It’s about graduation time, and we encourage all graduates to “RIDE confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” Henry David Thoreau/The Equine Chronicle Today’s EC Photo of the Day is a lovely grad shot of Allison Hinson, 2018 South Carolina Quarter Horse Association Queen who is graduating in May from Wingate University. Photo […]
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Find your level. You and your horse can compete with other horse/rider teams of a similar skill level. Note: If you are planning on showing in Level 1 classes, make sure you fill out a Level 1 application.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- A Mother’s Love
April 28, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- A Mother’s Love
“When you look into your mother’s eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth.” – Mitch Albom Today’s Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day comes from TP Creations Photography. If you have a photo that would be perfect for our EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Video- ILQHYA Show Tip #6- Silver Cleaning Secrets
April 28, 2018 Comments Off on EC Video- ILQHYA Show Tip #6- Silver Cleaning Secrets
Here’s another #ShowSharing tip from Elizabeth Brahler with the Illinois Quarter Horse Youth Association. In this video, check out two lovely ladies from Irongate Quarter Horses as they give a few secrets for silver cleaning. Click here to watch. Stay tuned to our The Equine Chronicle Facebook page for more fun videos! What tips would […]
Continue reading …AQHA Hires Ground Expert, John Laws, For World Show Speed Classes
April 27, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Hires Ground Expert, John Laws, For World Show Speed Classes
“Hiring John Laws to work the ground at the Lucas Oil World proves that AQHA is really trying,” said AQHA Professional Horseman and world champion Pete Oen. “It also gives me peace of mind that the ground will be in top shape for the speed events this year!”
Continue reading …AQHA Performance Halter Rule Changes For 2019
April 27, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Performance Halter Rule Changes For 2019
For national qualifiers and/or Affiliate (State/Provincial Invitees) to be eligible to enter a Youth Performance Halter class at the AQHYA World Show, a youth/horse combination must meet the requirements in a., b. and c. below:
1. earn the required number of points to qualify for Youth Performance Halter at the AQHYA World Show OR show at ten (10) shows in a performance halter class during the qualifying period (shows will be counted by show numbers on a one-horse/one-exhibitor basis);
EC Video- ILQHYA Show Sharing Tip #5- Banding and Braiding Manes
April 27, 2018 Comments Off on EC Video- ILQHYA Show Sharing Tip #5- Banding and Braiding Manes
Thanks to Elizabeth Brahler and the Illinois Quarter Horse Youth Association for continuing to provide great #ShowSharing tips with our readers! In this tip, Makayla Maciejewski gives lots of great information about banding and braiding manes for the big horse shows. Stay tuned to our The Equine Chronicle Facebook page for more great tips!
Continue reading …4/26 Results from TX Amateur State Championship/Big Country QHA
April 27, 2018 Comments Off on 4/26 Results from TX Amateur State Championship/Big Country QHA
The 2018 Texas Amateur State Championship and Big Country Quarter Horse Association show kicked off Wednesday in Waco, Texas. The event will include six judges and two special events. The show will continue through April 29th. Judges for the show include Tony Burris, John Dean, Bennie Sargent, Gary Roberts, Suzy Jeane, Rick Christy, Clark Scoggin, […]
Continue reading …NEW Ranch Horse Classes Coming to IBHA World Show- July 24-28
April 27, 2018 Comments Off on NEW Ranch Horse Classes Coming to IBHA World Show- July 24-28
The International Buckskin Horse Association presents the IBHA World Championship Show July 24-28 in Cloverdale, Indiana. The event will be triple-judged with triple points and a 4-judge warmup show July 23-24. The World Show features an Exhibitor Party, Youth Scholarship Auction, National Queen Contest, Youth Team Tournament, Queen’s Ball and Awards Dinner, NSBA classes, and […]
Continue reading …Rule Book Rundown- How Many Times Have You Made This Mistake in Western Riding?
April 27, 2018 Comments Off on Rule Book Rundown- How Many Times Have You Made This Mistake in Western Riding?
You head towards your trainer with a big smile on your face, only to discover you’ve made a small, but critical, error that will certainly affect your placings in the class. BAM! 3 point penalty. What did you do?
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