Chelsea and Paulina Martz – Equestrian Sisters Extraordinaire
November 2, 2014 Comments Off on Chelsea and Paulina Martz – Equestrian Sisters Extraordinaire
For Chelsea and Paulina Martz, showing horses is a family affair. Chelsea, 25, and Paulina, 16, are the daughters of Cathy and Gary Martz of Blacklick, Ohio. The genuine affection, good-natured ribbing, and dedication to the girls’ interest in riding are the ties that bind this dedicated horse show family together.
Continue reading …Happy Haunted Horse Halloween From The Equine Chronicle!
October 31, 2014 Comments Off on Happy Haunted Horse Halloween From The Equine Chronicle!
Halloween wouldn’t be complete without reliving the tale that inspired Washington Irving to create his classic, spooky story, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which features our favorite equine Halloween character of all time, the Headless Horseman.
Continue reading …Who’s Ready For Some Fun in the Sun at the Florida Gold Coast?!
October 31, 2014 Comments Off on Who’s Ready For Some Fun in the Sun at the Florida Gold Coast?!
The show schedule will feature special events such as the $2,000 Collection Hunter Classic, the $1,000 Retro Trail Derby, the $1,000 Hunter Pairs Stake, the $2,000 NSBA Western Pleasure Futurity, the $2,000 NSBA Hunter Under Saddle Futurity, and the $1,000 Green Trail Stakes.
Continue reading …On The Cover – Kirsten Thomsen and Elis A Sleepin
October 31, 2014 Comments Off on On The Cover – Kirsten Thomsen and Elis A Sleepin
Nancy Alto-Renfro fondly remembers the day that a timid, 13-year-old girl walked into her barn in Finley, California hoping to break out of the novice youth division. Fast-forward nine years later and Kirsten Thomsen, now 22, has blossomed into a confident, young woman and competitor who can hold her own with some of the top amateur exhibitors in the country.
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Recently, the disease has progressed to the point that Allie will be heading to the hospital this evening to undergo dialysis in order to prepare for a kidney transplant on November 11th.
Continue reading …Photos and Results From 2014 World Championship Appaloosa Show
October 30, 2014 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2014 World Championship Appaloosa Show
Approximately 700 of the country’s most colorful equine specimens have gathered at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas for the 2014 World Championship Appaloosa Show. Five days into the competition, show management reports that entry numbers and attendance appear very positive when compared to previous years.
Continue reading …Get a Leg Up on the Competition! View APHA World Show Patterns Online Today Via New Method
October 29, 2014 Comments Off on Get a Leg Up on the Competition! View APHA World Show Patterns Online Today Via New Method
For the first time ever, patterns for the 2014 APHA World Show have been made available on HorseShowPatterns.com, nearly a week ahead of the show!
Continue reading …Equine Chronicle Masters Wins Go To Trisha Yamber/My Invitations R Hot and Jay Starnes/The Lopin Machine
October 26, 2014 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle Masters Wins Go To Trisha Yamber/My Invitations R Hot and Jay Starnes/The Lopin Machine
The mane event of the 2014 All American Quarter Horse Congress kicked off with a bang at 7 o’clock this evening hosting the most talented group of maiden two-year-old Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure horses in the country
Continue reading …Dad’s Turn in the Winner’s Circle; Robert Huver and All But Sudden Win Amateur Western Riding
October 25, 2014 Comments Off on Dad’s Turn in the Winner’s Circle; Robert Huver and All But Sudden Win Amateur Western Riding
Our readers are probably familiar with hearing the name, Livvie Van Lanen, announced in conjunction with the 7-year-old, all-around superstar named All But Sudden. But today, it was Dad’s turn in the winner’s circle.
Continue reading …Morning Congress Wins Go To Champlin, Case, and Green
October 25, 2014 Comments Off on Morning Congress Wins Go To Champlin, Case, and Green
In the Three-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity, Rusty Green rode Bestseatnthehouse to a win. The Reserve Champion was Andy Cochran with Suddenly Extreme. Third place was Angie Cannizzaro with Wearin Only Moonlite. Fourth place was Jay Starnes with Its Best To Be Hot. Rounding out the top five was Maggie Grandquist with Rock County Kid.
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