Shorty’s Caboy Hattery Will Return as a 2018 APHA World Show Sponsor
December 5, 2017 Comments Off on Shorty’s Caboy Hattery Will Return as a 2018 APHA World Show Sponsor
Coming in 2018, Shorty’s is pulling out all the stops and implementing new custom laser design! Allowing for increased precision in the stitching and creation of your hat, you’ll have the hat of your dreams exactly as you’ve dreamt it!
Continue reading …More Than $120,000 in Added Money Up For Grabs at 2018 Ranching Heritage Challenges
December 5, 2017 Comments Off on More Than $120,000 in Added Money Up For Grabs at 2018 Ranching Heritage Challenges
“These events are a great avenue for people who enjoy ranch horse-type competition,” said Kim Lindsey, AQHA director of ranching. “The challenges offer significant purses and prizes, and help showcase the ranch-raised horses from AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders.”
Continue reading …American Horse Council Addresses Potential Impact of Electronic Logging Device Mandate
December 4, 2017 Comments Off on American Horse Council Addresses Potential Impact of Electronic Logging Device Mandate
Despite its being issued nearly two years ago, awareness for this rule among livestock haulers and the equine industry is nearly non-existent… More time is needed to reach out to the horse industry, and ensure that industry outreach can address ELD compliance and ELD impact.
Continue reading …After 27 Years, Craig Schmersal Wins His First NRHA Futurity!
December 4, 2017 Comments Off on After 27 Years, Craig Schmersal Wins His First NRHA Futurity!
“It’s taken a while to win the NRHA Futurity – 27 years – but we finally made it,” said Schmersal, who did not try to hide his tears. “This mare reminds me of her mom and dad, and I had the pleasure of showing them both. The babies by and out of them try so hard and are so steady. They have their brain and the ability.”
Continue reading …PtHA Exhibitor and Horse of the Month: Emma Thornton/The Big Bad Boogey Man and Megan Barrett/Teknikolor Asset
December 4, 2017 Comments Off on PtHA Exhibitor and Horse of the Month: Emma Thornton/The Big Bad Boogey Man and Megan Barrett/Teknikolor Asset
The Banixx Pinto of the Month for November is Teknikolor Asset, owned by Megan Barrett from Macedonia, Ohio. Teknikolor Asset is better known as Kalvy. Barrett described Kalvy’s personality as very confident and bold, but also quite lazy, as he can often be found laying down sleeping and snoring after a long day of showing.
Continue reading …Congratulations Chelsea Martz and Adam Churches on Engagement!
December 4, 2017 Comments Off on Congratulations Chelsea Martz and Adam Churches on Engagement!
We would like to congratulate our good friend and AQHA amateur, Chelsea Martz, on her engagement to Adam Churches over the weekend! We had the opportunity to meet Chelsea’s new beau at the All American Quarter Horse Congress this fall. This is what Chelsea’s very happy mother, Cathy, had to say. “Chelsea got engaged to […]
Continue reading …DOT Grants 90-Day Waiver From Requirement that Livestock Haulers Install Electronic Logging Devices
December 4, 2017 Comments Off on DOT Grants 90-Day Waiver From Requirement that Livestock Haulers Install Electronic Logging Devices
The Department of Transportation has granted a 90-day waiver from the requirement that agricultural and livestock haulers install electronic logging devices in their vehicles. Over those 90 days the department plans to look closely at agriculture’s request for an exemption while developing additional guidance for agricultural haulers.
Continue reading …Did You Know Hay is Missing Key Nutrients?
December 4, 2017 Comments Off on Did You Know Hay is Missing Key Nutrients?
Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin A (as beta carotene) along with vitamin E quickly become oxidized (destroyed) shortly after cutting due to exposure to heat, air, light, and moisture.
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“You are a great champion. When you ran, the ground shook, the sky opened, and mere mortals parted. Parted the way to victory, where you’ll meet me in the winner’s circle, where I’ll put a blanket of flowers on your back.” – the movie, Dreamer. If you think you have a great photo that could be our EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Volunteer For the 2018 SEC Equestrian Championships!
December 2, 2017 Comments Off on Volunteer For the 2018 SEC Equestrian Championships!
How would you like to volunteer for the 2018 SEC Equestrian Championships?! The University of South Carolina is excited to be the host of the event that will take place March 30-31, 2018 at One Wood Farm in Blythewood, S.C.
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