European Winners Crowned at 2017 EuroPaint Zone Championship
December 6, 2017 Comments Off on European Winners Crowned at 2017 EuroPaint Zone Championship
“EuroPaint” welcomed exhibitors from across Europe, and to be eligible for the special Paint Horse Championship classes and awards, both exhibitors and horse owners must reside in Europe, and the horses had to meet other eligibility criteria. The European Paint Horse Championship was the largest APHA show in 2016, excluding the APHA World Show, and the show was reportedly even larger in 2017.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Turkey Circuit
December 6, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Turkey Circuit
Special thanks to Sally Blackwell Photography for sharing some great photos from the 2017 Turkey Circuit! If you’d like to share photos from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Beginning Jan. 2018, AQHA Judges to Assess 10-Point Penalty for Unnatural Ranch-Horse Appearance
December 6, 2017 Comments Off on Beginning Jan. 2018, AQHA Judges to Assess 10-Point Penalty for Unnatural Ranch-Horse Appearance
The new Rule SHW419.4, effective January 1, 2018, states, “Unnatural ranch horse appearance (Horse’s tail is obvious and consistently carried in an unnatural manner in every maneuver).” Judges can assess a 10-point penalty for unnatural tail appearance.
Continue reading …AQHA Encourages One-Year Enforcement Delay of ELD Mandate
December 6, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Encourages One-Year Enforcement Delay of ELD Mandate
AQHA and other livestock organizations are concerned about the regulation requiring 10 consecutive hours off duty and how that will affect the welfare of animals being transported. Livestock industry guidelines recommend that drivers avoid stops when hauling livestock, as stopping for long periods of time would have a detrimental effect on the animals being hauled.
Continue reading …“Go South For the Winner” Kicks Off Arkansas Show Season
December 6, 2017 Comments Off on “Go South For the Winner” Kicks Off Arkansas Show Season
The show had a great start on Friday night with the Open Ranch Riding pulling 30 entries and Amateur Ranch Riding pulling 20 entries.
Continue reading …Inaugural Performance Color Choice Futurity Kicks Off in 2018!
December 5, 2017 Comments Off on Inaugural Performance Color Choice Futurity Kicks Off in 2018!
“In an effort to help improve our industry, we have formed the Color Choice Futurity program to benefit those breeding, raising and showing Paint, Appaloosa, Palomino, and Buckskin performance horses,” said Jennifer Sheriff. The Color Choice Futurity is strictly for Color Breed horses and are required to be registered with one of the following associations: APHA, ApHC, ABRA, IBHA & PHBA.
Continue reading …Judges Announced For 2018 Silver Dollar Circuit
December 5, 2017 Comments Off on Judges Announced For 2018 Silver Dollar Circuit
Check out the great lineup of judges for the 2018 Silver Dollar Circuit. John Briggs Kelly Chapman Buddy Fisher Cindy Hale Mike Hay Bradley Leubben Lisa Ligon Brent Maxwell Steve Meadows Jonathan Meilleur Becky Schooler Bruce Walquist For more information about the 2018 Silver Dollar Circuit, visit www.silverdollarcircuit.com.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos at 2017 Go South For the Winner Show
December 5, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos at 2017 Go South For the Winner Show
Special thanks to Shelby Layne Ridgway for sharing some great photos from the recent 2017 Go South For The Winner show that took place in Texarkana, Arkansas recently. If you’d like to share photos from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …When Does Youth Makeup Cross the Line From Arena-Appropriate to Beauty Pageant?
December 5, 2017 Comments Off on When Does Youth Makeup Cross the Line From Arena-Appropriate to Beauty Pageant?
“If they’re feeling like a million bucks, they’ll show with more confidence. I don’t like a very dramatic, dark look on the little ones, but just enough to add that extra sparkle and pop to the picture.”
Continue reading …Free Webinar: Eco-Friendly Ways to Control Mud, Dust, Bugs and Weeds on Equine Properties
December 5, 2017 Comments Off on Free Webinar: Eco-Friendly Ways to Control Mud, Dust, Bugs and Weeds on Equine Properties
Techniques for mud management, composting manure, pasture management, chemical use reduction and water conservation are all win-win for horse health, chore efficiency and environmental integrity.
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