The 2024 Challenge, presented by SOQHYA, just wrapped up the February 23-25 event at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. Judges were Kristy Starnes, Mike Rapley, and Shannon Walker. Kathy Avolt of An Equine Production reports there were more than 1000 AQHA entries per judge, more than 360 NSBA entries and 218 horses shown. “The last number […]
Continue reading …“$450 blanket..no problem,” says Houston the blanket shredder. “I got this.” We’ve all had one (or more)! This Palomino is Natural Gold, aka “Pablo,” followed by his sorrel blanket-destroying half-brother, Mr Blazing Iron, aka “Houston.” Both boys belong to Christa Nedeau McCarty. “The blanket was no match for Houston,” explains Christa. “Poor Pablo. Look at Houston, […]
Continue reading …The Silver Dollar Circuit is in full swing at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas! The show spans February 23 – 28, 2024, with 6 AQHA shows and 4 NSBA shows, featuring judges Charlie Cole, Jessica Gilliam, Liz Baker, Alex Bryner, Shannon Holbin, Chris Thompson, Rob Meneely, Mike Hawkins, and Jonathan Meilleur. Watch the livestream from […]
Continue reading …This is Dr. Ted Zajac and Wranglers Legend, by Honkytonk Wrangler and out of Maid by Tack by Undertack. Wranglers Legend is a multiple AphC and NSBA National and World Champion, bred by Avalon Appaloosas. Thank you to Ali Hubbell Photography for the gorgeous photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send […]
Continue reading …“Being a horseman isn’t something you put on in the morning and take off at night. It’s a state of mind. It’s excelling to the best of your ability.” – Arn Anderson. By Delores Kuhlwein It’s common in the horse industry to hear that we should expand our horizons; we’re encouraged to attend that clinic, […]
Continue reading …These two cuties are Ziva and Pixie, demonstrating that horse show dogs have other interests, too! They are owned and loved by Dawn Strohecker and Gene Reid! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …The McKinsey Cutting Horses 2024 show series hosted their February 17, 2024 show at MC Cutters Arena in Ohio with Judge Andrew Nave. Plenty of money was up for grabs and even though the chilly weather was a challenge, they offered a late start to kick off the day! Thank you to Karen Melroy-Oiler of […]
Continue reading …Silver Dollar Circuit is being broadast live from South Point in Vegas, now through February 28th, through the EZ Horseshows service! The livestream is free, and no credit cards are needed, so be careful of clicking on any spam links anywhere on social media. Here’s the real deal, for free! ↓↓↓↓ 1086, Silver Dollar Circuit […]
Continue reading …From Arizona Sun Circuit: Stall assignments are available. View the charts at: Sun Circuit 2024 – Google Sheets HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – WestWorld requires that all out of state horses have a current Health Certificate and proof of negative Coggins dated within 12 months. All in state horse must have a negative Coggins […]
Continue reading …“Your friends will know you better in the first minute you meet than your acquaintances will know you in a thousand years.” — Richard Bach. Thank you to Tara Taggart Miller for another fabulous friendship photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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