Close to $40,000 worth of goods, saddles, electronics, and gift certificates will be randomly given through a variety of fun games, trivia contests, drawings, and lucky exhibitor awards.
Continue reading …Thanks to Alicia Allen for sharing this beautiful photo of her AQHA/APHA filly by Righteous Invitation, “Apples,” who spent some time outside this morning enjoying a snowy setting in Kentucky.
Continue reading …At the start of the weekend, 1,300 stalls were occupied and many more trailers are expected to pull in as the show gets fully underway this week.
Continue reading …Will Western Dressage gain the same following as Ranch Horse Pleasure?… Only time will tell. In 2014, NAWD received over 250 virtual test entries for western dressage judging. With the 2015 season opening of its worldwide “Trax” competitions program, NAWD has already received participant commitments that will realize growth of online submissions of Western Dressage tests to well over 700 entries in 2015
Continue reading …Unlike in the human, the horse’s stomach secretes acid all the time, even when empty. Chewing creates saliva, a natural antacid. If left without food, horses will chew on whatever they can, even their own manure, to neutralize the acid that is causing them physical pain and mental discomfort. And if left with absolutely nothing to chew on, the horse will commonly develop ulcers.
Continue reading …Recent app enhancements include the ability to tap on a covering sire’s name to read his pedigree paragraph and to sync the app across all desired devices. Racing past performances are also now attached to each relevant sale horse’s page, and sale results, if furnished, appear on each horse’s catalog page post-auction.
Continue reading …The live feed for the 2015 Arizona Sun Circuit is currently being broadcast on HorseShowGlobal.com.
Continue reading …Every Friday we like to feature a fun video clip or photo from one of our EquineChronicle.com readers. Today’s clip comes from 17-year-old Curtis Howerton of Williamsfield, Illinois who took advantage of the winter break to teach his APHA show horse a new trick…
Continue reading …The Equine Chronicle wanted to learn a little more about this elite group, the type of horses they tend to show, and the unique challenges they face. We spoke with some of the industry’s highly successful Select and Masters exhibitors including Christine Hocutt-Senteney, Linda Coakley, Debby Brehm, Debi East, and Vicki Kent.
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