Guiia Marie Koplin recently said goodbye to her heart horse, Heavenly Machine. They are pictured here together in a beautiful image by Kirstie Marie Photography. Guiia chose this quote to perfectly pay tribute to her beloved horse: “To be seen completely by someone else is the greatest gift you can ever have.” – author unknown.
Continue reading …Earlier this week, Stop Talking, owned by Amy Engle, was piloted to a win in the Super Sires L1 Junior Western Riding by Spencer Groth of Show Horses by Shannon at the 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit. The team earned a combined score of 140.50 and a $1500 Super Sires payout. Spencer explains that the five-year-old […]
Continue reading …Thad O’Boyle and Just The Rite Stryde, aka “Phil,” have had an incredible 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit- so far they’ve won the L3 Amateur Select Showmanship circuit, as well as the Final Four National Championship Select Showmanship! We found out today why Thad has such a big fan club – he’s a DIY Amateur! Hear […]
Continue reading …Bob Avila touched every corner of the equine industry. A trainer’s trainer, an endorsee extraordinaire, a mentor and teacher – the many ways he’s been described since his sudden death November 9th barely scratch the surface of the impact he had on all things horses and horsemanship. Whether by watching one of his instructional videos, learning from him or one of the many trainers he mentored who carry on his philosophies, participating in a discipline he helped transform, purchasing tack he endorsed, listening to his commentary at events or watching him on Yellowstone, we’ve all been touched in some way by his horsemanship and stewardship of the industry.
Continue reading …“Spring is here and Madison Stuart and VALENTINOSBLAZINRIDE aka “Vinny” are celebrating while kicking up their heels!” says Melissa Stuart. “Seriously, Vinny’s cartwheel is better than Madison’s!” This is too funny, Melissa! Thank you for the video. If you have a great video of the day, we accept them by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
We have another amazing gallery of photos of our Equine Chronicle friends from Gordon Downey! Keep scrolling for more, and check out the first two galleries by clicking the links below: More Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit | Equine Chronicle Around the Rings with the G-Man – […]
Continue reading …By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: All-around horses and traditional-event English and Western performers can vie for nearly $100,000 added at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show. This included sweepstakes classes for Western pleasure, hunter under saddle, trail and longe line performers along with other all-around contenders. New for 2025 is the highly anticipated addition of […]
Continue reading …Eric Mendrysa and Never Sudden were crowned L3 Amateur Showmanship Circuit Champions at the 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit! They also took the Reserve in the Showmanship Amateur Final Four, despite a dust devil throwing around distractions while they were on their finals pattern. See what “Boferd” has taught Eric, and why his huge personality has […]
Continue reading …Pictured are Allison Rassinoux and Best Bea Goodtime, “Kenny,” at the 2024 AAQH Congress, after he won the Level 1 Hunter Under Saddle. “It is one of my favorite photos of us!” says Allison. Allison, it’s fantastic! If you have a great photo of the day, please email us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …We’re loving our time with our horse show friends in the Arizona sun! Keep scrolling for the latest gallery, and you can find the first two galleries by clicking these links: More Around the Rings – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit | Equine Chronicle More Around the Rings – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit | Equine […]
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