Equine Chronicle

Show Results From 2013 Gateway Classic

The 2013 Gateway Classic recently took place May 16-19 at the National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Judges for the show were Jeffrey Pait, Buddy Fisher, John Briggs, Pierre Briere, Terry Cross, and Bruce Walquist. New for 2013 were all inclusive show fees that covered entries, ...

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In the Front Row at the Preakness Stakes With Julie Majernik

"We are all horse lovers. The feeling of horses running in a big race and being so close gives you chills like no other. The whole atmosphere of the race made us all teary-eyed."

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Stories of Equine Survival in Oklahoma: 35 Horses, 4 Ponies, and Other Animals Recovered at Orr Family Farm/Celestial Acres

"We can confirm that there are 35 horses doing well from the Celestial Acres side. All of the animals in the petting zoo and four small ponies at the Orr Family Farm all lived through the storm. That's really good news."

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Horse Show Friends Come Together to Help Tornado Recovery Efforts in Oklahoma

"She was in her house underneath the stairwell. That's the only thing left standing in her home. She was trapped underneath and couldn't get out, so she started screaming and a couple of neighbor guys came and dug her out. She had her two little dogs in her arms, and they are fine."

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Current Articles

- On the fence – with Carol – Cudos to My Friends in the Industry
  ince I did not attend our 2013 AQHA Convention this year, I really shouldn’t comment on what I didn’t hear or see for myself, but I feel I need to give our Executive Vice President, Don Treadway, an “atta boy” congratulations for making the welfare of our horses one of the highlights of the Convention. Evidently there was much discussion regarding this subject.
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- Lease Agreements Can Avoid Disputes
  To Read The Complete Article Click Here – May/June, 2013 Issue By Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Lawwww.equinelaw.net Lease arrangements, even among friends, can sometimes turn sour when problems and misunderstandings occur. When carefully worded, equine lease contracts can help avoid disputes. This article discusses common problems in equine lease arrangements that can be avoided [...]
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- On the fence With Carol – Problems in Amarillo
  Please don’t expect me to agree with all of the changes we have been hearing about from Amarillo. However, I do respect that AQHA’s staff and Executive Committee are attempting to turn our monetary decreases into increases. It does appear they might all need to listen to some different ideas that could encourage more enthusiasm and growth for our entire industry.
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