“We All Saddle Up The Same Way” – My AQHA Adventures with Steven Pelzer
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on “We All Saddle Up The Same Way” – My AQHA Adventures with Steven Pelzer
“I began chatting with Kristy Starnes. I was so nervous, because I didn’t want to ask any dumb questions and make her think I was a babbling star struck idiot. I managed to keep my cool, and we had a nice chat. I never would’ve met these people unless I stepped outside of my comfort zone and spoke to them. I also realized that all of the people I met are a lot like you and I. We all started somewhere, and we all saddle up the same way.”
Continue reading …32 Stallions Enrolled in Elite Halter Futurity- QH Congress
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on 32 Stallions Enrolled in Elite Halter Futurity- QH Congress
Stallions are still being accepted for the 2016 Elite Halter Futurity. To download a stallion form click here.
Don’t miss the deadline. The first entry deadline is July 15th. Click here for an entry form.
$5,500 at Stake During Equine Affaire’s Versatile Horse and Rider Competition
June 21, 2016 Comments Off on $5,500 at Stake During Equine Affaire’s Versatile Horse and Rider Competition
“The competition attracts some really top-notch horses and riders and poses a real test of riding skills in an unusual format. The race can also be pretty unpredictable. You can’t know how any horse and rider team will perform until they’re on the course—and a lot of unexpected things happen.”
Continue reading …Our Condolences Following the Passing of Betty Jo Boxell
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on Our Condolences Following the Passing of Betty Jo Boxell
Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to extend our condolences to family and friends following the recent passing of Betty Jo Boxell. Betty Jo leaves behind a legacy: children, Joe (Karen) Boxell, Chris (Leigh) Boxell, and John (Karen) Boxell; six grandchildren, Ashley Douglas, Alex Boxell, Karianne Boxell, Blake Boxell, Christy Carey, and Johnie Boxell; and great grandchildren, Trisha and Jaxon Douglas and Piper and Abby Carey.
Continue reading …NRHA to Hold High School “Catch Ride” Competition During 2016 Derby
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on NRHA to Hold High School “Catch Ride” Competition During 2016 Derby
These eight high school riders will draw a horse at random donated by supporters, and only have five minutes of warm-up time before they compete. Watch the live runs in real time on nrhaderby.com thanks to Equine Promotions, official videographer of the 2016 NRHA Derby.
Continue reading …How I Prepare For Bareback Equitation- With PtHA World Champion Peyton Weldon
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on How I Prepare For Bareback Equitation- With PtHA World Champion Peyton Weldon
To prepare for this class, I practice with no irons as home, two point a lot to get my heels down, and constantly tell myself to sit up and be confident. Going through this pattern, I told myself to stay straight, keep my horse consistent, be confident, and keep forward motion. The reason forward motion is key in a pattern is not only so it flows better, but also so that it’s easier to post while bareback.
Continue reading …10 Horses Killed, 22 Saved During California Barn Fire
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on 10 Horses Killed, 22 Saved During California Barn Fire
We are saddened to report the news of a deadly barn fire that broke out in Montebello, CA. during the early morning hours on Sunday, June 19th. Two stables were consumed by a blaze that is currently being investigated by officials. Sadly, ten horses perished, but 22 others were saved due to the heroic efforts […]
Continue reading …Painter, Spell, Granzow, Beardsley Are Big Winners of PQS Classes Over the Weekend in Nebraska
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on Painter, Spell, Granzow, Beardsley Are Big Winners of PQS Classes Over the Weekend in Nebraska
Over the weekend, two more PQS champions were crowned and presented with big checks. Winning the 3-Year-Old Limited Horse Limited Rider Hunter Under Saddle was Ryan Painter with Huntin All The Time for owner Ellie Seddon. The winner of the Limited Horse Limited Rider Non Pro Western Pleasure Maturity was Brooke Granzow with RR Final Approach for owner Sara Heeley.
Continue reading …Day 5 and 6 Results From 2016 Pinto World Show
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on Day 5 and 6 Results From 2016 Pinto World Show
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Continue reading …National Day of the Cowboy Comes to AQHA in Amarillo July 23rd
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on National Day of the Cowboy Comes to AQHA in Amarillo July 23rd
A highlight of the event will be the chance to ride an American Quarter Horse. This event has given over 1,000 children in the last 5 years the opportunity to experience their first ride on an American Quarter Horse. This year’s test rides are part of a national Time to Ride marketing initiative by the American Horse Council called the 100-Day Horse Challenge. The goal of the Challenge is to increase awareness of the benefits of horse activities across the United States by aiming to engage at least 100,000 new people with an introductory horse experience.
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