The Giving Tradition Continues at Wheeler Performance Horses
December 16, 2023 Comments Off on The Giving Tradition Continues at Wheeler Performance Horses
By Delores Kuhlwein In December 2022, Wheeler Performance Horses began a new tradition – the first lesson ever – free! Not only has it drawn youth to the industry, but it provided an opportunity as a holiday gift for kids who love horses – or those who have never touched one. Read on to see […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Chip on Zip
December 16, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Chip on Zip
You have Elf on a Shelf, we have Chippy on Zippy. “Aunt HeHe let an elf in while we were on vacation… his name is Chippy (formerly Pasta),” says Rachel Sackrider, “and I just realized as I set up his shenanigans that he was Chippy riding Zips Chocolate Chip with a pile of chocolate chip […]
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From AQHA: Team Wrangler, a joint effort between Wrangler and the American Quarter Horse Association, promotes educational outreach for the horse industry. The 2024 team is as versatile as the American Quarter Horse, comprising top AQHA Professional Horsemen from across disciplines – from halter to all-around and roping to racing. The team is comprised of 24 […]
Continue reading …A Million-Dollar Smile: Remembering Bruce Walquist
December 15, 2023 Comments Off on A Million-Dollar Smile: Remembering Bruce Walquist
“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
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This is 3-year-old Rebekah Parr loving on her best friend, VS D Coded, aka “JC,” after debuting in Lead Line at the Winter Circuit at Cloverdale! Thank you to Christine Parr for the adorable photo. If you have a great photo of the day, they are accepted by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …NSBA Names 2024 Board of Directors and Officers
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on NSBA Names 2024 Board of Directors and Officers
From NSBA: Following the general membership meeting held last week, the National Snaffle Bit Association announced their new Officers and Directors for the upcoming year. They are as follows: NSBA OFFICERS President – Kevin Dukes, Weatherford, TX President Elect – Phil Harris, State Road, NC 1st Vice President and Treasurer – Michael Tidwell, Cartersville, GA […]
Continue reading …AQHA Exhibitors – Update Your Level 1 Applications
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA Exhibitors – Update Your Level 1 Applications
From AQHA Showing: 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: If you’re Level 1 eligible in 2024, update your Level 1 application for the new year! https://www.aqha.com/level-1 Not certain of your eligibility? Check it here: ↓↓ https://aqhaservices.aqha.com/members/summaries/viewleveling
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Volunteer State Pinto Holiday Classic
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Volunteer State Pinto Holiday Classic
The Volunteer State Pinto Organization just wrapped up their Holiday Classic Circuit, two shows with four judges with PtHA and APHA classes, held December 8-10,2023, at TN Miller Coliseum, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Show #1 judges were Clint Fullerton and Pat Smith, and Show #2 judges were John Ed Tabb and Daniel Whitehouse. The show was full of […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Meaning of Family
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Meaning of Family
“This picture is so special to me,” says Michelle Bauer. “Together for almost 35 years and business partners for 24 of those years. I am consistently amazed we got lucky enough to meet people with such unwavering honesty and integrity. What started out as riding lessons ended up with us finding family.” Thank you to […]
Continue reading …Congress Forecast – Justin Billings Continues The Congress Tradition
December 14, 2023 Comments Off on Congress Forecast – Justin Billings Continues The Congress Tradition
When Justin Billings first attended the All American Quarter Horse Congress with his family in 1992 as an 11-year-old horse crazy kid, he was in awe, soaking up the sights and falling more and more in love with each step of the way in his cowboy boots. More than 30 years since that visit, he has never missed a Congress. This year, he’ll walk the grounds in his new role as the Executive Vice President of Operations for the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, making him one of the faces behind the magic the Congress has to offer.
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