Industry Rallies to Establish Carol Moore Memorial
April 3, 2014 Comments Off on Industry Rallies to Establish Carol Moore Memorial
“Carol has been a ‘go-to’ person in the American Quarter Horse show industry for so long and for so many people,” said AQHA President Johnny Trotter of Hereford, Texas. “She just had a way about her and love of doing things for exhibitors that was special and uncommon. She was truly a remarkable lady, and we will miss her.”
Continue reading …Andreini Family Endows New AQHYA Scholarship Fund
April 3, 2014 Comments Off on Andreini Family Endows New AQHYA Scholarship Fund
AQHA Publicity John and Linda Andreini endowed a scholarship fund in 2013 to be awarded to fully deserving American Quarter Horse Youth Association members. The generous scholarship donation is named for their daughter Adrianna, who has been involved with horses from a young age and is very passionate about showing and ranching. “I want to […]
Continue reading …Congress Releases Statement About Cancellation of Amateur Versatility
April 2, 2014 Comments Off on Congress Releases Statement About Cancellation of Amateur Versatility
“Participation in one historically popular class, Amateur Versatility has been declining for the past decade. The tough decision was made to not offer Amateur Versatility in 2014. Versatility may return in future years. There is even discussion about bringing Open Versatility back to the Congress.”
Continue reading …Congratulations to Mark and Melissa Baus on Birth of Baby Gunner!
April 2, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations to Mark and Melissa Baus on Birth of Baby Gunner!
It’s not an April Fool’s Day prank! Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to congratulate our good friends, Mark and Melissa Baus, following the birth of their little cowboy yesterday, April 1, 2014.
Continue reading …“Take it All Off” For the NSBA Crisis Fund at 2014 Tom Powers Futurity
April 2, 2014 Comments Off on “Take it All Off” For the NSBA Crisis Fund at 2014 Tom Powers Futurity
The Bridleless Calcutta will be open to any professional horse trainer with any breed or age of horse.
Continue reading …Dr. Scott Myers Awarded With NSBA’s 2014 Jack Benson Award
April 2, 2014 Comments Off on Dr. Scott Myers Awarded With NSBA’s 2014 Jack Benson Award
Dr. Myers has served as executive director of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association since 2012. He is an NSBA national director, serving on the Animal Welfare and Grievance committees. Prior to becoming an executive with OQHA, Dr. Myers served as that association’s president, All American Quarter Horse Congress Tri-Chairman and as a board member.
Continue reading …30 WA Horses Being Cared For by Volunteers After Deadly Mudslide
April 2, 2014 Comments Off on 30 WA Horses Being Cared For by Volunteers After Deadly Mudslide
Horses impacted by a mudslide that obliterated parts of Snohomish County in rural Washington state are being cared for by area volunteers.
Continue reading …Unique Online Study Will Examine Incidence of Bullying in Horse Sports
April 2, 2014 Comments Off on Unique Online Study Will Examine Incidence of Bullying in Horse Sports
The first portion of the survey will investigate “the attitudes and emotions of people in horse sports.” The second portion seeks to determine if equestrians have been exposed to bullying in horse sports, and, if so, how they react and cope.
Continue reading …PtHA’s New Wrangler “Exhibitor of the Month” Contest, World Show News, and More
April 2, 2014 Comments Off on PtHA’s New Wrangler “Exhibitor of the Month” Contest, World Show News, and More
The premium book contains all PWC information, rules, class list and forms. It is available for download now at www.pintoworld.com. The printed premium book has been mailed to anyone who participated in the PWC the last three years. You can also request a copy by contacting the PtHA office at 405-491-0111 or at worldshow@pinto.org.
Continue reading …NCEA Honors Elite Equestrian Student-Athletes
April 2, 2014 Comments Off on NCEA Honors Elite Equestrian Student-Athletes
NCEA Elite Equestrian Student-Athlete Award Nominations: Rachel Kolb-University of Georgia, Paige Stawicki- University of Georgia, Alexi Child- Texas Christian University, Jenna Blumer- Oklahoma State University, Rachel Webster- Kansas State University, Jesse Johnson- Kansas State University, Jordan Goodall- South Dakota State University, Sydney Elliot- California State University-Fresno, Julianna Fischer- Southern Methodist University, Allison Ceresani- University of South Carolina, Katherine Riddle- Baylor University, Melanie Aiosa- University Tennessee- Martin, Marissa Bartmann- New Mexico State University
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