Continue reading …Win a Private Lesson Aboard AQHA Stallion, It’s A Southern Thing, by Trying on Rod Patrick Boots at QH Congress
October 9, 2015 Comments Off on Win a Private Lesson Aboard AQHA Stallion, It’s A Southern Thing, by Trying on Rod Patrick Boots at QH Congress
With every pair of Rod Patrick boots that are tried on in The Boot Store’s booth located in Congress Hall, you can enter a drawing for a Free Lesson with World and Congress Champion trainers, Shane and Jamie Dowdy. This lesson will take place at the Congress on Saturday October 24th and will be given on the NSBA World Champion, Its A Southern Thing (aka Moonpie).
Continue reading …SEC Equestrian Riders of the Month- Benson, Vernon, Pluhar, and Garmon
October 8, 2015 Comments Off on SEC Equestrian Riders of the Month- Benson, Vernon, Pluhar, and Garmon
Equitation Over Fences Rider of the Month: Elizabeth Benson, Auburn Earned her 10th career MVP honor in fences, defeating her opponent from UT-Martin, 83-72. Helped lead Auburn to a 3-2 win in fences against the Skyhawks and a 13-7 road win as a team. Broke the school’s combined career wins record with 69. Now has 70 […]
Continue reading …Weird Wednesday News: 12 Licking Ponies Cause $1,380 in Damage to Car’s Paintwork
October 7, 2015 Comments Off on Weird Wednesday News: 12 Licking Ponies Cause $1,380 in Damage to Car’s Paintwork
One Saga customer fancied a hike around Dartmoor National Park so he parked his car and went in search of an adventure. When he got back, he found 12 wild horses licking the paintwork off his car. It turned out the naughty ponies caused £1,200 ($1,380) worth of damage.
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