$20,000 Chrome Cash for Paints at the A Sudden Impulse NSBA Show & Futurity
May 6, 2022 Comments Off on $20,000 Chrome Cash for Paints at the A Sudden Impulse NSBA Show & Futurity
by Jessica Hein, PHJ APHA’s Chrome Cash program rewarded Paints competing at A Sudden Impulse NSBA Show & Futurity with $20,000 added across 45 classes. The show took place April 20-30 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, and was the first Chrome Cash event for all-around disciplines. These Paints and more took home bonus […]
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Fifty Shades of Fancy, aka “Christian,” just loves showmanship, and so do Candy Torgerson and Sierra Pace! Thanks to Candy for letting us share this adorable photo to welcome the weekend! If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com
Continue reading …148th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs
May 6, 2022 Comments Off on 148th Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs
Saturday, May 7th marks the 148th Run for the Roses, the Kentucky Derby. Often deemed the greatest two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby is the race that tops off two weeks of the Kentucky Derby Festival. For horse lovers everywhere, it’s an opportunity to share the love of the horse with the world. To […]
Continue reading …IEA Ends 20th Anniversary Season With Record-Number National Finals
May 6, 2022 Comments Off on IEA Ends 20th Anniversary Season With Record-Number National Finals
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) completed their 20th Anniversary season on April 28 – May 1, 2022 with a combined 4-day National Finals competition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Over 750 of the nation’s leading middle school and high school equestrian athletes (in grades 4-12) representing 242 different teams from […]
Continue reading …AZ Fall Championship Judges Announced
May 5, 2022 Comments Off on AZ Fall Championship Judges Announced
Summer hasn’t started, but that doesn’t mean you can’t think about Fall! Arizona Fall Championship Dates: September 21-25, 2022, WestWorld of Scottsdale 2022 AZ Fall Championship Judges Announced: Rhonda Repogle Chele Mcgauly Dolly Chayer Sandy Jirkovsky Jeff Allen Kenny Hall Steve Brown Cyndi Robbins Gretchen Mathes Plus, $32K in Trail and Ranch Riding Jackpot Money. Once again……Arizona […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Excited for Halter
May 5, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Excited for Halter
What a cute photo of Sarah Trick and her horse Harvey! It was clear Sarah and Harvey were excited to get ready to show in their recent halter class! Thank you to Tanya Trick for sharing this image, and if you have a great photo of the day, please email it to Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com
Continue reading …Garth Gooding is the Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year
May 5, 2022 Comments Off on Garth Gooding is the Markel/APHA Professional Horseman of the Year
By Jessica Hein, PHJ Lifelong horseman Garth Gooding of Fennville, Michigan, will be honored July 1 as APHA’s Professional Horseman of the Year. A second-generation horse trainer, Garth is an accomplished horseman and has helped breed, train and show horses who have won APHA and National Snaffle Bit Association world championships, All American Quarter Horse […]
Continue reading …EC Question of the Day- How to Get Those Diagonals
May 5, 2022 Comments Off on EC Question of the Day- How to Get Those Diagonals
Recently, we asked our readers in our EC Question of the Day how they practice their diagonals so they get them right! Wow, did they have a lot of great ideas to share! Check out all their answers: Karen Ricketts: I have to feel them in my calves as my horse’s ribcage pushes my leg. […]
Continue reading …Entries Open for Great 8 – Zone 8 APHA Zone-O-Rama
May 4, 2022 Comments Off on Entries Open for Great 8 – Zone 8 APHA Zone-O-Rama
Entries are open on HorseShowTracker.com for the 6-judge Great 8 – Zone 8 APHA Zone-O-Rama, May 6-8, 2022, at C Bar C Arena in Cloverdale, Indiana. An Equine Production says you can enter the show with online, or fill out the paper form at the show and submit to the office. Find the showbill and […]
Continue reading …Why Am I Here Again? A Heartfelt Amateur Blog
May 4, 2022 Comments Off on Why Am I Here Again? A Heartfelt Amateur Blog
By Wendy Brown This ridiculously expensive, time sucking hobby is NOT for the faint of heart. It will take a toll on your skin and bones. It will damage your bank account and potentially take you away from family who may begin to wonder if you love your horse more than them. It will test […]
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