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Perspective From the Sidelines With Olivia Tordoff- AQHYA World Show

August 11, 2016 Comments Off

Sadly, the timing of Sterling’s colic surgery meant that Olivia wouldn’t be able to compete here at the Youth World. However, in a lovely show of good sportsmanship, she was here on the sidelines to watch the entire Horsemanship preliminaries and finals.

Texas Quarter Horse Youth Association Wins Scrapbook Contest with Touching Video Tribute

August 8, 2016 Comments Off

Last night, the Texas Quarter Horse Youth Association won the Scrapbook Contest with their touching video tribute that showed why their American Quarter Horse roots run deep. Thanks to TQHYA Reporter Tatum Richey for a few fun photos from last night’s Parade of States!

First Time at the Paint Congress, First Time with a New Horse, First Time as a Classic Amateur!

August 1, 2016 Comments Off

This past week has been full of firsts for me. I attended the World Wide Paint Horse Congress for my first time; showed my mare, RR In The Spotlight, aka “Puffy,” for the first time; and it was all during my first outing as a classic amateur! So, why not add in another first! My first blog for The Equine Chronicle!

In Memory of Uncle LC, a Lifelong Horseman

July 27, 2016 Comments Off

My uncle passed away without any warning, one day doing what he loved so much, ranching. God just took him home. I wish he could see all of us showing our horses, representing Texas and our nation at the World Show.

2016 Buckeye Classic is a Wrap!

July 25, 2016 Comments Off

We are headed home from a great show! The 2016 Buckeye Classic is now in the history books. The great turnout for pattern classes and the english discipline made this show a record breaker! If you weren’t on the sandy beaches of Roberts Arena you missed out!

WSPHC Star Spangled Classic – Former World Champs and First-timers Turned Out to Compete at State’s Largest APHA Show

July 22, 2016 Comments Off

A favorite moment for me from the weekend took place during Leadline, which will come as no surprise to anyone. My soon-to-be 5-year-old son, Landon, currently rotates showing at Paint shows between my gelding, Casey, and multiple World and Reserve World Champion, Brokers Lucky Kid, aka “Denver.” Usually led by either of my trainers, Kip Larson or Mike Davis, Denver’s owner/rider, Mackenzie Preston, took the lead.

Chatting American Quarter Horses With Dr. Ben Carson and Michelle Bachman!

July 20, 2016 Comments Off

“I was the only person Dr. Ben Carson had time to meet with one-on-one before taking off to another engagement, and you’ll never believe what we chatted about… that’s right, horses and the AQHA Youth World Show!”

Memories From AjPHA Youth World 2016

July 19, 2016 Comments Off

Memories from the Youth World last forever… Whether the snapshots are from a water balloon fight in the RV parking lot, a pie in the face during the Youth Team Tournament, or an emotional hug from your horse trainer following a big win, these snapshots remind us of what showing horses is really about. Special […]

Little Buckeye is in the Books, EC Blog by: Hayley Saul

July 18, 2016 Comments Off

We had great numbers for Trail with four point amateur and youth, an eight point green, and nice novice classes. Saturday starts off with Showmanship and there looks to be more great numbers.

Reflecting on Our Team USA Win at AQHA Youth World Cup!

July 11, 2016 Comments Off

As I write this, I feel a sense of pride because the U.S. brought home the gold, but sadness over the friendships we left behind with some of the countries we felt privileged to have met.