EC Clip of the Day- It’s Finally Friday!
July 12, 2019 Comments Off on EC Clip of the Day- It’s Finally Friday!
We totally know how you feel, dude. It’s finally Friday! Thanks to one of our The Equine Chronicle Facebook fans for sharing this adorable video. If you have a great EC Photo or Clip of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and you might see it featured right here! EC Clip of the Day- It's Finally Friday! […]
Continue reading …AQHYA Executive Committee Named For 2019-2020
July 12, 2019 Comments Off on AQHYA Executive Committee Named For 2019-2020
AQHYA Executive Committee
President Sierra Walter of Hydro, Oklahoma
First Vice President Justin Eddy of Rocheport, Missouri
Second Vice President Claire Lee of McAllen, Texas
Executive Member Delaney Dickens of Omaha, Nebraska
Executive Member Richard John Shepard III of Harrington, Delaware
Continue reading …Paint Horse Congress Deadline Approaching!
July 12, 2019 Comments Off on Paint Horse Congress Deadline Approaching!
“The deadline to reserve and pay for stalls without penalty is July 15th. However, we are waiving the $25 early arrival fee and anyone who has already paid this fee will be issued a refund.”
Continue reading …Fundraiser For Eric Hardesty Following Horrific Truck Accident
July 12, 2019 Comments Off on Fundraiser For Eric Hardesty Following Horrific Truck Accident
On Monday, July 8th, Eric was returning home from a horse show in Michigan when he lost control of his truck that was pulling a travel trailer. His truck plunged 25 feet off a bridge onto the road below. Watching from behind in a second vehicle was his fiancé, Amy Engelskirger. Thankfully, Eric only suffered a fractured vertebra in his neck, concussion, and numerous cuts and bruises. He is expected to make a full recovery, but will be out of work for several months.
Continue reading …Results and Photos- NSBA Summer Breakout & ARHA World Championship
July 12, 2019 Comments Off on Results and Photos- NSBA Summer Breakout & ARHA World Championship
Over to the Summer Breakout side of the competition, Open Showmanship was won by Lydia Brahler with Sure A Hot Krymsun. Reserve was Lily Anderson with Lover Treat Me Good. Third was Rebecca Anderson with A Sudden Billionaire. Select Showmanship was won by Cynthia Pyle with Rock Legend. Reserve was Laurie Christie with No More Talkin. Third was Holly Ebelberger with Good Directions.
Continue reading …Tom Powers – The Man Behind the Futurity
July 12, 2019 Comments Off on Tom Powers – The Man Behind the Futurity
Tom Powers’ love for horses began at birth. That love was fostered in a small town outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he grew up learning the ropes from his parents and a rotten pony named Tony.
Continue reading …2019 APHA Youth World Show Exhibitors Head Home With $250,000+ Cash and Prizes
July 12, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 APHA Youth World Show Exhibitors Head Home With $250,000+ Cash and Prizes
Included were scholarships for top finishers in 87 world championship performance and halter classes, along with scholarships for randomly selected entries and other special events. All this in addition to the customary prizes awarded at the show, such as trophy buckles, jackets, halters and saddles. Scholarship money totaling more than $110,000 was provided by the American Paint Horse Foundation, as well as private donations from APHA members and industry supporters.
Continue reading …TCU Equestrian Will Move to Diamond Creek Ranch
July 12, 2019 Comments Off on TCU Equestrian Will Move to Diamond Creek Ranch
Located less than 20 miles south of the TCU campus, Diamond Creek Ranch currently features a covered riding arena and an outdoor Western arena, both with spectator seating, as well as 44 covered stalls for the program’s horses.
Continue reading …EC Youth Profile – Mackenzie Matthews
July 11, 2019 Comments Off on EC Youth Profile – Mackenzie Matthews
Multiple Championship exhibitor Mackenzie Matthews comes by her love of horses naturally. The daughter of longtime AQHA exhibitors Robin Matthews and Terry Wilkerson, Mackenzie inherited her passion for horses and competition from her family. Her success as a Congress and Reserve Congress Champion, AQHYA Reserve L2 and Bronze L2 Champion, and multiple Top 10 exhibitor may be attributed to a combination of innate talent, strong work ethic, and loving family support.
Continue reading …Baylor Equestrian Welcomes AQHA World Champion, Abbi Demel, as Assistant Coach
July 11, 2019 Comments Off on Baylor Equestrian Welcomes AQHA World Champion, Abbi Demel, as Assistant Coach
“I am extremely excited and thankful for this opportunity to put my passion into work and continue to learn from Coach Maxwell as well as help lead our team to success and championship titles. But, most importantly, I’m excited to have a positive impact in helping these young ladies holistically become the best they can be in and out of the arena.”
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