Tiny details matter when showing horses, especially when the smallest thing can mean the difference between a top placing or being at the bottom of a judge’s card.
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“He was able to know that she had unofficially won the nation in four divisions a day before he died. He was totally thrilled. Barb said she thought he was just waiting for the results.”
Continue reading …Martinganza Closes Out 4-Day, Multi-Breed Bash With 6,000 Entries
April 7, 2022 Comments Off on Martinganza Closes Out 4-Day, Multi-Breed Bash With 6,000 Entries
Show Manager, Susan Daniels, explains that this was the first year for Martinganza to include APHA classes, and the addition was very well received. Also, the WCHA Gene Parker Memorial Halter Futurity was held for the second year in a row.
Continue reading …An Engagement Almost 70 Years in the Making
April 6, 2022 Comments Off on An Engagement Almost 70 Years in the Making
“On his favorite horse, in his grandpa’s saddle, Katy accepted the ring his ‘Gee’ wore for over 60 years.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Spot Me A Seven
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He lived an exceptionally full life and was truly loved by everyone who had the privilege of calling him their own. I know I did.
Continue reading …The Story of the Lucky, Pink, Equine Chronicle Shirt
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“Ronnie told Gordon how much he loved the shirt. We were both shocked when Gordon took the shirt off his back! Right there at the AQHA World Show, he took it off and gave it to Ronnie.”
Continue reading …Makings of The Equine Chronicle Dress
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“Lola’s runway look was made by looping, folding, taping, and stapling hundreds of strips of The Equine Chronicle magazine in an intricate pattern.”
Continue reading …The Plight of Ukrainian Horses- One Stable’s Story
March 31, 2022 Comments Off on The Plight of Ukrainian Horses- One Stable’s Story
“In case of a total bombing, I told my staff to release the horses out of the stable before saving themselves,” Halina says.
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“Wow! What a fantastic first Topline managed show! We’re so thrilled to have been in Missouri for the Maple Leaf. Numbers were fantastic across the board,” says Judge Lisa Ligon.
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The sweeping strides of graceful horses and the splendor of vintage-inspired attire lends to an air of elegance that makes Pleasure Driving such a beautiful discipline to watch. But teaching a horse how to drive has far-reaching benefits that extend beyond competing in the class itself.
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