Equine Chronicle | Archive | July

Rain Doesn’t Deter Exhibitors From Coming Out in Droves For PQHA Mid-Summer Madness

July 18, 2017 Comments Off

Many of the classes and disciplines were four point or more, per judge. PQHA was able to provide Free Pizza to exhibitors on Thursday evening thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Equine Chronicle.

Pinto Exhibitor of the Month- Ashley Carns

July 18, 2017 Comments Off

#6. What is your favorite class to compete in? Why? Ashley’s favorite classes to compete in are Hunter Under Saddle and Disciplined Rail. “Disciplined Rial demonstrates the willingness of the horse to do the task given, while Hunter Under Saddle allows the horse to move free and naturally,” Carns says.

Equine West Nile Virus Threat Remains

July 18, 2017 Comments Off

When considering the 377 equine West Nile cases recorded across the United States in 2016,1 Dr. Hankins cautions, “The numbers are likely much greater. Some states only report West Nile virus cases if the disease is presented in neurological form.”

Jennifer Sheriff – The Industry All-Arounder

July 18, 2017 Comments Off

In the horse show world, the term “all-around” is used to describe horses and competitors who excel across many disciplines.

EC Photo of the Day: Golden Boy With the Golden Horse

July 17, 2017 Comments Off

Today’s EC Reader Photo of the Day comes from Melisia Pekny, who sent in these shots of her son, Reese Pekny, after he was named the 13 and Under Golden Horse All-Around Champion at the Palomino World Show. Reese rode his horse, Plenty of Goodscotch, aka “Chester,” to the big win by being named a 4 x World Champion in Hunt Seat Pleasure, Road Hack, Western Pleasure, and Flag Race. He was also the Reserve Champion in Showmanship, NSBA Champion in Western Pleasure, and received Top 3 awards in Horsemanship, Trail, and Color.

Congrats 2017-2018 AQHYA Officers and Directors!

July 17, 2017 Comments Off

AQHA Executive Committee:
President: Ty Cornelius of Mt. Pleasant, Arkansas
First Vice President: Kylie Good of East Berlin, Pennsylvania
Second Vice President: Caleb Sturgeon of Beloit, Ohio
Executive Member: Alan Hinds of Lawrence, Kansas
Executive Member: Olivia Tordoff of Powell, Ohio

Around the Ring Photos- 2017 PQHA Midsummer Madness

July 17, 2017 Comments Off

Thanks to Rita McMullen for around the ring photos from the PQHA Midsummer Madness that took place July 14-17 at Centre County Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall, PA. If you’d like to see your horse show pics on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

“Not So Little” Little Buckeye Blog With Kelly Rauschenbach

July 17, 2017 Comments Off

The largest classes included 30+ entries in Level 1 Trail, 40 in Amateur Showmanship, 44 in Youth 14-18 Horsemanship, 39 in Amateur Horsemanship, 20 in Senior Western Pleasure, and 25 in Level 1 Western Pleasure.

Results and Photos- 2017 MAQHA Corporate Challenge

July 17, 2017 Comments Off

The MAQHA Corporate Challenge ended with a bang yesterday in St. Paul, MN. with more than 8,000 total entries across all divisions. According to the new management team, Mark Harrell Horse Shows, that’s an increase of nearly 1,500 AQHA entries.

$105,000 Added to Halter Classes at AQHA Open/Amateur World Show

July 17, 2017 Comments Off

Exhibitors will compete for added money in various halter classes, thanks to the generosity of 10-year cumulative breeders Steve and Kathy Headley of Bloomington, Indiana, who donated $20,000; 30-year cumulative breeders Gary and Linda Gordon of Fossil Gate Farms, Roanoke, Texas, who donated $50,000; and 30-year cumulative breeder Terry Bradshaw, and his wife, Tammy, who donated $35,000.