Re-Ride – Giving Former Show Horses a New Lease on Life
August 29, 2017 Comments Off on Re-Ride – Giving Former Show Horses a New Lease on Life
It was a frigid day in early January when Heather Barr and her daughter, Mindy, made the one hour drive from their family farm in Circleville, Ohio to visit the ReRide Quarter Horse Adoption Center. With snow camouflaging the lines on the road, and the car thermometer reading -3 degrees,
Continue reading …Now $105,000 in Prize Money On Tap For Halter Classes at 2017 AQHA World Show
August 28, 2017 Comments Off on Now $105,000 in Prize Money On Tap For Halter Classes at 2017 AQHA World Show
The $55,000 added to the amateur halter division was made possible by the generous donations by 10-year cumulative breeders Steve and Kathy Headley of Bloomington, Indiana, who donated $25,000; and 30-year cumulative breeder Terry Bradshaw, and his wife, Tammy, who donated $30,000.
Continue reading …Masterson Farms, LLC. Announces Closing of Book For RL Best Of Sudden in 2018
August 28, 2017 Comments Off on Masterson Farms, LLC. Announces Closing of Book For RL Best Of Sudden in 2018
Masterson Farms, LLC, the home of RL Best Of Sudden, today announced that it will close his book to outside mares for the 2018 breeding season.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at the 2017 AQHA Select World Show, Aug 28 with the G-Man
August 28, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Rings at the 2017 AQHA Select World Show, Aug 28 with the G-Man
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Quick Tip – What You Need to Know: Equine Leg Bandaging
August 28, 2017 Comments Off on Quick Tip – What You Need to Know: Equine Leg Bandaging
– Overlap layers of bandage by 50 percent to avoid having edges of the wrap material dig into the leg.
– Ensure the bandage is smooth against the horse’s leg to avoid uneven pressure.
– Avoid incorporating frayed bits of padding that contain wrinkles or bunches. These can cause pressure points under a bandage.
Results From 2017 Illinois Paint Horse Show and State Fair
August 28, 2017 Comments Off on Results From 2017 Illinois Paint Horse Show and State Fair
Click on the links below to view results and fantastic candids from the Illinois Paint Horse Association Show and Illinois State Fair that took place July 14-15, 2017. State Fair Results Click here to view photos.
Continue reading …NSBA Foundation Announces First Coaches Summit
August 28, 2017 Comments Off on NSBA Foundation Announces First Coaches Summit
This is a 3- day workshop designed for equine industry professionals, therapeutic riding center coaches & staff or any interested stakeholder to explore opportunities for engagement and expansion of current or new riding programs and learn about NSBA competitive events for the inclusion of Equestrians with Disabilities or Veterans using horses as a form of therapeutic riding.
Continue reading …Adequan Select World is Underway, Click Here to Watch!
August 28, 2017 Comments Off on Adequan Select World is Underway, Click Here to Watch!
“We are excited to see the hard work and dedication these Select amateurs have put in for the Adequan® Select World,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “AQHA wishes everyone the best of luck and looks forward to a great week!”
Continue reading …Carli Stewart Armenta – Embracing New Challenges
August 28, 2017 Comments Off on Carli Stewart Armenta – Embracing New Challenges
Horses have always played a major role in Carli Stewart Armenta’s life. From an early start in 4-H with her pony, Carli has steadily improved her competition skills by taking advantage of every opportunity afforded to her, eventually earning her way to success on the World stage.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Love Comes in Small Packages
August 25, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Love Comes in Small Packages
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from Jessica Valley, who captured this image of her daughter, Addison, sharing a tender moment at a recent horse show with her mini, Roscoe. If you have a photo that you think could be an EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com!
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