This is not how I had planned for the story to end… I worked so hard to save her, to keep her, to restore her, and now I had to make a conscientious choice to end her life?
Continue reading …Interviews conducted with 38 former students, grooms, trainers, and members of his local Riding Club reveal the extent of the abuse that spanned decades and was often overlooked by disbelieving parents who were more concerned with what Williams’ status and skills as a horse trainer could do for their children, many of whom had dreams of competing at the Olympics.
Continue reading …Today’s EC Photo of the Day commemorates a special milestone for APHA amateur competitor, Jamie Ross Swanson, and her horse, She’s Alotta Splash. At the IPHC Memorial Day Show in Cedar Rapids, the team surpassed the 10,000 APHA point mark!
Continue reading …One of Pamela’s most memorable moments with the horse she fondly called “Ole’ Man River” took place at the 2016 APHA World Show where they won two World Championships in Western Riding- one in Novice Amateur and one in Masters Amateur. “He always stepped up for me at the World shows,” she says. “It was like he knew what I was thinking, and the ride on him was fun and very rewarding!
Continue reading …Congratulations is in order for AQHA amateur competitor, Breanne Porter, following her recent wedding! Miss Breanne Porter and Dr. Addison Wood were married during a beautiful ceremony on May 26th at Spruce Meadows, an internationally renowned Jumping facility in Calgary, Alberta.
Continue reading …The items that were stolen include custom Western and English show and work saddles, show pads, halters, show clothing, and headstalls. Brands include Harris, Blue Ribbon, Wenger, Show and Tell, and more. Rebecca Baker, the President of the Henry County Saddle Club has confirmed that round-the-clock security has been hired and more security cameras will be installed.
Continue reading …Why pay the money for full time trainers, the price of high end show tack, show fees, and trainer fees if you don’t have a strong competitive drive? This is a question my husband and non-horse show peers ask all me all the time. Do you know what you could be doing with that money each month?
Continue reading …Lately, this seasoned competitor and baker has been combining her talents in pastry and performance horses with some very delicious results.
Continue reading …You may remember the story about our current Equine Chronicle cover girl, Kathryn Bunting, being surprised with her cover as the ultimate graduation present. Well, we recently received word that Kat has been named valedictorian for her senior class!
Continue reading …“Reid asked me the other day how my brain transitions from the complete differences in position from Saddleseat posture to Horsemanship posture. We both joked that if people can speak two great languages, then I can learn two opposite disciplines. It’s possible, inside this degree of difficulty, where I find the ultimate challenge of striving to be great at both.”
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