Equine Chronicle | Archive | June

Horse Industry Ties to the #FedEx Cup Golf Tournament

June 8, 2016 Comments Off

The 2016 FedEx St. Jude Classic kicks off tomorrow in Memphis, Tennessee and a few of our friends in the horse industry will have a front row seat for all of the action!

Results From 2016 Indy Circuit

June 8, 2016 Comments Off

Thanks to Mark Harrell Horse Shows we have complete results to share from the 2016 Indy Circuit. Judges were Jonathan Meilleur, Terry Cross, John Boxell, and Scott Neuman. Click here to view S/C 1 results. Click here to view S/C 2 results. Click here to view circuit champions. High Point: Small Fry- Champion – Honk […]

Kimes Ranch Releases New Men’s Jean, “The Dillon”

June 8, 2016 Comments Off

Kimes Ranch’s fourth style of men’s jeans, the Dillon, is a great match for those who love the company’s Chuck jean. It offers a similar silhouette and fit as the Chuck with a 13oz denim and subtle blue stitched horns.

Three AQHA Trainers, Recchiuti, Schooler, and Hamilton, Participate in Celebrity Harness Race!

June 8, 2016 Comments Off

Last night, three AQHA horse trainers threw caution to the wind when they climbed aboard sulkies to participate in a special match race at Hoosier Park in New Castle, Indiana during the Indy Circuit and IQHA State Show.

Behind the Scenes at Redbud Spectacular Progressive Dinner Party

June 8, 2016 Comments Off

Thanks to AQHA youth competitor Tatum Richey for these wonderful pictures from behind the scenes at the Progressive Dinner Party that took place last night at the 2016 Redbud Spectacular. With complimentary food and a Leadline Costume Competition, it looks like fun was had by all!

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science to Publish LIFELINE Equine Gut Study

June 8, 2016 Comments Off

It’s well-known that stress, training, trailering and competition can cause occasional gut issues in performance horses. This can cause horses to be cinchy, have a rough hair coat, go off feed, and not perform to their potential.

The Bold & Beautiful: Trailblazing Women of the American Quarter Horse

June 8, 2016 Comments Off

The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum hosted a gallery talk to complement the Bold & Beautiful: Trailblazing Women of the American Quarter Horse exhibit on April 15 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. Several of the featured female American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame inductees shared their personal stories and adventures during the gallery talk. Visit AQHA’s YouTube channel to hear the stories of AQHA’s first female president Ginger Hyland, long-time AQHA administrative assistant Betty Nix, the family of rancher Nancy Dear and the family of Harriett Peckham, remembered as the first lady of racing.

New Horse Emojis For the Equine Obsessed!

June 7, 2016 Comments Off

For those equine-obsessed texting fanatics out there, there is a new horse keyboard on the market, HorseMoji. With emojis representing multiples disciplines like Western Pleasure, Dressage, Barrel Racing, and Hunter/Jumpers, you can now customize your texts for your favorite equestrian event.

Western Pleasure Super Sires Announces $50 Nomination Fee For Eligible Foals!

June 7, 2016 Comments Off

The Western Pleasure Super Sires program is excited to announce a $50 nomination fee for any Western Pleasure Super Sire-eligible foal (of any age) to be nominated into the program. Remember, in order to compete in the WPSS event, all foals must be nominated. This special offer will be made available now through this year’s event at the 2016 Tom Powers Futurity July 1-2.

More Around the Ring Photos at 2016 Indy Circuit

June 7, 2016 Comments Off

Thanks again to Tony Roach and the Henry County Saddle Club for more great photos from the 2016 Indy Circuit.