Equine Chronicle | Archive | January

AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Classes Expanded in 2016

January 28, 2016 Comments Off

New this year, all AQHA shows can offer one or all seven Versatility Ranch Horse classes along with their regular roster of AQHA show classes.

18 Horses Diagnosed With EHV-1 at Sunland Park in New Mexico

January 27, 2016 Comments Off

These horses are from 13 different barns within Sunland Park racetrack; at present, horses in surrounding areas have tested negative. Of these 18, one horse has been euthanized for neurologic symptoms. No movement of horses is being allowed in or out of Sunland Park.

2016 Silver Dollar Circuit Adds 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurities

January 27, 2016 Comments Off

The new 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Futurities will be open to any three-year-old horse and rider, regardless of money earned. The Open division of the futurity will take place on Wednesday, March 16th, before Level 1 (Green) Western Pleasure. The Non-Pro Futurity will take place Saturday morning, before the Level 1 (Novice) Amateur Western Pleasure.

Buy Breedings to Top Halter Stallions in Best In The West Futurity Stallion Service Auction

January 27, 2016 Comments Off

Buy Breedings to Top Halter Stallions in Best In The West Futurity Stallion Service Auction

Just in Time For Super Bowl 50, Budweiser Welcomes Newest Clydesdale!

January 27, 2016 Comments Off

The Budweiser Clydesdales family welcomed its first foal of 2016 this week. Mac was born at Warm Springs Ranch Tuesday, joining Anheuser-Busch’s herd of 160+ Clydesdales.

Would You Like to Win a Full Page Ad in The Equine Chronicle?! Get the Chance at The International

January 27, 2016 Comments Off

Seven full page ads in The Equine Chronicle will be presented to the High Point winners in Open, Amateur, Select, Novice Amateur, Novice Youth, 13 and under, and 14-18 divisions. Competitors must show in their respective division Halter classes to qualify for High Point.

Tips With Tivoli- 6 Tips to Make Your Training Experience the BEST!

January 27, 2016 Comments Off

#2- Be Patient- We like to have 30-60 days to evaluate a prospect to determine what level of training that horse requires and what his potential is. Also, understand that 30 days is not long enough to tell whether your horse is the next Congress Masters Champion. Don’t have unrealistic expectations. Try to avoid having preconceived notions of how long it will take to reach a certain milestone.

Team SmartPak Riders Shine in 2015

January 27, 2016 Comments Off

The husband and wife team of Jim and Deanna Searles who own and operate Circle S Ranch, also had a fantastic year with several top place finishes for both Jim, Deanna and their clients. Gastric and digestive support is also a top priority for the horses at Circle S Ranch.

NYATT Equitation Added to 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress

January 26, 2016 Comments Off

The addition of English Equitation will allow participating teams to have two more exhibitors compete per team.

Dixie National Quarter Horse Show Announces Expanded Equestrians With Disabilities Show

January 26, 2016 Comments Off

“We had the largest EWD show in the nation last year, and we are expecting more entries this year. We already have participants from Texas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Mississippi who have made stall reservations and are planning to attend.”