$100,000 in Youth Scholarships & 23 All-Around Awards at the 2024 APHA World Show
March 26, 2024 Comments Off on $100,000 in Youth Scholarships & 23 All-Around Awards at the 2024 APHA World Show
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: With $100,000 in Youth scholarships and 23 all-around awards offered at the 2024 APHA World Championship Show, exhibitors get the best of both worlds. Cash for college and amazing all-around prize recognition—part of the $1.5 million being awarded at the World Show this year—means there’s no need to choose college […]
Continue reading …AQHA Professionals of the Year Announced
March 26, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA Professionals of the Year Announced
From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce the 2023 Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year, Nutrena AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year and Most Valuable Professional award winners. Robin Frid The 2023 Nutrena Don Burt AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year is Robin Frid of Pilot Point, Texas. […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – It Should Always Be Fun
March 26, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – It Should Always Be Fun
“Just a couple gals giggling and riding their horses,” says James Stocker. “This photo was taken at Fox Lea Farms Love Circuit in Venice, Florida, by Forever Photo Company of riders Susan Stocker and Michelle Petrovsky. Coincidentally they tied for AQHA Hi-Point Amateur Select HUS 2023 with Michelle winning the tie breaker. This photo drives home […]
Continue reading …Have You Thanked Your Trainer Today?
March 25, 2024 Comments Off on Have You Thanked Your Trainer Today?
Last week, we asked our readers what they were most thankful for regarding their trainers, and they responded in a very big way! We managed to group some of the multiple responses together, but we didn’t want to miss any in the 600 or so responses – so scroll and find your trainer below […]
Continue reading …Get Ready for the Pinnnacle Circuit at South Point Las Vegas
March 25, 2024 Comments Off on Get Ready for the Pinnnacle Circuit at South Point Las Vegas
From AzQHA: The Pinnacle Circuit will offer a full slate of classes for all levels May 11 – 14. The AQHA Level 1 West Championship will kick off on May 14 and run through the 18th. With the Pinnacle Circuit preceding the Championships, class conflicts will be eliminated. L1 Exhibitors — you can use […]
Continue reading …Sarah Rose Jons – Passion, Dedication, And Wisdom Beyond Her Years
March 25, 2024 Comments Off on Sarah Rose Jons – Passion, Dedication, And Wisdom Beyond Her Years
Lots of little girls are enamored by horses, but few have the opportunity, passion, and dedication to make their dreams a reality. But once horse-crazy little girl and now 14-year-old Sarah Rose Jons has done exactly that, riding her way to becoming the 2023 L2 and L3 Youth 13 and Under Ranch Riding World Champion. Now, with her laser-focused determination, she’s ready to ride into the 14-18 arena.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Cherish One Another’s Hopes
March 25, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Cherish One Another’s Hopes
“Friends…they cherish one another’s hopes. They are kind to one another’s dreams.” —Henry David Thoreau. Pictured at the 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress: Kennedy Dorsey on Best Be In Line and Layni Wills on Good Ol Southern Boy. Both young ladies ride with Lee Quarter Horses, and after placing in the Top 10 […]
Continue reading …Where Are They Today – Kayla Whitmire
March 24, 2024 Comments Off on Where Are They Today – Kayla Whitmire
Kayla Whitmire had heard it before – she should become a model. The leggy, flawless brunette had always been notably tall for her age, but she also always blew the words off – that is, until the year Tim Gillespie told her she needed to go chase that dream. Since Tim was a former model, […]
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day – Horse Show Mom & Dad Life
March 24, 2024 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day – Horse Show Mom & Dad Life
IQHYA member Lola James and the fun-loving exhibitors at the recent IQHA Shamrock Shuffle in Cloverdale, Indiana, had a chance to poke a little fun at themselves, too, in their horse show parent video. Of course, they did! If you have a great video of the day, please send it by email to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …A Sound Economic Investment – The Pre-Purchase Exam
March 23, 2024 Comments Off on A Sound Economic Investment – The Pre-Purchase Exam
A horse seldom comes with a money-back guarantee. That is why it is so very important to complete your due diligence investigation before you make the purchase and take possession of a horse. And, while many equine professionals can help you evaluate the merits of a particular pedigree or performance achievements, only an experienced equine veterinarian can help you determine the physical condition and overall health of an animal.
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