Shop Till You Drop at Western States Horse Expo in June!
April 28, 2015 Comments Off on Shop Till You Drop at Western States Horse Expo in June!
Another shopper admits going to the Horse Expo every year since it began 17 years ago. “I have a credit card that I only use for Horse Expo,” her eyes crinkling with laughter, “and my husband doesn’t know about it! But I only shop once a year and this is the place. I outfit myself, my horse, home, barn, trailer and truck.
Continue reading …Kentucky Reining Cup 2015: Breaking Records in the Bluegrass State
April 27, 2015 Comments Off on Kentucky Reining Cup 2015: Breaking Records in the Bluegrass State
To the near-capacity crow’s pleasure, Dan James entered the pen with a bandaged leg and supported by one crutch to perform a soul-bearing My Story routine, riding IRA Top Gunner (Playgun x Little Peppys Vet) bareback and bridleless.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Show Manager Dave Higgins
April 24, 2015 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Show Manager Dave Higgins
For those who attended the 2015 Virginia Quarter Horse Classic last week, you will remember seeing Dave’s smiling face around the show pen and at the entry gate. Sadly, Dave passed away due to complications from a car accident that he sustained on his way home from the horse show.
Continue reading …New App Allows You to Track Horse Health in Real-Time
April 23, 2015 Comments Off on New App Allows You to Track Horse Health in Real-Time
New App Allows You to Track Horse Health in Real-Time
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Harley D Zip With the Next Generation
April 22, 2015 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Harley D Zip With the Next Generation
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes all the way from South Dakota where AQHA legend Harley D Zip is thoroughly enjoying his retirement with Kristina Comers (Papendick) by giving a pony ride to the next generation of Equine Chronicle enthusiasts.
Continue reading …Attention High School Seniors! New $1,000 Scholarship For Riders Who Plan to Continue Equestrian Career During College
April 22, 2015 Comments Off on Attention High School Seniors! New $1,000 Scholarship For Riders Who Plan to Continue Equestrian Career During College
The USEF High School Scholarship will provide a $1,000 grant to one graduating high school senior who will be pursing equestrian either through an equestrian related degree or on an intercollegiate equestrian team.
Continue reading …Congratulations NRHA Professionals of the Year!
April 22, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations NRHA Professionals of the Year!
Being an NRHA Professional is more than just signing up. It’s encompassing the ideals of NRHA and setting the standard for the industry. There are a few who particularly stood out in 2014 and for their efforts, they are being recognized as Professionals of the Year.
Continue reading …$6,000 Added AMERICANA World Cup Open Trail
April 21, 2015 Comments Off on $6,000 Added AMERICANA World Cup Open Trail
When she finished her final pattern two years ago, Carolin Lenz raised her arm cheering because she already knew nobody could top her score. Her then 10-year-old American Quarter Horse stallion Lil Freckled Playboy had presented an excellent performance scoring an incredible 151.5. It was the third time Carolin and Lil Freckled Playboy claimed the title.
Continue reading …Congrats AQHA Competitor, Jenna Jacobs, on Signing With TCU Equestrian Team!
April 20, 2015 Comments Off on Congrats AQHA Competitor, Jenna Jacobs, on Signing With TCU Equestrian Team!
Jacobs, who hails from Ohio, will don the Purple and White next season after claiming the 2014 AQHA Youth Hunter Under Saddle High-Point Year End award. A fourth-place finisher at the 2014 AQHYA World Show, Jacobs claimed two Reserve Champion accolades at the 2014 All-American Quarter Horse Congress, marking the third-straight year in which she has recorded Reserve Championship honors and a top-three placing at Congress.
Continue reading …Missed the Hylton Maiden $50,000 Class? Check Out Our ECVideo Here!
April 20, 2015 Comments Off on Missed the Hylton Maiden $50,000 Class? Check Out Our ECVideo Here!
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