EquineChronicle.com Top 10 Stories of 2020
January 13, 2021 Comments Off on EquineChronicle.com Top 10 Stories of 2020
From inspiring stories about riders overcoming adversity and interviews with World Champions to news about the effect of COVID-19 on the horse show scene, the Top 10 stories in 2020 ran the gamut.
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It wasn’t so long ago, it seems, that a few horses with the initials “RV” in their names began to make their mark at some of the most prestigious shows. Yet, it was actually almost two decades ago when the first RV horses rose to the top of the game. Since that time, multiple Congress and NSBA Championships and money-earning rides have been earned under the iconic RV moniker.
Continue reading …$5,000 Added to 3-Year-Old Novice Horse and 4 and Older Nov WP Futurities at Sun Circuit
January 12, 2021 Comments Off on $5,000 Added to 3-Year-Old Novice Horse and 4 and Older Nov WP Futurities at Sun Circuit
AZ Sun Circuit NSBA Western Pleasure Futurities All futurity classes may be entered until 5 pm the day prior to the class. $5,000 Added $2,500 Novice Horse 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Entry fee- $200 Sponsored by Gil Galyean Quarter Horses $5,000 Added $2,500 Novice Horse 4-Year-Old and Over Western Pleasure Entry fee- $200 Sponsored by Aaron Moses […]
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No matter the temperature, Welsey and Doc Oh Mos love getting out for a winter ride! Thanks to Debbie Andrus for the fun photo. If you have a great photo or video of the day, email b.bevis@equinechronicle.com.
Continue reading …APHA Director of Racing Karen Utecht Passes Away
January 12, 2021 Comments Off on APHA Director of Racing Karen Utecht Passes Away
A pillar of the APHA staff and Paint racing community, Karen’s APHA journey began in January 1996 in the Registration/Processing Department. She eventually moved to the Performance Department as racing coordinator and was later promoted to director of racing in 2003.
Continue reading …APHA E-Shows Continue Virtual Horse Show Fun into 2021
January 12, 2021 Comments Off on APHA E-Shows Continue Virtual Horse Show Fun into 2021
The program was launched in March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown when no live shows were taking place, leaving exhibitors itching for competition. The program developed extensively over the next 10 months and is now a fixture in APHA’s programs.
Continue reading …NSBA: Recap of WEC Ocala 2021 Winter Spectacular Hunter Jumper Special Event
January 12, 2021 Comments Off on NSBA: Recap of WEC Ocala 2021 Winter Spectacular Hunter Jumper Special Event
NSBA News By: Connie Lechleitner World Equestrian Center’s 2021 Winter Spectacular Hunter Jumper Special Event Underway The World Equestrian Center debuted its first event of 2021 last week as the Winter Spectacular got underway. The show is the first Hunter Jumper Special Event show to be sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association. “It was […]
Continue reading …What Type of Horse Show Awards Do You Prefer?
January 12, 2021 Comments Off on What Type of Horse Show Awards Do You Prefer?
“I like practical things like sheets, halters, garment bags, ect, especially if they’re embroidered with the name of the show and class. Then, I think about the show I won them at every time I use them.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Supermodel/Equestrian, Kate Upton, Spotted at Fox Lea Winter Circuit
January 11, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Supermodel/Equestrian, Kate Upton, Spotted at Fox Lea Winter Circuit
One of our good friends, Kate Upton, was spotted at the Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit that is currently underway in Venice, FL! Most people will recognize Kate as the three-time cover model of Sports Illustrated, the face of numerous fashion and cosmetic brands, and actress in movies like, The Other Woman, with Cameron Diaz, Nicki Minaj, […]
Continue reading …IHSA Board of Directors Votes to Cancel 2021 Postseason
January 11, 2021 Comments Off on IHSA Board of Directors Votes to Cancel 2021 Postseason
The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) board of director members convened virtually Jan. 6-8 for their bi-annual meeting. Among the tallied votes on multiple topics, the decision was determined to cancel the 2021 IHSA postseason, specifically Hunter Seat Zone Finals, Western Semi-Finals and the National Championship Horse Show, due to COVID-19
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