To most, this is just the typical horse trainer’s office wall that you see in almost every barn. But to me, these backdrop photos and arena shots remind me of why we decided to capture them as keepsakes. Our walls are full of triumphant moments and “remember that time” moments in the show pen. People often wonder why so many people stand alongside of a rider in win photos. It’s because it truly takes a village. From emotional to support to financial backing to just being your friend and confidant.
Continue reading …In a class with nearly $30,000 on the line, The Pleasure Code and Keith Miller trotted into the John Justin Arena with confidence, ready to show off their talent in the 2020 Breeders’ Trust 2-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle Stakes September 28 at the APHA World Championship Show.
Continue reading …Check out some behind the scenes photos from the 2020 APHA World Show, courtesy of EC intern- Mackenzie Preston. If you’d like to share photos from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …This year the APHA World Show looks a lot different than those in the past for many reasons, one of them being the expanded Platinum Breeders’ Futurity. Yearling horses are now eligible to compete for payouts in this elite halter futurity—and those payouts are bigger than ever. This year, the division paid out over $196,000 to exhibitors.
Continue reading …Well look who it is! It’s our Equine Chronicle cover girl, Dakota King, checking out the magazine with her horse at the 2020 APHA World Show! If you have a great photo of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …The American Quarter Horse Association has modified the 2020 AQHA Awards Celebration, presented by ProElite, to protect the safety of attendees. For the past two years, the Awards Celebration, which recognizes the previous year’s high-point exhibitors and professionals of the year, has been held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City during the AQHA World Championship Show.
Continue reading …Check out this victory lap from the 2020 APHA World Show in Amateur Junior Western Pleasure! 1- While U Were Asleep/Alexis Miller 2- Al Of A Sudden/Mackenzie Preston 3- Matchbox Johnny/Erin Bradshaw 4- Born Sophisticated/Laura Bracken 5- Undoubtedly/Joseph Brewer EC TV- APHA World- Amateur Junior Western Pleasure APHA World Show-Amateur Junior Western Pleasure1- While U Were […]
Continue reading …Despite the crazy year that 2020 has provided, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, PQHA’s entries for the Summer Kick Off show were up 15% from last year! This marked the club’s final show of the year and, even with all of the restrictions, in place, it was a huge hit.
Continue reading …Thanks to Norfleet Marketing and Photography for some great candids from the recent TQHA September Circuit. If you’d like to share photos from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …In a historic move, the ApHC Board of Directors voted today to open its doors to members of the Pony of Americas Club (POAC) to compete at the Appaloosa World and National Championship Shows beginning in 2021. The Board is also encouraging all of its Regional Clubs to offer classes, as well, as part of its newly-adopted Small Horse Program.
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