“It is especially important to recognize these up-and-coming exhibitors to encourage their accomplishments separate from the more experienced riders,” Jennifer said. “The skills learned both in and out of the arena help provide a foundation for success in many facets of life for these Youth and hopefully encouraging their passion for the Paint Horse will create a life-long Paint enthusiast.”
Continue reading …The Big Country Quarter Horse Association and Texas Amateur Championship Show kicks off today in Waco, Texas and will continue through April 24th with two triple judged events and a special event show with Trail, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, and Western Riding. Judges for the Special Event are Ricky Spinks and John Briggs. Judges for the split/combined are Clay Macleod, Jackie Starnes, Sissy […]
Continue reading …According to Martinganza Show Secretary Susan Daniels, the 2016 Quarter Horse Show and Futurity exceeded expectations and show management is already looking forward to 2017. “We exceeded our 2015 numbers, and we had a better show schedule this year. It was still long for the show staff, but the exhibitors were able to enjoy some […]
Continue reading …Thanks to Lisa Lee for sharing some fabulous photos from the 2016 Georgia Quarter Horse Association Pro-Am Circuit that recently took place in Conyers, GA. If you’d like to share photos from an equine event near you, email b.bevis@equinechronicle.com. Click here to view complete show results courtesy of Mark Harrell Horse Shows.
Continue reading …Special thanks to Mindie Maus for sharing some great photos from the recent Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Show that took place April 16-17 in Wilmington. If you’d like to share photos from an equine event in your part of the country, email b.bevis@equinechronicle.com.
Continue reading …The Georgia Quarter Horse Association’s Pro-Am Circuit recently took place at the Georgia International Horse Park April 15-17. Judges were Chris Jones, Charlene Carter, Tyler Crouse, and Gayle Lampinen. Mark Harrell Horse Shows reports total entries just shy of 3,000 with many large class sizes. Amateur Trail- 14 14-18 Horsemanship- 15 L1 Amateur Trail- 16 L1 Youth […]
Continue reading …No. 6 seed TCU was able to fight its way all the way into the National Championship meet on Saturday, April 16, but in the end, it was No. 1 seed Auburn that was able to hold on for an 8-7 win for the Tigers’ first National Championship since 2013.
Continue reading …The American Quarter Horse Association has released the qualification guidelines for the 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships. To earn an invitation to the 2017 Nutrena East, AQHA West or Farnam Central Level 1 Championships, exhibitors must qualify in one of four ways within the qualifying period of January 1 – December 31, 2016.
Continue reading …“I was just blown away when I made the finals, because I wasn’t even expecting that. Then, when I got in the top five, I thought, ‘thank you Jesus!'”
Continue reading …Click here to view more fun photos from around the rings at the AQHA Level 1 Championship Show Central in Oklahoma City!
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