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Around the Rings – 2025 Indiana QHA Shamrock Shuffle

March 11, 2025 Comments Off

The Indiana Quarter Horse Association held its Shamrock Shuffle at C Bar C Arena in Cloverdale, Indiana, from March 5 – 9, 2025. The show is known for its great awards (this year’s circuit awards included fun items like Apple Air Tags) and having AQHA, NSBA, IQHA, and IKI approval. Judges were Andrea Simons, Eric Petersen, […]

More Around the Rings Candid Photos – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit

March 10, 2025 Comments Off

CoolKrymsunLadyLike Wins Big at Arizona Sun Circuit

March 9, 2025 Comments Off

Friday at the 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit, Laurel Champlin and CoolKrymsunLadyLike were unanimous class champions in the Select Amateur Hunter Under Saddle, and “Fancy’s” trainer, Beth Case, won a unanimous class championship in the L2 Senior Hunter Under Saddle. Watch Laurel, Beth, and Fancy in a fun EC TV interview!

Returning Home

March 9, 2025 Comments Off

Terye Penrod-Cheatham returns to the Hunt Seat arena after a 30-year hiatus and into the arms of her family. By Delores Kuhlwein Monday, March 3, 2025, found Terye Penrod-Cheatham in the irons of BlazingHotInvestment in the L1 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle at the Arizona Sun Circuit, the largest AQHA circuit in the world. The last […]

Stop Talking Earns Super Sires Title in Western Riding Debut with Spencer Groth

March 7, 2025 Comments Off

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 […]

Thad O’Boyle and Just The Rite Stryde Get It Just Right at Arizona Sun Circuit

March 7, 2025 Comments Off

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 […]

Even More Around the Rings – 2025 Sun Circuit with the G-Man

March 6, 2025 Comments Off

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 – […]

Eric Mendrysa and Never Sudden Crowned L3 Amateur Showmanship Circuit Champions

March 6, 2025 Comments Off

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 […]

More Around the Rings Photos – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit

March 5, 2025 Comments Off

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 […]

Christine Harrison and WillYa Be Lazy Sweep L1 Select Showmanship

March 5, 2025 Comments Off

Christine Harrison and WillYa Be Lazy have been commanding the L1 Amateur Select Showmanship arena at Arizona Sun Circuit with wins under 8 judges! “Willy” is a new horse for Christine, and he has been empowering her to try new events! Watch what she had to say about the joy of owning an experienced show […]