American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Member, Edward F. “Bud” Alderson, Has Passed
December 27, 2013 Comments Off on American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Member, Edward F. “Bud” Alderson, Has Passed
Alderson judged for 45 years throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and South America. His credits include officiating at the All American Quarter Horse Congress and the AQHA and AQHYA World Championship shows.
Continue reading …AQHA Director Emeritus George Loeb, 90, of Sun City, California, Died December 9th
December 27, 2013 Comments Off on AQHA Director Emeritus George Loeb, 90, of Sun City, California, Died December 9th
In their heyday, the Loebs were among the leading Quarter Horse owners at Los Alamitos Race Course and were named the 1979 Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Racing Association champion owners. Loeb was a former PCQHRA president.
Continue reading …Make a Healthy New Year’s Resolution… For Your Pet
December 27, 2013 Comments Off on Make a Healthy New Year’s Resolution… For Your Pet
It’s estimated that between 25 and 40 percent of dogs and cats and 31 percent of people in this country are overweight. Studies have found that other domesticated animals, including horses, are also prone to obesity.
Continue reading …Earn Holiday $$$ With 2014 Sun Circuit Added Money Special Events
December 27, 2013 Comments Off on Earn Holiday $$$ With 2014 Sun Circuit Added Money Special Events
In addition to a full slate of AQHA, NSBA, and NRHA classes, the 2014 Sun Circuit is hosting a large number of special events with big added money. Thank you to our generous sponsors for bringing more fun and excitement to this world class show.
Continue reading …OPHC Youth Stallion Auction Benefits Ashley Marie Huntington Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bid Now Until Dec. 30th
December 27, 2013 Comments Off on OPHC Youth Stallion Auction Benefits Ashley Marie Huntington Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bid Now Until Dec. 30th
When Ashley lost her brave battle in October, the Green Country Paint Horse Club of Oklahoma, of which Ashley was also a member, petitioned the American Paint Horse Association to memorialize her with a scholarship. APHA granted approval, but $25,000 must be raised to fully endow the Ashley Marie Huntington Memorial Scholarship.
Continue reading …The Pregnant Mare: Nutrition For the Final Three Months
December 26, 2013 Comments Off on The Pregnant Mare: Nutrition For the Final Three Months
During the first eight months of pregnancy, a mare may be fed like any other horse, with a balanced, high quality diet. But things are changing rapidly during the final three months of pregnancy.
Continue reading …Merry Christmas From Your Equine Chronicle Family!
December 25, 2013 Comments Off on Merry Christmas From Your Equine Chronicle Family!
As many of you begin preparations for holiday horse shows like the Winner Circuit in Cloverdale, Arizona Copper Country Paint-O-Rama in Scottsdale, Oklahoma City Holiday Classic, Fox Lea Farm’s Winter Circuit in Venice, or the Gold Coast and Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Circuits in Tampa, we’d like to remind you to pause a moment to enjoy this holiday season with family and friends.
Continue reading …From a “Select” Point of View With Candace Jussen
December 24, 2013 Comments Off on From a “Select” Point of View With Candace Jussen
One thing is for sure; as we “mature,” lots of things change, mostly our bodies. Maybe not our determination, but in some ways our abilities certainly change. Many years ago, it was nothing for me to show halter in the morning and then take on five or six riding classes throughout the day.
Continue reading …Debbie Cuvelier: 16 Years in the Judge’s Chair Comes to an End
December 23, 2013 Comments Off on Debbie Cuvelier: 16 Years in the Judge’s Chair Comes to an End
Cuvelier was awarded her card in 1997 along with several popular judges: Christa Baldwin, Brad Kearns, Patti Carter-Pratt, Patty Campbell, Scott Neuman, Marilyn Randall, Dale Livingston, and Sam Rose. She recalls that in October of 1997 the procedure to find out if a card was awarded was a bit different than it is today.
Continue reading …Have You Tried the Online Colic Risk Rater Tool?
December 20, 2013 Comments Off on Have You Tried the Online Colic Risk Rater Tool?
After declaring 2013 the ‘Year of Colic Prevention,’ Equine Guelph has delivered many initiatives to help the horse owner combat colic including the release of its latest online health care tool – the Colic Risk Rater. This free, customized tool is designed for the individual horseperson to rate his/her horse’s risk of colic.
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