Thad O’Boyle and Just The Rite Stryde Get It Just Right at Arizona Sun Circuit
March 7, 2025 Comments Off on Thad O’Boyle and Just The Rite Stryde Get It Just Right at Arizona Sun Circuit
Thad O’Boyle and Just The Rite Stryde, aka “Phil,” have had an incredible 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit- so far they’ve won the L3 Amateur Select Showmanship circuit, as well as the Final Four National Championship Select Showmanship! We found out today why Thad has such a big fan club – he’s a DIY Amateur! Hear […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Whose Cartwheel is Better?
March 7, 2025 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Whose Cartwheel is Better?
“Spring is here and Madison Stuart and VALENTINOSBLAZINRIDE aka “Vinny” are celebrating while kicking up their heels!” says Melissa Stuart. “Seriously, Vinny’s cartwheel is better than Madison’s!” 🤣 This is too funny, Melissa! Thank you for the video. If you have a great video of the day, we accept them by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Eric Mendrysa and Never Sudden Crowned L3 Amateur Showmanship Circuit Champions
March 6, 2025 Comments Off on Eric Mendrysa and Never Sudden Crowned L3 Amateur Showmanship Circuit Champions
Eric Mendrysa and Never Sudden were crowned L3 Amateur Showmanship Circuit Champions at the 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit! They also took the Reserve in the Showmanship Amateur Final Four, despite a dust devil throwing around distractions while they were on their finals pattern. See what “Boferd” has taught Eric, and why his huge personality has […]
Continue reading …Christine Harrison and WillYa Be Lazy Sweep L1 Select Showmanship
March 5, 2025 Comments Off on Christine Harrison and WillYa Be Lazy Sweep L1 Select Showmanship
Christine Harrison and WillYa Be Lazy have been commanding the L1 Amateur Select Showmanship arena at Arizona Sun Circuit with wins under 8 judges! “Willy” is a new horse for Christine, and he has been empowering her to try new events! Watch what she had to say about the joy of owning an experienced show […]
Continue reading …Lindsay Gunderlock Smaltz and My Dad Is The Best
March 5, 2025 Comments Off on Lindsay Gunderlock Smaltz and My Dad Is The Best
Lindsay Gunderlock Smaltz returned to the show arena in 2023 after many years away, and not only did she recently get the opportunity to own her trail dream horse, My Dad Is The Best, but she has also returned to show with her barn family at Highpoint Performance Horses. The icing on the cake came […]
Continue reading …Jules Blackburn-Baskin Arora and Snap It Send It Conquer Western Riding Debut
March 5, 2025 Comments Off on Jules Blackburn-Baskin Arora and Snap It Send It Conquer Western Riding Debut
Jules Blackburn-Baskin Arora and Snap It Send It made their Western Riding debut on Saturday, March 1st at Arizona Sun Circuit, and what a debut it was! Not only were they crowned class winners, but they followed it up Sunday as the second overall team in the L3 Amateur Trail, right behind good friend Lindsay […]
Continue reading …Kaidyn Goodwin and Makinn Me Famous Travel over 3,000 Miles to Sun Circuit
March 3, 2025 Comments Off on Kaidyn Goodwin and Makinn Me Famous Travel over 3,000 Miles to Sun Circuit
Youth Kaidyn Goodwin traveled over 3,000 miles from Canada to attend her first Arizona Sun Circuit with her trainer, Jocelyn d’Entremont, and her 3YO gelding by Makin Me Willy Wild, Makinn Me Famous, aka “Jake.” Watch their EC TV video about their experience so far!
Continue reading …Marisa Ahola and Strait Tequila Nite win Horsemanship at 2025 Sun Circuit
March 3, 2025 Comments Off on Marisa Ahola and Strait Tequila Nite win Horsemanship at 2025 Sun Circuit
On Sunday, March 2nd at the 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit, Marisa Ahola kicked off her show with a win under all three judges in L1 Amateur Horsemanship. It’s her third show in this event, and the last time she showed horsemanship was as a youth. Watch her EC TV video with “Lila” to hear more! […]
Continue reading …EC No Hands Challenge 2025 – Vote by 11 PM MST, Friday, February 28
February 25, 2025 Comments Off on EC No Hands Challenge 2025 – Vote by 11 PM MST, Friday, February 28
Please click through on the link (or photo) to access the Facebook post and like, share, tag, etc. Clicking on the Facebook icon on the lower right hand corner will lead you to the video post. (Zero tolerance for derogatory remarks in comments!) The video with the most likes and views will be the winner! […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Scratch That Itch!
February 25, 2025 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Scratch That Itch!
“This video of my horse, David, was too funny of him with his very own back scratcher he’s invented, so I thought I’d share it for your video of the day!” says Misty Elenburg. Misty, he is just adorable! #TheEquineChronicle friends, if you have a great photo or video of the day, they are accepted […]
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