Back-to-Back Honors for Zuidema Show Horses at A Sudden Impulse 2025
April 24, 2025 Comments Off on Back-to-Back Honors for Zuidema Show Horses at A Sudden Impulse 2025
Wednesday afternoon at A Sudden Impulse, Katy Jo Zuidema pulled off an impressive feat by showing two four-year-olds in back-to-back classes, starting out in Hunter Under Saddle, and finishing with Western Pleasure. First, What Is The Matter (What Matters Most x LastMinuteInvestment – owned by Marcie McClenon) and Katy Jo won the $5000 NSBA 4YO […]
Continue reading …Youth Jordan Macan Wins A Sudden Impulse $10K Maturity Non Pro Western Pleasure
April 23, 2025 Comments Off on Youth Jordan Macan Wins A Sudden Impulse $10K Maturity Non Pro Western Pleasure
By Delores Kuhlwein Winning a class like the NSBA $10,000 Maturity Non Pro & Limited Non Pro Western Pleasure at A Sudden Impulse 2025 is the stuff of dreams for non pros of any age. Imagine grabbing that top spot while you still have two years left as a youth rider and accomplishing the feat […]
Continue reading …R C Kola Earns His Royal Crown at WEC-Ocala with Joy Wheeler
April 23, 2025 Comments Off on R C Kola Earns His Royal Crown at WEC-Ocala with Joy Wheeler
By Delores Kuhlwein Winning a class on a horse you’ve raised – one you’ve watched grow into his own – is an irreplaceable experience. When the win happens not only at his first show, but also the first time he is matched against some of the best Hunter Under Saddle horses in the industry, the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Give us More Glitzz
April 23, 2025 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Give us More Glitzz
Todd Flatness and “GLITZZ,” a yearling filly by Secret Gunfighter, had a shiny start to their show season at the Minnesota AQHA State Show! Thank you to Christine Flatness for sharing a photo of this beautiful filly with our readers. If you have a great photo of the day, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Comeback Queens – Meg DePalma Pye and Dont Think Twice
April 23, 2025 Comments Off on Comeback Queens – Meg DePalma Pye and Dont Think Twice
A remarkable team sets the tone for their return at the 2025 Orange Blossom Classic and A Sudden Impulse. By Delores Kuhlwein When Meaghan DePalma Pye and Dont Think Twice won the NSBA $1000 Added Amateur Showmanship on April 22nd at A Sudden Impulse 2025, it was more than just a victory for a special […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Last Piece of Pie, aka Guapo, 1999 – 2025
April 22, 2025 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Last Piece of Pie, aka Guapo, 1999 – 2025
By Kimberly Handy Boyce Last Friday, Last Piece Of Pie (4-25-1999/4-18-2025) was laid to rest. It was discovered he had a tumor, most likely cancerous that was blocking his airway. There were no treatment options. Guapo wasn’t just any horse, he was a Famous horse! People from across the country, Canada too, knew him by name. […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Meet Bonnie!
April 22, 2025 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Meet Bonnie!
This filly is Bonnie, born at 11:00PM on March 31, 2025, one hour from being an April Fool’s Day baby. “She’s stretching out with mama. This filly is by Mr Zippos Good Bar (son of Zippos Mr Good Bar) and out of Batt Mans Mistique,” says owner Anna Ritzi. Congratulations, Anna! If you have a […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Results – 2025 Orange Blossom Classic
April 22, 2025 Comments Off on Around the Rings Results – 2025 Orange Blossom Classic
The Orange Blossom Classic, which spanned the dates of April 16-20, 2025, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, boasted 4 AQHA Shows – 1 AQHA World Show Qualifying Event, and it was AQHA, NSBA, and FQHA Approved. The show known as an elegant opener for A Sudden Impulse stands on its own, with highly-anticipated added money NSBA classes […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Is it Monday Again?
April 21, 2025 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Is it Monday Again?
Is it Monday again? I wasn’t finished with my Saturday yet! This cutie is Edna, an April Fool’s Day filly by The Best Principles out of the show mare Only Immortal. “We are calling her Edna as a salute to my daughter‘s first show horse, Ed. The deciding factor was when I looked up the […]
Continue reading …Orange Blossom Classic; Sunday, April 20 Featured Class Highlights
April 21, 2025 Comments Off on Orange Blossom Classic; Sunday, April 20 Featured Class Highlights
Ocala, FL – The final day of the 2025 Orange Blossom Classic wrapped up with the $25,000 NSBA Non-Pro Open Trail Challenge, capping off a fantastic week of competition. Quarter Horse competition will continue next week with A Sudden Impulse, running April 22-26 at WEC – Ocala. On Easter Sunday, 25 entries gathered under the […]
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