2017 | Equine Chronicle

Around the Rings March to the Arch – 3/25 with the G-Man

March 25, 2017 Comments Off

Around the Rings March to the Arch – 3/24 with the G-Man

March 24, 2017 Comments Off

2017 APHA Advisory Committees and Chairs Named

March 24, 2017 Comments Off

Amateur: Elizabeth Roberts-Brewer, chair; Brandon Severin, vice chair
Breed Integrity: Jennifer Sheriff, chair; Renee Robinson, vice chair
General Show & Contest: Melanie Cox-Dayhuff, chair; Lyn Fick, vice chair
International: Pat Trebesch, co-chair; Monika Hagen, co-chair
Judges: Sandy Jirkovsky, chair; Ann Jones, vice chair
Long Range Planning: Fred Tabor, chair; Kevin Smith, vice chair
Professional Horsemen: Lisa Ligon, chair; Carly Veldman Parks, vice chair
Racing: Jamie Howard, chair; Steve Wright, vice chair
Recreational Riding: Anita Hertner, chair; David Ruby, vice chair
Regional Club: Randall Roser Jr., chair; Sheri Grinstead, vice chair
Rules: Delena Doyle, chair; Mary Parrott, vice chair
Youth: Sue Woodson, chair; Sandi Morgan, vice chair

AQHA Bylaw and Registration Changes Approved at Convention

March 24, 2017 Comments Off

The second item addressed the creation of a task force to investigate the use, distribution and value of microchipping in all or just certain American Quarter Horses. The task force’s findings and/or recommendations will be presented to appropriate committees at the 2018 annual convention for consideration.

2017 March To The Arch Kicks Off with Cleve Wells and Amblin Potential Winning $7,500 Open Novice Horse WP Slot

March 24, 2017 Comments Off

The 2017 March To The Arch kicked off yesterday in spectacular style with the $7,500 Open Novice Horse Western Pleasure Slot class. Winning the $7,500 class was Cleve Wells with Amblin Potential, earning $3,952.50. The Highest Placing Limited Rider was Joshua Brown with Lazy Lopin Moonlight earning $2,000. The Highest Placing Intermediate Rider was Jonathan Meilleur with Thepartysgettinghot earning $1,000.

Quarter Horse Congress Partners With New “Horse Uber” Travel App, Equo

March 24, 2017 Comments Off

Equo is a mobile app (both android and iOS devices) connecting horse owners, trainers and riders with shippers all around the United States. The app allows users to request a ride from any starting location to any destination within the US and Canada while also providing an instant free quote for their trip.

Around the Rings March to the Arch – 3/23 with the G-Man

March 24, 2017 Comments Off

Sun Circuit’s Move to March a Resounding Success With 21,479 Entries

March 23, 2017 Comments Off

One word summarizes the 2017 Arizona Sun Country Circuit: More. The show had more entries than ever in its 44-year history with nearly 18,500 AQHA class entries and 21,479 over all entries.

Wildflower Celebration High Point Winners

March 23, 2017 Comments Off

Check out the following list of High Point winners from the Texas Paint Horse Club and Gulf Coast Paint Horse Club Wildflower Celebration that took place March 17 – 19 at the Extraco Event Center in Waco, Texas. Walk-Trot Youth High Point- Cara Christensen and Slightly Fancy Reserve- Taylor Eller and Charismatic World Novice […]

First Half of Gordyville Spring Fling Racks Up 5,500+ Entries

March 23, 2017 Comments Off

The highlight of the first weekend was the inaugural $9,000 NSBA Level 1 Western Pleasure Slot Class with 11 horse showing. The class paid 1-5th and 10th and had a separete Limited Division. Chris Jones and Amazin Dream and Kenny Lakins and She Had Me At Hello shared the top prize as co-winners.