2015 Tom Powers Futurity Stakes Sale Catalog Now Online- 76 Horses Consigned
June 18, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Tom Powers Futurity Stakes Sale Catalog Now Online- 76 Horses Consigned
This year’s sale includes 76 horses ranging from Hip #1- Shez The Good Kind, a bay filly by Zippos Mr Good Bar and out of The Good Kind, to Hip #76- Huntin Sweet Spices, a gray filly by Huntin For Chocolate and out of Sweet Talkin Spice.
Continue reading …Congratulations Winners of 2015 AjPHA Great Paint Brush Off!
June 15, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations Winners of 2015 AjPHA Great Paint Brush Off!
The contestants are divided into three different age divisions: 9 and under, 10-14 and 15-18. Winning artwork will be spotlighted at the AjPHA Youth World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas, June 23–July 4 and then displayed at the APHA headquarters for the next year. Winners receive $100, and second-place finishers receive $75.
Continue reading …Trainer’s Wedding Toast to Former Youth Client Melts Hearts
June 11, 2015 Comments Off on Trainer’s Wedding Toast to Former Youth Client Melts Hearts
“He spoke of memories we’d had over the years, the miles on the road, and the struggles I’d given him as a trainer. Apparently, I was ‘more difficult to break than a stubborn colt!’
Continue reading …Check This Out… A Shirt That Promotes Better Posture For Equestrians
June 9, 2015 Comments Off on Check This Out… A Shirt That Promotes Better Posture For Equestrians
The gentle pull of NeuroBands simultaneously stimulates muscles to contract, while others relax, helping a rider to achieve optimal posture and fight fatigue.
Continue reading …Need “Eyes On The Ground” During Your Ride? SOLOSHOT Robot Cameraman Might be the Answer
June 9, 2015 Comments Off on Need “Eyes On The Ground” During Your Ride? SOLOSHOT Robot Cameraman Might be the Answer
“One of the best ways to get better at an activity or sport is to watch yourself do it on film. SOLOSHOT makes it easy to capture that content and review it later.”
Continue reading …Time To Ride Challenge Kicks Off With 40% Increase in Contestants Competing For $100,000
June 8, 2015 Comments Off on Time To Ride Challenge Kicks Off With 40% Increase in Contestants Competing For $100,000
In its second year, 992 “Hosts” from 49 states signed up; a 40% increase over 702 hosts in 2014. Riding instructors, trainers, clubs, retailers, dude ranches, veterinarians, event managers, rescues, therapeutic riding programs, and other horse industry providers are competing for $100,000 cash and prizes by introducing newcomers to horses through fun, beginner-friendly activities.
Continue reading …UT-Martin Equestrian Team Presented With NCEA Sportsmanship Award
June 8, 2015 Comments Off on UT-Martin Equestrian Team Presented With NCEA Sportsmanship Award
The team has logged more than 1,000 hours of community service during the 2014-15 academic year while boasting a 3.15 team GPA for the fall 2014 and spring 2015 semesters.
Continue reading …Kent Family Makes Appearance on NBC’s America Ninja Warrior Competition
June 8, 2015 Comments Off on Kent Family Makes Appearance on NBC’s America Ninja Warrior Competition
Do you know someone adventurous enough to tackle obstacles like the Jumping Spider or Warped Wall? Longtime AQHA competitors, Ronnie and Vickie Kent, know someone willing to tackle such a feat, their 39-year-old son Brian Kent.
Continue reading …Congratulations Kaylene Schroeder and Jaime Ballesteros on Recent Wedding!
June 5, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations Kaylene Schroeder and Jaime Ballesteros on Recent Wedding!
Special thanks to Melissa Baus Photography for sharing these beautiful photos from the recent wedding of Kaylene Schroeder and Jaime Ballesteros. Their wedding took place this past weekend at the historic Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport, IA.
Continue reading …Congratulations Papendick-Comer Family on New Addition!
June 5, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations Papendick-Comer Family on New Addition!
Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to congratulate Kristina (Papendick) Comer and her husband Brett on the birth of their baby girl this week. Kennedy Claire Comer was born June 3rd, 2015 at 11:11 am weighing 6 lbs 8oz and measuring 18 inches long.
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