Horses Healing Humans – A Reflection of Hope
October 9, 2017 Comments Off on Horses Healing Humans – A Reflection of Hope
For many of us, the horse is the one constant in our busy and hectic lives. The horse carries our dreams on his back, absorbs our sorrows in his mane, and keeps our secrets hidden in his heart.
Continue reading …The Legacy of Don Trout – Everyone’s Favorite Photographer
October 7, 2017 Comments Off on The Legacy of Don Trout – Everyone’s Favorite Photographer
It seems impossible to lose a man whose very presence and lifetime work became part of the fabric that wove us together as an industry. But we did lose Don Trout on July 26, 2017, after a long battle with cancer.
Continue reading …Congress Dreams Come True For Young Rider Recovering From Horrific Car Accident
October 6, 2017 Comments Off on Congress Dreams Come True For Young Rider Recovering From Horrific Car Accident
“After my auto wreck that resulted in a skull fracture, broken jaw in multiple places, caved-in sinus wall, and a broken orbital socket floor, we thought I wouldn’t be able to ride like I used to. Instead, I started back up slowly by riding our pleasure horse, eventually worked my way back up to my barrel horses, to now riding a professional cutting horse at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress!”
Continue reading …Jeff Burley – A Passion For Performance
October 6, 2017 Comments Off on Jeff Burley – A Passion For Performance
Every once in awhile, a family will have an outlier, a kid who has a passion that no one can explain. For those of us who come from non-horsey families, the passion to ride, care for, and compete with horses can often be viewed as curious, a bit odd, and from the perspective of the bill-paying parent, somewhat horrifying with a fervent wish for a short duration
Continue reading …2017 AZ Fall Championship Shows Big Growth With 500 Entry Increase
October 5, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 AZ Fall Championship Shows Big Growth With 500 Entry Increase
HereIComAgain, owned by Katherine Tobin and shown by Deanna Searles, were awarded the BOS for the All Around Open Division at the 2017 Arizona Fall Championship Show.
Continue reading …Brand New Fall Harvest Championship Offers Congress Warmup and Layover Option Beginning Tomorrow
October 4, 2017 Comments Off on Brand New Fall Harvest Championship Offers Congress Warmup and Layover Option Beginning Tomorrow
“I felt there was a demand for this type of event in the fall that would also offer a great place to warm up or layover for The All American Quarter Horse Congress folks heading to Ohio. Kathy Avolt and her team of Mark Harrell Horse Shows are on board for this spectacular event.”
Continue reading …The 80/20 Goal, Balancing the Great With the Less-Than-Awesome: EC Blog With Kina Marie
October 3, 2017 Comments Off on The 80/20 Goal, Balancing the Great With the Less-Than-Awesome: EC Blog With Kina Marie
“Out of the 17 classes Speedy and I showed in, we only had three classes with bobbles. Of course, you always remember those less-than- awesome moments, but I felt my percentage of good over not-so-good has grown increasingly better!”
Continue reading …In Case You Missed It: Complete 2017 APHA World Show Recap
October 2, 2017 Comments Off on In Case You Missed It: Complete 2017 APHA World Show Recap
From capturing those touching emotional moments on camera to conducting winners’ interviews and seeking out interesting feature stories, The Equine Chronicle has been busy at the 2017 APHA World Championship Show in Fort Worth, Texas! In case you missed any of our coverage from the World Show, click on the links below.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 2017 APHA World Show
September 30, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Rings at 2017 APHA World Show
The Equine Chronicle enjoys capturing your memories! Scroll below to view our around the ring photos from the 2017 APHA World Championship Show.
Continue reading …Hand Over Heart: World Show Competitors Honor Cancer-Stricken Barn Mate
September 29, 2017 Comments Off on Hand Over Heart: World Show Competitors Honor Cancer-Stricken Barn Mate
The meaning behind the gesture is one of love, strength, and support for a fellow equestrian who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Tracy Rodeback.
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