Class sizes remained consistent over the weekend with larger sizes seen in the leveled events.
Ranch Riding- 12
Select Western Pleasure- 12
L1 Trail- 14
L1 Youth Horsemanship- 16
Senior Trail- 20
In the $7,500 3 and Over Novice Horse Western Pleasure, Angie Rigdon Cannizzaro rode The Production Line to win $4,207.50 for Swain &/Or Mary Jo. The Reserve Champion was Casey Willis with KM Thenextbestthing, winning $3,341.25 for Masterson Farms, LLC. Third place was Andy Cochran with I Know Whats Best, winning $2,475 for Capital Quarter Horses, LLC.
Continue reading …While his family and many friends in the industry mourn the loss of Gary today, we should all be comforted that he is at peace and that the legacy he has left behind will last for generations to come.
Continue reading …An Equine Production just wrapped up six full days of competition in sunny Venice, Florida for two AQHA circuits that were held back to back.
Continue reading …There’s nothing like a blooper reel at the end of a movie to provide a good laugh and help us realize that we’re all humans and everyone make mistakes. The truth is, whether someone is an actor, athlete, corporate professional, or a top exhibitor in the horse industry, everyone has his or her own version of a blooper reel. The Equine Chronicle interviewed several top exhibitors and asked them to fill us in on their less than glamorous moments in the show arena. So, sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy this horse show industry blooper reel.
Continue reading …Everyone’s favorite charity horse show is returning to Lake St. Louis March 28-31 with the intention of loping and leading for a cure for cancer. Over the years, this annual event has helped raise over $650,000 for the cause, a large portion of which has gone to the St. Louis Children’s Hospital!
Continue reading …“Yes, they were always a little rugged and covered with a light film of dust, but they supported me through so many great memories.”
Continue reading …How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice. The same can be said of any top Quarter Horse show in the nation. It take years of practice, and getting dumped in the dirt a fair number of times, before one can consistently shine among the terrific talent in the top echelon of the horse industry.
Continue reading …Over 19,000 class entries encompassed everything from Jumping to Roping and included a range of exhibitors from Level 1 to World Champions.
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