By the time the Amateur ended up in the arena, it was dark with the lights shining, waiting for greatness. However, it ended up being a test of horse and rider connection as night had fallen. In a tough class of over 40 horses, the night concluded as everyone patted their horses for a day well done.

EC Blog by: Courtney Archer and Merrick Aguero It was another gorgeous day in Scottsdale, AZ. The sun was shining with not a cloud in the sky and the smell of pepi and fly spray filled the air. In the Equine Chronicle arena there was a full schedule of NSBA futurity classes. It was an […]

Earlier this week, long time friend and amazing Trail trainer, Lyn McArthur, was involved in a horse accident at the show when a horse fell on top of her. She was rushed to the hospital and had surgery on her arm today. Please keep Lyn in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. ‘Lyn, we can’t wait to see you back in the saddle going over some Trail poles.’

Trainers heading from Silver Dollar to Sun Circuit made a few changes to their typical prep to ensure their horses and clients were at their best for both shows.

We have noticed at the Silver Dollar Circuit that there are many new teams in the show pen. One in particular is Maureen and Kyla Jackson with Hot Chips A Blaze.

Good morning horse show goers! Emma Edwards and Cori Cansdale here. Silver Dollar is not only a show that’s fun to show at, but it’s also a great opportunity to compete in big classes and achieve numerous points. In all Level 3 classes, there were 20+ exhibitors! In the Level 2 classes, there were 10-15+ exhibitors in each division. There were even multiple splits in the Amateur Western Pleasure! In the Novice Youth Horsemanship, there were 30 goes. The turnout is awesome!

“A lot is based on the very first impression when you walk in the pen. Showmanship is so up close and personal so that first impression is a huge deal… and your pattern.”