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On The Cover: Natalie Vargo and She Had Me At Hello

July 7, 2020 Comments Off

There stands a tearful Tom Cruise, confessing his undying love, only to be interrupted by Renee Zellweger, who utters one of the most romantic movie lines, “You had me at hello.” It’s not only a touching scene, but also the inspiration behind the name of the Congress and World Champion earning mare known as She Had Me At Hello. However, for AQHA youth competitor Natalie Vargo it wasn’t exactly love at first sight with the show partner she calls “Georgie.”

Complete Results From Big A & Stars N Stripes- 21,000+ Entries

July 7, 2020 Comments Off

The Big A & Stars N Stripes has officially concluded, and An Equine Production show management reports recording a whopping 21,000+ total entries across all divisions with AQHA entires totaling more than 19,000 during the dual event that took place June 26-28 and June 30-July 5.

Pilot Knob Quarter Horses Closing its Doors After 20 Year Run

July 6, 2020 Comments Off

For the past 20 years, Pilot Knob Quarter Horses has stood some of the top stallions in the industry, and, this month, they will be closing their doors as the facility changes hands. The picturesque property located in the foothills of Pinnacle, NC. has been owned by Mike Hay since 2001, where he has managed stallions like Luke At Me, Hot N Blazing, One Hot Krymsun, Mazeratti, Extremely Hot Chips, The Rock, The Krymsun Kruzer, Secretz, Whizkey On The Rocks, Telusive, An Absolute Martini, and more, breeding up to 300 mares a year.

Horse Show Life in the Land of the Midnight Sun

July 6, 2020 Comments Off

When most of us think of Alaska, we envision plentiful snow, stunning glaciers, and salmon fishing. Yet, not everyone realizes the horse show industry we all know and love is very much part of life in this frigid locale.

Michael Hoyt Performance Horses – Taking a Passion for Riding to the Next Level

July 4, 2020 Comments Off

Michael Hoyt is a horseman with drive, determination, and a passion for horses and competition. He was born in Cortez, Colorado and grew up in Bloomfield, New Mexico, a high desert community steeped in Native American history. Hoyt grew up with his father and mother, Michael Senior and Connie, and his sister, Terri, and younger brother, Bryan. While most parents find ways to fend off the begging and pleading of a horse crazy child, hoping it will give way to less expensive interests, Hoyt’s parents took a different tact.

Behind the Scenes at the Big A

July 3, 2020 Comments Off

Thanks to Lisa Lee for LOTS of behind the scenes photos from the Big A that is currently underway in Conyers, GA. If you’d like to share photos and results from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for complete results coming from the show, courtesy of our friends at An Equine […]

To Host the Show, or Not To Host the Show… That is Not the Question

July 2, 2020 Comments Off

Volunteers are essential. They are essential to the day-to-day work going on within the horse community, and they are essential in planning events for the horse community to engage in. In short, volunteers are essentially essential, and WE ALL NEED THEM!

America’s Finest Youth Exhibitors 2021 Calendar

July 1, 2020 Comments Off

Check out the new AMERICA’S FINEST YOUTH EXHIBITORS 2021 CALENDAR! Print it out, or pick up your free copy at the shows!

Photos and Results From Goldmine California Gold Show

July 1, 2020 Comments Off

AQHA, APHA, World Ranch Horse Association, and All-Breed competitors enjoyed a sunny, fun-filled weekend in Rancho Murieta, CA at the Goldmine California Gold Show that took place June 18-21.

Around the Rings at Stars N Stripes & Big A

June 30, 2020 Comments Off

Special thanks to Lisa Lee for her around the ring photos from the Stars N Stripes & Big A. Click here to view our show recap, including Circuit Champion and High Point results, from the Stars N Stripes, which took place June 26th-28th in Conyers, GA. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for more fun photos and […]