“To me, determining chain length has always been like choosing the right bit. You wouldn’t pick a bit just for style if your horse didn’t respond well to it! Find what works best for the horse and own it.”
Continue reading …Cat explains that the design process of creating an invention takes the most time. “When you buy a product off the internet, or at a store, it doesn’t usually cross your mind what goes into the design formation for that item. I started drawing out the very basic ideas for WrapStar in a notebook in my room.”
Continue reading …Ranch Riding exhibitors who show at both the Congress and AQHA World Shows this year are vying for an extra incentive thanks to the support and generosity of Steve and Kathy Headley. The incentive is multi-faceted; a competitor must show at both shows – two of the Headley family’s favorite shows to attend – to be in the running for winnings additional to those already offered at those shows.
Continue reading …By: Brittany Bevis The American Royal is host to six different equine events: The Royal Showcase, a Cutting show, a Hunter/Jumper show, a UPHA National Championship, an Arabian show, and an AQHA show. The Quarter Horse show is always a favorite among competitors in the Midwest due to the opportunity to snag AQHA, NSBA, and MoQHA […]
Continue reading …The most exciting portion of the event will take place during each transition period, because horses and riders must stay in the arena. The 5-minute countdown clock, combined with the assistance of two grooms and a wheelbarrow full of equipment, has led to hilarity and hijinks in the past! Judges will be sequestered and no placings will be announced until the conclusion of the event.
Continue reading …Hall of Fame basketball player Bill Bradley once said, “Becoming number one is easier than remaining number one.” I think anyone who has ever reached the pinnacle of sports, industry, or any other competitive venture they find themselves thrust into agrees. Competition is about winning or losing. It’s about trying to take something others desire.
Continue reading …Line Up Behind. It’s a cheeky name that has proven to be somewhat prophetic during the past year or so, as this talented 4-year-old gelding has been piloted by owner, JR Cook, and trainer, Cole Baker, to win almost every major show circuit in the country. The big, beautiful, bay named “Calvin” is by VS Flatline and out of Shes Immortal. He was purchased by the Cook family from Capital Quarter Horses, LLC, after the AQHA World Show in 2019, and they’ve had immense success ever since.
Continue reading …The Equine Chronicle has been by your side through it all. The moments of jubilation celebrating a well-deserved win. The happy tears and hugs following a personal best. The exhilaration of a hard-fought comeback.
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