Family First – Jason Smith Earns Inaugural WCHA Be Like Bruce Award
May 14, 2024 Comments Off on Family First – Jason Smith Earns Inaugural WCHA Be Like Bruce Award
Mentorship. Ethics. Integrity. Sportsmanship. These are just a few of the qualities outlined in the criteria for the first “Be Like Bruce” award, created by the World Conformation Horse Association (WCHA) to honor the late Bruce Walquist and recognize a professional in the industry who emulates Bruce’s most beloved qualities.
Continue reading …Happy Mothers’ Day to Horse Show Moms Everywhere
May 12, 2024 Comments Off on Happy Mothers’ Day to Horse Show Moms Everywhere
Being a horse show mom isn’t for the faint of heart – but the role is backed by pure love. If you’re a new horse show mom, or even an experienced one, we’ve called upon some of our favorite horse show moms to provide their best advice – words of wisdom they’ve learned over the […]
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Kevin Dukes did not grow up in a horse family. But that didn’t stop him from making his way onto the back of a horse as soon as he could. “I was the weird one in our family. No one could understand me or why I was so driven to have a horse,” says Dukes. At age 13 he got his first job and used the money he earned to purchase his first horse.
Continue reading …From The Publisher – The Reasons We Have Horses
May 9, 2024 Comments Off on From The Publisher – The Reasons We Have Horses
Click here to read the complete article 14 – May/June, 2024 By Tom Grabe As we discuss article topics for each issue of The Equine Chronicle, we have particular goals in mind. We strive to have a mix of articles that are topical, educational, informative and inspirational. Sometimes we succeed in meeting all those goals […]
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When Vincent Van Gogh said, “For the great doesn’t happen through impulse alone and is a succession of little things that are brought together,” his words were reminiscent of creating a masterful work of art.
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By Delores Kuhlwein A mother’s instincts are always important to heed, and when No More Doubts, by No Doubt Im Lazy and out of the great mare, Glowin Around Slo, was getting close to her due date in 2023, Holly Phalen was keeping a close eye on her.” Even though it was “Zoe’s” fourth pregnancy, […]
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By Delores Kuhlwein Everyone calls World Equestrian Center – Ocala “Horse Disneyland.” For Chad Evans and Reserve World Champion Sugaray, it truly became the place of dreams. On Friday night at A Sudden Impulse, the Top 15 Horse/Rider combinations from the NSBA Junior and NSBA Senior Trail were invited back to a $40,000 NSBA Clean-Slate […]
Continue reading …Dun Gone Southern Makes A Big Splash in Ocala
April 26, 2024 Comments Off on Dun Gone Southern Makes A Big Splash in Ocala
Thursday at A Sudden Impulse at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, Sara Simons cinched the win in the $25,000 NSBA 3 & Over Limited Horse Hunter Under Saddle with Dun Gone Southern for owner Sid Karr to the tune of $7500. They lovingly call the striking dun gelding “Karl with a K,” a horse that […]
Continue reading …Hay Girl Hayy wins Much Anticipated NSBA 3 & Over Maiden Horse Open Western Pleasure
April 25, 2024 Comments Off on Hay Girl Hayy wins Much Anticipated NSBA 3 & Over Maiden Horse Open Western Pleasure
On Wednesday night’s much anticipated NSBA 3 & Over Maiden Horse Open Western Pleasure at A Sudden Impulse at WEC – Ocala, the crowd eagerly awaited the final placings in a very tight competition for the top three spots. When the results were called, Hay Girl Hayy with RJ King was crowned the champion for […]
Continue reading …Angela Wade and My Mama Said So – A Legacy of Trail
April 22, 2024 Comments Off on Angela Wade and My Mama Said So – A Legacy of Trail
By Delores Kuhlwein When Angela Wade showed at her first horse show as a child, in a borrowed hat, saddle, and clothes on a horse named Dandy Blue Diamond, she says her mom wanted to make sure Angela truly liked this sport before they bought all the things and set up shop. Her first obstacle […]
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