The Open and Non Pro English Versatility made its debut this week at Arizona Sun Circuit, and the Non Pro classes were sponsored by Perfect Products! The class requires maneuvers that are related to working hunter, equitation over fences, and equitation on the flat. It requires a forward-moving horse ridden with light contact. While appealing […]
Continue reading …Friday at the 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit, Laurel Champlin and CoolKrymsunLadyLike were unanimous class champions in the Select Amateur Hunter Under Saddle, and “Fancy’s” trainer, Beth Case, won a unanimous class championship in the L2 Senior Hunter Under Saddle. Watch Laurel, Beth, and Fancy in a fun EC TV interview!
Continue reading …“In their eyes shine stars of wisdom and courage to guide men to the heavens.” – Jodie Mitchell. Pictured is Custom Made Terms, a 2018 AQHA gelding, owned by Sara McGillivray. Photo credit: Branded T Photography. If you have a great photo of the day, please email it to us: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Terye Penrod-Cheatham returns to the Hunt Seat arena after a 30-year hiatus and into the arms of her family. By Delores Kuhlwein Monday, March 3, 2025, found Terye Penrod-Cheatham in the irons of BlazingHotInvestment in the L1 Amateur Hunter Under Saddle at the Arizona Sun Circuit, the largest AQHA circuit in the world. The last […]
Continue reading …Guiia Marie Koplin recently said goodbye to her heart horse, Heavenly Machine. They are pictured here together in a beautiful image by Kirstie Marie Photography. Guiia chose this quote to perfectly pay tribute to her beloved horse: “To be seen completely by someone else is the greatest gift you can ever have.” – author unknown.
Continue reading …Earlier this week, Stop Talking, owned by Amy Engle, was piloted to a win in the Super Sires L1 Junior Western Riding by Spencer Groth of Show Horses by Shannon at the 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit. The team earned a combined score of 140.50 and a $1500 Super Sires payout. Spencer explains that the five-year-old […]
Continue reading …Thad O’Boyle and Just The Rite Stryde, aka “Phil,” have had an incredible 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit- so far they’ve won the L3 Amateur Select Showmanship circuit, as well as the Final Four National Championship Select Showmanship! We found out today why Thad has such a big fan club – he’s a DIY Amateur! Hear […]
Continue reading …“Spring is here and Madison Stuart and VALENTINOSBLAZINRIDE aka “Vinny” are celebrating while kicking up their heels!” says Melissa Stuart. “Seriously, Vinny’s cartwheel is better than Madison’s!” 🤣 This is too funny, Melissa! Thank you for the video. If you have a great video of the day, we accept them by email: Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …We have another amazing gallery of photos of our Equine Chronicle friends from Gordon Downey! Keep scrolling for more, and check out the first two galleries by clicking the links below: More Around the Rings with the G-Man – 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit | Equine Chronicle Around the Rings with the G-Man – […]
Continue reading …By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: All-around horses and traditional-event English and Western performers can vie for nearly $100,000 added at the 2025 APHA World Championship Show. This included sweepstakes classes for Western pleasure, hunter under saddle, trail and longe line performers along with other all-around contenders. New for 2025 is the highly anticipated addition of […]
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