Updates on the Association’s progress in 2024 from AQHA Chief Executive Officer Karl Stressman. It has been a big year for the American Quarter Horse Association. Looking at the numbers, we have seen record attendance and engagement at AQHA events while also celebrating landmark anniversaries. In January 2024 we hosted the first-ever AQHA Professional Horsemen […]
Continue reading …AAEP Bestows Distinguished Educator Award for Mentorship Upon Dr. Tom Riddle
December 16, 2024 Comments Off on AAEP Bestows Distinguished Educator Award for Mentorship Upon Dr. Tom Riddle
From AAEP: Tom Riddle, DVM, renowned authority on equine reproduction and the retired co-founder of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., received the 2024 Distinguished Educator – Mentor Award from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). The Distinguished Educator – Mentor Award honors an individual who by her or his actions and […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – The 2024 Winter Circuit
December 16, 2024 Comments Off on Around the Rings – The 2024 Winter Circuit
The Winter Circuit at C Bar C Expo Center held in Cloverdale, Indiana, Wednesday, December 4 – Sunday, December 8, 2024, was IQHA-AQHA-NSBA approved. The show offered two circuits, with judges for the 1st S/C : Gayle Lampinen, Terry Cross, and Alexandria Bryner, and judges Glenn Wells, Brendan Brown for the 2nd S/C. The show is an exhibitor favorite, with […]
Continue reading …EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Pals Beau Jacque
December 16, 2024 Comments Off on EC Wreath Photo of the Day – Pals Beau Jacque
This is Pals Beau Jacque in the 1990’s. “He passed away at the age of 36 in 2009,” explains Heather Heighes. “237 AQHA points in multiple events. AQHA Superior Trail Horse. And my very best friend.” Thank you to Heather for sharing this very special photo with our readers!If you have a great photo of the […]
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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. […]
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