Laura McAllister Wins Inaugural Cherie Vonada Memorial Rising Star Trail Professional Trophy
March 3, 2023 Comments Off on Laura McAllister Wins Inaugural Cherie Vonada Memorial Rising Star Trail Professional Trophy
By Delores Kuhlwein Laura McAllister of Kitscoty, Alberta, is the recipient of inaugural 2023 Cherie Vonada Memorial Trophy, awarded to a Rising Star Trail Professional at the Silver Dollar Circuit. The award, named for the late Cherie Vonada, who loved Trail and supported new Trail professionals, is now awarded annually to the highest placing rising […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – High Point and Circuit Results – Silver Dollar Circuit
March 3, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – High Point and Circuit Results – Silver Dollar Circuit
Congratulations to all circuit winners and high point winners at the Silver Dollar Circuit! Keep scrolling for the high points, circuits, scribe sheets, and for links to our EC coverage of the event. Click on each image to enlarge, or download the PDF below the images: Download the entire PDF of High Point and […]
Continue reading …From the Publisher – One for the Money, Two For the Show
March 3, 2023 Comments Off on From the Publisher – One for the Money, Two For the Show
The completion of the March/April issue of The Equine Chronicle marks the beginning of something bigger than just this magazine. It also serves as the starter’s whistle to the big money show season–the time when the stars turn out with their best horses to compete at the biggest shows in the country in pursuit of big money, coveted prizes and prestigious titles.
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, March 1st
March 2, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, March 1st
On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Silver Dollar Circuit in Las Vegas, Western Pleasure and Trail kicked off the day, followed by Horsemanship! Dawn Jones and Just Call Me McLazy won their class overall in L1 Amateur Select Western Pleasure, and for Dawn and “Mac,” it has been a journey! Dawn, who rides with Teresa […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – NSBA All Age Limited Horse Trail Stakes Results at Silver Dollar Circuit
March 1, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – NSBA All Age Limited Horse Trail Stakes Results at Silver Dollar Circuit
By Delores Kuhlwein On the last day in February at the 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, the much-anticipated NSBA All Age Limited Trail Horse Stakes was set for 5 PM Vegas time, and it’s always a huge hit. Commentating on the event were course designer and “Man of Trail” Tim Kimura along with renowned trainer Clint […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, February 28th
March 1, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, February 28th
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Tuesday at Silver Dollar Circuit in the L1 Amateur Select Western Riding, Linda Layon-Watson and This Is Why Im Here won their class with a score of 222.00, and it turns out this is their first show together! “This is my first show with him, and he’s very easy,” says […]
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The first time you meet your heart horse, you know it. The crossing of paths with the horse you’ve seen in your dreams happens once in a lifetime if you’re lucky–twice is something out of this world. Yet, for Lisa and Bob Thomaier, the stars have aligned at the same time.
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2023 SOQHA Challenge
February 28, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos and Results – 2023 SOQHA Challenge
The 2023 SOQHA Challenge from February 24-26, 2023, took place at Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio. Judges were Garth Gooding, Tanya Green, Jake Hartman, and not only is the show always full of great competition, but it contains plenty of fun, with exhibitor parties, bagels and doughnuts for the exhibitors, and an Egg and Spoon Race, just […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings Photos – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, February 27th
February 28, 2023 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos – 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, February 27th
On Monday, February 27th at the 2023 Silver Dollar Circuit, exhibitors competed in the main arena in Hunter Under Saddle and Hunt Seat Equitation, and in the Priefert Arenas, they showed in Trail, Ranch Riding, Working Western Rail, and Ranch Trail. Judges were Sissy Anderson, David Denniston, Stacey Roberson, TW Grose, Gayle Lampinen, Jeff Greaves, […]
Continue reading …Year End Rankings For National Championships Announced
February 27, 2023 Comments Off on Year End Rankings For National Championships Announced
Sun Circuit Sun Circuit will once again hold the wildly popular tournament style competitions in Horsemanship, Equitation and Showmanship. The Final 2022 Ranking List names the 64 exhibitors in each division who are eligible to participate in the tournament at the 2023 Sun Circuit. Rankings are compiled by a nation-wide panel of trainers and judges who have […]
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