Youth Heads to First AQHA World Show After Trailer Accident Derailed Last Year’s Hopes
July 31, 2019 Comments Off on Youth Heads to First AQHA World Show After Trailer Accident Derailed Last Year’s Hopes
“In all honesty, my goals have changed from last year to this year. I was focused on winning last year. This year, I take nothing for granted. I’m just happy to be here and participate. It really has humbled me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a strong competitor! It’s just that I appreciate it more now.”
Continue reading …Find Out What’s New at Equine Affaire
July 30, 2019 Comments Off on Find Out What’s New at Equine Affaire
On November 7-10, 2019, North America’s premiere equine exposition and equestrian gathering returns to the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Join featured clinicians Chris Cox, Dan James, Julie Goodnight, Steve Lantvit and Jason Irwin, plus dozens more, for four exciting days of everything equine, from educational clinics to equine adoption fairs, endless shopping opportunities, thrilling competitions and so much more.
Continue reading …1,800 People Introduced to American Quarter Horse on National Day of the Cowboy
July 30, 2019 Comments Off on 1,800 People Introduced to American Quarter Horse on National Day of the Cowboy
A highlight of the event was a chance for youth to ride an American Quarter Horse. This year, the Foundation facilitated 200 rides, which gave many youth the opportunity to ride a Quarter Horse for the first time.
Continue reading …Jennifer McGrath Hired as Gamecocks Western Assistant Coach
July 30, 2019 Comments Off on Jennifer McGrath Hired as Gamecocks Western Assistant Coach
McGrath comes to Carolina with over 30 years of experience within the equine industry. McGrath not only runs her own business, Jennifer McGrath Performance Horses (since 2008), but has also been heavily involved with both the Texas Quarter Horse Association and the Tennessee Quarter Horse Association.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- My First Ribbon!
July 30, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- My First Ribbon!
Thanks to Rosslyn Biggs, who shared this adorable shot of her daughter, Spencer Biggs, receiving her fourth place ribbon in Leadline Showmanship at the POA National Congress in Tulsa, OK. Spencer is four years old and had waited for five days while her big sister and other friends kept bringing back trophies and ribbons from their classes.
Continue reading …Former AQHA Youth World Champion, Harley Huff, Named OSU Spirit Rider
July 30, 2019 Comments Off on Former AQHA Youth World Champion, Harley Huff, Named OSU Spirit Rider
“The tradition of Bullet and the Spirit Rider embodies the OSU spirit and what it means to be a Cowboy. The Spirit Rider is a visual testament of the traditions, history, and heart of the cowboy: loyal and true. Everybody looks forward to when Bullet runs out on the field. It’s an honor to be a part of the Spirit Rider tradition.”
Continue reading …2019 AQHA Youth World Will be Largest in Event’s History
July 29, 2019 Comments Off on 2019 AQHA Youth World Will be Largest in Event’s History
The upcoming AQHA Youth World Show is on tap to be the largest in the event’s history, according to AQHA. There is a total of 3,660 entries that will compete at the show this year, which is a 180 entry increase over 2018.
Continue reading …Smoother Trailer Ride = Less Stress on Your Horse
July 29, 2019 Comments Off on Smoother Trailer Ride = Less Stress on Your Horse
Don’t overdo it. Adding heavier-duty, higher rated tires to your horse trailer, thinking that they will provide a higher margin of safety, can be a mistake. They will give your horses a rougher ride if they excessively exceed what the horse trailer needs to ride comfortably.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- IPHA Summer Sizzler
July 29, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings- IPHA Summer Sizzler
Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for some great photos from around the rings at the IPHA Summer Sizzler that took place July 18-19 at the Illinois State Fair. If you’d like to share your photos with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …EC TV- Clip of the Day- Are You Ticklish?
July 29, 2019 Comments Off on EC TV- Clip of the Day- Are You Ticklish?
Hey, little girl… Are you ticklish?
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