2020 | Equine Chronicle

New Partners in Life and Business – Rastall Show Horses

May 21, 2020 Comments Off

After ten years of dating, Brian and Ashley (Frappier) Rastall married this past September. Both are well-known and well-loved former assistant trainers at barns such as Pine Meadow Quarter Horses, Masterson Farms, and Starnes Quarter Horses; but now, the two have struck out on their own as Rastall Show Horses. Their commitment to each other, their clients, and their horses has made for a successful start to their partnerships in both business and married life. The key to both, they say, is communication.

2020 Appaloosa Nationals and Youth World Cancelled

May 21, 2020 Comments Off

The Board said one of its top priorities right now is finding a way for the Youth World Show to take place later this year, either by securing a new date, or by adding youth classes to the ApHC World Championship Show in October. As a first step to help its youth members, the Board approved a motion yesterday to add an additional year of eligibility for every youth competitor. Details will be released on June 3.

EC Photo of the Day- Remembering the Good Times

May 21, 2020 Comments Off

Kelsey Matthews with Invited Intuition and Brooklyn Hermann with A Hotrod Sensation remember the good times when you could get closer than 6 feet.

Keep Your Distance Show- May 22-25, Fort Smith, AR

May 21, 2020 Comments Off

This show will look a little different because of COVID-19, but the show staff has put guidelines in place to keep everyone as safe as possible. The first difference is that all entries will be taken through the ArQHA online entry form of which many exhibitors have already taken advantage!

EC TV- What’s Cookin’? Brahler Family Taco Casserole

May 21, 2020 Comments Off

In today’s edition of What’s Cookin’? Elizabeth Brahler is showing us how to make the Brahler Family’s Taco Casserole! The casserole feeds 4-6 people and 1 dog.

COVID-19 Schooling Survival Guide- Ranch Riding

May 21, 2020 Comments Off

Because these patterns all share the same types of elements, that can provide both an opportunity for riders to practice perfecting their skills, but also a trap for their horses to learn the bad habit of anticipation. One area where this often occurs is the lead change that’s typically located across the center of the arena.

EC TV- A Touching Reunion

May 21, 2020 Comments Off

Since that time, Tracy has contracted pneumonia, suffered a collapsed lung, was diagnosed with lung cancer, and needed to be resuscitated after her heart stopped. Obviously, it’s been very difficult for Tracy to make it out to the barn to visit her APHA mare, Sophie, so Anthony brought Sophie to Tracy!

EC TV- Third Time’s a Charm!

May 20, 2020 Comments Off

When riding horses, it’s important to know the value of persistence. This little guy sure has that!

It’s a Small World – Top 3 NOHS Pembroke Welsh Corgi Exhibitors Were Former AQHA Participants

May 20, 2020 Comments Off

There are many overlaps in the dog show world, including ties to the horse show community. Three Pembroke Welsh Corgi owner-handlers have similar backgrounds as ambitious AQHA competitors. Stephanie Grogg, Kelli Alhadef, and Jodi Geerlings are not only the three top-ranked NOHS competitors in Pembroke Welsh Corgis, they also have shown American Quarter Horse Association World Champions in the past.

EC Photo of the Day- Matchy Matchy!

May 20, 2020 Comments Off

Thanks to Mandi Knowles for sharing this adorable photo of Miss Scarlet Engle and Al Capones, aka “Pones” the pony. Scarlet is the daughter of Joe Engle and Mandi Knowles. She looks ready for horse shows to resume with her multicolored horse mask! If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.