2024 | Equine Chronicle

EC Photo of the Day – The Meaning of Wisdom

February 2, 2024 Comments Off

“Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” — Albert Einstein. Learning lead changes by keeping your position correct is just part of the process this week in Scottsdale at Troy Oakley’s blockbuster mentoring program that has taken off since he announced it in the fall of 2023. Troy explains that […]

Entries for the AQHA Level 1 Championships Are Now Open

February 1, 2024 Comments Off

From AQHA: 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 for the 𝗔𝗤𝗛𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 are now open! 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁: Enter by 5 pm CST on March 15 with late options through April 1: https://www.aqha.com/east-level-1-register Find all the other information on AQHA L1 East here: https://www.aqha.com/east-level-1-resources 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁: Enter by 5 pm CST on April 1 with late […]

NCHA Art of the Cowgirl Recap

February 1, 2024 Comments Off

From the National Cutting Horse Association: Starting on the 16th and running through the 21st of January, the 2024 Art of the Cowgirl in Queen Creek, Arizona, was a tremendous success. The National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) was represented with a booth answering questions about the association and bringing awareness to the sport of cutting […]

Results from the 2023 National Equine Economic Impact Study Released

February 1, 2024 Comments Off

For Immediate Release January 31, 2024 From American Horse Council: The findings of the highly-anticipated 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council (AHC). The results shed a light on the significant and robust contributions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview […]

Show Sharing Tip – Silver Cleaning Secrets

February 1, 2024 Comments Off

Did you miss our tips from earlier this week about cleaning the silver on your show tack? Not to worry – not only do we have a video for you below with some great tips in this blast from the past from ladies of Irongate Quarter Horses, who are sharing their silver cleaning secrets, but here’s […]

EC Photo of the Day – Bella D’Onofrio and Whata Moonlite Ride

February 1, 2024 Comments Off

Congratulations to Bella D’Onofrio on her #1 AQHA Youth 14-18 title with Whata Moonlite Ride for 2023! “To say this horse has made so many of my dreams come true would be an understatement. Seriously the most special animal I will ever swing my leg over and I am forever grateful for that. I […]

2024 South Carolina QHA Southern Gold Classic Teams Up For Money-Added Futurity Classes

January 31, 2024 Comments Off

From Joe Whitt, Nichole Veasey, and Premier Sires: This year’s South Carolina QHA Southern Gold Classic is set for March 1-3, 2024, in Camden, South Carolina, and the SCQHA has teamed up with Premier Sires to offer 6 Premier Sires Futurity Classes with $1,000 added at the show: 3 & 4 Year Old Open Western […]

Silver Cleaning Secrets… Ketchup, Really?

January 31, 2024 Comments Off

You read this correctly—that ketchup is a very effective silver cleaner. Why does it work? Silver tarnishes when the sulfur compounds in the air react with it and form silver sulfide. The most likely reason some people swear by ketchup is because it contains acetic acid, better known as vinegar.

EC Photo of the Day: Ayana McKnight and Only One At The Bar

January 31, 2024 Comments Off

“Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate.”- Jon Bon Jovi. Meet Ayana McKnight, who rides with Mike and May Edwards Quarter Horses, and Only One At The Bar, aka “Spencer.” Ayana is not only an accomplished equestrian, but she’s also in her second year […]

Top Ten Things Judges Hate in Showmanship

January 31, 2024 Comments Off

When it comes to Showmanship, there are some horse and handler pairs that make the discipline look effortless. They are precise, efficient, correct, and have a special flair that sets them apart from the rest.