Saddleless, Riderless, Shirtless, and Backwards Freestyle Reining World Champion!
May 1, 2014 Comments Off on Saddleless, Riderless, Shirtless, and Backwards Freestyle Reining World Champion!
After performing the required stops, fast circles, and spins facing the correct direction, “Tonto” flipped around backwards and did the rest of his routine facing his horse’s tail!
Continue reading …Boots on the Ground to Help Horses, Animals Affected by Deadly Arkansas Tornados
April 29, 2014 Comments Off on Boots on the Ground to Help Horses, Animals Affected by Deadly Arkansas Tornados
“Most of the farms and ranches have sustained heavy damage and there are numerous equine that did not make it through the storms,”
says a Faulkner County SPCA representative. “Those that we are assisting have deep lacerations or have been impaled [by objects]. Our vet is working hard to care for everyone free of charge.”
Newly Defined Leveling Classes Were Huge Hit at 2014 IQHYA Show
April 29, 2014 Comments Off on Newly Defined Leveling Classes Were Huge Hit at 2014 IQHYA Show
By looking at the entry totals for the show, it’s easy to see that the leveled classes were definitely the most popular. For example, L1 Trail saw 21 entries, L1 Amateur Western Horsemanship had 18, L1 Youth Western Horsemanship had 22, L1 Amateur Showmanship had 19, L1 Youth Showmanship had 33, L1 Youth Hunt Seat Equitation had 26, and L1 Amateur Western Pleasure had 23.
Continue reading …Meet Team USA For 2014 World Equestrian Games! Flarida, Larson, M. McCutcheon, Fappani, Heikes, and T. McCutcheon
April 28, 2014 Comments Off on Meet Team USA For 2014 World Equestrian Games! Flarida, Larson, M. McCutcheon, Fappani, Heikes, and T. McCutcheon
“You go to horse shows for many years and you learn the psychology of how to prepare yourself, ready your horses, and not let the game beat you, so I’ll approach it like another horse show.”
Continue reading …Courageous Mare Uses Own Body to Shield Foal From Fire
April 28, 2014 Comments Off on Courageous Mare Uses Own Body to Shield Foal From Fire
“She suffered severe burns to the majority of her body and the billowing smoke she had inhaled had scorched her lungs. We rushed the pair to the care of an equine specialist, fearing the worst.”
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes at 2014 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and KY Reining Cup
April 25, 2014 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at 2014 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and KY Reining Cup
One of our EquineChronicle.com writers, Megan Arszman, was lucky enough to receive invitation to cover the 2014 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and Kentucky Reining Cup that’s currently taking place in Lexington!
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday: The Petty Family and Leckey Quarter Horses
April 24, 2014 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday: The Petty Family and Leckey Quarter Horses
“I very much remember that day, more so for what happened afterwards. She had misplaced her belt buckle, but she was sure someone had stolen it. It turned out it was just stuffed down into a bag, but it was the big drama of the day!”
Continue reading …Quarter Horse Congress Construction: What’s the $38 Million Going to Be Used For?
April 23, 2014 Comments Off on Quarter Horse Congress Construction: What’s the $38 Million Going to Be Used For?
“Included in that is a provision for upgrading the existing Gilligan Building with things like the leaky roof, upgrading the electrical system, and providing new stalls in that building.”
Continue reading …$70,000 Raised For Cancer Charity During 2014 March To The Arch Horse Show
April 22, 2014 Comments Off on $70,000 Raised For Cancer Charity During 2014 March To The Arch Horse Show
With the help of generous sponsors, Mark Harrell horse show management, volunteers, judges, and every horse and rider that attended the March To The Arch in February, every cent of the $70,000 raised will be put to very good use.
Continue reading …2014 International Horse Show Saw Huge Boost to 4,000 Entries
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 International Horse Show Saw Huge Boost to 4,000 Entries
Taking place April 17-19 in Springfield, Illinois, the newly revamped schedule provided six judges over the course of the three-day event, which meant that exhibitors were able to return home just in time for Easter. Judges for the first split/combined show were Bruce Walquist, Allen Mitchels, and John Briggs. Judges for the second split/combined show were Charlene Carter, Darren Wright, and Shawn Hays.
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