Collegiate Equestrian Team Update: No. 8 TCU Stuns No. 4 Oklahoma State
February 24, 2014 Comments Off on Collegiate Equestrian Team Update: No. 8 TCU Stuns No. 4 Oklahoma State
In a meet that came down to the final event of the day, the Horned Frogs rose to the challenge to stay in contention for a Big 12 Championship and move to 5-1 at home. Needing three points in Horsemanship to claim the win, the Frogs’ headed into the discipline with an 8-7 lead and then watched as sophomore Colby Plott downed two-time All-America honoree Katy Krshka, 75.5-75, to secure Saturday’s home finale.
Continue reading …EC Funny Friday: The Ultimate Horse Show Dog is…
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on EC Funny Friday: The Ultimate Horse Show Dog is…
For this week’s EC Funny Friday, we decided to go in a bit of a different direction than usual. This is what we’ve come up with… Enjoy! Click here to watch our Facebook video. A special thanks to Teresa Sullivan and 7-month-old Sampson for their help. We’d love to see what your ultimate horse show […]
Continue reading …New Lawsuit Centers on Mini Horse and Disabled Child in Ohio
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on New Lawsuit Centers on Mini Horse and Disabled Child in Ohio
Link and excerpt courtesy of theHorse A Miniature Horse used as a service animal is at the center of a lawsuit involving the city of Blue Ash, Ohio; a disabled child; and a fair housing organization. Elizabeth Brown, executive director of Cincinnati, Ohio-based Housing Opportunities Made Equal, said the agency, along with Ingrid Anderson, filed […]
Continue reading …APHA and All-Breed Classes at OKPHC Fuzzy Frindz Circuit, March 15-16
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on APHA and All-Breed Classes at OKPHC Fuzzy Frindz Circuit, March 15-16
Saturday’s judges will be Jim Frazier and Tim Finkenbinder. Sunday’s judges will be Lisa Moden and Wayne Laske. The event will offer two APHA shows, all-breed classes, and free food and fun on Saturday evening.
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Today’s EC Foal Photos of the Day come from Christine Parr and Katie Beaumont. Christine Parr sent in this adorable photo of her 2014 sorrel overo colt by Only Krymsun and out of Margarita N Scotch. He was born February 19th at 9:30 p.m. The second two foals belong to proud owner, Katie Beaumont. The […]
Continue reading …Remembering Quarter Horse Icon, Mary Anne Parris
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on Remembering Quarter Horse Icon, Mary Anne Parris
Good friend Roger Gollehon remembers Parris as a pioneer in the halter horse industry who became one of the first women to successfully compete with top halter horses.
Continue reading …Showbills and Judges For 2014 Gateway Classic and Athens Summer Jubilee
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on Showbills and Judges For 2014 Gateway Classic and Athens Summer Jubilee
First up, the Gateway Classic is scheduled to take place May 22-26 in St. Louis, Missouri. The show will offer six sets of points plus a special event trail and western pleasure show. Judges will be Merle Arbo, Kelly McDowall, Beckey Schooler, Michelle Tidwell, Andrea Simons, Jessica Gilliam, and a TBA judge.
Continue reading …In Memory of AQHA World Champion Stallion Indian Artifacts
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on In Memory of AQHA World Champion Stallion Indian Artifacts
“When I think of our journey together, I can hardly believe all that Indian Artifacts has accomplished since I found him as a yearling. In a blink of the eye, 19 years have passed since I purchased him from Scott Myers.”
Continue reading …Legendary Equine Surgeon, Dr. Charles W. Raker, Has Passed
February 20, 2014 Comments Off on Legendary Equine Surgeon, Dr. Charles W. Raker, Has Passed
His contributions to equine veterinary medicine were legion; he was a pioneer, an innovator, and an incomparable leader, having trained many of today’s equine surgeons.
Continue reading …Judges Announced For 2014 Virginia Classic, Important Details About Hylton Maiden and Harris Leather Versatility Challenge
February 20, 2014 Comments Off on Judges Announced For 2014 Virginia Classic, Important Details About Hylton Maiden and Harris Leather Versatility Challenge
The judges have just been announced for the 2014 Virginia Quarter Horse Classic, which is scheduled to take place in Lexington, VA on April 10-13. Judges will include Jennifer Thompson, Jennifer Leckey, Tim Abler, Bruce Walquist, Clint Fullerton, and Curtis Reynolds.
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