Around the Ring Photos and Results From IPHC Memorial Day Show
May 31, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results From IPHC Memorial Day Show
APHA exhibitors enjoyed an 8-judge/3-day event over Memorial Day weekend in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Judges included Michael Swain, Danny Williams, Casey Orr, Leigh Ann Skurupey, Andrea Koehn, Carrie Kessler, Cindy Pence-Girardier, and Keith McDonough.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Zippos Redemption (1998-2018)
May 30, 2018 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Zippos Redemption (1998-2018)
One of Pamela’s most memorable moments with the horse she fondly called “Ole’ Man River” took place at the 2016 APHA World Show where they won two World Championships in Western Riding- one in Novice Amateur and one in Masters Amateur. “He always stepped up for me at the World shows,” she says. “It was like he knew what I was thinking, and the ride on him was fun and very rewarding!
Continue reading …AQHA, APHA, and ApHC Competitors Score Big at 2018 Solid Gold Futurity
May 29, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA, APHA, and ApHC Competitors Score Big at 2018 Solid Gold Futurity
Over $40,000 in cash and prizes were presented to the big winners in six Halter classes and two Performance classes, including beautiful trophies for Champions and Reserve Champions that were provided by The Equine Chronicle and Cowboy Bronze.
Continue reading …AQHA Competitors Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend at Gateway Classic
May 29, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Competitors Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend at Gateway Classic
While some were enjoying Memorial Day barbecues and trips to the lake, others packed up their horse trailers and motorhomes and headed north to Lake St. Louis, Missouri for the Gateway Classic.
Continue reading …Let Me Introduce You to My Non-Competitive Self…
May 28, 2018 Comments Off on Let Me Introduce You to My Non-Competitive Self…
Why pay the money for full time trainers, the price of high end show tack, show fees, and trainer fees if you don’t have a strong competitive drive? This is a question my husband and non-horse show peers ask all me all the time. Do you know what you could be doing with that money each month?
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at 2018 Sun and Surf
May 25, 2018 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at 2018 Sun and Surf
Special thanks to Eric Mendrysa for some great photos from behind the scenes at the 2018 Sun and Surf circuit that recently took place in Del Mar, California. If you’d like for your horse show photos to be featured on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Life Is Sweet With “The Cookie Lady” and He’s The Candy Man
May 25, 2018 Comments Off on Life Is Sweet With “The Cookie Lady” and He’s The Candy Man
Lately, this seasoned competitor and baker has been combining her talents in pastry and performance horses with some very delicious results.
Continue reading …Best of Both Worlds- Eric Mendrysa- From Horsemanship to Saddleseat
May 24, 2018 Comments Off on Best of Both Worlds- Eric Mendrysa- From Horsemanship to Saddleseat
“Reid asked me the other day how my brain transitions from the complete differences in position from Saddleseat posture to Horsemanship posture. We both joked that if people can speak two great languages, then I can learn two opposite disciplines. It’s possible, inside this degree of difficulty, where I find the ultimate challenge of striving to be great at both.”
Continue reading …Photos and Results From 2018 Little River Circuit
May 23, 2018 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2018 Little River Circuit
“Our biggest accomplishment this past weekend was everyone said they had a GREAT time and lots of fun, and you can’t ask for any better than that. This was the 42nd year for our Little River Circuit. It has had several locations over the years, but it has always been a fun show.”
Continue reading …SOQHA Madness Concludes With Just Shy of 9,000 Entries! Click Here For Results
May 22, 2018 Comments Off on SOQHA Madness Concludes With Just Shy of 9,000 Entries! Click Here For Results
If you’re a top AQHA competitor, Wilmington, Ohio was definitely the place to be! With exceptional numbers, incredible prizes, and plenty of new, added money classes, the Southern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Madness surpassed all expectations delivering an event that will be talked about for weeks to come.
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