Sportsmanship Award Presented to NCEA Team “For Humility in Victory and Defeat”
May 18, 2017 Comments Off on Sportsmanship Award Presented to NCEA Team “For Humility in Victory and Defeat”
“You can still win and have good sportsmanship,” Ridgely said. “You don’t have to be a poor sport to be a winner.”
Continue reading …Happy Mother’s Day to Horse Show Moms Everywhere!
May 14, 2017 Comments Off on Happy Mother’s Day to Horse Show Moms Everywhere!
Always ready with an extra safety pin, a swipe of lipstick, and a last minute kiss good luck, they are our biggest fans and toughest critics. They sacrifice their time, energy, (and pocketbooks) to ensure we have the very best chance for success in the show pen, and in life.
Continue reading …100th Birthday Celebration of Man O’ War Celebrated with New Breyer Horse
May 12, 2017 Comments Off on 100th Birthday Celebration of Man O’ War Celebrated with New Breyer Horse
Man o’ War (March 29, 1917 – November 1, 1947) is widely considered to be one of the greatest racehorses of all time. The chestnut Thoroughbred stallion, nicknamed “Big Red” was not only a legend of the turf (Two Year Old Colt, Three Year Old Male, Horse of the Year) but he was also a prolific sire (Leading Sire in North America in 1926 and sire to the great War Admiral among others). His line is still prominent to this day. Man o’ War was named to the US Racing Hall of Fame in 1957.
Continue reading …Mother-Daughter Team Wins Same Class With Same Horse at L1 Championships
May 12, 2017 Comments Off on Mother-Daughter Team Wins Same Class With Same Horse at L1 Championships
With Mother’s Day weekend fast approaching our thoughts turn to our devoted horse show moms. They are our tireless cheerleaders, our personal grooms, our ringside psychologists. They sacrifice their time, energy, (and pocketbooks) to ensure we have the very best chance for success in the show pen, and in life.
Continue reading …Does Eliminating L1 Championship Qualification Make the Event More Inclusive or Less Prestigious?
May 10, 2017 Comments Off on Does Eliminating L1 Championship Qualification Make the Event More Inclusive or Less Prestigious?
“I think the Level 1 classes should be used as a stepping stone to progress a person’s showing ability. Just being able to show up to a Championship show doesn’t seem to be promoting people’s progression or helping the numbers at weekend horse shows.”
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at the Bradshaw/Weiss Wedding
May 9, 2017 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at the Bradshaw/Weiss Wedding
The site for the elegant affair was The Milestone, a Georgian Estate-style mansion that sits on 52 picturesque acres in Aubrey, TX. The backdrop of the rustic barn reception area complete with glowing chandeliers and delicate string lights was the perfect setting for a modern, southern belle wedding.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at the 143rd Kentucky Derby With Showstring
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at the 143rd Kentucky Derby With Showstring
Thanks to Scott Jones, David Miller, and Sabrina Janis for some great photos from their adventures at the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby! Dressed in fancy fascinators and coordinating bow ties, the group enjoyed mint juleps while watching Always Dreaming and Johnny Velasquez cross the finish line to win the “The Run For the Roses” for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Continue reading …2017 May/June Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 May/June Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
Click here to view the digital magazine: http://www.onlinedigitalpubs.com/publication/?m=2079&l=1
Don’t miss our upcoming issue- July/August! The deadline for ads is May 21st.
Continue reading …“It’s Cancer”- Coming Together to Help One of Our Own- Danica Jorgensen
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on “It’s Cancer”- Coming Together to Help One of Our Own- Danica Jorgensen
“Suddenly, life got way more real,” Tracy says. “You always hear about it happening to others, but you never expect to have it happen to your best friend.”
Continue reading …Double C Acres is Looking for a Full-Time Horse Trainer
May 5, 2017 Comments Off on Double C Acres is Looking for a Full-Time Horse Trainer
Double C Acres, located in Morganton, NC. is now hiring a full-time trainer. Double C is family operated and nestled in the foothills on 300 acres, featuring a 33 stall barn, indoor and outdoor riding arena, walker, round pen, etc. We have been blessed with numerous world titles in Halter and Performance events.
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