The completion of the March/April issue of The Equine Chronicle marks the beginning of something bigger than just this magazine. It also serves as the starter’s whistle to the big money show season–the time when the stars turn out with their best horses to compete at the biggest shows in the country in pursuit of big money, coveted prizes and prestigious titles.
Continue reading …On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Silver Dollar Circuit in Las Vegas, Western Pleasure and Trail kicked off the day, followed by Horsemanship! Dawn Jones and Just Call Me McLazy won their class overall in L1 Amateur Select Western Pleasure, and for Dawn and “Mac,” it has been a journey! Dawn, who rides with Teresa […]
Continue reading …A historical moment from this year’s Dixie National Horse Show! Pictured is Rachel Trebesh on No Doubt I Shine (right) and Hanna Haynes on No Doubt Ima Cupcake (left). Cupcake and Mako are half brother and sister, both sired by No Doubt Im Lazy. At the 2023 Dixie National, Rachel won the Amateur All Around, […]
Continue reading …By Delores Kuhlwein On the last day in February at the 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, the much-anticipated NSBA All Age Limited Trail Horse Stakes was set for 5 PM Vegas time, and it’s always a huge hit. Commentating on the event were course designer and “Man of Trail” Tim Kimura along with renowned trainer Clint […]
Continue reading …Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Tuesday at Silver Dollar Circuit in the L1 Amateur Select Western Riding, Linda Layon-Watson and This Is Why Im Here won their class with a score of 222.00, and it turns out this is their first show together! “This is my first show with him, and he’s very easy,” says […]
Continue reading …Pictured is Hazardous Wrapper, aka “Roany,” getting a well-deserved kiss from Tiffany Stevens of Eden Prairie, Minnesota! Thank you to Lisa McGowan for the fabulous photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …The first time you meet your heart horse, you know it. The crossing of paths with the horse you’ve seen in your dreams happens once in a lifetime if you’re lucky–twice is something out of this world. Yet, for Lisa and Bob Thomaier, the stars have aligned at the same time.
Continue reading …NSBA The National Snaffle Bit Association Foundation held a social and community gathering during the annual Silver Dollar Circuit being held in Las Vegas, announced today that nearly $7,000.00 was raised in support of the NSBA Crisis Fund, during the Cocktails & Conversations for A Cause event. Sponsored as a special project of the NSBA […]
Continue reading …In the first photo, Maranda Burnsed, age 5, is pictured with her mom’s youth show horse, Clus Freckle Olena. In the second photo: Maranda with her Quarter Horse, Custom Buddy. “She’s 16 in that picture,” says her mom, Amber Burnsed. “She doesn’t know life without a horse.” Thank you to Amber for the wonderful example […]
Continue reading …The 2023 SOQHA Challenge from February 24-26, 2023, took place at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. Judges were Garth Gooding, Tanya Green, Jake Hartman, and not only is the show always full of great competition, but it contains plenty of fun, with exhibitor parties, bagels and doughnuts for the exhibitors, and an Egg and Spoon Race, just […]
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