Tickets on Sale Now For “The World’s Richest One-Day Rodeo”
May 27, 2017 Comments Off on Tickets on Sale Now For “The World’s Richest One-Day Rodeo”
In order to meet growing demand, RFD-TV announced that tickets are now on sale for 2018’s The American, three months earlier than ever before. Additionally, RFD-TV announced a new “All-American” ticket package. The $500 ticket is a once in a lifetime experience where fans will have front row seats, dirt access, a special meet and greet with world famous cowboys and cowgirls, and a food and beverage package in the ultra-exclusive, field level lounge at AT&T Stadium.
Continue reading …Best Friends Reconnect After 20 Years to Be Named Champion and Reserve
May 24, 2017 Comments Off on Best Friends Reconnect After 20 Years to Be Named Champion and Reserve
“If someone were to have said, ‘In your wildest dreams, what’s the script you would write?’ This would be it.”
Continue reading …Sportsmanship Award Presented to NCEA Team “For Humility in Victory and Defeat”
May 18, 2017 Comments Off on Sportsmanship Award Presented to NCEA Team “For Humility in Victory and Defeat”
“You can still win and have good sportsmanship,” Ridgely said. “You don’t have to be a poor sport to be a winner.”
Continue reading …Happy Mother’s Day to Horse Show Moms Everywhere!
May 14, 2017 Comments Off on Happy Mother’s Day to Horse Show Moms Everywhere!
Always ready with an extra safety pin, a swipe of lipstick, and a last minute kiss good luck, they are our biggest fans and toughest critics. They sacrifice their time, energy, (and pocketbooks) to ensure we have the very best chance for success in the show pen, and in life.
Continue reading …100th Birthday Celebration of Man O’ War Celebrated with New Breyer Horse
May 12, 2017 Comments Off on 100th Birthday Celebration of Man O’ War Celebrated with New Breyer Horse
Man o’ War (March 29, 1917 – November 1, 1947) is widely considered to be one of the greatest racehorses of all time. The chestnut Thoroughbred stallion, nicknamed “Big Red” was not only a legend of the turf (Two Year Old Colt, Three Year Old Male, Horse of the Year) but he was also a prolific sire (Leading Sire in North America in 1926 and sire to the great War Admiral among others). His line is still prominent to this day. Man o’ War was named to the US Racing Hall of Fame in 1957.
Continue reading …Mother-Daughter Team Wins Same Class With Same Horse at L1 Championships
May 12, 2017 Comments Off on Mother-Daughter Team Wins Same Class With Same Horse at L1 Championships
With Mother’s Day weekend fast approaching our thoughts turn to our devoted horse show moms. They are our tireless cheerleaders, our personal grooms, our ringside psychologists. They sacrifice their time, energy, (and pocketbooks) to ensure we have the very best chance for success in the show pen, and in life.
Continue reading …Does Eliminating L1 Championship Qualification Make the Event More Inclusive or Less Prestigious?
May 10, 2017 Comments Off on Does Eliminating L1 Championship Qualification Make the Event More Inclusive or Less Prestigious?
“I think the Level 1 classes should be used as a stepping stone to progress a person’s showing ability. Just being able to show up to a Championship show doesn’t seem to be promoting people’s progression or helping the numbers at weekend horse shows.”
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at the Bradshaw/Weiss Wedding
May 9, 2017 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at the Bradshaw/Weiss Wedding
The site for the elegant affair was The Milestone, a Georgian Estate-style mansion that sits on 52 picturesque acres in Aubrey, TX. The backdrop of the rustic barn reception area complete with glowing chandeliers and delicate string lights was the perfect setting for a modern, southern belle wedding.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at the 143rd Kentucky Derby With Showstring
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at the 143rd Kentucky Derby With Showstring
Thanks to Scott Jones, David Miller, and Sabrina Janis for some great photos from their adventures at the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby! Dressed in fancy fascinators and coordinating bow ties, the group enjoyed mint juleps while watching Always Dreaming and Johnny Velasquez cross the finish line to win the “The Run For the Roses” for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Continue reading …2017 May/June Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
May 8, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 May/June Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
Click here to view the digital magazine: http://www.onlinedigitalpubs.com/publication/?m=2079&l=1
Don’t miss our upcoming issue- July/August! The deadline for ads is May 21st.
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