FL Gold Coast – Scott Reinartz/Investin A Goodbar
January 5, 2021 Comments Off on FL Gold Coast – Scott Reinartz/Investin A Goodbar
Find out what Scott Reinartz had to say about his win at the Florida Gold Coast with Investin A Goodbar!
Continue reading …The Best of Both Worlds – Multi-breed Competitors
January 5, 2021 Comments Off on The Best of Both Worlds – Multi-breed Competitors
The saying, “the best of both worlds,” implies a win-win situation. It means to be part of two aspects of life that are very different, yet quite the same, and to enjoy the best features of both. For horse owners, having the best of both worlds simply describes loving more than one horse breed and even the slightest differences each brings to the industry.
Continue reading …From the Winner’s Circle: High Point Champions at FL Gold Coast
January 4, 2021 Comments Off on From the Winner’s Circle: High Point Champions at FL Gold Coast
Laurie Stewart of Ocala, Florida has been riding since she was eight years old, but she only returned to the show ring a few years ago. Winning the Level 1 Amateur W/J high point on her horse, Suddenly Goodtherapy, was a dream come true.
Continue reading …2020 FL Gold Coast Recap- 13,500 AQHA Entries
January 4, 2021 Comments Off on 2020 FL Gold Coast Recap- 13,500 AQHA Entries
An Equine Production show management has reported a banner year for the 2020 Florida Gold Coast that recently concluded in Tampa, Florida. With stalls at a count of 1,200, entries up 600 per judge, and a total of 13,500 AQHA entries with an increase of more than 3,500 AQHA entries over 2019, that’s a clear indication that competitors are enjoying the balmy, Floridian, winter weather.
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“The decision to waive traditional qualifying for the 2021 Ford Youth World was based on extensive discussion, comparison of previous years’ qualifying data and the cancellation of approximately 30% of the qualifying shows since May 1, 2020, when the qualifying period began,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “We anticipate continued effects of the pandemic, especially in the harder hit areas of the world where many lockdowns remain in place.”
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Rebecca Figueroa is going into her sophomore year at SMU having navigated a truly unique freshman year. The excitement of making new friends, delving into college studies, and riding on the SMU Equestrian Team was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading …Around the Rings- 2020 Florida Gold Coast
January 1, 2021 Comments Off on Around the Rings- 2020 Florida Gold Coast
Scroll below for some fantastic photos, courtesy of Cody Parmenter Photography, from the 2020 Florida Gold Coast! If you’d like to share your show’s photos and results with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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Bob and Karen Johnson have enjoyed tremendous success in Ranch Riding over the past several years. For them, it’s a class that showcases everything a horse should be: pretty, balanced, broke, fluid and, most of all, happy. Between the two of them, they have shown in Roping, Cutting, Reining, Western Pleasure, and Halter, but Ranch Riding is their passion.
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Horses in stables have been shown to have a regular total sleep time of three and a half hours per night. The duration of the different sleep stages is relatively constant. REM sleep totals about 30 minutes a night (15% of the total sleep time) and slow-wave sleep takes up the most time at 65%. The rest of the total sleep time is spent in light sleep.
Continue reading …Young Rider Essay #2- From a Sassy 13-Year-Old to a Horse-Loving Adult
December 30, 2020 Comments Off on Young Rider Essay #2- From a Sassy 13-Year-Old to a Horse-Loving Adult
My weekly allowance goes toward my lesson each week. I don’t like doing the work, but if it will help out my parents pay for things, then I can deal with it. When I am with my horse, the work is done and I enjoy my time spent.
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