When looking back on old photo albums and memorabilia from childhood, you can typically can see a hint of the person you would eventually grow into. Likely some of your interests, passions, and dreams are still the same as they were when you were just a tiny tyke.
Continue reading …Two High Point Wins, Three Consecutive Years in a Row, By Two Barn Mates
December 4, 2020 Comments Off on Two High Point Wins, Three Consecutive Years in a Row, By Two Barn Mates
Undoubtedly, it’s an exhilarating feeling to be able to achieve a coveted High Point title at a major breed World Championship Show, such as the AQHA World Show, APHA World Show, or ApHC World Show. For Darren Vincent of Winning Ways Ranch and two of her friends and clients, Tara Hayes and DeAnna McBride, this has happened for the past three years in a row.
Continue reading …Multi-Breed Events- The Shows of the Future?
December 3, 2020 Comments Off on Multi-Breed Events- The Shows of the Future?
The number of competitive equestrians who currently own or are actively seeking to own horses with multiple registries has grown significantly within the last five years. In addition, trainers all over the country have horses of multiple breeds within their programs. In the past, I know of many trainers, who really remained faithful to a single breed association of horses and/or client base.
Continue reading …Meg DePalma Chats About New Partner, Don’t Think Twice
December 2, 2020 Comments Off on Meg DePalma Chats About New Partner, Don’t Think Twice
“While it’s always a learning curve when starting a new partnership, I’m so excited to get started. I hope to make Kent, Blake, and Clint proud!”
Continue reading …EC TV- Relive the Memories- 2020 AQHA World
December 1, 2020 Comments Off on EC TV- Relive the Memories- 2020 AQHA World
Relive all the excitement from the 2020 AQHA World Show in this special video. Click here to watch on The Equine Chronicle Facebook page.
Continue reading …2020 AQHA World Show Wrap Up- All the Articles, Videos, and Photos!
November 30, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 AQHA World Show Wrap Up- All the Articles, Videos, and Photos!
The 2020 AQHA World Championship Show was one for the record books capping off what was a very unusual show season for most folks. Due to numerous show changes and cancellations throughout the year, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event hosted not only World Show classes but also the Adequan Select World Championship Show, AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, and Adequan Level 2 and Nutrena Level 1 Championships. During the event, more than 2,100 exhibitors and 2,700 horses racked up more than 7,500 entries.
Continue reading …Getting a Jumpstart in Horse Judging
November 27, 2020 Comments Off on Getting a Jumpstart in Horse Judging
Especially if you’re presiding over high-profile shows, you must be a person that those organizations are willing to stand behind, and you must always live by their rules and ideals. “If I mess up, I have to be held accountable,” Rising underscores, adding that continuing education is often required to maintain your status as a judge.
Continue reading …Double The Horses, Double the Fun – AZ Fall Championship Sees Unprecedented Growth
November 27, 2020 Comments Off on Double The Horses, Double the Fun – AZ Fall Championship Sees Unprecedented Growth
If you build it, they will come. Arizona Quarter Horse followed the call and doubled the size of its already popular AZ Fall Championship. In so doing, exhibitor dreams became reality.
Continue reading …Happy Thanksgiving From The Equine Chronicle!
November 26, 2020 Comments Off on Happy Thanksgiving From The Equine Chronicle!
Now that the fall show season is coming to a close, along with the changing of the leaves and the emergence of everything pumpkin spice, it’s only natural to begin a time of retrospection as we reflect on the events of the closing year. The holidays are a time to spend with family and friends, in the comfort of our home, beside a warm hearth, sharing a meal, and telling tales.
Continue reading …Around the Rings Goldmine Fall Festival of Shows
November 25, 2020 Comments Off on Around the Rings Goldmine Fall Festival of Shows
The Goldmine Circuit Fall Festival of Shows recently took place October 28 – November 2 at the Rancho Murieta, CA facility. The show circuit featured a two-judge APHA show hosted with CCPHC, a four-judge APHA show hosted with SPHC, and a four-judge AQHA show. Scroll below for more fun around the ring photos. If you’d […]
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