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Arizona All Breed Circuit Strikes Gold!

December 19, 2014 Comments Off

This is a show that reminds us of the “why” – why we started showing horses in the first place, why we had fun at horse shows, and why we wanted to come back year after year. It’s a show that has decided it’s best to take care of its exhibitors, trainers, and supporters.

Behind the Scenes at the 2014 NRHA Futurity With Lauren Crivelli

December 15, 2014 Comments Off

Starting with a clean slate, each of the finals qualifiers entered the arena and completed Pattern # 10. This run-in pattern created a huge amount of energy that the packed crowd fed off of.

Members of Equine Community Gather to Pay Respects to Late Horsewoman Suzetta Busby

December 8, 2014 Comments Off

Many former students, fellow horse trainers, and respected horsemen and women shared stories of their encounters with Suzetta at the home of her sister, Sharlene Wirsig. The celebration of her life brought both tears and laughter as we all remembered Suzetta and how she affected our lives.

Laurel and Susan’s Blog: 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress

October 15, 2014 Comments Off

Laurel Champlin and Susan Wilson’s Video Blog at the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress! Day 1 Day 2 – Part 1 Day 2 – Part 2 For even more great videos, be sure to check out our YouTube Channel: The Equine Chronicle

Is Facebook a Judge’s Worst Enemy?

October 1, 2014 Comments Off

There is no denying that Facebook is the most powerful social media tool with numerous social benefits for connecting friends and sharing news and information. But, when it comes to judges and exhibitors interacting with each other on Facebook, there is a fine line of what is acceptable and what is unethical….

What it Feels Like to be an AQHA Select World Show All-Around Champion!

September 2, 2014 Comments Off

EC Blog by: Linda Coakley What an amazing journey! I was leading the all-around standings, and when Sarah from AQHA came and told me that I had won again, I couldn’t believe it! Kip was already headed home, but Ron caught him just before his plane took off and gave him the news. Our modern […]

Day 4 at 2014 AQHA Adequan Select World With Linda Coakley

August 30, 2014 Comments Off

EC Blog by: Linda Coakley I’m going to bed at 1am and back up at 5:45 to get ready for the Horsemanship finals. Into the pen at 8, I am first up in the class. Charlie is the best horse ever; he really gives 100% all the time. This is a very tough class, more […]

Day 3 at 2014 AQHA Adequan Select World With Linda Coakley

August 29, 2014 Comments Off

EC Blog by: Linda Coakley Yesterday was a long day. It started with Trail Finals, and my friend Susie Johns was the Reserve World Champion and Kathy Tobin was in the Top Ten! Congrats! Next, came the Showmanship Finals. I was the Reserve World Champion and my friend Anne Wilson was the Champion, for the […]

Day 2 at the 2014 AQHA Adequan Select World With Linda Coakley

August 28, 2014 Comments Off

Good news for some of my other friends here at the Select World: Kerri Garber was Top Ten in Ranch Pleasure and Sally Sutherland was a finalist in Ranch Pleasure and Top Ten in Reining! Then, Connie Marvik finished 7th place and Dan Yeager finished 3rd in Western Pleasure!

Day 1 at the 2014 AQHA Select World Show With Linda Coakley

August 26, 2014 Comments Off

Hello Equine Chronicle from Amarillo! My name is Linda Coakley, and I am showing my gelding, Charlie, [Patsys Royal Secret] here at the AQHA Adequan Select World Championship Show. This morning I showed in Showmanship and made the Finals, probably because my trainer, Kip Larson, made sure my tie was perfect! Tomorrow, we show Halter […]