Happy New Year! Check Out the Top 10 EC Web Stories of 2023

January 1, 2024 | Filed under: Current Articles,Featured | Posted by: Delores Kuhlwein

As we reflect on this past year, our Top 10 stories from 2023 on the website run the gamut of winner interviews to memorials to breaking news! See the top 10 stories that drew our readers from far and wide:

#1: 10 YO Dusky Lynn Hall and Troublenvrlooksogood win Senior Barrels

Dusky Lynn Hall won the L3 Senior Barrel Racing on Tuesday, November 7th, at the 2023 AQHA World Championship Show with TroublenvrLookSoGood! Not only was it her birthday, but she was only 10 years old! Readers went crazy over this sensational young horsewoman.

Hear what her time was and how many entries were in her class in our EC TV video! Keep scrolling for the AQHA video of her winning run:

1. https://www.equinechronicle.com/10-yo-dusky-lynn-hall-and-troublenvrlooksogood-win-senior-barrels/

#2: In Loving Memory of Kathleen Lennon, DVM

The sudden death of beloved Doctor Kathleen Lennon on March 13, 2023 (age 33) shocked and saddened the horse industry. While Kathleen came from an extended family, her true family was her fellow horse show family who watched over her in every aspect of her life.

Read the rest of the tribute by her mom, Maria McKeon, here:

2. https://www.equinechronicle.com/in-loving-memory-of-kathleen-lennon-dvm/

Photo by Impulse Photography

#3: VS Dispersal Sale Today

The VS Dispersal Sale made history, and the original article listing the link for bidding was #3 for popularity on our website!

3. https://www.equinechronicle.com/vs-dispersal-sale-today/

The recap the following day was another big hit: Recap of Historic VS Dispersal Sale | Equine Chronicle

#4: EC Foal Photo of the Day – The Ideal Paint

Talk about an example of an ideal Paint Horse! This is “Connor,” by Figured Im Invited and out of Shez A Big Sensation. He’s owned by Amanda Kudrna-Potts from Montana, and she’s also the one who took the picture. Thank you to Gillespie Show Horses for sending us the adorable photo! The image went viral on our social media and our website:

4. https://www.equinechronicle.com/ec-foal-photo-of-the-day-the-ideal-paint/

#5: The Legacy of Ralph L. “Larry” Roberts, Sr.

Leaving a legacy for others in one industry is a mighty feat, but leaving a legacy for others in each industry he touched paints a clear picture of the man that was Ralph L. “Larry” Roberts, Sr. The loss of the industry magnate resonated with exhibitors far and wide in our #5 web story of 2023:

5. https://www.equinechronicle.com/the-legacy-of-ralph-l-larry-roberts-sr/

#6: In Loving Memory of Monte Horn

We were heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Monte Horn, and in honor of Monte, we shared a gallery of some of Gordon Downey’s favorite photos of Monte. They are here on our website:

6. https://www.equinechronicle.com/in-loving-memory-of-monte-horn/

#7: EC Trainer Profile – Beth Case Uncensored

Beth Case, now with Maestas Show Horses, is one of the most popular and talented trainers in the industry today, and her profile came in at number seven – a testament to how loved she is by all:

7. https://www.equinechronicle.com/ec-trainer-profile-beth-case/

The Rippeon sisters – photo by Danielle Long

#8: Coming Home: The joining of forces of Michael Colvin and the Rippeon family came together like destiny

When renowned trainer Michael Colvin joined forced with the Rippeon family, the industry sat up and took notice, and their story came in at #8 on our top 10 list:

8. https://www.equinechronicle.com/coming-home-the-joining-of-forces-of-michael-colvin-and-the-rippeon-family-came-together-like-destiny/

#9: AQHA Approves New Judges

It’s always big news when judges earn the honor of their accreditation as an AQHA judge, and when the 2023 list hit the web, the story exploded! See the press release we shared, originally by AQHA, here:

9. https://www.equinechronicle.com/aqha-approves-new-judges-2/

Photo by bar H Photography

#10: A New Partnership: VS The Fireman and Ingrid Miller Quarter Horses, LLC

When Ingrid Miller purchased the horse that was also the top bid at the VS Dispersal Sale, VS The Fireman (aka, “Gronk”), the industry wanted to know about this oustanding horsewoman! See their story that made #10 on our list:

10. https://www.equinechronicle.com/a-new-partnership-vs-the-fireman-and-ingrid-miller-quarter-horses-llc/