2017 | Equine Chronicle

Solid Gold Futurity Announces Pleasure Series

February 2, 2017 Comments Off

Today, we’re pleased to announce the Solid Gold Performance Series. We’re offering three Western Pleasure classes and two Hunter Under Saddle classes, both Open and Non Pro. Performance classes will be in a nomination format with nominations now being accepted. The goal is to stimulate interest in our industry and promote maiden horses.

Pattern Book Now Available For Fox Lea Farm Love Circuit

February 2, 2017 Comments Off

The pattern book for the 2017 Fox Lea Farm Love Circuit is now available on MarkHarrellHorseShows.com. The event will take place February 10-12 in Venice, Florida. Judges will be Kelly Chapman, Brent Maxwell, Tim Finkenbinder, and David Connors. Click here to view a showbill. Click here to view the pattern book. Click here to view the […]

Spectacular Prizes On Tap For 2017 Silver Dollar Circuit

February 2, 2017 Comments Off

With over $12,000 added in our NSBA all-breed futurities and great sponsors on board like Blue Ribbon Custom Tack, Kimes Ranch Jeans, SmartPak, Yeti, Circle S Ranch, Markel Insurance, and The Equine Chronicle, this is shaping up to be our best show yet!

Gut Jaidhof Expands Equine Operation to Texas With Purchase of 70+ Acres in Tioga For Gutmann Farms

February 2, 2017 Comments Off

“I think that the exchange of knowledge between the U.S. and Europe is a very important thing, and that’s what we will try to accomplish on different levels with the two facilities, our horses, and trainers. I’m excited to see what the future holds in both the U.S. and Europe.”

Gas Colic- Common, But Preventable!

February 2, 2017 Comments Off

Truth is, if you’re feeding correctly, gas colic should not happen. And if it does, then you’re more than likely doing something wrong.

Topline Development in Horses

February 2, 2017 Comments Off

Muscles cannot be built without the nutritional building blocks they require of protein and amino acids in the diet. Although many of us have been taught that horses have a protein requirement, the requirement is actually for amino acids.

2016 APHA Year-End Results Are Official!

February 1, 2017 Comments Off

Year-end results for the 2016 APHA show season are now official. Congrats to a few of the big winners! Open Top 20 #1- Lauren Bork with Theultimate Advantage Classic Amateur Top 20 #1- Kylee John with Krumsunized Masters Amateur Top 20 #1- Coleen Bull with Timeless Assets and Karen Pumphrey with Gotta Hot Invite Novice […]

Who Wants a Full Page Ad in The Equine Chronicle?! Just Win High Point at The International

February 1, 2017 Comments Off

Seven High Point winners at the upcoming International Horse Show will each receive a full page ad in The Equine Chronicle as their prize! The divisions eligible are Open, Amateur, Select, L1 Amateur, L1 Youth, 13 & under, and 14-18 Youth.

Regional Clubs Honored With Top APHA Honors!

February 1, 2017 Comments Off

The 2017 President’s Club of Distinction winners are:

Illinois Paint Horse Association
Southwest Washington Paint Horse Club
Texas Paint Horse Club
Virginia Paint Horse Club
Washington State Paint Horse Club

AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year is Box O Quarter Horses

February 1, 2017 Comments Off

Box O Quarter Horses is owned and operated by Jecca and Cash Ostrander. The Ostranders care for 800 head of Angus-Limousin-cross cattle and have a remuda of 45 registered American Quarter Horses they breed and use for daily ranch work. The Ostranders joined the AQHA Ranch Heritage Breeder’s program in 2011 and began competing in Zoetis AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenges. They are also donors to the AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program.