Perspective From the Sidelines With Olivia Tordoff- AQHYA World Show
August 11, 2016 Comments Off on Perspective From the Sidelines With Olivia Tordoff- AQHYA World Show
Sadly, the timing of Sterling’s colic surgery meant that Olivia wouldn’t be able to compete here at the Youth World. However, in a lovely show of good sportsmanship, she was here on the sidelines to watch the entire Horsemanship preliminaries and finals.
Continue reading …Hokana Training Tip: Relax and Focus Your Horse
August 11, 2016 Comments Off on Hokana Training Tip: Relax and Focus Your Horse
The trot’s diagonal two-beat rhythm will relax his mind and body, tuning him into you and laying the groundwork for a more responsive ride. As you long trot, count “one-two” in rhythm with your horse’s stride. Not only will it help you relax, it’ll also help to put you in sync with your horse’s movement. You can also try speeding up and slowing down your counting. You’ll feel him speed up and slow down, accordingly.
Continue reading …Congratulations AQHYA World Show Equitation Finalists!
August 11, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHYA World Show Equitation Finalists!
Congratulations to the top 15 horse and rider teams that will return to the Equitation finals tomorrow at the 2016 AQHYA World Show. Judges will be Carla Wennberg, David Connors, Dawn Casey, Jackie Krshka, and Scott Neuman.
Continue reading …Congratulations AQHYA World Hunter Under Saddle Finalists!
August 10, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHYA World Hunter Under Saddle Finalists!
The Equine Chronicle is proud to be the sponsor of Hunter Under Saddle at the 2016 AQHYA World Championship Show. The finals of the class will be held tomorrow afternoon and here are your 15 qualifiers! Judges will be Carla Wennberg, Scott Neuman, Terry Cross, Jackie Krshka, and Will Knabenshue.
Continue reading …Elite Halter Futurity Entry Deadline is Approaching… Aug. 15th
August 10, 2016 Comments Off on Elite Halter Futurity Entry Deadline is Approaching… Aug. 15th
Elite Halter Futurity Entry Deadline is Approaching… Aug. 15th
Continue reading …Erin Mask and RR All In Win First AQHYA World Champion Title in Trail
August 10, 2016 Comments Off on Erin Mask and RR All In Win First AQHYA World Champion Title in Trail
“I’m speechless… this is still unreal.”
Continue reading …How I Prepare For Trail With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Emily Maul
August 10, 2016 Comments Off on How I Prepare For Trail With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Emily Maul
“Having a plan before executing the pattern was important. I would go through each section of the pattern making sure I had a great plan for both Lefty and I.”
Continue reading …First and Last AQHYA World Championship Title in Horsemanship For Abbi Lynn Demel and There Goes My Zipper
August 9, 2016 Comments Off on First and Last AQHYA World Championship Title in Horsemanship For Abbi Lynn Demel and There Goes My Zipper
Heading into this evening’s event, Abbi had a plan, and that was to go all out, because she had nothing to lose.
Continue reading …Alexandrea Albright and Best Gift Yet Win AQHYA World Showmanship
August 9, 2016 Comments Off on Alexandrea Albright and Best Gift Yet Win AQHYA World Showmanship
“You have to think about yourself as well as your horse, and everything has to blend together perfectly. I feel like it takes a really good connection with your horse to do that.”
Continue reading …Gordon and Youngkin Win Working Hunter and Eq Over Fences at AQHYA World Show
August 9, 2016 Comments Off on Gordon and Youngkin Win Working Hunter and Eq Over Fences at AQHYA World Show
“When we bought him, he didn’t know how to jump or do a lead change, so it’s been a journey from where we’ve started to where we’ve finished.”
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