AQHA Adventures at 144th Kentucky Derby
May 7, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Adventures at 144th Kentucky Derby
Thanks to Maggie Bellville, Anna Lee Morrison, and Kathy Headley for some great photos from their adventures at the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby! Members of the American Quarter Horse Foundation toured such legendary horse farms as Winstar, Three Chimneys, Ashford Stud, Clairborne, and Jonabell before heading to the Derby to try their hand […]
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When looking for areas in which to cut expenses, don’t do it at the expense of the judges. High quality judges bring people to shows. Other cuts can be forgiven in the presence of prestigious judges.
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In a sport where beauty is very close to everything, my 10-year-old showed up to her first show of the year with a one-eyed pirate horse that had been off work and training for about three months. She believes in her partner and says Chanel would never quit on her if she were to become sick or injured.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at TX Am State Championship/BCQHA Show
April 30, 2018 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at TX Am State Championship/BCQHA Show
Thanks to Michelle Forness for some fun photos from around the rings at the Texas Amateur State Championship/Big Country Quarter Horse Association Show that took place in Waco, TX over the weekend. If you’d like to share photos from a horse show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Funky Fashions- Feather Shoulder Embellishment
April 24, 2018 Comments Off on Funky Fashions- Feather Shoulder Embellishment
If show jackets had a soul, I would say it’s made of their decorations. Without them, show clothing would be just pieces of fabric. Decorations don’t just make the garment beautiful, but they represent the rider’s personality. Spikes, chains, pearls, fringe… the possibilities are endless.
Continue reading …EC Blog- By Morning, Stall Cleaner. By Noon, AQHA L1 West Champion!
April 20, 2018 Comments Off on EC Blog- By Morning, Stall Cleaner. By Noon, AQHA L1 West Champion!
It’s 4 am and the barn is quiet. There’s not a soul in sight, except Corin Lamont, and trainer, Jando Guerra. This is Corin’s first Level 1 Championship show, AND her first AQHA horse show. Ever.
Continue reading …EC Blog- AQHA L1 Championship West From a First-Timer’s Perspective
April 19, 2018 Comments Off on EC Blog- AQHA L1 Championship West From a First-Timer’s Perspective
“I have been showing Quarter Horses since I was 13, but this show was not around as a youth. After taking a break from showing horses while I was in college, I was excited to hear AQHA added this show for the level 1 exhibitors as well as restructuring the novice/level 1 division.”
Continue reading …OMI Warmup Show Draws Big Crowd Despite Winter Weather
April 18, 2018 Comments Off on OMI Warmup Show Draws Big Crowd Despite Winter Weather
The show began on Saturday, April 14th at 8 am with Showmanship classes containing entries in the upper 30s to mid 40s. The numbers remained in this range all through the day, even with the rain.
Continue reading …AQHA L1 Championship West Blog- Conquering Self-Doubt
April 17, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA L1 Championship West Blog- Conquering Self-Doubt
“I’m struggling to set reasonable expectations for us, as well as sort through the gambit of emotions I’ve been feeling leading up to our first big show together. I’ve found myself unsure of our readiness, because she is very green in several of the events we will be competing in. I’m also nervous about how we will fare under the Las Vegas lights.”
Continue reading …The Cutest Horse Show Clothes On Earth
April 12, 2018 Comments Off on The Cutest Horse Show Clothes On Earth
Kids are the future of our industry. The small fry of today is the World Champion of tomorrow. Moreover, they add cuteness to every horse show! It’s always really sweet to watch the leadline class and see so many kids that are enthusiastic about their four-legged friends. But how important is fashion for children?
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