Learning to Find Success Outside of the Win
September 17, 2021 Comments Off on Learning to Find Success Outside of the Win
“The win is never guaranteed. Only one person can win a class. So, if your personal value is based solely on that win, my friends, how will you handle the disappointment if you’re not the winner?”
Continue reading …What’s the Hardest Lesson You’ve Had to Learn as an Equestrian?
September 16, 2021 Comments Off on What’s the Hardest Lesson You’ve Had to Learn as an Equestrian?
This question touched a chord with our readers, and the answers submitted included topics ranging from patience and acceptance to disappointment and loss. Scroll below to see what they had to say.
Continue reading …EC TV- How to Band a Horse’s Mane
September 15, 2021 Comments Off on EC TV- How to Band a Horse’s Mane
Watch as professional bander, Cameron Van Sickle, provides a tutorial for how to band a horse’s mane for the show pen. Click on the link below for his step-by-step instruction for perfectly placed bands.
Continue reading …If You Had a T-Shirt With Your Equestrian Mantra, What Would it Say?
September 14, 2021 Comments Off on If You Had a T-Shirt With Your Equestrian Mantra, What Would it Say?
We asked our Equine Chronicle fans to answer the following question: If you had a t-shirt with a quote that perfectly summed up your mantra as an equestrian, what would it say? We received some hilarious answers and a few great photos!
Continue reading …“How a Kind Word From a Ring Steward Led to Meeting the Love of My Life”
September 13, 2021 Comments Off on “How a Kind Word From a Ring Steward Led to Meeting the Love of My Life”
“If there is anything you take away from reading this, just remember, people may not always remember what you said, but they will always remember how you made them feel,” she says. “Tom made me feel so good in that moment. All too often, we think positively about someone in our head, but we never verbally share that positive thought or comment with the person directly. We just keep it to ourselves. If you admire someone or their actions, let them know! A simple comment can go a long way. What if Tom never approached me and told me those words? I’d probably still be disappointed and embarrassed about that day.”
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IBHA presented a 30% increase in entries from 2020 to 2021. From those entries, they filled more than 300 stalls and were able to give out over $6,900 in cash prizes.
Continue reading …Results and Photos- PQHA Nittany Classic
September 10, 2021 Comments Off on Results and Photos- PQHA Nittany Classic
The winner of the Bob Hendrickson Memorial Open Weanling Colt and QIP Weanling Colt Futurity was PSU Good Lookin Lad, by Red White N Good and out of Luv N Lady, owned by Penn State University and shown by Audra Fisher. The winner of the Vickie Zipperline Weanling Filly and QIP Weanling Filly Futurity was PSU Pinella Be Good, by Red White N Good and out of Pinella Pea Deville, owned by Penn State University and shown by Allison Hart.
Continue reading …Results and Photos From Inaugural Classic
September 9, 2021 Comments Off on Results and Photos From Inaugural Classic
Last weekend marked the inaugural Classic horse show, hosted by Texas Quarter Horse Association, which took place September 1-5 in Fort Worth, Texas. The event provided six sets of AQHA points and two sets of NSBA points. Judges were Brent Maxwell, Judd Paul, Eric Hubbard, Jon Barry, Kelly Chapman, and Valerie Kearns.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From IPHA Fall Futurity
September 8, 2021 Comments Off on Photos and Results From IPHA Fall Futurity
By: Brittany Bevis The Illinois Paint Horse Association helped usher in the Fall Futurity season with their IPHA Paint-O-Rama and Fall Breeders Futurity Show September 3-5. The event took place at Gordyville USA in Gifford, Illinois. Judges for the show included David Parlier, Gigi Bailey, Lisa Moden, and Shaun Gloude. Congratulations is in order for […]
Continue reading …What’s Your Favorite Snack to Share With Your Horse?
September 7, 2021 Comments Off on What’s Your Favorite Snack to Share With Your Horse?
Traditional treats for horses include produce, like apples and carrots, and sweets like sugar cubes and cookies. But show horses are a special variety of equine and often partake in more unusual snacking options, due to their time spent traveling to horse shows around the country.
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