American Quarter Horse Youth Association members from 13 countries competed at the virtual 2020 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup. The virtual event was substituted for the in-person event due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to protect the health and safety of exhibitors while still allowing the international competition to occur. Read more about the virtual event.
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“The decision to waive traditional qualifying for the 2021 Ford Youth World was based on extensive discussion, comparison of previous years’ qualifying data and the cancellation of approximately 30% of the qualifying shows since May 1, 2020, when the qualifying period began,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “We anticipate continued effects of the pandemic, especially in the harder hit areas of the world where many lockdowns remain in place.”
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Thanks to Melissa Bourgal for sending in this fun shot of an equine photobomber! “Leggs” decided to steal the spotlight from Mom, as most kids do. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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Rebecca Figueroa is going into her sophomore year at SMU having navigated a truly unique freshman year. The excitement of making new friends, delving into college studies, and riding on the SMU Equestrian Team was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading …12/27-31 Results From 2020 Florida Gold Coast
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Click on the links below to view results from 12/27 to 31 at the 2020 Florida Golf Coast. If you’d like to share your show’s results and photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. Results S/C 1 Results S/C 2 Circuit & High Point Winners
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Kiddo Trainer
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Check out this adorable photo sent in by Stacie Lundquist of 5-year-old Reid with a then two-week old foal that he’s “getting broke for Mommy.” If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- 2020 Florida Gold Coast
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Scroll below for some fantastic photos, courtesy of Cody Parmenter Photography, from the 2020 Florida Gold Coast! If you’d like to share your show’s photos and results with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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Bob and Karen Johnson have enjoyed tremendous success in Ranch Riding over the past several years. For them, it’s a class that showcases everything a horse should be: pretty, balanced, broke, fluid and, most of all, happy. Between the two of them, they have shown in Roping, Cutting, Reining, Western Pleasure, and Halter, but Ranch Riding is their passion.
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