Under the guidance of new show management team, An Equine Production, the Northern Michigan Quarter Horse Show saw huge growth this year more than doubling their entries over the 2019 event. Judging the July 24-26 show in Midland, MI. were Amber Clark, Tracy Willis, and Kelley Stone-Wainscott.
Continue reading …The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee approved offering the John Deere VRH Double-Qualifying Incentive, a special side pot available only to Versatility Ranch Horse competitors who qualified for the 2020 AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and who also qualify for the 2021 AQHA VRH World.
Continue reading …“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”- Eleanor Roosevelt Thanks to Kelsey McArthur of KME Graphics for this beautiful photo from the PA Quarter Horse Association – PQHA Mid Summer Madness. Click here for more. If you’d like to share your show’s photos and results with us, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …SOQHA and An Equine Production have done it again, producing a fantastic event on new, temporary dates, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There were a few curveballs thrown, like when rapidly evolving state and city requirements necessitated the use of masks hallways through the event. But everyone complied with the order and continued showing their horses happily, just through smiling eyes.
Continue reading …Let the horse drink its fill of cool water. Contrary to popular belief, allowing a hot horse to drink cold water will not cause colic and muscle cramping.
Continue reading …The past year has been an exciting one at Ryan Cottingim Show Horses. In July 2019, Ryan and his fiancée, Amanda Gately, purchased their dream farm in Shelbyville, Tennessee, located an hour south of Nashville. Now, settled on 33 acres of sweeping fields and lush forest, they’re taking their successful sales, training, coaching, competition, and fledgling breeding program to a new level. Ryan Cottingim Show Horses caters to riders of all levels and ages, from youth to amateur and select. They specialize in Western-based All-Around, but with strong backgrounds in a variety of disciplines, they offer training, instruction, and the opportunity for clients to compete locally, regionally and nationally.
Continue reading …“It is a sad day with the cancellation of the 2020 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Hearing all the concerns from the local and state health departments, and the CDC, it was the right decision to make to keep people safe and healthy,” said Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. “It is disappointing to all who worked tirelessly in preparation for this year’s Congress, and I want to personally thank you for your continued support. I look forward to the biggest and best Congress ever in 2021.”
Continue reading …Thanks to Kelsey McArthur of KME Graphics for some beautiful shots from the recent PQHA Mid Summer Madness. If you’d like to share your show’s results or photos, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Congratulations is in order for the Gower family, who recently welcomed their latest addition to the family. Meet Sutton, the son of Cole and Samantha Gower and little brother to Beau. Judging from this photo already seems to be a big fan of The Equine Chronicle! If you have a great EC Photo of the […]
Continue reading …The 2020 Gordyville Shootout that recently took place in Gifford, Illinois reported an outstanding turnout with 300 stalls and large classes like a six point Amateur Showmanship and 43 runs in the popular Shootout Showmanship. The Shootout Champion- Patty Bogosh- was crowned and Nya Kearns was recognized as the Reserve Champion.
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