“This is my trainer, Ruth Sweet, who is still going strong at almost 80 years old (birthday in June). Still showing in British Columbia,” says Jeannette Behan. “Just to add….she is an AQHA world champion!” Thank you to Jeannette and Sally Rees Photography for going above and beyond to submit this photo of Ruth. Congratulations and […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – Florida PHC 2023 May Mane Event
May 18, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – Florida PHC 2023 May Mane Event
By Amanda Williams Palmer What a spectacular show in the most incredible equine facility in the country! The Florida Paint Horse Club hosted a 3 day event at the World Equestrian Center – Ocala this past weekend. The event welcomed not just Paints and Pintos but all horses to participate in their All Breed divisions. […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos and Results – The Madness 2023
May 17, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos and Results – The Madness 2023
The SOQHA Madness 2023, May 9-14, took place at the WEC in Wilmington, Ohio, to much success. The numbers impressed everyone! For example, on Thursday, An Equine Production reported the Western Pleasure classes were some of the largest anywhere recently: L2 Junior – 27 L1 Select – 16 (just Select, L1 amateur had their own […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Sharkbait the Fluffy Frenchie
May 17, 2023 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Sharkbait the Fluffy Frenchie
Meet Sharkbait the Fluffy Frenchie, the cutest little mascot at horse shows! “Congress is his favorite,” says Meagan Hengst of Fieldstone Farm, who explains Sharkbait is a Frenchie stud based in Holland, Michigan. “He’s man’s best friend in the western way of living!” Thank you to Meagan for the adorable photo! If you have a great […]
Continue reading …Mark Stevens Teaches Sold Out Clinic in McAllister, Montana
May 17, 2023 Comments Off on Mark Stevens Teaches Sold Out Clinic in McAllister, Montana
You might say Mark Stevens has acquired a lifetime of knowledge. He was the first on our back cover on the Equine Chronicle debut issue. So our ears perked up when we heard that Trainer Michele Tucker Yoder flew him from Florida to Montana to share his wealth of knowledge in a clinic for […]
Continue reading …The Equine Chronicle Three & Over Maiden Horse Open Western Pleasure at The Madness
May 16, 2023 Comments Off on The Equine Chronicle Three & Over Maiden Horse Open Western Pleasure at The Madness
All eyes were on the NSBA Three & Over Maiden Horse Open Western Pleasure, sponsored by The Equine Chronicle, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at The Madness! Thanks to Jeff Kirkbride Photography, we have three beautiful win photos right from the arena, and results through 10th place with payouts below: 1 Waffle House/Zuidema; Tim […]
Continue reading …EC Transformation Tuesday – Eleanor Harowicz
May 16, 2023 Comments Off on EC Transformation Tuesday – Eleanor Harowicz
The first photo shows Eleanor Harowicz riding prelims cross country at Marlboro Horse Trials in Maryland on her Thoroughbred, Glasnevin, in 2003. In the second photo, she’s on her AQHA mare, Laced With Moonlite, showing the Level 1 Amateur Horsemanship in Venice at Fox Lea Farms this year. “I made the switch to Quarter Horses in 2008 after […]
Continue reading …APHA Honors 9 with Prestigious Judge Emeritus Award
May 16, 2023 Comments Off on APHA Honors 9 with Prestigious Judge Emeritus Award
By Cristin Connor, PHJ News Nine longstanding APHA judges will be recognized by the association with the Emeritus Award June 30 during the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction & Awards Ceremony. The award recognizes outstanding judges who have dedicated their careers to judging APHA-approved events. 2022 honorees are: Mike Baker (1980-2022) Debby Letham (1987-2022) John Letham […]
Continue reading …Be More Like Bruce – A Bruce Walquist Tribute by Tatum Keys Richey
May 16, 2023 Comments Off on Be More Like Bruce – A Bruce Walquist Tribute by Tatum Keys Richey
By Tatum Keys Richey Our horseshow community has suffered an unimaginable loss. It has taken me a week to find the adequate words to put to paper that would allow my pain and shock to speak. I’ve contemplated how we all can wrap our minds around this hole that will be left in our post-Bruce […]
Continue reading …EC Foal Photo of the Day – Mic Droppin
May 16, 2023 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day – Mic Droppin
This is Mic Droppin, aka “Jagger,” by VQH Heart Stoppin and out of Ima Fancy Machine. Jagger was bred by Wynning Way Farms and is owned by Cate and Bree Cooke. Thanks to Bree Cooke for the beautiful photo! If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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