Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Area 1 Sunsational Circuit and Summerama
July 26, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Area 1 Sunsational Circuit and Summerama
Thanks to Suzanne Pickard for sharing some fun photos from the Area 1 Sunsational Circuit that took place July 12-16 in Ilderton, Ontario and the Summerama that was held during Canada’s 150th birthday in Orangeville, Ontario. If you’d like to share photos from a horse show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …APHA World Show Entry Deadline- August 1st
July 26, 2017 Comments Off on APHA World Show Entry Deadline- August 1st
Reminder regarding horses shown at Youth World Show: Any horse shown at the Youth World Show will not be eligible to show at the APHA Open/Amateur World Show (in the same year) by the immediate previous owner/lessee as described in AM-020 and YP-015.
Continue reading …HorseIQ Invites Youth and Collegiate Judging Teams to 2017 APHA World Championship Judging Contest
July 26, 2017 Comments Off on HorseIQ Invites Youth and Collegiate Judging Teams to 2017 APHA World Championship Judging Contest
The contest includes collegiate and youth divisions. Awards will be presented to the Top 10 individuals and top five teams for the college division in halter, performance, reasons and overall placings. The youth 18 & under division includes awards for the Top Five individuals and Top Three teams in halter, performance, reasons and overall.
Continue reading …Coughs & Causes – Why is My Horse Coughing?
July 26, 2017 Comments Off on Coughs & Causes – Why is My Horse Coughing?
The sound of a horse coughing in the barn is unpleasant and worrisome. Even more disconcerting is a horse coughing while you are riding or showing him. Is this just irritation from a dusty arena, or a sign of disease? Most horse owners become “tuned in” to various nuances of equine coughing and are quick to try to figure it out and make sure the horse isn’t coming down with a bad “bug” that might need medical attention.
Continue reading …Mid-Summer Classic Pays Out $80,000 in Prizes and Awards at All-Breed Event
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on Mid-Summer Classic Pays Out $80,000 in Prizes and Awards at All-Breed Event
The 2017 Mid-Summer Classic brought big purses to The Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, July 14-16 for an innovative show format combining all breeds, the brainchild of Robert Dehn Equine Productions.
Continue reading …Sending Prayers to Beloved Photographer, Don Trout
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on Sending Prayers to Beloved Photographer, Don Trout
We would encourage our friends and family in the horse industry to band together to send prayers to Don and Debbie Trout as Don continues his longterm battle with cancer in the loving care of Hospice. Don is not only a fabulous photographer, responsible for capturing many of your favorite memories of your beloved horses […]
Continue reading …The Pre-Purchase Exam: Not Just Pass and Fail
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on The Pre-Purchase Exam: Not Just Pass and Fail
It’s important to note that there is no such thing as a “standard” pre-purchase exam.Good communication between you and your veterinarian is helpful in ensuring the vet examines everything you as the buyer want examined! It’s also important to choose a veterinarian that is impartial- meaning that he or she has never worked on the horse and should have no financial stake in the potential sale of the horse.
Continue reading …Better Together – Michael Colvin & Patty Vatterott Join Forces
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on Better Together – Michael Colvin & Patty Vatterott Join Forces
Mattie Stepanek once said, “Unity is strength. When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” Add in a healthy dose of mutual respect and immense passion for achieving excellence in the horse business and that’s the perfect recipe for a wonderful new venture at Patty Vatterott’s Sea Ridge Farms in Wellington, Florida.
Continue reading …Buckeye Classic Recap With Kelly Rauschenbach
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on Buckeye Classic Recap With Kelly Rauschenbach
Exhibitors showed up in force with over 45 in Amateur Horsemanship, 50 in Amateur Showmanship, 45 in Youth 14-18 Showmanship, and over 200 Trail goes each day showed.
Continue reading …2018 Youth World Games to be Held in Fort Worth, TX
July 25, 2017 Comments Off on 2018 Youth World Games to be Held in Fort Worth, TX
After a very successful and exciting 2016 Youth World Games in Kreuth, Germany, riders will venture to Fort Worth, Texas, to compete at the 2018 Youth World Games.
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