On the Road With Denny Strickland at the CMT Music Awards
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Two of our friends in the horse industry, Vickie and Denny Strickland, are in Nashville today and will be attending the event this evening. We have some fun photos to share from their adventures as they prepare for the biggest party in country music.
Continue reading …Wednesday’s Wild But Wonderful Story- Unbelievable Rescue of Boston Police Horse During 1989
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The photo was taken on October 31, 1989 and Frank remembers the day like it was yesterday…“The rope fastened around Fritz stretched across the street and I remember there were somewhere between 15 to 20 people grabbing a hold of the rope to make sure Fritz stayed put. The compassion of perfect strangers was unbelievable.”
Continue reading …Hurricane Season is Here… Are Your Horses Prepared?
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Tip #3- If you need to evacuate your horses, find several locations where the animals could be taken NOW and outline several routes to get to them. Make arrangements in advance with the owner/operators.
Continue reading …In Memoriam: William ‘Doug’ Haws, Judge and Hall of Fame Member
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He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, the Pinto Horse Association, Utah Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, Pinto Horse Hall of Fame, and was a President of the World Champion Cutter Racing Association.
Continue reading …PQHA “Summer Kick-Off” Quarter Horse Show Exceeds Expectations With 75% Increase
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The PQHA Summer Kick-Off filled almost 400 stalls, showed close to 900 entries, and provided four judges over the two-day split combined event. “This is a 75% increase from the 2013 show,” said Brenda Campbell, PQHA Office Staff and Board Member.
Continue reading …More Behind-the-Scenes Photos at 2014 Redbud Spectacular
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Thanks to Eric Mendrysa of Emajes Design and Photography for sharing some more behind-the-scenes photos from the 2014 Redbud Spectacular currently taking place in Oklahoma City.
Continue reading …Are You Ready For 2014 APHA Youth World?!
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Scholarships: $1,000 each to the All-Around Youth 14-18, Youth 13 & Under and Novice Youth winners, $500 each to the Power Performance High-Point and Reserve High-Point winners, Up to $36,000 awarded in 10 Youth halter classes, with scholarships paid through sixth place, $500 for the Superior Sportsmanship winner, $500 each to the Junior and Senior High-Point Individuals in the APHA/ApHC Horse Judging Contest, $500 to a randomly selected Youth Boot Camp participant
Continue reading …2014 Jerry Wells Memorial Halter Futurity Wrap-up, Results, and Payouts
June 3, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 Jerry Wells Memorial Halter Futurity Wrap-up, Results, and Payouts
TOP MONEY EARNING EXHIBITORS: Colts-Lonn Smallwood $2,353.30, Geldings-Jeff Habinghorst $1,652.00, Fillies- Angela Ryan $2,205.40, Youth Geldings- Monica Ham $735.00, Youth Mares- James Hamby $1,181.75, and Best of Show- Angela Ryan $1,000.00
Continue reading …U.S. Equestrian Team Member’s Campaign to Join “Dancing With The Stars”
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“They need to know that there is enough of a fan base within the horse industry because they’re not going to put someone on the show who doesn’t have a good following,” Savoie said. “I need people to like my Jane Savoie Dancing With the Stars Facebook page and share it with everyone.”
Continue reading …It’s Graduation Time! Share Your Photos With EquineChronicle.com
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This first image of Mary Cage with (ApHC) Sterling Invitation comes from Terri Cage Photography. Cage will be walking across the stage today, Tuesday, June 3, 2014, to proudly accept her diploma.
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