2017 | Equine Chronicle

The Equine Professional Manual- The Art of Teaching

January 30, 2017 Comments Off

The Equine Professional Manual is full of illustrations, photos, lesson plans and geared toward all types of learning styles. This comprehensive manual shares a wide array of teaching styles with instructors to help make them more effective trainers and, thus, helping their clients ride better.

Final Horse Protection Act on Hold Due to Transfer of Power in Washington

January 27, 2017 Comments Off

Recently, President Trump ordered a government wide freeze on all new federal regulations pending review. This order has put an indefinite hold on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) final regulations governing enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA).

Equine Affaire’s Fantasia: Fun, Fabulous, and Affordable Entertainment!

January 27, 2017 Comments Off

Equine Affaire returns to the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus on April 6-9, 2017, and brings with it a smorgasbord of horse-related educational, shopping and entertainment treats for horse lovers from all walks of equestrian life.

New Things in Store for 2017 March To The Arch…

January 27, 2017 Comments Off

This year, there are plenty of new things in store for the 2017 edition of the MTTA. This year, The Equine Chronicle has sponsored the main event of the show, the $10,000 L1 Non Pro Western Pleasure! Also, making an appearance this year is the $7,500 3 and Over Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure, which will award Highest Placing Intermediate and Limited Rider awards.

Shows On Tap For Arkansas QH- Circle G Classic and Memorial Day Circuit/Stanford Happening

January 27, 2017 Comments Off

The 2017 season will continue with the Circle G Classic on March 31 – April 2 with 6 judges in Tunica, Mississippi. The judges are: Mike Hoeppner, Richard Spinks, Judd Paul, Curtis Reynolds, Steve Heckaman, and Chris Jones. The schedule for Circle G had been modified to promote a better utilization of time.

Qualifying Points Released For 2017 AQHA Open/Amateur World Show

January 27, 2017 Comments Off

View the Lucas Oil World qualifying points. The qualifying period began August 1, 2016, and ends July 31, 2017. The Lucas Oil World returns to Oklahoma City November 2-18, 2017.

Premium For 2017 Silver Dollar Circuit is Up!

January 26, 2017 Comments Off

The 2017 Silver Dollar Circuit is scheduled to take place February 24th-March 1st in Las Vegas at the South Point Equestrian Center. If you pre-enter by February 3rd, you will be entered into a special prize drawing for facials, steak dinners, gift baskets, and more!

Wintertime Tips For Equestrians

January 26, 2017 Comments Off

During the warmer months, horses and other grazing livestock receive much of their hydration from grass. When weather prevents grazing, recognize that horses will often consume more of their daily water intake from troughs and buckets.

Say Yes To The Dress- AQHA Style

January 26, 2017 Comments Off

The process of selecting the perfect wedding dress is very similar to selecting a horse show outfit, as Juliana notes. “Everyone has an idea of what they want; however until you try it on, you never really know if you will love it or hate it,” Juliana says.

The Solid Gold Futurity is Back! New Event Coming to MO. in May

January 25, 2017 Comments Off

“We’re pleased to announce that through a combined effort of the Missouri Quarter Horse Association and the Solid Gold Futurity, we will be offering a Maiden Series: three Yearling Halter Slot classes, three Western Pleasure, and two Hunter Under Saddle Futurity classes. After discussions with owners, breeders and trainers, it was felt our industry needed this type of event to promote the horses that hadn’t made it to the show pen yet.”