NSBA Hunter Jumper Horse Of The Year: DGS Legacy
May 14, 2026 Comments Off on NSBA Hunter Jumper Horse Of The Year: DGS Legacy
The aptly named DGS Legacy represents more than 40 years of horse breeding experience for Robin DeGraff and her Reddick, Florida-based DeGraff Stables. The 2020 stallion was born and raised at Robin’s breeding facility and is the third generation of his line that Robin has owned. Robin purchased his grandsire, Indian Artifacts, as a yearling, […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings: 2026 PHC of Oklahoma World Show Warmup
May 14, 2026 Comments Off on Around the Rings: 2026 PHC of Oklahoma World Show Warmup
The Paint Horse Club of Oklahoma just completed their World Show Warm Up at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds. The May 8-10 POR, held in Arena 8, hosted judges Brendan Brown, Sandy Curl, and Clint Fullerton. The show also offered IRHA added money to open, amateur, and youth ranch riding exhibitors, and a Prominence Sportsmanship Award sponsored by Fox […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: A Great Language
May 14, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: A Great Language
“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” — Martin Buber. Photo by Miranda Taylor Photography from the recent Tennesee Quarter Horse Association Lucky 7 Classic. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …One-Two Punch for Vivienne King in L1 Youth Western Riding 14-18
May 13, 2026 Comments Off on One-Two Punch for Vivienne King in L1 Youth Western Riding 14-18
In the last class of the day in the Priefert Arena at South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, Vivienne King swept the top two spots in an admittedly difficult class: Level 1 Youth Western Riding 14-18. Her champion was Mouse Trapped, a 2017 gelding by EXTREMELY HOT CHIPS and out of NUTHERMOUSENTHEHOUSE, and her Reserve […]
Continue reading …Peggy Beeghly and That Sudden Smile win First Western Riding Championship
May 13, 2026 Comments Off on Peggy Beeghly and That Sudden Smile win First Western Riding Championship
Peggy Beeghly and That Sudden Smile won their first Western Riding title on Tuesday at the AQHA West L1 Championships! Watch their winners’ interview from South Point Arena & Equestrian Center after winning L1 Select Western Riding! AQHA West L1 Championships South Point Arena & Equestrian Center Level 1 Select Western Riding Champion: Peggy […]
Continue reading …Small Fry Showmanship Champions – Kennedy Wright and KM Three Bars Down
May 13, 2026 Comments Off on Small Fry Showmanship Champions – Kennedy Wright and KM Three Bars Down
Kennedy Wright and KM Three Bars Down were crowned champions in the Small Fry Showmanship Tuesday morning at the AQHA West L1 Championships! Watch their winners’ interview from South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas: Small Fry Showmanship Champion: Kennedy Wright and KM Three Bars Down Reserve: Jessa Peterson and Blazingly Best […]
Continue reading …Embracing A New Chapter – John Whitney
May 13, 2026 Comments Off on Embracing A New Chapter – John Whitney
Change is inevitable in life. We grow. We age. We gain wisdom through experience. Life is a continual progression of releasing what was, and making room for what’s to come.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Who is it Wednesday?
May 13, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Who is it Wednesday?
Just for fun, we’re sharing this photo from 1998 on social media Wednesday! Who is the rider, the horse, and the parent pictured? Bonus: who was this horse purchased from in 1996? Answer: “Kips Easy Rider” with Jeffrey Gibbs, and his mom, Robin Beaty Chance. Kips Easy Rider was purchased from Kristin Brock in 1996!
Continue reading …A Unanimous Win for Jennifer Dever and PS Gota Good Version – and a Nod to Cindy DeFrancesa
May 12, 2026 Comments Off on A Unanimous Win for Jennifer Dever and PS Gota Good Version – and a Nod to Cindy DeFrancesa
Monday, May 11th at the 2026 AQHA West L1 Championships, Jennifer Dever won a unanimous championship with PS Gota Good Version in Level 1 Select Showmanship. It wasn’t the only unanimous championship celebrated on Monday, but it may have been one of the most meaningful. Known as “Mom” to both Trusten and Troy Dever, notable […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: It Makes Me a Jolly Good Fellow
May 12, 2026 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: It Makes Me a Jolly Good Fellow
Kidding around while waiting for backdrop pics at South Point is one of the best parts of winning! This cutie is Whiskey N Willy, who won the Rookie Amateur Showmanship with Caylin Smith Monday afternoon at the AQHA West L1 Championships! Congratulations, team! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it […]
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