“It doesn’t matter how sleep-deprived you are, hearing the words ‘foal’ and ‘problem’ in such close proximity, liberally sprinkled with a clear sense of urgency, inspires any mare owner on the face of the earth to find a new, much higher gear.”
Continue reading …Check Out All the Fun Scheduled For 2017 AQHA Youth World!
July 13, 2017 Comments Off on Check Out All the Fun Scheduled For 2017 AQHA Youth World!
Other events include a church service at 9 a.m. on August 6, followed by The Paws Cause, a dog adoption event at 11 a.m. Both will be held in the Sales Pavilion (Barn 3). Ford Youth World attendees have the opportunity to visit with colleges and universities at the college fair 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 7 and 8 in Section 300 in the Jim Norick Arena. Then at 7 a.m. on August 8, come get a free breakfast sandwich with AQHA Professional Horsemen in Section 300.
Continue reading …Trail Hacks – Riding Your Show Horse Off the Beaten Path
July 13, 2017 Comments Off on Trail Hacks – Riding Your Show Horse Off the Beaten Path
In today’s world of top equine athletes, you need every weapon in your arsenal to attain peak fitness and performance.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes Fun- 2017 AjPHA Youth World
July 12, 2017 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes Fun- 2017 AjPHA Youth World
Special thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for some great candids from the recent 2017 AjPHA Youth World Show. If you’d like to see your photos on www.EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Candy Apple Classic
July 12, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Candy Apple Classic
Thanks to Jennifer Stossel for some fun photos from the Candy Apple Classic that recently took place July 7-9 in Hamburg, New York. The show was hosted by the Western New York Quarter Horse Club. If you’d like to share photos from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …The Achilles Heel- Fixing Fetlock Injuries in Horses
July 12, 2017 Comments Off on The Achilles Heel- Fixing Fetlock Injuries in Horses
“The signs of repetitive stress injury are quite broad. Although many horses appear obviously lame in one limb, this is a disorder that commonly afflicts two, three, or four fetlocks. As a result, trainers or jockeys often describe the horse as simply ‘moving poorly,’ and general observations give the impression that the horse just looks uncomfortable and stiff, not necessarily lame,” Professor Richardson said.
Continue reading …Ride the Pattern Clinicians Announced for 2017 AQHA Youth World Show
July 12, 2017 Comments Off on Ride the Pattern Clinicians Announced for 2017 AQHA Youth World Show
Horsemanship
AQHA Professional Horseman Brent Tincher
Friday, August 4, following hunter hack
Jim Norick Arena
Showmanship
AQHA Professional Horsewoman Jackie Krshka
Friday, August 4, following Ride the Pattern Horsemanship
Jim Norick Arena
Equitation Over Fences
AQHA Professional Horsemen David Miller and Leslie Lange
11 a.m., Friday, August 4
Performance Arena
Update on Gate Change For Trail Classes at AQHA World Shows
July 12, 2017 Comments Off on Update on Gate Change For Trail Classes at AQHA World Shows
“After the announcement, several AQHA professional horsemen, trainers and exhibitors voiced their concerns about adding a solid gate to the Adequan® Select World, due to many of the 50-and-over exhibitors not being prepared to manage a solid gate,” said Pete Kyle, AQHA chief show officer. “We’ve listened to the feedback of our members and have decided to use the rope gate at the Adequan Select World in 2017; however the solid gate will still be used at the 2017 Lucas Oil World.”
Continue reading …The Don & Ron Show – Don Manuello & Ron McMillian
July 12, 2017 Comments Off on The Don & Ron Show – Don Manuello & Ron McMillian
“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” – Marc Anthony
Continue reading …More Than $300,000 On Tap for Halter Exhibitors at 2017 APHA World Show
July 11, 2017 Comments Off on More Than $300,000 On Tap for Halter Exhibitors at 2017 APHA World Show
Halter exhibitors can cash in several ways:
– Platinum Breeders’ Futurity Estimated Purse: $73,000
– Gold, Silver & Bronze Breeders’ Futurity – Halter Estimated Purse: $38,000
– Breeders’ Halter Futurity Bonus Payout: $20,000 (for high placing weanling foals competing in both APHA World Show Amateur weanling halter and the 2017 Breeders’ Halter Futurity, Des Moines, IA)
– Lynn Simons Memorial Halter Futurity Estimated Purse: $18,750 (taking place concurrently with Amateur Yearling halter classes)
– WCHA Breeder’s Championship Futurity & The Big Money Futurity: $160,000 in cash & prizes (taking place in conjunction with the APHA World Show)
– Weanling & Yearling Color Classes at The Big Money Futurity: $5,000 added (taking place in conjunction with the APHA World Show)