From AQHA Showing: Did you know that for 2025 AQHA is offering 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 for horsemanship, showmanship, hunt seat equitation? To be eligible, horses may not have earned more than 10 points or $5,000 in that class, all divisions combined, as of Oct. 31 of the previous year. There are no eligibility […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
December 15, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
In the barn of Gutmann Performance Horses near Salzburg in Austria, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Thank you to Cathrin Gutmann for the beautiful photo from Europe! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2024 Florida PHC Holiday Classic
December 15, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2024 Florida PHC Holiday Classic
The Florida Paint Horse Club’s Holiday Classic, held in conjunction with the Georgia Paint Horse Club Ugly Sweater Extravaganza, made its mark at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL from 12/5 through 12/8. The joined forces of the two clubs offered exhibitors two four-judge PORs, with judges Keith McDonough, Robert Meneely, Sherry Haynes, Jennifer Goss, Shane G […]
Continue reading …AQHA Small-Fry Classes Available in 2025
December 14, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA Small-Fry Classes Available in 2025
Beginning January 2025, small-fry classes are available at AQHA-approved shows to Level 1- eligible exhibitors 9 and under. From AQHA: It is time for the youngest youth of our show industry to shine! Beginning January 1, 2025, small-fry classes are available for exhibitors 9 years old and younger who are Level 1 eligible. The small-fry […]
Continue reading …EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Addyson Rose Barber and Ever So Chocolatey
December 14, 2024 Comments Off on EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Addyson Rose Barber and Ever So Chocolatey
Meet Addyson Rose Barber, and her Appaloosa, Ever So Chocolatey. “Addy and “Herman” won 13 & Under Reserve High Point at Appaloosa Nationals,” says Christina Barber, proud momma! The duo is from Missouri City, Texas, and they ride with Lonnie Cruse Performance Horses. Thank you to Christina for the fantastic photo by Terri Cage. If you […]
Continue reading …Arizona Sun Circuit Announces Giveaways, Added Money and Awards For the 2025 Show
December 13, 2024 Comments Off on Arizona Sun Circuit Announces Giveaways, Added Money and Awards For the 2025 Show
From AzQHA: Great horse shows never stop innovating and Arizona Sun Circuit never rests on its reputation. When the venerable show, the largest AQHA circuit in the country, takes over WestWorld in Scottsdale February 27 Through March 9, it will unveil yet another impressive line up of added money classes, awards, events and grand giveaways. […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – It’s No More Than A Loan
December 13, 2024 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – It’s No More Than A Loan
“A horse can lend its rider the speed and strength he or she lacks, but the rider who is wise remembers it is no more than a loan. ~Pam Brown. If you have a great photo of the day, they are accepted by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Rita Crundwell’s Name on List of People Granted Clemency
December 13, 2024 Comments Off on Rita Crundwell’s Name on List of People Granted Clemency
According to WGN-TV of Chicago, Rita Crundwell, who stole $54million from the city of Dixon, is on Biden’s clemency list. The largest clemency act of any president isn’t sitting well with the residents of Dixon, where Crundwell committed her 20-year fraud that comprised the largest municipal heist in U.S. history. Rita Crundwell has been on […]
Continue reading …Entries are Open for New Winter Internet Marketplace – Entry Deadline Dec. 16th
December 12, 2024 Comments Off on Entries are Open for New Winter Internet Marketplace – Entry Deadline Dec. 16th
For Immediate Release – Whitesboro, TX – December 12, 2024 “The new PRO FIT EQUINE WINTER MIXED INTERNET AUCTION is coming from Pro Fit Equine Online Sales for Reining and Ranch Riding horses of all ages. Owners and breeders can SELL FROM HOME through this auction,” announces Lorenzo Lotti of Pro Fit Equine Online Sales. “This auction will be […]
Continue reading …From An Auction Horse Emerges A Million Dollar Ride
December 12, 2024 Comments Off on From An Auction Horse Emerges A Million Dollar Ride
By Delores Kuhlwein Delores Lints had always loved horses, and as a young woman, she pursued her desire for all things equine by visiting nearby auctions to buy young horses to train, rehabilitate, and resell. But at age 19, she found herself working for Spike Holmes, who owned the APHA stallion “Crayon Scribbles.” It was […]
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