How I Prepare For Hunter Under Saddle With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Jenna Jacobs
August 2, 2016 Comments Off on How I Prepare For Hunter Under Saddle With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Jenna Jacobs
Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com each day leading up to the Youth World for interviews with last year’s World Champions as they share tips on how they prepare physically and mentally for their respective disciplines, specific exercises they use to hone their skills, and their top three tips for those hoping to win a golden globe this year.
Continue reading …First Time at the Paint Congress, First Time with a New Horse, First Time as a Classic Amateur!
August 1, 2016 Comments Off on First Time at the Paint Congress, First Time with a New Horse, First Time as a Classic Amateur!
This past week has been full of firsts for me. I attended the World Wide Paint Horse Congress for my first time; showed my mare, RR In The Spotlight, aka “Puffy,” for the first time; and it was all during my first outing as a classic amateur! So, why not add in another first! My first blog for The Equine Chronicle!
Continue reading …2016 AQHA Youth World Show Countdown… 1,096 Horses, 761 Exhibitors Expected
July 29, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 AQHA Youth World Show Countdown… 1,096 Horses, 761 Exhibitors Expected
Like in the past, the class with the most entries is Youth Horsemanship with 167, followed by Showmanship with 148, and Trail with 135. Ranch Riding makes an impressive showing as the fourth largest class with 128 entries. Hunt Seat Equitation wraps up the top five with 122 entries.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 2016 World Wide Paint Horse Congress- Day 1
July 28, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Rings at 2016 World Wide Paint Horse Congress- Day 1
Thanks to bar H Photography for candids from the World Wide Paint Horse Congress that’s currently underway at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex in Tulsa, OK. The show kicked off yesterday, July 27th, and will continue through Sunday, July 31st. The WWPHC was the second largest APHA show in 2015, how big will it […]
Continue reading …PCQHA Summer Celebration Circuit Brings Top Exhibitors From All Over California
July 27, 2016 Comments Off on PCQHA Summer Celebration Circuit Brings Top Exhibitors From All Over California
Although the weather was warm, a record number of exhibitors enjoyed a full slate of Quarter Horse classes for Cutting, Working Cowhorse, Reining, English and Western Rail, plus Trail classes. Exhibitors vied for the coveted circuit awards, which included Custom Director’s Chairs and Silverado Silver Buckles in sponsored classes, plus many other cool prizes.
Continue reading …Yearling Sale Stakes Session Added to 2016 QH Congress Super Sale
July 26, 2016 Comments Off on Yearling Sale Stakes Session Added to 2016 QH Congress Super Sale
In 2016, Yearling Western Pleasure Prospects entered into the Yearling Sale Stakes session of the Congress Super Sale will be eligible to compete in the 2017 Congress Super Sale Stakes 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure classes. Two divisions will be offered, one for Open riders and one for Non Pros.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Zippos Mr Good Bar (1984-2016)
July 25, 2016 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Zippos Mr Good Bar (1984-2016)
The acclaim of Zippos Mr Good Bar was well-known, as evident in this Equine Chronicle article from 2012, “What Horse Would You Breed?” Below is an excerpt. Of the eight people interviewed, three had some very nice things to say about the late Zippos Mr Good Bar.
Continue reading …BIG News From 2016 Farnam Arizona Fall Championship
July 25, 2016 Comments Off on BIG News From 2016 Farnam Arizona Fall Championship
A NSBA Three and Four-Year-Old Trail Futurity with $250 added will also be offered in The Equine Chronicle Arena. VRH Trail and VRH Ranch Horse Conformation are exciting additions to this year’s show. Last year’s Ranch division had an outstanding turnout and management is expecting the same in 2016.
Continue reading …Tax Matters – 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Tax Court Decision
July 23, 2016 Comments Off on Tax Matters – 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses Tax Court Decision
In a remarkable decision, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Tax Court opinion dealing with a Thoroughbred racehorse owner’s activities.
Continue reading …WSPHC Star Spangled Classic – Former World Champs and First-timers Turned Out to Compete at State’s Largest APHA Show
July 22, 2016 Comments Off on WSPHC Star Spangled Classic – Former World Champs and First-timers Turned Out to Compete at State’s Largest APHA Show
A favorite moment for me from the weekend took place during Leadline, which will come as no surprise to anyone. My soon-to-be 5-year-old son, Landon, currently rotates showing at Paint shows between my gelding, Casey, and multiple World and Reserve World Champion, Brokers Lucky Kid, aka “Denver.” Usually led by either of my trainers, Kip Larson or Mike Davis, Denver’s owner/rider, Mackenzie Preston, took the lead.
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