2014 AQHA Adequan Select World Show Results and Around the Ring Photos
August 27, 2014 Comments Off on 2014 AQHA Adequan Select World Show Results and Around the Ring Photos
The 2014 AQHA Adequan Select World Show is well underway in Amarillo, Texas and will continue through August 30th. Several big winners have been named thus far and 11 more will be crowned today!
Continue reading …Day 1 at the 2014 AQHA Select World Show With Linda Coakley
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Day 1 at the 2014 AQHA Select World Show With Linda Coakley
Hello Equine Chronicle from Amarillo! My name is Linda Coakley, and I am showing my gelding, Charlie, [Patsys Royal Secret] here at the AQHA Adequan Select World Championship Show. This morning I showed in Showmanship and made the Finals, probably because my trainer, Kip Larson, made sure my tie was perfect! Tomorrow, we show Halter […]
Continue reading …Team USA is Golden at 2014 World Equestrian Games!
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Team USA is Golden at 2014 World Equestrian Games!
The air was electric as each member of Team USA entered the pen for NRHA pattern number six. It perhaps reached its loudest point when NRHA leading rider, Shawn Flarida, walked in with “Baby Spooks,” looking calm and cool.
Continue reading …Inaugural East Coast Halter Futurity Designed Specifically With Affordability in Mind
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Inaugural East Coast Halter Futurity Designed Specifically With Affordability in Mind
“We wanted to give people an outlet to go show their new babies, by top stallions, and still make it feasible for the middle class.”
Continue reading …Congratulations AQHA Select World Show Showmanship Finalists!
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHA Select World Show Showmanship Finalists!
Congratulations to the top 15 competitors that will return to the Showmanship Finals on Thursday, August 28th. Judges for the Finals will be Stephanie Lynn, Steve Lackey, Kenda Pipkin, Tom Robertson, and Tim Finkenbinder. Anne Wilson with Visible Investment Farley Barbera with Hot Jazzin Zippo Marsha Leatherwood with Zippos Heart Of Gold Arzenet Burnes with […]
Continue reading …Congratulations AQHA Select World Show Ranch Horse Pleasure and Reining Finalists!
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations AQHA Select World Show Ranch Horse Pleasure and Reining Finalists!
A big congratulations goes to the following competitors that have qualified to return to the Ranch Horse Pleasure Finals and the Reining Finals on Wednesday, August 27th at the 2014 AQHA Adequan Select World Show in Amarillo, Texas! Judges for the Finals of the Ranch Horse Pleasure will be Butch Campbell, Clark Bradley, Doug Ingersoll, […]
Continue reading …Late Summer Heat Wave Could Stress Livestock, Horses
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Late Summer Heat Wave Could Stress Livestock, Horses
Offer horses frequent drinks of water during work in hot weather. Allowing them to drink during work helps maintain water balance and relieves the urge to drink a lot of water after exercise. After a hard workout, water horses out gradually.
Continue reading …Saddle Up Safely, Booklets on Safe Equine Travel Released
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Saddle Up Safely, Booklets on Safe Equine Travel Released
While motorcycle riders experience a serious injury every 7,000 hours of riding, horseback riders experience one every 350 hours, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is estimated that one in five equestrians will be seriously injured during their riding careers.
Continue reading …Inaugural Northwest Paint Horse Championship Attracts New Competitors
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on Inaugural Northwest Paint Horse Championship Attracts New Competitors
The championship, held in conjunction with the Zone 1 Zone-O-Rama in Albany, Oregon, was designed to attract new exhibitors to the area’s APHA events by offering incentives and limited-eligibility classes. The Northwest Championship offered 13 Amateur and Youth classes, which were selected based on class popularity and participation within the zone.
Continue reading …AQHA Director at Large James “Jim” Fleming Has Passed
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Director at Large James “Jim” Fleming Has Passed
He was the president and director of the Alberta Quarter Horse Association for many years and a director at large of AQHA. Jim was a founding member of the Team Cattle Penning Association of Alberta. Even when he could no longer ride on a team with his family, he enjoyed watching them compete. He was very proud of his grandchildren and all of their many accomplishments.
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