Accepting Awards in Street Clothes and Without a Horse: Time-saver or Faux Pas?
June 7, 2017 Comments Off on Accepting Awards in Street Clothes and Without a Horse: Time-saver or Faux Pas?
“Sometimes, it’s exhausting showing all day, but I think there are a lot of young eyes watching, and it’s important to show them good sportsmanship when accepting awards.”
Continue reading …2017 Indy Circuit Concludes with 4,600 Entries; Complete Results and More Photos
June 6, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 Indy Circuit Concludes with 4,600 Entries; Complete Results and More Photos
Mark Harrell Horse Shows recorded 4,600 total entries for the show, which was a 300 AQHA entry increase over last year’s event.
Continue reading …GQHA’s First Novice Show of the Year is Largest in Program’s History
June 6, 2017 Comments Off on GQHA’s First Novice Show of the Year is Largest in Program’s History
Show management recorded 380+ entries and 50+ 4-H/FFA entries. The show ran until midnight, but entries were still being accepted at 11:30 pm!
Continue reading …LIVE From the Indy Circuit with Our New EC Blogger, Kelly Rauschenbach
June 5, 2017 Comments Off on LIVE From the Indy Circuit with Our New EC Blogger, Kelly Rauschenbach
Check out Kelly’s first photo blog from the Indy Circuit that’s currently underway in New Castle, IN. Stay tuned for more photos and results coming from Mark Harrell Horse Shows at the show’s conclusion. If you’d like to become an EC Blogger like Kelly, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results From Redbud Spectacular
June 5, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results From Redbud Spectacular
Over the weekend, showgoers were treated to the Progressive Dinner Exhibitors’ Party, which ensured plenty of good food, hilarious costumes, and lots of laughs! Scroll below to view more photos.
Continue reading …Congratulations to Linda Neece on New Partner, Multiple World and Congress Champion, For One Night Only
June 2, 2017 Comments Off on Congratulations to Linda Neece on New Partner, Multiple World and Congress Champion, For One Night Only
“Everything he does is very easy. There isn’t a lot of prep time with him. Everything comes naturally for this horse, and he’s got such a great personality. He’s a hoot!,” Neece says.
Continue reading …Redbud Spectacular Kicks Off Today in OKC!
June 1, 2017 Comments Off on Redbud Spectacular Kicks Off Today in OKC!
Like the show’s motto says, the Redbud Spectacular is “a whirlwind of a horse show!” Be sure to attend the Welcome Party this evening with wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 pm in the Super Barn.
Continue reading …ArQHA Memorial Day Circuit/Stanford Happening Showed Impressive Turnout
June 1, 2017 Comments Off on ArQHA Memorial Day Circuit/Stanford Happening Showed Impressive Turnout
The 15th Anniversary of the Stanford Happening was held in conjunction with the show and awarded 16 buckles, nearly $3,400, and a saddle to exhibitors.
Continue reading …Inaugural Solid Gold Futurity Awards $60,000 to Big Winners
May 30, 2017 Comments Off on Inaugural Solid Gold Futurity Awards $60,000 to Big Winners
Horse owners came from as far away as Canada, New York, California, and Florida with Quarter Horses, Paint Horses, and Appaloosas in tow. $60,000 in cash was awarded to the big winners plus Cowboy Bronze Trophies for all Champions and Reserve Champions in each of the eight classes.
Continue reading …Gateway Classic Concludes With 6,000 Entries, Up More Than 1,100 Over Last Year!
May 30, 2017 Comments Off on Gateway Classic Concludes With 6,000 Entries, Up More Than 1,100 Over Last Year!
While some enjoyed backyard barbecues and pool parties over Memorial Day weekend, diehard AQHA competitors headed to Lake St. Louis, Missouri for the 2017 Gateway Classic.
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