2,500 People Attended National Day of the Cowboy at AQHA Hall of Fame
July 29, 2015 Comments Off on 2,500 People Attended National Day of the Cowboy at AQHA Hall of Fame
Despite the heat, nearly 2,500 people attended the exciting fifth-annual event that brings kids and adults closer to the world’s most popular horse, and a particular favorite of cowboys – the American Quarter Horse.
Continue reading …Gene Parker Recovering Well After Recent Hospitalization
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Gene Parker Recovering Well After Recent Hospitalization
“He had a stint put in one of the main arteries in his heart and is driving home from the hospital today. He feels like a 30-year-old again! He sounded good and appreciated the calls of concern from his fellow horseman and friends.”
Continue reading …Shorty’s Runs With the Bulls! Thanks to Equine Vet and Intrepid Traveler, Dr. Joe Carter
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Shorty’s Runs With the Bulls! Thanks to Equine Vet and Intrepid Traveler, Dr. Joe Carter
Dr. Carter’s first Shorty’s hat was a gift from horse industry veteran, Carol Rose. Over the course of ten years, that particular hat traveled to the Middle East, Africa, Russia, Vietnam, Europe, Central America, and New York City. It went fly fishing on the Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and visited Israel three times.
Continue reading …Happy Birthday Tim “The Trail Man” Kimura!
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Happy Birthday Tim “The Trail Man” Kimura!
Whether you know Tim as the friendly face by the show pen always ready with a Trail Tip to help improve your performance or the arbiter of anxiety-producing obstacles that test your horse’s Trail talents, Tim is a much appreciated horse professional whose knowledge and insight are invaluable to many a horse and rider across the country and world.
Continue reading …Congratulations Erica and Jared Greathouse on Birth of Son!
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations Erica and Jared Greathouse on Birth of Son!
The Equine Chronicle would like to congratulate a member of our extended family, freelance writer Erica (Lang) Greathouse, following the birth of her first son. Derek Joseph Greathouse was welcomed into the world on July 19th, 2015, weighing six pounds and six ounces.
Continue reading …$120,000 Added High Class Reining: Grischa Ludwig and Lil Smokeing Gun Win Open Level 4 Championship
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on $120,000 Added High Class Reining: Grischa Ludwig and Lil Smokeing Gun Win Open Level 4 Championship
There was World class reining in Weikersdorf over the weekend: scoring a 226.5, Grischa Ludwig and Roy de Bruin‘s Lil Smokeing (Smart Chic Olena x Playguns Smokin) won the NRHA High Class Reining Maturity Champion Open Level 4.
Continue reading …150+ Attend NRHA Reining Clinic at Pony of Americas Congress
July 24, 2015 Comments Off on 150+ Attend NRHA Reining Clinic at Pony of Americas Congress
It is NRHA’s goal to let anyone and everyone the one chance to feel the stop, the spin and the slide that will make you come back for more.
#LongLiveTheSportOfReining #SlideOfYourLife
Tips For Promoting Your Equine Business on Pinterest
July 24, 2015 Comments Off on Tips For Promoting Your Equine Business on Pinterest
Horses are visually appealing creatures, and the equine community is extremely dedicated. So it’s only natural that Pinterest has developed into a profitable marketing tool for the equine industry at large.
Continue reading …American Paint Horse Heads to Special Olympics World Games This Weekend
July 23, 2015 Comments Off on American Paint Horse Heads to Special Olympics World Games This Weekend
Acclaimed, a 2007 chestnut overo gelding by Zippos Sensation and out of Seeking Snowdrops, was selected as a mount for the equestrian events during the Games. The equestrian portion of the World Games will take place July 28–August 1 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center.
Continue reading …Keith Anderson Will Perform at 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress
July 22, 2015 Comments Off on Keith Anderson Will Perform at 2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress
Anderson has co-written hits for other artists, most notably “Lost In This Moment,” the No. 1 smash for Big & Rich which garnered him a CMA and ACM Song of the Year nomination. He also co-wrote the Grammy-nominated, “Beer Run (B Double E Double Are You In?)” for Garth Brooks and George Jones, “The Bed” for Gretchen Wilson, and “Barn Burner” for Jason Michael Carroll.
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