2015 | Equine Chronicle

Results From 2015 Athens Summer Jubilee

July 20, 2015 Comments Off

The weather wasn’t the only thing heating up the Henderson County Horseman’s Association’s Athens Summer Jubilee over the weekend in Texas. Class entries saw a boost from 2014 as many competitors came from across Texas and Oklahoma to snag those last few qualifying points for the upcoming AQHA World Show. The event began on Wednesday with […]

Tantalizing Trail Extravaganza Awaits at Arizona Fall Championship

July 20, 2015 Comments Off

Championship bronze trophies for each Trail division, a Scottsdale Performance Saddle for the cumulative high scoring rider in L2 Amateur/Select Trail, $500-$1,000 cash prizes, and an USTPC Trail Team Challenge are among the additions to the 2015 AZ. Fall Championship.

APHA Paint Horse Championships Head to Germany

July 20, 2015 Comments Off

The championship is scheduled in conjunction with the European Paint Horse Championship, the largest international APHA-approved show outside of North America; in 2014, it was APHA’s No. 2 show in the world by entries.

The Time to Buy All American Quarter Horse Congress Special Event Tickets is Now!

July 17, 2015 Comments Off

Although it might seem like a long ways off, the All American Quarter Horse Congress will be here before you know it. The time is now to buy tickets for the Congress special events.

First Triple Crown Winner in 37 Years, American Pharoah, is Now a Breyer Horse!

July 17, 2015 Comments Off

The American Pharoah Traditional 1/9 scale model captures the 2015 Triple Crown winner at full gallop as if reaching for the finish line, in rich semi-gloss tones of deep bay with black points and grey hooves, and expressive, hand-detailed attention to the eyes and muzzle. True to every detail, the model also bears the stallion’s distinctive tail.

Helmets Can Save Lives – Does Yours Meet the Requirements?

July 17, 2015 Comments Off

The American Medical Equestrian Association calculates that ASTM/SEI approved helmets have reduced severe head injuries by 50%.

Clinicians Announced For AQHA Youth World- McDowall, Frid, Sheets, Lund, Ross, Kimura, Johnson, Rose, Crawford

July 17, 2015 Comments Off

These free clinics are taught by AQHA Professional Horsemen, and donations will be accepted during the clinics for the AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Crisis Fund. The crisis fund helps professionals in times of need, arising from sudden and demonstrable hardship or disaster of a severe and unexpected nature or from serious physical illness. Nutrena will match your donation dollar for dollar so this is a great way to show your appreciation to AQHA Professional Horsemen.

Horse Trainer Turned Movie Star- Beth Gouthro

July 17, 2015 Comments Off

How does a horse trainer with no acting experience land the starring female role in a feature film? For Beth Gouthro, it was a chance encounter while she was at the feed store one day that spurred this new adventure into motion.

Can Your Trail Horse Do This?!

July 17, 2015 Comments Off

Today, at Tonto Mountain Ranch in Skull Valley, Arizona, Arizona Quarter Horse members will gather to participate in an exciting event called the Watermelon Bash Trail Challenge. The format of this outdoor competition will test the ability of a horse and rider to work as a team as they navigate through natural obstacles that might be encountered during a trail ride.

What Does the Future Hold For Collegiate Equestrian Competition? NEW UPDATE!

July 16, 2015 Comments Off

The committee noted that although Equestrian, after 13 years, does not meet the minimum NCAA standards as a sport, they believe that further discussions are warranted. The SVPC plans to look specifically at student-athlete participation and opportunities that Equestrian and other sports offer.