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.
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Show Rule Changes For 2018
May 30, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Show Rule Changes For 2018
SHW305.5. WESTERN EQUIPMENT In all western classes, excess rein(s) may be straightened or disentangled anytime during the class, provided the rider’s free hand used to straighten or disentangle remains behind the rein hand. Any attempt to alter tension or length of the reins from bridle to rein hand is to be considered use of two hands and a penalty score zero or disqualification will be applied.
Continue reading …How a Rehabilitated Horse Helped Save an Air Force Veteran
May 29, 2017 Comments Off on How a Rehabilitated Horse Helped Save an Air Force Veteran
“Two years after arriving in Budapest, I was a mess and it was obvious to everyone but me—I needed help. I never slept, abused alcohol, was angry, bitter, and didn’t care much about living or dying.”
Continue reading …Day 1-2 Results From APHA Zone 2/Utah POR, and Blog
May 28, 2017 Comments Off on Day 1-2 Results From APHA Zone 2/Utah POR, and Blog
Yesterday, APHA Zone 2 held a $,1000 NSBA Western Riding futurity. Nadine Miller won with Zip Is It and took home a beautiful trophy as well! Also, getting second was Callie Rouse and Ima Special Delivery.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Gateway Classic
May 27, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Gateway Classic
Special thanks to Cody Parmenter Photography for some great around the ring photos from the Gateway Classic that’s currently underway in Lake St. Louis, MO! If you’re a hobby photographer or a professional photographer and would like to see your shots featured on www.EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. Stay tuned for results coming at the show’s conclusion.
Continue reading …First Winners of Inaugural Solid Gold Futurity Named!
May 26, 2017 Comments Off on First Winners of Inaugural Solid Gold Futurity Named!
Winning the Maiden Open 3-Year-Old and Over Hunter Under Saddle and taking home a check for $2,200 was Alyse Roberts riding Exhotica. Roberts was in the irons today for owner Amanda Head. Exhotica is by the stallion, Hot N Blazing.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos and Results From IPHA Freedom Classic- Gordyville, May 20-21
May 26, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos and Results From IPHA Freedom Classic- Gordyville, May 20-21
Special thanks to Beth Foster Hattan for sharing some great candids from the Illinois Paint Horse Association’s Freedom Classic that recently took place at Gordyville in Gifford, IL. May 20-21. If you’re a hobby photographer or a professional photographer and would like to see your images featured on EquineChronicle.com from your local shows, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. […]
Continue reading …Solid Paint-Bred Rule Change Gets Mixed Reviews
May 26, 2017 Comments Off on Solid Paint-Bred Rule Change Gets Mixed Reviews
At the 2017 APHA Convention, held in Fort Worth, Texas in late February, members of the Paint industry came together to brainstorm, discuss, and pass or defeat many rule change proposals.
Continue reading …APHA Zone 2/UPHC POR and Gateway Classic/Solid Gold Futurity Both Kick Off Today On Opposite Sides of the Country
May 25, 2017 Comments Off on APHA Zone 2/UPHC POR and Gateway Classic/Solid Gold Futurity Both Kick Off Today On Opposite Sides of the Country
AQHA and APHA competitors have a busy Memorial Day weekend ahead with two huge show circuits scheduled to take place on opposite sides of the country.
Continue reading …The Sun Circuit is a Resounding Success!
May 25, 2017 Comments Off on The Sun Circuit is a Resounding Success!
One word summarizes the 2017 Arizona Sun Country Circuit…MORE. THE SUN CIRCUIT’S MOVE TO MARCH IS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS WITH 21,479 ENTRIES
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