In Loving Memory of Horse Show Mom, Jacquelyn Bedwell
February 14, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Horse Show Mom, Jacquelyn Bedwell
“As many horse daughters must know, their biggest supporter is someone that really believes in you. In my case, it was my mom. She had a knack for always wiping my boots, brushing my horses tail out, and wiping his mouth before I entered the ring. It was like a ritual. While riding on course, you could hear her snapping her fingers to keep the steady rhythm. I will always cherish those special moments we shared.”
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Devotion. What an appropriate topic to discuss on Valentine’s Day! For most of our readers, the question: “What are you devoted to?” is simply and easily answered with one word- Horses!
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“My mom has always been an amazing, horse show mom for me when I showed APHA with the Gillespies, and now it’s her turn to shine!” Kim says.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- When Your Other Horse Gets Jealous…
February 9, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- When Your Other Horse Gets Jealous…
The problem with having more than one horse is that it’s impossible to ride/work both at the same time. Ever wonder what your other horse is up to in the barn when you’re out playing with someone else…
Continue reading …Inspired by Love For Animals, Equestrian, Sharese Rivait, Wins Awards in Creative Advertising Exhibition
February 9, 2019 Comments Off on Inspired by Love For Animals, Equestrian, Sharese Rivait, Wins Awards in Creative Advertising Exhibition
Sophomore equestrian Sharese Rivait had two entries that she created for a concepts class in her advertising major: a Milk-Bone Brushing Chews print campaign she came up with at the start of the semester and a Bird Scooter video campaign that her and a partner finished during finals. A few names were called. Then, Rivait heard her name announced, loud and clear, as winner of Best Concept and again, for Best Video Commercial. The Orillia, Ontario, Canada, native, was thrilled.
Continue reading …The Impact of Social Media On The Equine Industry
February 8, 2019 Comments Off on The Impact of Social Media On The Equine Industry
Social media has the power to lift up, promote, and enhance the smallest of competitive equestrian events, while simultaneously to destroy events, or people, within a very small window of time.
Continue reading …Family in Need of Prayers and Donations Following House Fire
February 7, 2019 Comments Off on Family in Need of Prayers and Donations Following House Fire
Adam has indicated that donations are also welcome. Madalyn is a size 6/7 in shirts and pants and a size 13 youth shoe. Ella is a 4T in pants and shirts and a size 11 youth shoe. Ashlyn is a size two in women’s pants and a small in shirts with a size 8 1/2 shoe. Both of the little girls love baby dolls, Peppa Pig, Ariel, and Fancy Nancy.
Continue reading …Living in the Lap of Equestrian Luxury
February 6, 2019 Comments Off on Living in the Lap of Equestrian Luxury
As if there were any doubts as to the inspiration behind the design of this property, the vintage saddles, velvet hunt caps, and horse show ribbons that adorn the living spaces confirm a decidedly equestrian vibe.
Continue reading …2019 QH Congress Dates Stay the Same; Move Up a Week In 2020!
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 QH Congress Dates Stay the Same; Move Up a Week In 2020!
The decision is based in large part on increasing the window between the Congress and the AQHA World Show. In the past, these shows have been back-to-back with very few days in between to recover and prepare for the Open/Amateur AQHA World Show. In 2018, there were three days in between the shows. The new date implementation will take effect in 2020 in hopes that exhibitors and attendees will have time to plan accordingly.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: It’s Awards Time!
February 5, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: It’s Awards Time!
Lots of smiling faces at the recent Ohio Quarter Horse Association Year-End Awards Banquet! If you have a good EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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