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On The Cover: JR Cook and Line Up Behind

September 20, 2021 Comments Off

Line Up Behind. It’s a cheeky name that has proven to be somewhat prophetic during the past year or so, as this talented 4-year-old gelding has been piloted by owner, JR Cook, and trainer, Cole Baker, to win almost every major show circuit in the country. The big, beautiful, bay named “Calvin” is by VS Flatline and out of Shes Immortal. He was purchased by the Cook family from Capital Quarter Horses, LLC, after the AQHA World Show in 2019, and they’ve had immense success ever since.

EC TV- QH Congress is BACK!

September 20, 2021 Comments Off

The Equine Chronicle has been by your side through it all. The moments of jubilation celebrating a well-deserved win. The happy tears and hugs following a personal best. The exhilaration of a hard-fought comeback.

Learning to Find Success Outside of the Win

September 17, 2021 Comments Off

“The win is never guaranteed. Only one person can win a class. So, if your personal value is based solely on that win, my friends, how will you handle the disappointment if you’re not the winner?”

What’s the Hardest Lesson You’ve Had to Learn as an Equestrian?

September 16, 2021 Comments Off

This question touched a chord with our readers, and the answers submitted included topics ranging from patience and acceptance to disappointment and loss. Scroll below to see what they had to say.

EC TV- How to Band a Horse’s Mane

September 15, 2021 Comments Off

Watch as professional bander, Cameron Van Sickle, provides a tutorial for how to band a horse’s mane for the show pen. Click on the link below for his step-by-step instruction for perfectly placed bands.

If You Had a T-Shirt With Your Equestrian Mantra, What Would it Say?

September 14, 2021 Comments Off

We asked our Equine Chronicle fans to answer the following question: If you had a t-shirt with a quote that perfectly summed up your mantra as an equestrian, what would it say? We received some hilarious answers and a few great photos!

“How a Kind Word From a Ring Steward Led to Meeting the Love of My Life”

September 13, 2021 Comments Off

“If there is anything you take away from reading this, just remember, people may not always remember what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel,” she says. “Tom made me feel so good in that moment. All too often, we think positively about someone in our head, but we never verbally share that positive thought or comment with the person directly. We just keep it to ourselves. If you admire someone or their actions, let them know! A simple comment can go a long way. What if Tom never approached me and told me those words? I’d probably still be disappointed and embarrassed about that day.”

2021 IBHA World Show Recap

September 11, 2021 Comments Off

IBHA presented a 30% increase in entries from 2020 to 2021. From those entries, they filled more than 300 stalls and were able to give out over $6,900 in cash prizes.

Results and Photos- PQHA Nittany Classic

September 10, 2021 Comments Off

The winner of the Bob Hendrickson Memorial Open Weanling Colt and QIP Weanling Colt Futurity was PSU Good Lookin Lad, by Red White N Good and out of Luv N Lady, owned by Penn State University and shown by Audra Fisher. The winner of the Vickie Zipperline Weanling Filly and QIP Weanling Filly Futurity was PSU Pinella Be Good, by Red White N Good and out of Pinella Pea Deville, owned by Penn State University and shown by Allison Hart.

Results and Photos From Inaugural Classic

September 9, 2021 Comments Off

Last weekend marked the inaugural Classic horse show, hosted by Texas Quarter Horse Association, which took place September 1-5 in Fort Worth, Texas. The event provided six sets of AQHA points and two sets of NSBA points. Judges were Brent Maxwell, Judd Paul, Eric Hubbard, Jon Barry, Kelly Chapman, and Valerie Kearns.