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Katie Jo Jones and Im ExtremelySchmancy

June 4, 2024 Comments Off

Katie Jo Jones and Im ExtremelySchmancy, who ride with Robin Frid Show Horses, won the High Point circuit for Amateur Hunt Seat Equitation at the 2024 OKQHA Redbud Spectacular! Watch what Katie Jo had to say about “Sassy” in our EC TV winners’ interview!

Jordan Macan and KM Suddenly Genuine

June 4, 2024 Comments Off

Jordan Macan and KM Suddenly Genuine, who show with Twin Acres Horse Ranch, won the High Point circuit for Youth Performance Halter Mares at the 2024 OKQHA Redbud Spectacular! See what Jordan has to say about “Randi” in this delightful EC TV winner’s interview!

More Around the Rings – Oklahoma QHA 2024 Redbud Spectacular

June 4, 2024 Comments Off

The 2024 Redbud Spectacular, produced by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association, is underway May 30 – June 9, 2024, at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, with AQHA, NSBA and OKQHA approval. Thanks to Erica Huffman for another amazing gallery for The Equine Chronicle! Find your scoresheets here: Judges’ Scoresheets – Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association (okqha.org) […]

Exhibitors, Please Extend The Trot

June 4, 2024 Comments Off

More and more often, exhibitors at all levels are hearing the announcer call for an extended gait in their riding classes–most often that’s an extended trot or an extended jog.

More Around the Rings – 2024 OKQHA Redbud Spectacular

June 3, 2024 Comments Off

The 2024 Redbud Spectacular, produced by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association, is underway May 30 – June 9, 2024, at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, with AQHA, NSBA and OKQHA approval. Judges pool: Eric Hubbard, Glenn Wells, Shannon Curl-Holbin, David Avery, Gary Putman, Fielding Rogers, Jeff Greaves, Liz Baker, Chris Thompson, Chris Jones, Jeff Carney, Ellsworth Harrison, […]

Showmanship and Halter Day at the 2024 Redbud Spectacular!

June 3, 2024 Comments Off

It’s a beautiful Monday for Showmanship and Halter at the 2024 OKQHA Redbud Spectacular, and we are sharing our first reel, courtesy of Blue Ridge Prairie Photography for the Equine Chronicle! Stay tuned for more videos, interviews, and candid photos. Find the link to the judges’ scoresheets here: Around the Rings – 2024 OKQHA Redbud […]

The Family Compass

June 2, 2024 Comments Off

The inspiration of Caroline McKoane’s family guided her right into the saddle of Justa Machine. By Delores Kuhlwein “Anything is possible when you have the right people to support you.” — Misty Copeland. When Caroline McKoane was growing up, her horse experience certainly didn’t involve show horses or those with any training. It was much […]

Around the Rings – 2024 OKQHA Redbud Spectacular

June 1, 2024 Comments Off

The 2024 Redbud Spectacular, produced by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association, is underway May 30 – June 9, 2024, at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, with AQHA, NSBA and OKQHA approval. Judges pool: Eric Hubbard, Glenn Wells, Shannon Curl-Holbin, David Avery, Gary Putman, Fielding Rogers, Jeff Greaves, Liz Baker, Chris Thompson, Chris Jones, Jeff Carney, Ellsworth Harrison, Mark […]

Glenda Cook And Easy N Bodacious

June 1, 2024 Comments Off

Easy N Bodacious is headed that direction. Last year, he earned his Silver Medallion in Halter as the 2023 High Point Performance Stallion, a pretty impressive feat for any horse, but especially one off the track.

Q & A with Karlie Loland-Ringer, CSA – Summer Camp in Theaters May 31st

May 30, 2024 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein and Karlie Loland-Ringer, CSA There’s nothing better than escaping the summer heat to a cool respite in the movie theater, and bonus points if the movie is memorable, funny, and heartwarming. Summer Camp ticks all those boxes, a movie to tickle your funny bone and remind you what life is all about, […]