Shane Rux Named Official AQHA World Show Photographer For 2018
July 23, 2018 Comments Off on Shane Rux Named Official AQHA World Show Photographer For 2018
Shane Rux Photography is pleased to announce that they will be taking over photography services for the 2018 AQHA Youth World Show, AQHA Select World Show, and AQHA Open/Amateur World Show. Shane Rux and his entire crew feel honored to take over as the Official AQHA World Show Photography provider from KC Montgomery, who has served in the capacity for the past 20 years.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- WSPHC Star Spangled Classic
July 23, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Rings- WSPHC Star Spangled Classic
Thanks to Kristen Hammer for some photos from around the rings at the Washington State Paint Horse Club Star Spangled Classic that took place July 20-22 in Monroe, Washington. The POR offered competitors two shows and six judges, as well as Northwest Paint Horse Championship classes. Judges were Mark Smith, Keith McDonough, Julie Thompson, Charlene […]
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From a hilarious Donkey Race and an adorable 19-entry Leadline class to big checks in NSBA added money Futurities and the inaugural NCEA/YEDA Jr. Medal Horsemanship class, the 2018 Little Buckeye and Buckeye Classic was definitely the #BestBuckeyeYet!
Continue reading …Special Events Coming to 2018 AZ Fall Championship
July 23, 2018 Comments Off on Special Events Coming to 2018 AZ Fall Championship
Join us in Scottsdale, Arizona, September 19-23 for “The Show For Everyone”
Continue reading …AQHA Honorary VP, James Kiser, Has Passed
July 23, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Honorary VP, James Kiser, Has Passed
He was accredited to judge more than 17 breeds of horses and ponies and spent many years judging shows throughout the United States and Canada. Highlights included the All American Quarter Horse Congress, AQHA world championship shows and several National Arabian Shows. He served as an officer of many breed associations, including the Iowa Quarter Horse Association for more than 15 years and was on the AQHA Board of Directors 1962 to 1986. James was inducted into the halls of fame of many horse and livestock councils and associations.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- We Start ‘Em Young!
July 22, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- We Start ‘Em Young!
Thanks to Katie McCullough for this cute shot of her youngest equestrian, Myles, who is about to turn one in a few weeks, and loves to flip through the pages of The Equine Chronicle to look at all the “pretty ponies!” If you have a photo that would be perfect for our EC Photo of […]
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Multiple World and Congress Champion, Ima Petite Classic
July 21, 2018 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Multiple World and Congress Champion, Ima Petite Classic
The Equine Chronicle had the opportunity to interview trainer, Charlie Cole, and owner, Darcy Reeve, numerous times over the years following Kramer’s many wins. Here are a few of our favorite Kramer quotes.
Continue reading …NSBA Youth Spotlight- Tierney Horton and A Sudden Top Notch
July 21, 2018 Comments Off on NSBA Youth Spotlight- Tierney Horton and A Sudden Top Notch
Meet Tierney Horton from Larkspur, Colorado. Tierney shows A Sudden Top Notch, also known as Elvis, in Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Western Riding. Other than horses, Tierney also has two dogs, four goats, one lamb, and two cats. She shows her goats and sheep at 4H shows. Tierney’s favorite part of going to horse shows is showing Elvis, watching other people ride, and seeing all the talented horses go around.
Continue reading …“Ride With A Pro” at Equine Affaire
July 21, 2018 Comments Off on “Ride With A Pro” at Equine Affaire
Equine Affaire’s Ride With A Pro initiative offers riders of all skill levels the chance to interact with top horsemen and horsewomen, including general trainers Clinton Anderson, Mark Rashid, Brandi Lyons, and Tik Maynard as well as discipline-specific experts Lynn Symansky (eventing), Jeff Cook (hunter/jumper), Jan Ebeling and Silke Rembacz (dressage), Paul Humphrey (barrel racing), Tom Chown (western horsemanship, showmanship), Muffy Seaton (driving), Mark Bolender (mountain trail), Marcie Morey (gaited horses), Steve Edwards (mules), Heidi McLaughlin (overcoming fear), and more.
Continue reading …Triple Crown Champion, Justify, Joins the Breyer Stable!
July 21, 2018 Comments Off on Triple Crown Champion, Justify, Joins the Breyer Stable!
The number 13 is anything but unlucky for three-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred stallion Justify, who, in June 2018, became only the thirteenth horse in racing history to win the American Triple Crown (only the second since Seattle Slew to win on an undefeated record) and now joins 2015 Triple Crown champion American Pharoah as one of Breyer®’s greatest commemorative racing collectibles of the century.
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