With heartbreak behind her, DIY Amateur Chrissy Alcorn reinvented a former cutting horse to show in Ranch events at the 2023 AQHA World Show By Delores Kuhlwein A horse lover since birth, Chrissy Alcorn of Bailey Oklahoma, thought she would be wrapping up her 2023 show season with her beloved mare, Six Lighted Star, […]
Continue reading …“The greatest happiness on earth lies on the back of the horses.” – Unknown. This adorable photo is from the 2023 APHA Zone 4 Texas Spectacular, thanks to Ruehle Photographix! Results from this year’s show and more photos were published on our website here: Around the Rings – 2023 APHA Zone 4 Texas Spectacular | Equine Chronicle […]
Continue reading …This is 4-year-old Oakley Buckle showing English showmanship with her 15-hand paint mare. “She’s walking next to Jylian Harris and her 16.3 Huntseat horse, Uno. Perfectly in-sync legs and all!” says proud Grandma Lisa Didion of Leo, Indiana. If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Student-athletes preparing to go to college have big dreams. Some dream of playing in that big tournament in March. Others dream of hitting a home run and circling the diamond. It used to be that dreams like these–along with a few others–were the only ones available until the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) was formed as the governing body to advance the sport of equestrian as part of women’s collegiate athletics.
Continue reading …The 2024 AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is now available online and in print. From AQHA: The AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is now available online as a free PDF at www.aqha.com/aqha-rulebook. The printed rulebook can be purchased for $10 at www.aqha.com/rulebook-request-form. AQHA members can also download the app for free by visiting […]
Continue reading …Leslie Hellman has a wonderful ability to heal painful bodies. Most riders have pain issues due to previous injuries, and many are now grateful for Hellman’s work. In 2002, Hellman was working with a chiropractor in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but had no formal training. “The chiropractor said I had hands that would do amazingly well for message therapy and physical therapy. In 2006, I moved to Arizona, started working on my own and needed a license. I went back to school and began working with different message techniques. I took more than 3,000 hours of certifications in physical therapy and athletic training,” says Hellman.
Continue reading …From Arizona Sun Circuit: Check out the Sun Circuit NSBA Futurity Class Offerings: $2500 Novice Horse- 3 yr old Western Pleasure- $1000 Added- Entry fee $200 Sponsored by Gil Galyean Quarter Horses 3 and 4 Year Old Non Pro Western Pleasure-$500 Added- Entry Fee $100 3 and 4 Year Old […]
Continue reading …Meet 4-year-old Brooklyn Lange, showing Hez Flat Out Gifted! Thank you to her mom, Jessica Lange, for the fabulous photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please send it by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …From Super Sires: Are you registered to BID for a breeding to your favorite stallion in our Annual Stallion Service Auction?! Stallions bids start at 75% of advertised stud fee. Auction closes at 4:00pm CST on Thursday, November 30, 2023. All stallions that do not sell during auction will go in to […]
Continue reading …BREEDERS HALTER FUTURITY PRESS RELEASE NOVEMBER 29, 2023 The Breeders Halter Futurity Board of Directors is excited to tell you that our 2023 event was better than ever!!! We are so appreciative of everyone who helped make the BHF what it is today. THANK YOU TO OUR STALLION OWNERS, MARE OWNERS, FOAL OWNERS, EXHIBITORS, […]
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