2021 Sun Circuit Awards and Added Money
January 11, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 Sun Circuit Awards and Added Money
AZ Sun Circuit 2021 Sun Circuit Feb 27-March 7th WestWorld in Scottsdale, AZ. There are new futurities in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail, and Western Riding. Plus returning favorites like Golden Cowboy, Sun Circuit Roping Futurity, Cowhorse Spectaculars, Hunter Derbies, and Ranch Horse Stakes. More Prizes Saddles, Rod Patrick Boots, pads, coolers trophies, Sun […]
Continue reading …2021 AQHA Convention to be Held in “Business Format”
January 11, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 AQHA Convention to be Held in “Business Format”
After careful discussions with AQHA leadership and key stakeholders, the AQHA Executive Committee has decided to modify the traditional format of the annual convention to host a business format in 2021.
Continue reading …Phil Harris of Harris Leather and Silverworks – FL Gulf Coast
January 11, 2021 Comments Off on Phil Harris of Harris Leather and Silverworks – FL Gulf Coast
Phil Harris of Harris Leather and Silverworks talking about the newly designed seat, saddle, and stirrups of their saddles at the FL Gulf Coast.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes – The World of Equine Graphic Design
January 11, 2021 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes – The World of Equine Graphic Design
Should you ever find yourself needing inspiration for your next ad, logo, or media campaign, a quick glance through the thick, glossy pages of The Equine Chronicle ought to do the trick. It’s impossible not to notice the gorgeous horses, detailed outfits, and eye-catching layouts. But who is responsible for designing these pages that continue to catch your eyes, issue after issue? We sat down with a few of the most popular graphic designers in the equine industry to see what goes on behind the scenes.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Dance to the Beat of Your Own Drum
January 10, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Dance to the Beat of Your Own Drum
“Dance to the beat of your own drum; whether the world likes your rhythmic movements or not.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo Thanks to Anna Ingram Knowles for this stunning shot of Harper Grace Knowles. If you have a great EC photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …2021 AQHA Member Experience Team on Location
January 9, 2021 Comments Off on 2021 AQHA Member Experience Team on Location
AQHA Publicity The American Quarter Horse Association Member Experience Team provides member services on site at select equine events each year. When visiting an AQHA Member Experience booth, please follow social-distancing protocols to protect yourself and the health of AQHA Member Experience professionals. The AQHA Member Experience Team will be handling AQHA paperwork on site […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Robbie Schroeder
January 9, 2021 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Robbie Schroeder
Schroeder will forever be recognized throughout the industry as a true horseman for all disciplines. He has conquered every event and has a proven show record of 100+ world and reserve world championships in AQHA, American Paint Horse Association and Appaloosa Horse Club; the World’s Greatest Horseman reserve title, and National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity limited open and reserve champion titles. In 1999, Schroeder was awarded the AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year title.
Continue reading …Youth Eligibility Extensions Create a COVID Conundrum
January 9, 2021 Comments Off on Youth Eligibility Extensions Create a COVID Conundrum
Following the cascade of show cancellations and upheaval due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some breed associations have opted to change their youth eligibility age requirements. The goal was to find a way to support members who had a significantly shortened year of eligibility, while balancing the needs of the membership as a whole.
Continue reading …FL Gulf Coast Wraps Up With 12,100+ Entries
January 8, 2021 Comments Off on FL Gulf Coast Wraps Up With 12,100+ Entries
The Gulf Coast recorded 12,100+ entries and the entire Gold and Gulf circuit combo had just shy of 26,000 AQHA entries and more than 3,400 NSBA entries.
Continue reading …Changes, Updates, and Exciting Additions to BHF in 2021
January 8, 2021 Comments Off on Changes, Updates, and Exciting Additions to BHF in 2021
The BHF Board of Directors also voted to change some horse eligibility rules. Beginning in 2021, only the 1st place horse from any BHF Class and only the World Champion from any AQHA Level 3 Amateur or Open Class are ineligible to compete in future BHF Halter Classes. If you have a horse that previously placed 2nd or 3rd and you would like to show again at the BHF, there is a “Catch-Up Nomination Form” for you to pay a $200 yearly nomination fee for every year the horse was ineligible. Then, you will pay a current 2021 nomination fee and your horse is eligible to show at the BHF.