2024 | Equine Chronicle

The Evolvement of Horse Shows: Have They Become A Luxury Hobby?

January 12, 2024 Comments Off

The discussions online about the expense of today’s shows, and the root of the cause, are rampant. It’s not so simple, really, explains Suzanne Vlietstra, the former owner of Hobby Horse Clothing Co. Inc., for 40 years. She begins with this: Think about shows have changed. Many of us grew up with volunteer-run club shows […]

2024 AQHA Convention Voting Rights

January 11, 2024 Comments Off

From AQHA: The 2024 AQHA Convention is heading to Las Vegas, March 15-18 at the South Point Hotel and Casino. The Convention is an opportunity for breeders, trainers, owners and horse lovers to talk about issues affecting the industry and discuss proposed changes to the way AQHA does business. There are a couple of items regarding the […]

More Around the Rings – 2024 Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit with the G-Man!

January 11, 2024 Comments Off

The G-Man and Charlie are spreading joy at the 2024 Fox Lea Farm NSBA Fun in the Sun Winter Circuit! See the huge gallery below:

PtHA Youth Scholarships In Memory of Bill Bowen

January 11, 2024 Comments Off

From the Pinto Horse Association of America: The Pinto Horse Association announced the community’s sadness on passing of Bill Bowen. Among many other accolades, Bowen was known in the horse community for his role as director of the horsemanship program at Southern Nazarene University. See his obituary provided by PtHA here: Cards can be sent to […]

Two For The Money; Three To Go Show

January 11, 2024 Comments Off

Exhibitors may explore a side hustle when their main hobby or source of income is centered around a four-legged partner. This is done for a multitide of reasons. Whether the side hustle provides a secondary source of income or the opportunity to explore another passion, it also provides a unique opportunity to utilize skills and connections made within the industry.

EC Photo of the Day – Who is Watching Whom?

January 11, 2024 Comments Off

Shania Poney asked her dad to babysit her horse, Hustled My Invite, aka “Mack” while she put away trail poles. “I think Mack was watching him instead!” says Shania. Thank you to Shania Poney for the fun photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please submit them by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.

NSBA Welcomes Newest Quarter Million Dollar Riders

January 10, 2024 Comments Off

From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to welcome its three newest members to its prestigious Quarter Million Dollar Club – Jamie English, of Madison, Georgia; Becky Galyean, of Purcell, Oklahoma; and Ashley Lakins, of Wilmington, Ohio. Jamie English grew up riding and showing horses in High Point, North Carolina, and earned […]

Chopping Her Own Wood

January 10, 2024 Comments Off

Lilly Levesque took creativity and responsibility into her own hands to pay her way to show with her beloved AQHA Henry Ford once said, “Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice.” When high school student Lilly Levesque wanted to show AQHA more than anything, she didn’t ask for money, or expect help, […]

EC Photo of the Day – A Picture of Perfection

January 10, 2024 Comments Off

It’s an undisputable fact – there is no love more genuine for the EC community than that of the G-Man, Mr. Gordon Downey. Surprise, Gordon! We love you! Thank you to Jeff Kirkbride Photography for sending us this photo in the midst of competition at the Fox Lea Farm Winter Circuit/NSBA Fun In the Sun […]

More Money Added to the 2024 World’s Greatest Horseman™ Than Ever Before

January 10, 2024 Comments Off

From NRCHA: The National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) has added more money than ever before to the upcoming Ray Shell Ranch and Western Bloodstock World’s Greatest Horseman™ competition. This year, there will be $80,000 up for grabs in preliminary go-round money alone. The new go-round money in the prelims will now payout $20,000 per […]