The Showdown in Cowtown: New Slot Cuttings Will Bring HUGE Paychecks
May 13, 2015 Comments Off on The Showdown in Cowtown: New Slot Cuttings Will Bring HUGE Paychecks
Based on selling 100 slots in each division, the Open Champions will receive $100,000, the Non-Pro Champions $60,000 and the Amateur Champions $30,000 in each. There will be only 100 slots sold in each division. Each division will consist of one go-round and a 20-horse finals.
Continue reading …Top 10 Horse Show Judges’ Pet Peeves
May 12, 2015 Comments Off on Top 10 Horse Show Judges’ Pet Peeves
Recently, Mark Harrell Horse Shows put together this helpful list of the Top 10 Horse Show Do’s and Don’ts they’ve learned from judges during the 2015 show season so far.
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day: Talented Jumper Sticks One-Legged Landing
May 12, 2015 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day: Talented Jumper Sticks One-Legged Landing
“Milton” took a triple combination and accidentally hooked his left front shoe to the underside of his girth. What happened next is almost unbelievable as he completed a one-legged landing.
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day: Monday Morning Blues
May 11, 2015 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day: Monday Morning Blues
Are you having a rough time waking up this Monday morning? Today’s EC Foal of the Day feels your pain! This little cutie by Pale Face Dunnit and out of A Little Gunshy lets out a big yawn as he contemplates the busy week ahead.
Continue reading …Have You Entered the AQHA Photo Contest Yet?
May 11, 2015 Comments Off on Have You Entered the AQHA Photo Contest Yet?
Multiple winners will be chosen to be featured as gallery wraps at the Hall of Fame & Museum this fall. If your gallery wrap is sold by the Museum during the photo exhibit, you will receive $25. AQHA’s design team will also include many winning photos in the 2016 AQHA Calendar. The calendar will be available for sale through Quarter Horse Outfitters, the official AQHA store.
Continue reading …Mary Meneely Named Western Coach For Auburn Equestrian
May 8, 2015 Comments Off on Mary Meneely Named Western Coach For Auburn Equestrian
Meneely owns and operates Meneely Show Horses, Ltd., of Conyers, Ga., along with her husband Rob. They have produced over 500 World and National Championships in both Western and Hunt Seat.
Continue reading …The Most Important Lessons We’ve Learned From Our Horse Show Moms
May 8, 2015 Comments Off on The Most Important Lessons We’ve Learned From Our Horse Show Moms
“The most important thing I’ve learned from my mom is that no matter how big or small the show, whether we win or not, we do this for fun. Always be thankful for the opportunity and the time spent with our family and friends.”
Continue reading …2015 May/June Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
May 8, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 May/June Equine Chronicle is Now Online!
297 glossy pages filled with the top horses and riders in the country makes for perfect for weekend reading!
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Heigh-Ho Graduation!
May 7, 2015 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Heigh-Ho Graduation!
“I taught my horse to rear at liberty, with no tack,” she says. “His cue to rear is by pulling up on his mane and giving him a big kick. Of course, it helps if you have a carrot in your hand!”
Continue reading …Career Opportunities For OQHA and All American Quarter Horse Congress
May 7, 2015 Comments Off on Career Opportunities For OQHA and All American Quarter Horse Congress
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce two career opportunities that will allow the recipients to work hand in hand with the Association and be responsible for all public relations and communications for the largest single breed horse show in the world, the All American Quarter Horse Congress!
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