NSBA Boot Camps On Tap For June and July in Illinois and Colorado
June 8, 2017 Comments Off on NSBA Boot Camps On Tap For June and July in Illinois and Colorado
Disciplines will include Trail, Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Equitation. Topics of discussion will include an introduction to lead changes, Western and English rail performance, how judges use score sheets, and much more.
Continue reading …LIVE From the Redbud Spectacular With Eric Mendrysa
June 7, 2017 Comments Off on LIVE From the Redbud Spectacular With Eric Mendrysa
Class numbers held high with 27 in 14-18 Showmanship, 32 in Open Ranch Riding, 38 in Amateur Horsemanship, and 69 in Senior Trail with Snap Krackle Pop and Blake Weis leading for the circuit.
Continue reading …AQHA Trainers, John Boxell, Blake Britton, and Brice Howell Take Over the Racetrack!
June 7, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Trainers, John Boxell, Blake Britton, and Brice Howell Take Over the Racetrack!
Three AQHA horse trainers, John Boxell, Blake Britton, and Brice Howell, traded in their boots and spurs for helmets and carts to participate in the IQHA Night At The Races event.
Continue reading …Addressing Unwanted Behavior in Performance Mares and Fillies
June 7, 2017 Comments Off on Addressing Unwanted Behavior in Performance Mares and Fillies
“The types of behaviors that are commonly reported as ‘unwanted’ include aggression, sexual-like behavior, and resentment or unwillingness to work or perform. All of these can have an adverse effect on training and performance at competition or racing, and can impact the safety of riders and handlers.”
Continue reading …Accepting Awards in Street Clothes and Without a Horse: Time-saver or Faux Pas?
June 7, 2017 Comments Off on Accepting Awards in Street Clothes and Without a Horse: Time-saver or Faux Pas?
“Sometimes, it’s exhausting showing all day, but I think there are a lot of young eyes watching, and it’s important to show them good sportsmanship when accepting awards.”
Continue reading …Paints Score Big at Solid Gold Futurity and Inaugural Stock Market Sale
June 7, 2017 Comments Off on Paints Score Big at Solid Gold Futurity and Inaugural Stock Market Sale
Olin Parker and Lets Get Cozy took home first place and a check for $8,500 in the Solid Gold Futurity’s Maiden Yearling Fillies class. The 2016 solid Paint-bred filly is by Kids Coolsified (QH) and out of RH Imprints Playgirl; she was bred by Bruce and Beverly Baker of Kellogg, Minnesota, and is owned by Kenneth and Lisa Maxwell of Owasso, Oklahoma.
Continue reading …Headley Family Purchases Heartz On Fire, Full Brother to World and Congress Champion Stallion, Rumerz
June 6, 2017 Comments Off on Headley Family Purchases Heartz On Fire, Full Brother to World and Congress Champion Stallion, Rumerz
The Headley family is excited to welcome the newest addition to their show string and stallion lineup. Heartz On Fire is the 2015 bay, N/N, AQHA stallion by World Champion Secretz and out of World Champion Kids Keepin Cool. This promising young stallion was named the 2016 AQHA Reserve World Champion Yearling Stallion.
Continue reading …GQHA’s First Novice Show of the Year is Largest in Program’s History
June 6, 2017 Comments Off on GQHA’s First Novice Show of the Year is Largest in Program’s History
Show management recorded 380+ entries and 50+ 4-H/FFA entries. The show ran until midnight, but entries were still being accepted at 11:30 pm!
Continue reading …LIVE From the Indy Circuit with Our New EC Blogger, Kelly Rauschenbach
June 5, 2017 Comments Off on LIVE From the Indy Circuit with Our New EC Blogger, Kelly Rauschenbach
Check out Kelly’s first photo blog from the Indy Circuit that’s currently underway in New Castle, IN. Stay tuned for more photos and results coming from Mark Harrell Horse Shows at the show’s conclusion. If you’d like to become an EC Blogger like Kelly, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos- GQHA Novice Show
June 5, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos- GQHA Novice Show
Thanks to Lisa Lee for some great photos from the GQHA Novice Show! The next Novice Show will be held July 22nd, also in Conyers. Then, the Novice Series Championship will be held August 19th. If you’re a hobby photographer or a professional photographer and would like to see your shots featured on www.EquineChronicle.com, email […]
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