Coming Home: The joining of forces of Michael Colvin and the Rippeon family came together like destiny
August 24, 2023 Comments Off on Coming Home: The joining of forces of Michael Colvin and the Rippeon family came together like destiny
“I believe wherever dreams dwell, the heart calls it home. So may you untangle yourself from the twist of melancholy and let your thoughts carry you back to the birthplace of your truth.” –Dodinsky. By Delores Kuhlwein It seemed like fate the way everything aligned. For the Rippeon family of Mount Airy, Maryland, […]
Continue reading …Enter the 2023 APHA/WCHA Halter Million by September 1st
August 24, 2023 Comments Off on Enter the 2023 APHA/WCHA Halter Million by September 1st
From APHA With many different classes, extra recognition for Intermediate exhibitors and more than $1 million in payouts—you need to enter the 2023 APHA/WCHA Halter Million! Classes take place September 23-October 1 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center & Facilities in Fort Worth, Texas! Pre-enter by September 1 for the best rates! Entries […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Time for a Catnap
August 24, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Time for a Catnap
This year’s filly, Eyez For You, aka “Laverne,” and Casper the barn cat enjoy an evening nap on Augusta Flieger- Downey’s legs. Thanks to Augusta Downey for the fun photo!! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email for consideration: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 SMQHA Suntan Circuit
August 24, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 SMQHA Suntan Circuit
The Southern Maryland Quarter Horse Association recently held its Suntan Circuit in July, which kicks off with a one-judge novice All Age, All Breed, AQHA Level 1 and Rookie and APHA Novice show, this year with judge Lori Gordon. Then it continues into a 4-day, 4-judge AQHA/APHA show, and judges were Gayle Lampinen, Jim Edwards, […]
Continue reading …Tyler Haney and Robert Stucky Announce the Launch of Two Fox Farm LLC
August 23, 2023 Comments Off on Tyler Haney and Robert Stucky Announce the Launch of Two Fox Farm LLC
“Sometimes we can only find our true direction when we let the wind of change carry us,” Mimi Novic. By Delores Kuhlwein The proverb that has stood the test of time that “two are better than one” may truly be prophetic for Tyler Haney and Robert Stucky, who just formally announced the inception of Two […]
Continue reading …Entries for the 2023 AQHA World and Select Championship Shows Now Open
August 23, 2023 Comments Off on Entries for the 2023 AQHA World and Select Championship Shows Now Open
From AQHA: Attention exhibitors! Entries for the 2023 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙖 𝘼𝙌𝙃𝘼 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 and 𝘼𝙙𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙣® 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙨 are now open! Enter by September 15 at 5 p.m. CST to avoid late fees! Click here: AQHA World Show: Resources – AQHA
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – True Friendship
August 23, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – True Friendship
“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” — Thomas Aquinas. “Branch and Paddys Lil Shiner (Corona) have been best friends since Branch was born!” says Morgan Duskie. “This photo was taken in 2022 when Branch was one and Corona was two years old. This year these two have competed in […]
Continue reading …Know Thy Forage: Ten Forage-Related Terms That May Be New To You
August 23, 2023 Comments Off on Know Thy Forage: Ten Forage-Related Terms That May Be New To You
By Kentucky Equine Research Staff Every aspect of equestrianism features a language of its own. Coat color enthusiasts can define every shade and nuance; tack specialists can accurately describe a barrel full of bits using a specialized vocabulary. For nutrition aficionados, a robust wordlist is also in play. Just as forage is the foundation of […]
Continue reading …2023 Pleasure Versatility Challenge
August 23, 2023 Comments Off on 2023 Pleasure Versatility Challenge
From AQHA For a sixth consecutive year, you are invited for PRIME TIME at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023, when some of the most talented 3-year-old American Quarter Horses demonstrate their versatility at the Pleasure Versatility Challenge to be held during the 2023 Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show, at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. […]
Continue reading …More Around the Rings – 2023 APHA Zone 7 NE Connection Show
August 23, 2023 Comments Off on More Around the Rings – 2023 APHA Zone 7 NE Connection Show
2023 APHA Zone 7 Northeast Connection Show was be held August 5-6, 2023, at The Gloucester County Dreampark, New Jersey. The show that was also an APHA Top 20 Show in 2022 offered circuit awards in every class and high points for every division. The judges were: Kathy Anderson – NE Tanya Green – TX Sherry Haynes […]
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