“It was during this partnership with Vicky Holt that would introduce Julia to Zippo LTD, or “LT,” to those who know and love him. When the Taylors were offered the chance to buy Zippo LTD, they were hesitant at first. LT was 14 years old and Julia only had a few years left in youth. They worried about his health and how he would hold up. Two World Championships, in Showmanship and Western Riding, and two Youth Reserve World Championships in three years seemed to quell the concerns about LT’s health or abilities. Julia and LT also won the Youth 14-18 Trail at the 2003 Congress.”
Continue reading …“Last place is not in my comfort zone. In fact, I didn’t know it was in my vocabulary. I like to be the first one to enter the pen, and coming out of the show pen last makes me feel rather squeamish.”
Continue reading …Tickets go on sale for all Congress Special Events June 28th. That includes The Equine Chronicle Congress Masters classes!
Continue reading …The 2017 July/August Youth World Show edition of The Equine Chronicle is now online! Don’t miss in this issue: Our Cover Story- Sabrina Janis- By: Brittany Bevis Heath Wilkerson- A Lifetime Passion For Horses- By: Susan Winslow The Don and Ron Show- Don Manuello and Ron McMillian- By: Erica Greathouse Trail Hacks- Riding Your Show […]
Continue reading …Sadly, we have confirmed with the Taylor/Cheek family that their beloved “LT” passed away yesterday at the ripe, old age of 30.
Continue reading …The obstacles may include jumping over or through structures, backing through a pattern, pole bending and/or roll backs, gait changes, various gymkhana games, ground tying, working gates, and riding over or through difficult or spooky objects.
Continue reading …The 2017 MAQHA Corporate Challenge is scheduled to take place July 13-16 in St. Paul, MN. Celebrating more than 20 years in the business, the show is under new management and has a new schedule this year. Judges Daren Wright, Lori Gordon, Jeff Mellott, Sandy Jirkovsky, Gigi Bailey, and Suzy Jeane will provide six shows that […]
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