“As many horse daughters must know, their biggest supporter is someone that really believes in you. In my case, it was my mom. She had a knack for always wiping my boots, brushing my horses tail out, and wiping his mouth before I entered the ring. It was like a ritual. While riding on course, you could hear her snapping her fingers to keep the steady rhythm. I will always cherish those special moments we shared.”
Continue reading …Devotion. What an appropriate topic to discuss on Valentine’s Day! For most of our readers, the question: “What are you devoted to?” is simply and easily answered with one word- Horses!
Continue reading …“My mom has always been an amazing, horse show mom for me when I showed APHA with the Gillespies, and now it’s her turn to shine!” Kim says.
Continue reading …The problem with having more than one horse is that it’s impossible to ride/work both at the same time. Ever wonder what your other horse is up to in the barn when you’re out playing with someone else…
Continue reading …Sophomore equestrian Sharese Rivait had two entries that she created for a concepts class in her advertising major: a Milk-Bone Brushing Chews print campaign she came up with at the start of the semester and a Bird Scooter video campaign that her and a partner finished during finals. A few names were called. Then, Rivait heard her name announced, loud and clear, as winner of Best Concept and again, for Best Video Commercial. The Orillia, Ontario, Canada, native, was thrilled.
Continue reading …Social media has the power to lift up, promote, and enhance the smallest of competitive equestrian events, while simultaneously to destroy events, or people, within a very small window of time.
Continue reading …Adam has indicated that donations are also welcome. Madalyn is a size 6/7 in shirts and pants and a size 13 youth shoe. Ella is a 4T in pants and shirts and a size 11 youth shoe. Ashlyn is a size two in women’s pants and a small in shirts with a size 8 1/2 shoe. Both of the little girls love baby dolls, Peppa Pig, Ariel, and Fancy Nancy.
Continue reading …As if there were any doubts as to the inspiration behind the design of this property, the vintage saddles, velvet hunt caps, and horse show ribbons that adorn the living spaces confirm a decidedly equestrian vibe.
Continue reading …The decision is based in large part on increasing the window between the Congress and the AQHA World Show. In the past, these shows have been back-to-back with very few days in between to recover and prepare for the Open/Amateur AQHA World Show. In 2018, there were three days in between the shows. The new date implementation will take effect in 2020 in hopes that exhibitors and attendees will have time to plan accordingly.
Continue reading …Lots of smiling faces at the recent Ohio Quarter Horse Association Year-End Awards Banquet! If you have a good EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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