In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA 28-Time World/Reserve Champion Shine My Zipper (1991-2016)
September 12, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA 28-Time World/Reserve Champion Shine My Zipper (1991-2016)
I could tell many stories about all of the prizes we won together after we finally clicked and the many times we took victory laps around the John Justin Arena with a neck ribbon wrapped around my once-in-a-lifetime horse’s neck, but that’s not what this story is really about.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA Stallion, It’s All About Blue (2002-2016)
September 6, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA Stallion, It’s All About Blue (2002-2016)
It is with great sadness that Ray and Linda Monaco and the entire staff of Gumz Farms announce the passing of Its All About Blue due to complications from an old injury.
Continue reading …The Loss of a Legend – Remembering Zippos Sensation, (1993-2016)
July 12, 2016 Comments Off on The Loss of a Legend – Remembering Zippos Sensation, (1993-2016)
“Last night, I went down to check on the horses, like I always do, and I stopped at his stall… It’s going to take me a while. He was my best friend.”
Continue reading …Our Condolences Following the Passing of Betty Jo Boxell
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on Our Condolences Following the Passing of Betty Jo Boxell
Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to extend our condolences to family and friends following the recent passing of Betty Jo Boxell. Betty Jo leaves behind a legacy: children, Joe (Karen) Boxell, Chris (Leigh) Boxell, and John (Karen) Boxell; six grandchildren, Ashley Douglas, Alex Boxell, Karianne Boxell, Blake Boxell, Christy Carey, and Johnie Boxell; and great grandchildren, Trisha and Jaxon Douglas and Piper and Abby Carey.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Multiple World and Congress Champion, Cee Money
May 18, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Multiple World and Congress Champion, Cee Money
“On the days that I would come visit the barn, I’d yell his name out and he’d whinny back at me. We definitely had a partnership, I think.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Congress, World, and NSBA Champion, A Big Secret
May 3, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Congress, World, and NSBA Champion, A Big Secret
“I remember the victory lap like it was yesterday. It was the best lap I have ever taken in my life, and I’m glad I got to share it with him.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Jet Set Sheik (1999-2016)
March 21, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Jet Set Sheik (1999-2016)
“It was one of the saddest days of my life when I had to take Jet Set Sheik to Rood & Riddle [Equine Hospital] to be laid to rest. They were so good about letting me stay with him for a while to say my goodbyes to the ‘little man.’ I have so many wonderful memories with this guy; he wasn’t just a horse to me, he was my friend and family.”
Continue reading …Rest In Peace Don’t Skip Zip (1990-2016)
March 14, 2016 Comments Off on Rest In Peace Don’t Skip Zip (1990-2016)
“We were best friends, Skip and I,” says Clarice Cooper of Cooper Quarter Horses. “I could go on about his sire record; however, I choose to remember his kindness and magnetic effect on humans.”
Continue reading …Rest In Peace- Great AQHA Mare, Dotevita (1990-2016)
January 12, 2016 Comments Off on Rest In Peace- Great AQHA Mare, Dotevita (1990-2016)
Dotevita has a total of 23 foals, 15 of which are performers. The 1990 AQHA mare foaled such great show horses as Potential Diva and A Certain Vino.
Continue reading …Wellington and Worldwide Equestrian Community Mourning Following Death of Two Young Stars, Andres Rodriguez and Sophie Walker
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Wellington and Worldwide Equestrian Community Mourning Following Death of Two Young Stars, Andres Rodriguez and Sophie Walker
“To lose two young athletes in this dreadful way is a terrible shock and our hearts go out to their families and friends,” FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez said.
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