In the July/August issue of The Equine Chronicle, I shared advice from seven of today’s most noted AQHA trainers and judges on what it takes to stand out in the showmanship pen. For this month’s issue, I interviewed eight AQHA competitors to find out their secrets for shining in the showmanship pen. Here’s what they […]
Continue reading …They’re Baaack! Farley Barbera and Hot Jazzin Zippo Will Compete at 2013 AQHA Select World Show After Major Surgery Cut Their Trip Short in 2012
August 21, 2013 Comments Off on They’re Baaack! Farley Barbera and Hot Jazzin Zippo Will Compete at 2013 AQHA Select World Show After Major Surgery Cut Their Trip Short in 2012After a 42-day stay in the hospital, Jazz finally received the green light to head back home. Although the worst was over, Barbera soon discovered that Jazz had developed a large hernia at his incision site, which could’ve lead to a necessary second surgery.
Continue reading …Congratulations to Laura Upton and Adam Kilian on Recent Engagement! Wait Till You Hear the Details of This Incredible Phil Harris Show Saddle-Inspired Marriage Proposal
August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Congratulations to Laura Upton and Adam Kilian on Recent Engagement! Wait Till You Hear the Details of This Incredible Phil Harris Show Saddle-Inspired Marriage ProposalA big congratulations goes to our friend and APHA amateur exhibitor, Laura Upton, following her recent engagement to Adam Kilian! We spoke with Adam, who is still on vacation in Ecuador, as well as Phil Harris, who helped to create their one-of-a-kind engagement saddle. As soon as Adam and Laura return to the states, they […]
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences to the Booth Family Following the Passing of Husband and Father, Bobby Booth
August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences to the Booth Family Following the Passing of Husband and Father, Bobby BoothUPDATE: A memorial service for Bobby Booth will be held tomorrow, Friday, August 23 in Dallas, TX at 1:00 pm at the Park Cities Presbyterian Church at 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue. The family is asking that instead of flowers donations be made to the Make-A-Wish chapter of North Texas in Bobby’s name. We would like […]
Continue reading …Judge Orders AQHA to Pay Plaintiffs $900,000 in Cloning Case Legal Fees
August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Judge Orders AQHA to Pay Plaintiffs $900,000 in Cloning Case Legal FeesAccording to the Amarillo Globe-News, earlier this week a U.S. District judge ordered AQHA to pay approximately $900,000 in legal fees involved in the current cloning case. The Association has indicated they plan to continue to move forward with appeal efforts if/when the judge enters a court order that they must register clones. Click here […]
Continue reading …Results From 2013 Sussex Spectacular, Region 5 Championship, and Peter J Cofrancesco Memorial Show
August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Results From 2013 Sussex Spectacular, Region 5 Championship, and Peter J Cofrancesco Memorial ShowThe 2013 Sussex Spectacular and Region 5 Championships took place August 15-18 in New Jersey. According to Mark Harrell Horse Shows, the event saw more than 5,000 entries in all divisions. Judges included Nancy Swarm, John Tuckey, Sissy Anderson, Charlene Carter, Don Topliff, and Christa Baldwin. Click here to view Region 5 results. Click here […]
Continue reading …2013 FEQHA European Championship of American Quarter Horses: Europe’s Quarter Horses on a World Show Level
August 20, 2013 Comments Off on 2013 FEQHA European Championship of American Quarter Horses: Europe’s Quarter Horses on a World Show Level“These European trail exhibitors are so good that I could give them more difficulties this time,” trail course designer Ann Dennis said. “It was a tough course, but they handled it really well. There were quite a number of horses that could go to the World Show any time. The margin between the U.S. and Europe is really narrowing.”
Continue reading …Time is Running Out For the Chance to Win a Hannah’s Jewelry Ring From Shorty’s Caboy Hattery
August 20, 2013 Comments Off on Time is Running Out For the Chance to Win a Hannah’s Jewelry Ring From Shorty’s Caboy HatteryTime is quickly running out for the chance to win a beautiful silver and diamond ring from Hannah’s Jewelry in Shorty’s Caboy Hattery’s prize drawing. Tickets for the drawing went on sale in January, and only 100 tickets will be sold. The cost for each ticket is $100, and the ring is valued at $4,500! […]
Continue reading …Inaugural Kaplow Insurance Breeders Championship Futurity Yearling Sale Has Successful First Run, High Seller Goes For $31,000
August 20, 2013 Comments Off on Inaugural Kaplow Insurance Breeders Championship Futurity Yearling Sale Has Successful First Run, High Seller Goes For $31,000“NSBA did a great job of promoting the sale and getting it out there and putting together a great group of horses. They tried to keep the sale as fair as possible by encouraging that much of the buying was done there at the sale. The way they structured the sale, it is going to create a substantial amount to be given away for next year and the year after.”
Continue reading …Check Out Schedule and Working Orders For 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World Show
August 20, 2013 Comments Off on Check Out Schedule and Working Orders For 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World ShowIf you haven’t checked it out yet, a schedule, including working orders, has been posted for the 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World Championship Show, which will take place August 23-31 in Amarillo, Texas. Click here to view the schedule. Click here to view working orders. Stay tuned for EC Around The Ring photos coming from […]
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