Top 10 Most Popular Stories in 2016
By: Brittany Bevis
As 2016 quickly draws to a close, we’d like to thank our loyal readers for making EquineChronicle.com one of the most consistently visited and widely respected equine news websites in the industry! We enjoy bringing you daily news about the topics you care about.
Let’s count down the Top 10 most popular stories on EquineChronicle.com for 2016.
#10– How Unsolicited, Mean-Spirited Criticism Hurts the Horse Industry– In the tenth spot is a story from 2015 that was so popular it’s still trending this year! In fact, this blog was the #1 story on our list from last year. This piece encouraging all equestrians to “think before they type” struck a cord with our readers.
“The bottom line is we all mount a horse the same way. No matter what race we are, or what breed we favor, we are all part of one equestrian community. We need to convey a positive image to our youth riders and newcomers to the sport. We don’t have to agree with everything involved in one another’s riding disciplines. However, we DO need to try harder to keep from mere gossip and negativity. Think before you type. Your negative comments might do more than just hurt someone’s feelings.”
Click here to read more: http://www.equinechronicle.com/how-unsolicited-mean-spirited-criticism-hurts-the-horse-community/
#9- From Rescue Horse to USEF Horse of the Year- In the number 9 spot is the story of Jamaica, Chester Weber’s 25-year-old rags to riches driver who went from pulling a city carriage to being named USEF Horse of the Year.
“He was the international rags to riches story that won the hearts of America and the world. A Dutch-bred gelding destined for slaughter who proved too high-spirited for a job pulling a city carriage, then plucked from obscurity by one of the greatest four-in-hand drivers in history. He became a champion whose steel shoes were gifted to Prince Phillip by President Obama, and who was commemorated as a Breyer® horse model.”
Click here to read more: http://www.equinechronicle.com/from-rescue-horse-to-usef-horse-of-the-year/
#8- The Loss of a Fellow Competitor and Friend, In Memory of Kiley Marschand– This blog by AQHA youth competitor Ellexxah Maxwell voiced her feelings following the loss of a fellow competitor and friend, Kiley Marschand, a 15-year-old equestrienne who lost her battle with leukemia this year.
“Today, the horse world will link arms and bow our heads to a fallen sister, friend, and fellow horse lover. Tomorrow, however, we will raise our heads and continue our lives. The ache in my chest will still be there, but Kiley would want us to move on. For those of you showing or heading to a show, dedicate every ride you have to Kiley, to what she loved, and to the life she lived.”
Click here to read more: http://www.equinechronicle.com/the-loss-of-a-fellow-competitor-and-friend-in-memory-of-kiley-marschand/
#7- In Memory of Zippos Mr Good Bar- This piece celebrated the life and times of AQHA stallion, Zippos Mr Good Bar, who passed away on July 22nd at the age of 32.
“Born March 22nd, 1984, Zippos Mr Good Bar was the 15.2 hand red roan stallion by the legendary Zippo Pine Bar and out of Tamara Wes. A Reserve Congress Champion in Western Pleasure in his own right and a NSBA Hall of Fame inductee, Zippos Mr Good Bar recorded offspring earnings in excess of $1,600,000, foaled numerous World and Congress Champion earners, and is one of the Top 10 All Time Leading NSBA and AQHA sires.”
Click here to read more: http://www.equinechronicle.com/our-sincerest-condolences-following-the-passing-of-zippos-mr-good-bar-1984-2016/
#6- Equestrians Around the World Show Support Following Death of 17-Year-Old Rider- This sad story of the death of 17-year-old rider, Olivia Inglis, as well as her horse, Coriolanus, found international support as equestrians came together to honor her memory.
“Olivia Inglis was a 17-year-old Eventing rider who tragically died on Sunday after her horse tripped at a fence and fell on top of her during the Scone Horse Trials in Australia. Since that time, media reports have also confirmed that her horse, Coriolanus, has been euthanized.”
Click here to read more: http://www.equinechronicle.com/equestrians-around-the-globe-show-support-following-death-of-17-year-old-rider-rideforolivia/
#5- Top 10 Horse Show Judges’ Pet Peeves- This piece, that was published in 2015, was once again so popular with our readers that it made the Top 5 again this year.
“#1- Please DON’T laminate your number. Whether inside or outside, the lighting or the sun makes it hard to read. Put strips of duct tape on the back of your number to make it more firm for those longer circuits.”
Click here to read more: http://www.equinechronicle.com/top-10-horse-show-judges-pet-peeves/
#4- At Age 85, William Shatner is Still Riding and Competing at Las Vegas High Roller Reining Classic– The former Captain of the Starship Enterprise rode three different horses in competition at the Las Vegas High Roller Reining Classic this fall.
“During the quieter days of Monday and Tuesday at the High Roller things livened considerably with the arrival of William Shatner riding three different horses in competition. The “Captain of the Starship Enterprise” rode Smart In Coryagable (Ill Be Smart x Miss Chex N Freckles) into the money in the NP Masters and the Intermediate Non Pro on Tuesday.”
Click here to read more: http://www.equinechronicle.com/2016-las-vegas-high-roller-reining-classic-recap/
#3- $200 Kill Pen Rescue Mare, Ravens Silver Angel, Wins Three Congress Championship Titles– This feel-good story about an unlikely Congress Champion was so popular that it was picked up by other media outlets after being shared on our site.
“There’s something to be said about the kind of horseman who can spot potential in the most unlikely of places. That’s certainly the case with amateur roper and farrier, Drew Boies. However, years ago, when he bought a scrawny, grulla filly off the back of a kill truck for $200, he likely never imagined that one day she would become a three-time Congress Champion.”
Click here to read more: http://www.equinechronicle.com/200-kill-pen-rescue-mare-ravens-silver-angel-wins-three-congress-championship-titles/
#2- AQHA Announces Rule Change: “Disqualification of Exhibitors For Attire that Would Give Unfair Advantage”- A new rule change in 2016, prompted by the use of magnetic devices in collegiate equestrian competition, was widely discussed among our readers.
“According to Rule SHW 300.2, AQHA judges have the authority to require the removal or alteration of any piece of equipment or accoutrement which is unsafe, or in his opinion would tend to give a horse an unfair advantage or which he believes to be inhumane. AQHA judges will now have the authority to also disqualify exhibitors for any piece of accouterment or attire that would give an exhibitor an unfair advantage.”
Click here to read more: http://www.equinechronicle.com/aqha-announces-rule-change-disqualification-of-exhibitors-for-attire-that-would-give-unfair-advantage-effective-june-1st/
#1- Our Sincerest Condolences Following Devastating Trailer Accident on Way to Congress, Two Horses Euthanized- Finally, the most widely read story on EquineChronicle.com in 2016 followed a very sad event that’s still too fresh in our minds. On the way to the Quarter Horse Congress this year, an unfortunate trailer accident took the lives of two horses: King Coolsified and Heza Sidewinder. Not only were these two animals former Congress Champions, more importantly, “Brownie” and “Jackpot” were beloved by their owners, Keitha Stutzman and Karen Johnson. In this piece, we looked back at past interviews following the horses’ wins at the 2015 and 2014 Congress.
Click here to read more: http://www.equinechronicle.com/our-sincerest-condolences-following-devastating-trailer-accident-on-way-to-congress-two-horses-euthanized/
Whether it’s the inspiring story of a horse pulled from obscurity to become a champion, a touching memorial for a lost loved one, or a fun tale about a celebrity making waves in the show pen, EquineChronicle.com is here to provide you with original reporting, accurate representation of facts, and sensitivity with challenging topics.
We’ll see you in 2017!
