APHA Rule Change Recommendations Deadline Extended to October 16
August 2, 2017 Comments Off on APHA Rule Change Recommendations Deadline Extended to October 16
Are you ready to become a force for change? Help shape the future of APHA by submitting rule book change recommendations; all current APHA members are encouraged to participate in this important aspect of association governance.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes in the Neonatal Care Unit For Critical Foals
August 2, 2017 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes in the Neonatal Care Unit For Critical Foals
One dedicated team member recently tweeted, “Spent from 2:30 a.m. – 8 a.m. taking care of a foal in the neonatal ICU and somehow I’m not even tired.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Past AQHA President, Peter Cofrancesco III
August 2, 2017 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Past AQHA President, Peter Cofrancesco III
Peter will be best remembered as a Halter horse enthusiast, a tireless youth advocate, and a devoted husband to his wife, Carmen, and father to his three children Ireland, Peter IV, and Emma.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Pony Princess
August 1, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Pony Princess
Trinity Eserjose is a horse-loving, little girl who competes in small fry and walk trot divisions on the AQHA circuit. According to her mother, Alefa Eserjose, Trinity loves to be in the barn all hours of the day, whether she’s riding, brushing, feeding, cleaning, or, in this case, supporting her older sister, who shows miniature horses at Pinto shows.
Continue reading …August/Sept. Equine Chronicle Ad Deadline Extended to August 7th!
August 1, 2017 Comments Off on August/Sept. Equine Chronicle Ad Deadline Extended to August 7th!
There’s still time to get your ad in the August/September edition of The Equine Chronicle! Due to popular demand, we have extended the ad deadline until Monday, August 7th. This is the APHA World Show, AQHA Select World Show, and Breeders’ Halter Futurity issue, so you don’t want to be left out! Call or email […]
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos- EOQHA Summer Sizzler
August 1, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos- EOQHA Summer Sizzler
Special thanks to Stephanie Burns for some fantastic candid photos from the Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association Summer Sizzler show that recently took place July 27-30. The event hosted six AQHA shows with John Dean, Karen Watters, Kim Leiter, Murray Griggs, Jill Newcomb, and Tim Abler judging. On Friday night, competitors and spectators joined in the EOQHA […]
Continue reading …OQHA Announces QH Congress NYATT Team
August 1, 2017 Comments Off on OQHA Announces QH Congress NYATT Team
Showmanship – Ellexxah Maxwell & Cora Wyers
Barrels – Colin Robinson & Maggie Cain
Reining – Caleb Sturgeon & Isabella Tesmer
Hunter Under Saddle – Olivia Tordoff & Ashton Krutulis
Hunt Seat Equitation – Lauren Carnahan & Kalee Lohr
Western Pleasure – Gavin Patterson & Halie Harner
Horsemanship – Marley Mainwaring & Emma Brown
Going Home: Biosecurity Tips For After the Horse Show
August 1, 2017 Comments Off on Going Home: Biosecurity Tips For After the Horse Show
– Keep animals that were at the fair separate from animals that were not for 28 – 30 days. If at all possible, do not allow nose-to-nose contact and provide as much distance between animals.
– Disinfect all buckets, feeders, tools and footwear that was at the fair.
– Throw away any feed or hay that was at the fair.
$14,000 Guaranteed For Cutting Challenge Classes at 2017 APHA World
August 1, 2017 Comments Off on $14,000 Guaranteed For Cutting Challenge Classes at 2017 APHA World
Non-Pro Cutting Challenge, All Ages – $3,500 added
3-Year-Old Cutting Challenge – $3,500 added
4-Year-Old Cutting Challenge – $3,500 added
5- & 6-Year-Old Cutting Challenge – $3,500 added
The World Show Lights are a Little Less Bright Without Her…
August 1, 2017 Comments Off on The World Show Lights are a Little Less Bright Without Her…
Now, I find my heart conflicted. In one way, the World Show lights seem so dim now that Grandma was taken from me, and in another they shine brighter as I am more determined than ever – just for her!
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