“Take Me Riding” Uses Technology to Introduce Kids to the World of Horses
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on “Take Me Riding” Uses Technology to Introduce Kids to the World of Horses
“It’s refreshing how leaders in the horse industry have come together for the similar cause to introduce more children to the wonderful world of horses,” said Todd Branson, AQHA director of youth development.
Continue reading …Top Dogs! Youth World Championship Show Dog Races
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on Top Dogs! Youth World Championship Show Dog Races
The winner of the class was an enthusiastic black and white Border Collie named Thorn. This 5-year-old pooch is owned by Debbie Powers of Westminster, Maryland. His favorite tricks are chasing his tail and howling at the moon.
Continue reading …Keep an Eye Out For the Equine Chronicle Hospitality Cart!
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on Keep an Eye Out For the Equine Chronicle Hospitality Cart!
If you’re on the show grounds in Fort Worth, Texas for the AjPHA Youth World Show or ApHC Youth World Championship Show, keep an eye out for Gordon Downey and Billy Smith aboard The Equine Chronicle Hospitality Cart. First thing this morning at 6:30 am, the cart was making the rounds delivering coffee, doughnuts, and cinnamon rolls.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: The Next Generation…
June 25, 2014 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: The Next Generation…
We received the most adorable photo today from Dave and Kim Moore’s Sheridan Oaks Stable summer horse camp in Florida. The kids were crowded around a table with their favorite horse magazines and plenty of kid safe scissors. Look at what publication is on top of the pile! We love tiny Equine Chronicle fans.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Bridal With a Bridle in Charleston, SC.
June 24, 2014 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Bridal With a Bridle in Charleston, SC.
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Nina Marcaccio Adams, who shared a few beautiful bridal portraits that were taken with her 2011 AQHA mare, Southern Cross I See. The creator of these stunning shots was Jordan Brannock Photography.
Continue reading …Dreaming of a Career in the Horse Industry?
June 24, 2014 Comments Off on Dreaming of a Career in the Horse Industry?
“The equine industry is more than just working on a breeding or training farm. Thus, we have designed a curriculum that will allow students to be employed in many of the diverse areas of the horse industry,” said Ed Squires.
Continue reading …AQHA to Give Away 5 Harley D Zip Breyer Models Via Facebook Contest
June 24, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA to Give Away 5 Harley D Zip Breyer Models Via Facebook Contest
Five lucky AQHA members can win a Harley D Zip Model by entering through the Harley D Zip Sweepstakes tab on AQHA’s Facebook page. Enter by July 11. Must be 18 or older and a resident of the United States.
Continue reading …Congratulations to Kristina and Brett Comer on Recent Nuptials!
June 23, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations to Kristina and Brett Comer on Recent Nuptials!
We would like to congratulate our good friends, the Papendick family, following the marriage of daughter, Kristina Papendick, to Brett Comer over the weekend.
Continue reading …TV Documentary Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at World Famous Riding School in Vienna
June 23, 2014 Comments Off on TV Documentary Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at World Famous Riding School in Vienna
Inside the Spanish Riding School takes viewers behind the scenes of the 440-year-old equestrian institute and follows them on tour in Malmo, Sweden, giving viewers a unique insight into the history and traditions of the Classical Dressage the school is so famous for. It is the first time a television channel has been given access to the historical institute on this level.
Continue reading …APHA Announces Winners of Great “Paint Brush” Off Competition
June 23, 2014 Comments Off on APHA Announces Winners of Great “Paint Brush” Off Competition
Congratulations to the winners of the 2014 AjPHA Great Paint Brush Off contest. Youth submitted artwork, and judges at APHA selected their top picks. Participants can submit any form of visual art from paintings to drawing to chalk sketches.
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