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Continue reading …World Equestrian Center – Ocala presents an exciting new Summer Horse Show Series featuring National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) sanctioned Hunter/Jumper competition at the new Florida venue. The 10-week series begins June 9 and offers competition of all levels. The World Equestrian Center – Ocala Summer Show Series features $238,000 per week in prize money and more than $2.4m in total money and prizes for the series.
Continue reading …The latest edition of The Equine Chronicle is now online featuring this stunning cover with Meg Depalma and Don’t Think Twice! Click here to view the digital edition. Be sure not to miss: Cover Story- Meg Depalma and Dont Think Twice Three Sisters Tavern and Grill- Colorado’s Best Kept Secret Cecilia Hylton- Honoring a Lifelong […]
Continue reading …With the World Show moving to the summer this year, and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program was modified to 3-year-old maiden horse Open classes–a revision that was announced in the fall of 2020. The program was recently analyzed for the 2022 APHA World Show and the following changes have been made to allow more 3-year-olds to be eligible for the $50,000+ purse.
Continue reading …Thanks to Ryan Geiger Photography for some fun photos from the EOQHA April Show that took place in Springfield, Ohio 4/24-4/25. If you’d like to share your show’s photos and results with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …IEA utilizes a draw-based form of competition, similar to collegiate riding programs, whereby riders are furnished with an unfamiliar horse and tack on the day of competition and will show after a brief warm-up. This “blind-draw or catch-riding” format levels the playing field and challenges riders to adapt quickly to their horse. Riders are judged on their equitation and will compete in Dressage Test and Dressage Seat Equitation (DSE) classes, based on rider-level, for individual and team awards.
Continue reading …In 2020, the Pleasure Versatility Challenge awarded more than $50,000 in purse and prizes thanks to the event sponsors. The goal for the 2021 Pleasure Versatility Challenge is to once again offer a $50,000 purse, plus great prizes. A special thank you to the generous 2021 Pleasure Versatility Challenge sponsors.
Continue reading …Scroll below for more fun photos from the Sudden Impulse NSBA Futurity that recently took place at the World Equestrian Center- Ocala.
Continue reading …In addition to regular competition, there was a fun Team Tournament for youth and amateur competitors. The winning youth team was Team #1, which consisted of Olivia Wynn with Way Beyond Special, Scott Campbell with Nautical Iron, Lili Lescun with Hy Definition, and Annabel Steffens with Good Girl Gone Lazy. The second place team was Team #3 with June Drinkall with ItOnlyTakesAMinute, Lola James with Lopin Really Purdy, Natalie Lane with Novia De Gallo, and Samantha Lind with Zizzling Invitation. The third place team was Team #2 with Lili Drinkall with Especially Skandalis, Heidi Wood with Forget Me Nott, Natalie Riegsbecker with Cant Help Being Lazy, and Anna Wilhelm with An Innocent Cowboy.
Continue reading …WACO, Texas – The National Collegiate Equestrian Association announced the 2021 Riders of the Year. Auburn’s Taylor St. Jacques earned the Fences Rider of the Year award, while Baylor’s Rachael Davis took home Flat accolades. The SMU Mustangs swept the Western awards with Nya Kearns earning Horsemanship Rider of the Year and Dani Latimer named […]
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