Ann Admonius had purchased Butch from the late Rodney Miller, and sent the gelding to trainer Troy Compton. Troy and Butch won all three legs of the Two Year Old Western Pleasure at the Tom Powers Triple Challenge after showing in Michigan, North Carolina and Florida in 1991. Zippos Tiger Bar would become the first horse to grace the cover of The Way To Go in June of 1991. Butch earned AQHA Superior awards in Open and Amateur Western Pleasure as well as numerous futurity and Congress championships. The trio once again placed in the top ten in Open and Amateur Western Pleasure at the 1993 AQHA World Show.
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“Hey Mom. Hey Mom. Hey Moooooommmm!” Literally exactly what every parent has been dealing with during the pandemic. Hewie, by Mr Sherlock Holmes and Blonds For Certain, owned Jeff and Britt Eagan. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From MQHA Mapleleaf
April 2, 2021 Comments Off on Photos and Results From MQHA Mapleleaf
Thanks to Norfleet Marketing and Photography for their always great photos from around the rings, this time at the Missouri Quarter Horse Association Mapleleaf. The Missouri Quarter Horse Association Maple Leaf took place March 25-28 in Lake St. Louis, MO with Ryan Kail, Will Knabenshue, Buddy Fisher, and Bruce Walquist officiating. Congratulations to the High Point […]
Continue reading …EC TV- Bridleless Showmanship- Kendra Shaw With Red Hot And Soxy
April 2, 2021 Comments Off on EC TV- Bridleless Showmanship- Kendra Shaw With Red Hot And Soxy
Bridleless Showmanship- Kendra Shaw Red Hot And Soxy
Continue reading …Who Let the Dogs Out? New Classes Coming to a Horse Show Near You!
April 1, 2021 Comments Off on Who Let the Dogs Out? New Classes Coming to a Horse Show Near You!
Some of the new class offerings coming to a show near you might include Fido Over Fences, Puppy Pleasure, Hound Under Saddle, Tail Wagger Trail, and Caninemanship. Scoring and attire requirements have yet to be decided upon, but all breeds will be welcome. Dependent upon the size of your pooch, he or she may ride in the saddle with you or track alongside you and your horse. But good behavior is a must!
Continue reading …Why Horses Are Good For Little Girls
April 1, 2021 Comments Off on Why Horses Are Good For Little Girls
“Sharing a love of horses and the opportunity to ride is a gift! It’s a way to overcome challenges & develop lifelong skills that will serve well over the course of a girl’s lifetime.” — Jaimie Tucker By: Jaimie Tucker Today’s blog post is a departure from my usual content. I thought it was time to […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Graham and His Chronicle Bear
April 1, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Graham and His Chronicle Bear
We all know what a sweet heart and kind soul our G-Man has. But many of our readers might not be familiar with a special tradition that Gordon does when a friend in the industry welcomes a new addition to the family. He has a family friend take one of his Equine Chronicle shirts and […]
Continue reading …Blind Horsemanship Challenge Was Unique Test of Riders’ Skills
April 1, 2021 Comments Off on Blind Horsemanship Challenge Was Unique Test of Riders’ Skills
Open to all ages of non-pro riders, this unique event tested a rider’s memory skills, maneuvering capabilities, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
Continue reading …EC TV- Bridleless Trail- Devyn Ritchey and Back Fleet Boy
April 1, 2021 Comments Off on EC TV- Bridleless Trail- Devyn Ritchey and Back Fleet Boy
Check out this very impressive Bridleless Trail exhibition with Devyn Ritchey and Back Fleet Boy!
Continue reading …AQHA Bylaw and Registration Changes
March 31, 2021 Comments Off on AQHA Bylaw and Registration Changes
AQHA Publicity Modifications to AQHA Bylaws and registration-related items were approved by AQHA members and the AQHA Board of Directors at the 2021 AQHA Convention, March 18-22 in San Antonio. Per the Association’s bylaws, the board of directors has the final authority when it comes to AQHA’s bylaws and rules of registration. Rule-change recommendations from […]
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