To Be or Not to Be a Horse Owner: Expectations to Talk Through With Your Kids
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on To Be or Not to Be a Horse Owner: Expectations to Talk Through With Your KidsYour daughter or son comes back from summer camp where he or she enjoyed the horseback riding program and has found a new love – horses…or perhaps the child has been horse crazy all along…or maybe your inner-child has always thought it would be fun to own a horse. Now, for what-ever reason, you are […]
Continue reading …In the July/August issue of The Equine Chronicle, I shared advice from seven of today’s most noted AQHA trainers and judges on what it takes to stand out in the showmanship pen. For this month’s issue, I interviewed eight AQHA competitors to find out their secrets for shining in the showmanship pen. Here’s what they […]
Continue reading …Congratulations to Laura Upton and Adam Kilian on Recent Engagement! Wait Till You Hear the Details of This Incredible Phil Harris Show Saddle-Inspired Marriage Proposal
August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Congratulations to Laura Upton and Adam Kilian on Recent Engagement! Wait Till You Hear the Details of This Incredible Phil Harris Show Saddle-Inspired Marriage ProposalA big congratulations goes to our friend and APHA amateur exhibitor, Laura Upton, following her recent engagement to Adam Kilian! We spoke with Adam, who is still on vacation in Ecuador, as well as Phil Harris, who helped to create their one-of-a-kind engagement saddle. As soon as Adam and Laura return to the states, they […]
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences to the Booth Family Following the Passing of Husband and Father, Bobby Booth
August 21, 2013 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences to the Booth Family Following the Passing of Husband and Father, Bobby BoothUPDATE: A memorial service for Bobby Booth will be held tomorrow, Friday, August 23 in Dallas, TX at 1:00 pm at the Park Cities Presbyterian Church at 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue. The family is asking that instead of flowers donations be made to the Make-A-Wish chapter of North Texas in Bobby’s name. We would like […]
Continue reading …Check Out Schedule and Working Orders For 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World Show
August 20, 2013 Comments Off on Check Out Schedule and Working Orders For 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World ShowIf you haven’t checked it out yet, a schedule, including working orders, has been posted for the 2013 AQHA Adequan Select World Championship Show, which will take place August 23-31 in Amarillo, Texas. Click here to view the schedule. Click here to view working orders. Stay tuned for EC Around The Ring photos coming from […]
Continue reading …This rambunctious 2013 filly is by Gettin Impulsive and out of Zippin Good Bar. Photo sent in by Shannon Williams. If you have a foal photo you’d like to share send it to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com
Continue reading …2013 Appaloosa World Show Sale Consignment Deadline Approaching
August 20, 2013 Comments Off on 2013 Appaloosa World Show Sale Consignment Deadline ApproachingMoscow, ID – The 2013 Appaloosa World Sale is set for Wednesday October 30th at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The catalog deadline for consignments is September 10th. Information and forms are available at www.SuperiorLivestock.com and at www.appaloosa.com. Consignment materials should be submitted directly to Superior Livestock. Consignors should be pleased […]
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In the July/August issue of The Equine Chronicle, I shared advice from seven of today’s most noted AQHA trainers and judges on what it takes to stand out in the showmanship pen. For this month’s issue, I interviewed eight AQHA competitors to find out their secrets for shining in the showmanship pen. Here’s what they had to say.
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There’s something refreshing about people who aren’t afraid to speak their mind. It takes confidence to state your point of view in horses. It’s an industry full of big personalities and intelligent, powerful individuals.
Continue reading …Founded in Waterloo, Iowa in 1999, many of us can’t remember what it was like before the Reichert Celebration existed. Every year, the late summertime represents a tradition that brings an opportunity for horse enthusiasts to join in a rich celebration incomparable to the rest. Highlighting the newcomer, the legendary horseman, and a new generation of horses under one roof, multiple associations, trainers, breeders and exhibitors come together to showcase their horses at a world-renowned event that continues to transform the way our industry shows off it’s best stock.
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