2024 | Equine Chronicle

More Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit

March 7, 2024 Comments Off

EC Photos of the Day – Atkins Family Adds Two New Unicorns

March 7, 2024 Comments Off

Congratulations to the Atkins family on the purchase of two spectacular horses – welcome to the two new unicorns in the barn! First, Snack Attackk, a 2019 bay mare by Machine Made and out of A Sudden Echo, was purchased for youth exhibitor Kambrie Atkins from Sarah Nimigan. Watch for Kambrie and Snack Attackk in […]

Alternative Therapies That Benefit Horses And Humans

March 7, 2024 Comments Off

Today there are many ways we can help horses perform optimally to keep them sound and comfortable. Just as for human athletes, sore muscles and joints can hinder a horse’s performance. These situations can often be addressed with therapies like chiropractic, massage, and cold treatments to help the body regain better mobility and comfort.

Heroes On Horses West: A Special Project of the NSBA Foundation, Sponsored by Bob and Ingrid Miller

March 7, 2024 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Arizona Sun Circuit, patriotism was at an all time high in The Equine Chronicle Arena at WestWorld of Scottsdale. For the third year in a row, veterans and disabled veterans were honored in the Parade of Heroes, with an exhibitors’ lunch, and with a Heroes on […]

Angela Fox and Makin Me Happy win L1 Junior Western Riding at Sun Circuit

March 6, 2024 Comments Off

Early in the week at Arizona Sun Circuit, Amateur Angela Fox, who rides with Highpoint Performance Horses, won the L1 Junior Western Riding! Update: Today, March 6th, they also tried L3 Junior Western Riding and won that, too, with a score of 157! See what Angela has to say about “Bean,” and the event of […]

Around the Rings – 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit – Tuesday, March 5th

March 6, 2024 Comments Off

Tuesday at Arizona Sun Circuit in the Equine Chronicle Arena, the much awaited National Championship Showmanship Final Four were announced, and they faced off early in the afternoon to determine the winners of the tournament for the Amateur and the Select Amateur divisions. This year’s National Championship saw a few changes – instead of using […]

EC Photo of the Day – Good Morning, Scottsdale!

March 6, 2024 Comments Off

This gorgeous photo was taken by Brenda Berard’s assistant trainer, Megan Holloway, while longeing Solid Aza Rock at 7 AM Monday morning at WestWorld of Scottsdale! There’s nothing like a beautiful sunrise to start your horse show day. Thank you to Brenda for sharing this photo with us. If you have a great photo of […]

Around the Rings – 2024 SCQHA Southern Gold Classic

March 6, 2024 Comments Off

The SCQHA Southern Gold Classic, March 1-3, 2024, took place at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, South Carolina. Judges were Randy Wilson, Michael Ochetto, Clint Fullerton, and John Kunkle, and the show was AQHA, NSBA, & SCQHA approved. This show also featured added money ranch classes and Premier Sires classes for the first time! The Southern Gold Classic […]

Becky George and South Beech win the Machine Made Trail for Owner Kate Upton

March 6, 2024 Comments Off

Tuesday at Arizona Sun Circuit, Becky George won the Machine Made $2000-added 4 & 5 YO Limited Rider Trail for owner Kate Upton! Watch what Becky has to say about South Beech, aka “Mister,” and why this win was such an accomplishment. In the 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 $2000 Added Limited Rider NSBA Four/Five Year Old […]

Combining Regular Registry & Solid Paint-Breds for Showing Headlines 32 Rule Change Proposals Passed by APHA State Directors

March 5, 2024 Comments Off

By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The 2024 APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering featured four days of opportunities to connect, convene and communicate with Paint Horse enthusiasts on the topics of rule change proposals, the APHA strategic plan and more. Following the considerable discussions amongst committee members, state directors and members, APHA state directors passed 32 […]