Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation Announces Memorial Horseman Scholarship
December 6, 2021 Comments Off on Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation Announces Memorial Horseman Scholarship
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and the Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation (IEF) have announced that the family of Naomi Blumenthal will honor her memory with a scholarship in her name. Blumenthal, a longtime member of the IHSA board of directors, passed away on Dec. 13, 2020. Blumenthal’s daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Corey Schneider, approached the IHSA and the IEF with the idea to create a scholarship that would honor her lifelong service to the equestrian industry.
Continue reading …Mother-Daughter Congress Champion Duo
December 6, 2021 Comments Off on Mother-Daughter Congress Champion Duo
“I love being able to show alongside my mom, because we both share the same passion for horses, and doing it together is the best,” Jillian says. “My mom is the person who got me into showing and, without the industry, I don’t know what I would be doing today. My mom and I are always helping each other with Dodger and giving each other tips to work on. Although sometimes it’s hard to show the same horse, I wouldn’t change a thing.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Patience Is Key
December 6, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Patience Is Key
Thanks to Chelsea Sullivan-Wehner for this great photo of her 4-year-old Ben Luvin On U. “He fits the statement of patience is key!” she says. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Contact Your Members of Congress to Join the House Congressional Horse Caucus
December 5, 2021 Comments Off on Contact Your Members of Congress to Join the House Congressional Horse Caucus
The horse industry has a wonderful story to tell in terms of its positive economic impact on local, state, and national economies, job creation, equine therapy, equine rescue & sanctuaries, the racing sector, and land management. Lawmakers are eager to understand more about the industry and its benefits, and it is important that they receive responsible, comprehensive information in order to make decision impacting the horse industry.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Seeing Green
December 5, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Seeing Green
When the future is so bright, you need shades! This rider is clearly a fan of a coordinating show ensemble. Emerald green in shirt, pad, and even hackamore reins! Details matter when showing horses. Think you have a better matchy-matchy show set up? Email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to show us.
Continue reading …Share Your Accomplishments From AQHA World Show
December 4, 2021 Comments Off on Share Your Accomplishments From AQHA World Show
AQHA Publicity (edited) Participating in the 2021 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show; AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan); Adequan® Level 2 Championships and Nutrena Level 1 Championships is a major milestone. The good news is your spotlight doesn’t end once you’ve competed. Here are five tips to spread the […]
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What do Slovenia and Denmark have in common? Not only are the European countries rich in historic culture, but they will also be the locations where AQHA International will host technical educational seminars on artificial insemination with frozen semen.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- The Horses Who Teach Us
December 4, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- The Horses Who Teach Us
“Some horses will test you, some will teach you, and some will bring out the best in you.” We all have stories about the horses who helped mold us into the riders we are today. Maybe they were the difficult mounts, the patient souls, or the kind hearts who helped us learn skills and overcome […]
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“AQHA is excited to implement these member-driven rule changes, which were voted on at past AQHA conventions and had been on hold for computer programming,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “The Association has made great strides this year to complete the necessary programming to implement these rule changes that enhance programs and events for our members around the world.”
Continue reading …Horse Community Rallies Around High School Shooting Survivor, AQHA Rider
December 3, 2021 Comments Off on Horse Community Rallies Around High School Shooting Survivor, AQHA Rider
Kylie is a 17-year-old senior who has been riding since she was six years old and showing since she was eight. She currently competes with her bay AQHA gelding, My Blazin Zipper, in all around events.
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