IEA utilizes a draw-based form of competition, similar to collegiate riding programs, whereby riders are furnished with an unfamiliar horse and tack on the day of competition and will show after a brief warm-up. This “blind-draw or catch-riding” format levels the playing field and challenges riders to adapt quickly to their horse. Riders are judged on their equitation and will compete in Dressage Test and Dressage Seat Equitation (DSE) classes, based on rider-level, for individual and team awards.
Continue reading …In 2020, the Pleasure Versatility Challenge awarded more than $50,000 in purse and prizes thanks to the event sponsors. The goal for the 2021 Pleasure Versatility Challenge is to once again offer a $50,000 purse, plus great prizes. A special thank you to the generous 2021 Pleasure Versatility Challenge sponsors.
Continue reading …Scroll below for more fun photos from the Sudden Impulse NSBA Futurity that recently took place at the World Equestrian Center- Ocala.
Continue reading …In addition to regular competition, there was a fun Team Tournament for youth and amateur competitors. The winning youth team was Team #1, which consisted of Olivia Wynn with Way Beyond Special, Scott Campbell with Nautical Iron, Lili Lescun with Hy Definition, and Annabel Steffens with Good Girl Gone Lazy. The second place team was Team #3 with June Drinkall with ItOnlyTakesAMinute, Lola James with Lopin Really Purdy, Natalie Lane with Novia De Gallo, and Samantha Lind with Zizzling Invitation. The third place team was Team #2 with Lili Drinkall with Especially Skandalis, Heidi Wood with Forget Me Nott, Natalie Riegsbecker with Cant Help Being Lazy, and Anna Wilhelm with An Innocent Cowboy.
Continue reading …WACO, Texas – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announced the 2021 Riders of the Year. Auburn’s Taylor St. Jacques earned the Fences Rider of the Year award, while Baylor’s Rachael Davis took home Flat accolades. The SMU Mustangs swept the Western awards with Nya Kearns earning Horsemanship Rider of the Year and Dani Latimer named […]
Continue reading …COLUMBUS, OH – The judges for the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress, held September 28 – October 24, 2021, have been announced by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. Jeff Allen John Boxell Donnie Bricker Pierre Briere Tonya Brown Tony Burris Patty Campbell Rick Christy Jerry Erickson Buddy Fisher Larry Hansch Derek Hanscome Mike Hay […]
Continue reading …Scroll below to view great photos from around the rings at the Sudden Impulse NSBA Futurity that recently concluded over the weekend at the beautiful World Equestrian Center- Ocala.
Continue reading …Huffhines’ last day with the Association is May 17. More information about the official search to fill the position will be available soon.
Continue reading …Click on the link below to view results from the IPHA Spring Fling that recently took place in Gordyville, Illinois 4/16/21 – 4/18/21. If you’d like to share photos and results from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. Results Gordyville 4-16-18-21
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