Schmersal Slides Into NRHA’s History Books as an NRHA $5 Million Rider
September 8, 2023 Comments Off on Schmersal Slides Into NRHA’s History Books as an NRHA $5 Million Rider
From NRHA: When NRHA Professional Craig Schmersal pulled into Las Vegas for The Run For A Million (TRFAM), he was sitting at around $5,000 away from crossing his next NRHA milestone. When the dust settled, Schmersal had slid his way to more than three times that amount—earning the title of NRHA Five Million Dollar Rider. […]
Continue reading …AQHA World Show: Over $3 Million in Purse and Prizes
September 7, 2023 Comments Off on AQHA World Show: Over $3 Million in Purse and Prizes
The 2023 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows will award in excess of $3 million in purse and prizes. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to announce that the 2023 Nutrena AQHA and Adequan® Select World Championship Shows will award in excess of $3 million in added purse and prizes! In […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Virginia Color Classic Futurity Show
September 7, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Virginia Color Classic Futurity Show
The 2023 Virginia Color Classic Futurity Show just wrapped up, spanning the dates of September 1-3, 2023, at Virginia Horse Center in Lexington. Judges were Clint Fullerton, Lori Gordon, Jennifer Kunkle, and John Kunkle, and the show offered Color Classic Futurity classes, Virginia Bred Futurity classes, 4 sets of APHA points, 2 sets of NSBA points, […]
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The Memories Matter An EC Blog by Trainer Liz Baker I am 44, I grew up In the horse show industry and devoted my life to it. Things I have learned…. *I love my horses and when they leave I cry on the inside and (I’m mean, so that’s hard ) *Trophies […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 SCQHA NCQHA Carolinas Ranch Showdown
September 7, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 SCQHA NCQHA Carolinas Ranch Showdown
The South Carolina Quarter Horse Association and the North Carolina Quarter Horse Association just held their Carolinas Ranch Showdown from August 31 – September 3, 2023 at South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, SC. They offered 4 Complete AQHA Shows, 4 Complete AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Shows, and 1 Ranching Heritage Challenge Show. Judges were John Tuckey (RHC), Rob […]
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From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce that the 44th Triangle Fall Sale will be held October 26-28 in conjunction with the 2023 Nutrena AQHA World Championship Show and Adequan® Select World Championship Show at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City, October 26 – November 16. “We are looking forward to hosting the annual Triangle […]
Continue reading …Lock Your Sights on the 2023 Western National Championship Show
September 7, 2023 Comments Off on Lock Your Sights on the 2023 Western National Championship Show
From APHA: We sure hope you’ve got your sights locked on the 2023 Western National Championship Show because best rates on pre-entries are due September 7! Late entries will be accepted until 5 p.m. the day before the class, but higher fees will apply! We can’t wait to see everyone September 21-24 at […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Is The Showmanship Cone Moving?
September 7, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Is The Showmanship Cone Moving?
Pictured is Coosas Hot American, aka “Billy,” and Holtyn Burns. “He wasn’t sure why the showmanship cone was moving!” says Shawnna Tetzlaff. Thank you to Shawna for the adorable photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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It was assumed by many that Elza The Snow Queen would never amount to more than a Walk Trot horse – one that had previously been headed to auction. But through the faith and determination of her best friend, Brianna Massie, the team turned that notion on its head this year at their summer majors. […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to the Harris Family On A New Grandson
September 6, 2023 Comments Off on Congratulations to the Harris Family On A New Grandson
“On August 28th, 2023, we welcomed a new addition to the Harris family,” says Phil Harris. “Bryce William Harris was born at 8:12am and weighed 8lbs & 12ozs. The proud parents are Preston and Mikayla. This their 1st born and our 3rd grandson. Hopefully we’ll have him at a horse show very soon!” Congratulations to […]
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