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USC Equestrian’s Abigail Pait and Bailey Walters Named to SEC All-Championship Team

March 29, 2016 Comments Off

Pait and Walters are the first Gamecock western riders in program history to earn a spot on the SEC All-Championship Team.

EC Photo of the Day: Sydnie Ochs/Invite Only The Best Win $10,000 Equine Chronicle Novice Non Pro Western Pleasure

March 28, 2016 Comments Off

We love this sweet photo of Brian Baker congratulating Sydnie Ochs as she exits the arena with Invite Only The Best after winning the $10,000 The Equine Chronicle Novice Non Pro Western Pleasure at the ‪#‎MarchToTheArch‬ over the weekend! Thanks Darcy Reeve for the snapshot!

Zippos Sensation is APHA Leading Sire For 2015; His Son, Nighttime Sensation, is Top-Earning Horse

March 28, 2016 Comments Off

They say the apple doesn’t fall from the tree, and the APHA Breeders’ Trust top-earners rankings for 2015 certainly reflect that notion. Zippos Sensation ruled the roost as the Breeders’ Trust Leading Sire for the 15th consecutive year; his son, Nighttime Sensation, took the lead as the 2015 Breeders’ Trust Top-Earning Horse.

Happy Easter From Your Family at The Equine Chronicle!

March 25, 2016 Comments Off

Whether you’re on the road to a horse show, organizing a horseback Easter Egg Hunt, or planning a celebratory feast with family and friends, we hope your Easter weekend is a blessed one.

Equestrian Competes at First Show in Three Years Since 18th Leg Surgery, Ultimately Ending in Amputation

March 25, 2016 Comments Off

“The impact of the landing shattered my ankle, essentially breaking my foot off my leg. Then, as my leg drove into the ground, my tibia and fibula were broken in three places each, so essentially my leg was crumpled.”

After the Levee Breaks: Equestrian Family Unites to Help One of Their Own Devastated by Flood- Judge Chele McGauly

March 24, 2016 Comments Off

Over the past eleven days, a whopping $24,965 has been raised by 138 people, but there is need for that total to rise even higher. With the funds raised thus far, Chele was able to pay for flood damage equipment, a dumpster, and a port-a-potty. The hope now is to bring in large fans to dry out some of the damage within the barn.

Deadline Extended For May/June World Show Edition of The Equine Chronicle to April 4th!

March 24, 2016 Comments Off

There’s still time to have your horse featured in the May/June World Show edition of The Equine Chronicle. The deadline has been extended to April 4, 2016. Call (352)-804-3474 if you need a deadline extension.

Don and Debbie Trout Safe Following Horrific Accident

March 23, 2016 Comments Off

“We’re sore and have had a total loss of our suburban, our trailer, and a loss of some equipment. We will be at the Martinganza circuit at the end of the month. It will be some time before we are able to replace our vehicles and trailer.”

Equestrians Seeking Equality For Non-School Sponsored Sports

March 23, 2016 Comments Off

“School sanctioned sports are wonderful, so fulfilling, and meaningful to many, but they’re not an end all nor more important than other non-sanctioned events such as rodeo, horse show, and competitive dance that can also lead to scholarships, careers, and awards.”

Results of AQHA Online Member Survey

March 23, 2016 Comments Off

The survey found that 75 percent of members are female and 49 percent of members are age 56 and older. The survey also revealed that the majority of AQHA members own five horses or fewer and have been riding for more than 20 years. The majority of members ride for recreation and fun.