Results and Photos From Tarheel Summer Classic
June 18, 2020 Comments Off on Results and Photos From Tarheel Summer Classic
The Tarheel Summer Classic is one of those shows that faced adversity during the beginning of the year when their April 24-26 event was cancelled. But, with loosening restrictions finally reaching several states, the event was able to reschedule for June 11-14 and was met with many happy participants in Raleigh, NC.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Certainly A Blaze
June 17, 2020 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Certainly A Blaze
“One of my favorite things about our partnership was how connected I felt to him while riding. It was a feeling of trust and teamwork that I don’t have with many other horses, or even people.”
Continue reading …Katy Jo Zuidema and Martina Mckride Win Virginia Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure
June 16, 2020 Comments Off on Katy Jo Zuidema and Martina Mckride Win Virginia Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure
Ultimately, there was a tie for the top spot between Katy Jo Zuidema and Martina Mckride for Robert Roger and Rusty Green with Nothin Butt Nett for Susan Johns. Katy Jo won the tiebreaker and the title, as well as $8,500. Rusty took home the same payout.
Continue reading …2020 Super Sires Classes Coming to TWO Venues- $5,000 to First Place in Each Class
June 16, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 Super Sires Classes Coming to TWO Venues- $5,000 to First Place in Each Class
Super Sires classes in 2020 will take place at two separate venues- the All American Quarter Horse Congress in October and the Tom Powers Futurity in December. That’s right. Now that the Tom Powers Futurity has moved from their originally scheduled date this summer, the Super Sires classes that were scheduled to be held there will be moving to the new date as well.
Continue reading …Yellow Rose Futurity Moves to the WCHA Breeders Championship Futurity in Fall
June 15, 2020 Comments Off on Yellow Rose Futurity Moves to the WCHA Breeders Championship Futurity in Fall
Furthermore, so that competitors do not have to show multiple times, the yearling classes will be held within the WCHA Breeders Futurity Classes.
Continue reading …ZipN’ To Paradise- A Lifetime of Memories
June 12, 2020 Comments Off on ZipN’ To Paradise- A Lifetime of Memories
As a three and four-year-old breeding stallion, Paradise put out two foal crops that won 18 major titles, and they were out of mares that hadn’t produced champions before. “That says a lot. It put him on the map as a breeding horse,” Roger says.
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“We are unity, and we need unity in the world. Standing for the right cause, love, positivity, and peace. So we represented for ourselves, but also for our culture.”
Continue reading …Using Push-Ups to Shed Light on Mental Health Struggles in Equine Industry
June 10, 2020 Comments Off on Using Push-Ups to Shed Light on Mental Health Struggles in Equine Industry
“Most equine professionals are going through it, but nobody is willing to speak up about it. I’ve been doing this long enough that I’ve seen a lot. I have friends who have opted to use euthanasia on themselves.”
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes- Redbud Spectacular
June 9, 2020 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes- Redbud Spectacular
Special thanks to Eric Mendrysa for sharing his always fabulous pictures from the 2020 Redbud Spectacular that just concluded in Oklahoma City! Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for his photos from San Angelo next weekend. If you’d like to share your horse show pics with The Equine Chronicle, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Arizona Quarter Horse Producing Two Back-To-Back Circuits This Fall
June 8, 2020 Comments Off on Arizona Quarter Horse Producing Two Back-To-Back Circuits This Fall
With so many horse shows canceled in 2020, the enthusiasm for expanding the Arizona Fall Championship is enormous and the timing couldn’t be better. The popular show held September 26-29 at WestWorld in Scottsdale will be followed by The Pinnacle Circuit which runs October 1-4. Exhibitors have the opportunity to show at one or both. It’s a great way to get 10 AQHA shows in just one trip.
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