72-Year-Old Dr. James Morgan Becomes NRHA’s Oldest Million Dollar Rider
April 25, 2018 Comments Off on 72-Year-Old Dr. James Morgan Becomes NRHA’s Oldest Million Dollar Rider
Dr. Morgan earned his first official paycheck at the 1974 NRHA Futurity for an amount of $114.60. At the age of 72, Dr. Morgan is the oldest person to ever reach the NRHA Million Dollar Rider mark, and is only the third non pro rider to reach this milestone. “All this time, I’ve been planning on this run here,” said Dr. Morgan when describing how it felt to achieve this long awaited goal. The years of planning and preparation came down to one run, and it worked out perfectly—earning the pair enough money to deem Dr. Morgan an NRHA Million Dollar Rider.
Continue reading …Around the Rings Illinois PHC Spring Fling
April 25, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Rings Illinois PHC Spring Fling
Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for sharing some great photos from around the rings at the Illinois Paint Horse Club’s Spring Fling that recently took place in Gordyville April 21-22. If you’d like to have your photos featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …71st Appaloosa Nationals and Appaloosa Youth World Show Premium Book
April 25, 2018 Comments Off on 71st Appaloosa Nationals and Appaloosa Youth World Show Premium Book
The 71st Appaloosa Nationals and 2018 Appaloosa Youth World Championship Show premium book is now online. The entry deadline is May 23rd. Click here to view the premium book.
Continue reading …New Breeders’ Futurity Format to Debut at 2018 APHA World Show
April 25, 2018 Comments Off on New Breeders’ Futurity Format to Debut at 2018 APHA World Show
These revamped Breeders’ Futurity classes are open to both Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred Registry horses that have been nominated to the program. Solid Paint-breds are also eligible to compete in most World Show challenge and sweepstakes classes.
Continue reading …Conquering Cancer, One Stride at a Time
April 25, 2018 Comments Off on Conquering Cancer, One Stride at a Time
“People ask me how I do it, and I’m not sure. I’ve been out at the barn on some of my hardest days, but I need to be out there. The horses give me a strength I cannot get while sitting on the couch.”
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at AQHA L1 Championship West With Ashley Roach
April 24, 2018 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at AQHA L1 Championship West With Ashley Roach
Thanks to AQHA competitor, Ashley Roach, for sharing some fun photos from around the rings at the 2018 AQHA L1 Championship West that recently concluded in Las Vegas, NV. If you’d like to share photos from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Another Happy Equine Chronicle Ad Winner!
April 24, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Another Happy Equine Chronicle Ad Winner!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day features another happy winner of an Equine Chronicle ad for High Point at the 2018 Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Show that recently took place in Cloverdale. Congratulations to Select Champion Janet Egolf with Hes Forever Good! Click here to see who the other big winners were.
Continue reading …Sale List Now Available For Terry Bradshaw QH Production Sale
April 24, 2018 Comments Off on Sale List Now Available For Terry Bradshaw QH Production Sale
Earlier this year, we relayed the news about an exciting partnership between Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horse and Fossil Gate Farms for an incredible production sale that’s scheduled to take place June 30th, 2018 in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Now, we have a preliminary list of horses that will sell in the sale.
Continue reading …Funky Fashions- Feather Shoulder Embellishment
April 24, 2018 Comments Off on Funky Fashions- Feather Shoulder Embellishment
If show jackets had a soul, I would say it’s made of their decorations. Without them, show clothing would be just pieces of fabric. Decorations don’t just make the garment beautiful, but they represent the rider’s personality. Spikes, chains, pearls, fringe… the possibilities are endless.
Continue reading …Exhibitors Will Notice Changes to 2018 AQHA World Show Schedule
April 24, 2018 Comments Off on Exhibitors Will Notice Changes to 2018 AQHA World Show Schedule
Member feedback aided the AQHA Show Department in crafting the 2018 Lucas Oil World tentative schedule. Based on feedback from trainers, owners and exhibitors, the AQHA Show Department staff made adjustments to how they created the show’s 2018 schedule. AQHA staff also received feedback and suggestions from the AQHA Show Committee before the tentative schedule was approved by the AQHA Executive Committee.
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