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Buckeye Classic Donkey Races Provide Barrel of Laughs and Raised $29,000 For Military Veterans!

July 21, 2017 Comments Off

Just like Shrek’s well-meaning, but feisty sidekick, the Buckeye Classic donkeys provided a barrel of laughs with their hilarious antics and stubborn personalities during the inaugural Buckeye Classic Donkey Races.

Advertise in the Oct. Congress Equine Chronicle and the Congress Program and SAVE BIG!

July 19, 2017 Comments Off

The Equine Chronicle is partnering with OQHA to save you money. Advertise in the October issue of The Equine Chronicle plus the Congress Souvenir Program and get a special rate of $550 for a deluxe color page in The Equine Chronicle (a savings of $100) and $400 in the Congress Souvenir Program (a savings of $25). Get the best exposure for your Congress ad for less!

Visit The Equine Chronicle Hospitality Tent at The Buckeye Classic!

July 19, 2017 Comments Off

Stop by The Equine Chronicle booth for complimentary cold water, snacks, and the latest edition of the magazine throughout the duration of the show. Also, keep an eye out for the Chronicle Cart delivering goodies around the show grounds!

EC Photo of the Day: Golden Boy With the Golden Horse

July 17, 2017 Comments Off

Today’s EC Reader Photo of the Day comes from Melisia Pekny, who sent in these shots of her son, Reese Pekny, after he was named the 13 and Under Golden Horse All-Around Champion at the Palomino World Show. Reese rode his horse, Plenty of Goodscotch, aka “Chester,” to the big win by being named a 4 x World Champion in Hunt Seat Pleasure, Road Hack, Western Pleasure, and Flag Race. He was also the Reserve Champion in Showmanship, NSBA Champion in Western Pleasure, and received Top 3 awards in Horsemanship, Trail, and Color.

EC Photo of the Day- Funny Friday- Horseback Plank

July 14, 2017 Comments Off

It’s the newest fitness craze sweeping the nation! #HorsebackPlank All joking aside, planking is an excellent exercise for strengthening your core, which helps with body stabilization, power, and balance, crucial for everything from achieving the ideal Horsemanship position to perfecting your two-point over fences. Begin with your body parallel to the floor while resting on your […]

Multiple World and Congress Champion, The Company You Keep, Has a New Partner With Heidi Rasor

July 13, 2017 Comments Off

“George has a really large personality, and I love that about him. I’m really going to miss him and miss competing with him, but I feel like this was a good thing for everyone. I’m going to be their biggest fan, and I can’t wait to cheer for George and Heidi!”

Big A Blog With Lindsey Gillette and Cheyenne Augsburger

July 7, 2017 Comments Off

Circuit champions were named in the Showmanship classes yesterday with Jessica Baird and Cool Lopin Lady winning the Amateur Level 3 and myself showing Lethal Secret Weapon winning the Amateur Level 2 with a total of 31 exhibitors showing!

In Loving Memory of Huntin My Zipper (2010-2017)

July 2, 2017 Comments Off

“I felt that someday we were going to be this amazing, unstoppable team, and I grieve that will never come to pass. I think about what would’ve been, could’ve been, and should’ve been, because we left so many things undone.”

AQHA Past President Jim Shoemake Has Passed

June 30, 2017 Comments Off

During Jim’s vice presidency, AQHA was sued over its embryo transfer rule. The Executive Committee eventually settled the embryo transfer lawsuit, allowing horse owners to register more than one of a mare’s offspring each year, with no damages awarded. But it was Jim’s experience with legal matter that became invaluable during that time of turmoil.

Surviving the Horse Show Hangover, EC Blog by: Kina Tavary

June 29, 2017 Comments Off

After flying back to Las Vegas from Medford (on a very early flight with a 2.5 hour layover in Salt Lake City and running on two hours of sleep), I went into a horse show coma. Yesterday, after arising from said coma, I watched every pattern or class about 10 times.