Top 10 of 2021
By: Brittany Bevis
In what has become a yearly tradition, we like to dive into the statistics to find out which stories have been the most widely read on EquineChronicle.com for the year. Like in years past, the stories in this Top 10 run the gamut from show coverage and magazine articles on notable exhibitors to memorials, hot topics, and breaking news.
Scroll below to see the Top 10 for 2021.
#10- Former Dixon Comptroller, Rita Crundwell, Released From Prison Early– The news that Rita Crundwell, the former comptroller for the city of Dixon, Illinois, was to be released early from prison was a hot topic in August of this year.
Click here to read- http://www.equinechronicle.com/former-dixon-comptroller-rita-crundwell-released-from-prison-early/
#9- In Loving Memory of James Novak (1998-2021) – We were saddened to relay the news of the passing of 23-year-old James Novak, who died as the result of an automobile accident. An avid rider, James had graduated from the University of Findlay’s equine program in 2020.
Click here to read- http://www.equinechronicle.com/in-loving-memory-of-james-novak-1998-2021/
#8- Power Couple – Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw– This feature about Scott Weiss and Erin Bradshaw ran in the Sept/Oct 2021 edition of the magazine. The article speaks about how they spent life during the pandemic with Scott as the head trainer of Scott Weiss Show Horses and Erin working in marketing for KoonsFuller, PC, as well as their marriage and appearances on the television show, The Bradshaw Bunch.
Click here to read- http://www.equinechronicle.com/power-couple-scott-weiss-and-erin-bradshaw/
#7- 2021 Sudden Impulse NSBA Show and Futurity Coverage– A new event for 2021, this was the first time for many to see the beautiful World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL. Our coverage of the event with photos, video interviews, and articles was very popular.
Click here for more- http://www.equinechronicle.com/around-the-rings-sudden-impulse-nsba-futurity-part-1/
#6- In Loving Memory of Harley D Zip (1995-2021)– This memorial about the legendary Harley D Zip was very popular with our readers as it included fun facts about his incredible career and messages from the Papendick family.
Click here to read- http://www.equinechronicle.com/in-loving-memory-of-harley-d-zip-1995-2021/
#5- In Loving Memory of Robbie Schroeder- The passing of horseman, Robbie Schroeder, marked a sad day for many of our readers.
Click here to read- http://www.equinechronicle.com/in-loving-memory-of-robbie-schroeder/
#4- Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Keith Whistle- Another sad moment came following the news of the passing of horseman, Keith Whistle.
Click here to read- http://www.equinechronicle.com/sincerest-condolences-following-passing-of-keith-whistle/
#3- Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of T. Joe Jeane– The passing of T. Joe (Taylor) Jeane, the son of Joe and Suzy Jeane, was a shock to all as he had just been accepted into the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitt, West Indies, to pursue his veterinary medicine degree.
Click here to read- http://www.equinechronicle.com/sincerest-condolences-following-passing-of-t-joe-taylor-jeane/
#2- Top 10 Things Judges HATE in Halter– This article that ran in the Sept/Oct 2021 edition of the magazine was so popular with our readers that it reached the #2 spot overall and the #1 spot for an article. Within the piece, Steve Ferguson, Tim Finkenbinder, JT Mitchell, and Trisha Shorten-Armstrong talk about the top ten biggest faux pas they see in the Halter pen and explain how to correct them.
Click here to read- http://www.equinechronicle.com/top-10-things-judges-hate-in-halter/
#1- 2021 Quarter Horse Congress Coverage– Our coverage from the All American Quarter Horse Congress with video interviews, photos, articles, and live social media results is always some of our most sought after content, year after year. Following the cancellation of the event in 2020, this year was no different.
Click here for more- http://www.equinechronicle.com/2021-all-american-quarter-horse-congress-recap/
