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EC Photo of the Day: A Sweet Gift From a Congress Champion

October 23, 2015 Comments Off

Today’s Equine Chronicle Fan Photo of the Day comes from Rebekah Kazakevicius, who was named the Amateur Hunter Under Saddle Congress Champion last night with her horse, Not Just Anyhoo. In a very sweet gesture, she gifted her winner’s jacket to everyone’s favorite arena gate man, John, who is always ready with a smile for every competitor here at the Congress.

One Journey Ends While Another Begins at the Congress: In Loving Memory Of All Blue Couture

October 23, 2015 Comments Off

“I thought he was destined to have his name broadcast over the loud speakers and his name in lights wherever you took him. So here’s a tribute to him… His name is in the dirt in Texas for him to look down on and remember where his home is.”

Special Paula’s Showmanship Jacket Helps Make-A-Wish Come True For Congress Competitor

October 18, 2015 Comments Off

“They discovered an almost 13 inch tumor in her chest,” Becca’s mother Yvonne says. “They told us she had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and we were very lucky it was contained.”

Congratulations Congress Amateur Grand Champion Stallion Rumerz, Reserve- I Am Relentless

October 18, 2015 Comments Off

Amateur Grand Champion Stallion- Sarah Headley with Rumerz
Reserve Grand Champion Stallion- Lea Ann Koch with I Am Relentless

Congress “Catwalk For Kids” Style Show Today in Congress Hall!

October 17, 2015 Comments Off

Be sure to attend the Congress Catwalk For Kids Style Show today, Saturday, October 17th in Congress Hall at 3 pm!

“Frozen” Inspired Reining Freestyle Featured on CNN

October 10, 2015 Comments Off

23-year-old Texas A&M equestrian Laura Sumrall’s spell-binding routine at this year’s Kentucky Reining Cup not only earned her the title of 2015 Freestyle Reining World Champion, it also merited mention and an interview with CNN recently.

Win a Private Lesson Aboard AQHA Stallion, It’s A Southern Thing, by Trying on Rod Patrick Boots at QH Congress

October 9, 2015 Comments Off

With every pair of Rod Patrick boots that are tried on in The Boot Store’s booth located in Congress Hall, you can enter a drawing for a Free Lesson with World and Congress Champion trainers, Shane and Jamie Dowdy. This lesson will take place at the Congress on Saturday October 24th and will be given on the NSBA World Champion, Its A Southern Thing (aka Moonpie).

SEC Equestrian Riders of the Month- Benson, Vernon, Pluhar, and Garmon

October 8, 2015 Comments Off

Equitation Over Fences Rider of the Month: Elizabeth Benson, Auburn Earned her 10th career MVP honor in fences, defeating her opponent from UT-Martin, 83-72. Helped lead Auburn to a 3-2 win in fences against the Skyhawks and a 13-7 road win as a team. Broke the school’s combined career wins record with 69. Now has 70 […]

Weird Wednesday News: 12 Licking Ponies Cause $1,380 in Damage to Car’s Paintwork

October 7, 2015 Comments Off

One Saga customer fancied a hike around Dartmoor National Park so he parked his car and went in search of an adventure. When he got back, he found 12 wild horses licking the paintwork off his car. It turned out the naughty ponies caused £1,200 ($1,380) worth of damage.

Inspirational Stories Coming Out of The International- Award Saddle to Replace a Stolen One, Sharing Awards Among Co-Champions, Foundered Horse Comes Back to Win, and More!

October 6, 2015 Comments Off

“Every five weeks, I would take him back to the clinic to x-ray his feet and reshape them. By the fall of his 3-year old year he started to be able to walk a little bit. They were even contemplating putting this horse down, but I wanted to do everything I could to save him.”