During 2020, the showing industry overcame significant challenges because of shows being cancelled or rescheduled due to the worldwide pandemic. Even though some shows were not held as planned, AQHA would still like to take the opportunity to recognize the top AQHA shows and circuits, which were safely hosted in 2020.
Continue reading …Georgia and Sweet Briar Named NCEA National Champions
April 19, 2021 Comments Off on Georgia and Sweet Briar Named NCEA National Champions
The Mustangs tied things up in Horsemanship. Mallory Vroegh defeated Sara Lewis 220-209 to close the gap to one (3-2). Georgia’s Leah Anderson upended Nya Kearns 221-218.5 as the Bulldogs led 4-2. Aubrey Alderman and Megan Waldron both won their points to tie up the meet 4-4 at the halfway mark.
Continue reading …#BridlelessChallenge Comes to a Close With Enthusiastic Participation
April 19, 2021 Comments Off on #BridlelessChallenge Comes to a Close With Enthusiastic Participation
As evident from the enthusiastic participation by our readers, there is nothing that captures the imagination quite like a horse being ridden bridleless or bareback. Why do you suppose that is? Does the vision hearken to the days of the Nez Perce Indians astride the spotted rumps of their Appaloosas galloping across the plains, bareback and bridleless?
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- A Great Horse
April 19, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- A Great Horse
“When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have.”- Winston Churchill If you have a great photo or video to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …APHA Youth Gain Experience During Game Changers Program
April 18, 2021 Comments Off on APHA Youth Gain Experience During Game Changers Program
After a successful first year, APHA is excited to continue the Game Changers Program which allows AjPHA national directors to participate as non-voting members on select APHA Advisory Committees.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- All a Girl Really Needs
April 18, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- All a Girl Really Needs
All a girl really needs is a great horse and a good dog, right? Thanks to Jamie Ross Swanson for this great shot. If you have a special photo or video to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …NSBA World Show Qualification Details
April 17, 2021 Comments Off on NSBA World Show Qualification Details
Qualifying is done through participation in each class at Dual Approved events or Special Events. In the Open classes, the horse, and in the Amateur and Youth classes, the horse and rider, will be required to participate in the corresponding Dual Approved class a minimum of 5 times within the qualifying period of May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021. Those who are not qualified may enter with an additional $150 qualification fee per class. First entry deadline is July 1, 2021.
Run/Walk Club Returns to KY Horse Park
April 17, 2021 Comments Off on Run/Walk Club Returns to KY Horse Park
Presented by the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, the Kentucky Horse Park Run/Walk Club is a free event that invites the community to run or walk on the park’s 1.5- or 3-mile marked route. The event has taken place at the park since 2015 but was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- The Gang’s All Here
April 17, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- The Gang’s All Here
There’s nothing like having your gang by your side for all of life’s adventures! Check out Erika Selman with horses, Louie and Nick, and dogs, Kimber, Pepper, and Paisley. Photo Credit: Kirstie Marie Photography If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Starting in 2022, Horses Competing in NSBA Classes Must Be Registered in CO Name
April 16, 2021 Comments Off on Starting in 2022, Horses Competing in NSBA Classes Must Be Registered in CO Name
NSBA News Starting in 2022, all horses competing in any NSBA class, will be required to be registered with NSBA in the current owner’s name. Memberships and registrations can be completed online in just a few minutes! Click the link below to get started! www.nsba.com/registration
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