EC Graduation Gallery
This is the time of year when the youth of our industry walk across a grand stage and into the next chapter of their lives. Whether you’re graduating from middle school, high school, college, graduate school, military academy, or an occupational program, we’d love to share in your accomplishment.
All you have to do is send a graduation photo to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or use #ECGraduation and it will be included in this EC Graduation Gallery.
Abigail Houchin with her AQHA mare Zip Away With My Art. Abigail graduated May 2014 from Virginia Tech with a degree in Human Development/Equine Science. She will represent the Virginia Quarter Horse Association at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress in October as the 2014 VQHA Queen.
Photo Credit: Glendon Mahon
Pat Odell celebrates with his newly graduated son Clayton.
Mary Huddleston will be attending Virginia Tech as a University Honors Student and majoring in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Photo Credit: Go Far Advertising
Kaitlyn Jenkerson and Wiley B Zippin. Kaitlyn graduates from Hillsboro High school in Oregon in June of 2014. Kaitlyn and Wiley are the Appaloosa Youth World Show 18 and Under Novice High Point team for 2013 and Reserve World Champions for Novice Hunt Seat Equitation 18 and Under. Kaitlyn will be attending Texas Christian University and riding on their equestrian team starting in the fall of 2014.
Maddison Ralicki and Dun Alotta Cruizin from Canonsburg, PA. Photo Credit: Eliezer Barros
Hannah Hein with SC Black N Glowin. Hannah will be attending St. Mary of the Woods college in Terre Haute, IN and received a scholarship to ride on the western team in the fall. She will be majoring in psychology. She lives in Crown Point, IN currently and graduated from Crown Point High School.
Caitlyn Paxman and Emmett Kelly. Caitlyn will be attending the University of Nevada in Las Vegas and will be a cellist in their orchestra program. Photo Credit: Lana Fabian
Madeline Moeller competes in PtHA and APHA competition. She is a graduate of Cedarburg High School and is planning on going to the University of Kentucky – Equine Science. Photo Credit: Edmunds Studios in Cedarburg, WI.
Kaitlyn Salmans and Only Invited By Chip (Bo). Photo Credit: Robert Harris Photography
Karisa Clark with Spot On The Rail and Docs Special Gem. Photo Credit: Hillside Studio
Emma Schellenberg and her recently retired APHA gelding, All Reddy Smoke N. She graduated from RE Mountain Secondary of Langley, British Columbia. She will be attending the AjPHA World Show this year with Ima Special Delivery.
Brienne Copeland is a 2014 graduate of Madison Consolidated High School. She rides Sassy Thunderball, Bob Barann Bob, Tonkas Silver Glo, and Ginger. She will attend Purdue University this fall studying Animal Science.
Isn’t She Cool, Hannah Bradley, and Passing With A Sigh. Hannah is a 2014 graduate of John Glenn High School and will be attending The Ohio State University this fall to study zoology and journalism. Photo credit: KDearth Photography.
Lindsay Brush just graduated from Gahanna Lincoln High School and will be attending The Ohio State University in the fall. She rides under the guidance of Piper Performance Horses and she is a member of Team USA for the Youth World Cup this year. She is pictured with her horse MWS MakeMineADouble. Photo Credit: Laura Tyler.
Nicole Lyn Anderson and Follow My Fire. Fergus Falls High School Class of 2014. She plans to attend North Dakota State University.
Photo Credit: Melissa Baus of Melissa Baus Designs
APHA competitor, Taylor Dixon, graduated from high school two weeks ago and will be attending California State University-Fresno. She will also be riding on the school’s equestrian team. Photo Credit: Gabrielle D’Agostini.
Recent graduate Kayleigh Azevedo and her horse Could B Sensational. Photo Credit: Shane Rux Photography.
Kenzie Watson just graduated from Benzie Central High School, MI. She plans on attending NMC in Fall 2014. She is pictured with her 2002 AQHA mare Little Miss Jade.
Kenzie Watson just graduated from Benzie Central High School, MI. She plans on attending NMC in Fall 2014. She is pictured with her 2002 AQHA mare Little Miss Jade.
Recent graduate Rebecca Anderson who competes with OK She’s Unzipped.
Kelly Lear graduated from CSU as a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine on May 16th, 2014 after a total of 8.5 years of college. She is pictured here with her best friend, Singin Saddie Sue.
Alexis Shanes and her horse Pistols Lil Rascal. Alexis was homeschooled and graduated on May 24th, just before her 16th birthday. She plans to attend Oklahoma State University to study Agricultural Communications.
Sydney Kaye Johnson a 2014 graduate and her AQHA Perpetuali Te.
Sydney Kaye Johnson a 2014 graduate and her AQHA Perpetuali Te.
Recent grad Ashley Ball is from Terra Alta, WV and rides Absolutely Watch Me (AQHA) with Brent and Amanda Specht. Photo by D-Max Photography, LLC.
Recent grad Ashley Ball is from Terra Alta, WV and rides Absolutely Watch Me (AQHA) with Brent and Amanda Specht. Photo by D-Max Photography, LLC.
Recent grad Ashley Ball is from Terra Alta, WV and rides Absolutely Watch Me (AQHA) with Brent and Amanda Specht. Photo by D-Max Photography, LLC.
Recent grad Ashley Ball is from Terra Alta, WV and rides Absolutely Watch Me (AQHA) with Brent and Amanda Specht. Photo by D-Max Photography, LLC.
Samantha Dopp and Inkryminating South Haven High School Class of 2014.
Photo Credit: Brianna Slager of B Pictured Photography
Hannah Means and I’m All About Blue and Design By Art are under the guidance of Chris Gray Performance Horses. Hannah graduated this week from Brookville Area High School and will attend Clarion University. Photo courtesy of Ali Grusha.
Hannah Means and I’m All About Blue and Design By Art are under the guidance of Chris Gray Performance Horses. Hannah graduated this week from Brookville Area High School and will attend Clarion University. Photo courtesy of Ali Grusha.
Hannah Means and I’m All About Blue and Design By Art are under the guidance of Chris Gray Performance Horses. Hannah graduated this week from Brookville Area High School and will attend Clarion University. Photo courtesy of Ali Grusha.
Hannah Means and I’m All About Blue and Design By Art are under the guidance of Chris Gray Performance Horses. Hannah graduated this week from Brookville Area High School and will attend Clarion University. Photo courtesy of Ali Grusha.
Recent graduate Andi Nelson and Mr. Verifiable (APHA). She is headed to Utah State University in the Fall. Photo Credit: Debbie Keesler
Paige Kemper and Mr. Jack Cool (APHA), under the guidance of Carney Performance Horses. Paige recently graduated high school and is going to Kansas State University. Photo courtesy of Jessica Wells at Well Styled Images.
Mary Cage with (ApHC) Sterling Invitation, under the guidance of Dale Sullens Show Horses. Photo courtesy of Terri Cage Photography.
Mary Cage with (ApHC) Sterling Invitation, under the guidance of Dale Sullens Show Horses. Photo courtesy of Terri Cage Photography.
