The American Quarter Horse Association has an exciting line-up of events planned for 2018. Mark your calendars today with these tentative dates.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Barn Dog Edition- Halter Breaking Time!
February 4, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Barn Dog Edition- Halter Breaking Time!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day starts off our Barn Dog series! Due to the extreme popularity of our recent What’s the Best Barn Dog Breed? article, we realized just how much our equestrian friends love their four-legged companions! This photo pictures Leah Petrovich’s 9-year-old Border Collie, Briar. However, Leah insists Briar isn’t a typical Border Collie. “She’s scared of […]
Continue reading …Webinar- Common Mistakes When Building and Maintaining an Outdoor Arena
February 3, 2018 Comments Off on Webinar- Common Mistakes When Building and Maintaining an Outdoor Arena
An arena that is poorly constructed or maintained can cause serious injury to a horse’s ligaments, joints or muscles. Whether you’re thinking about building a new arena or looking to update or repair your current one, this is a webinar you’ll want to watch.
Continue reading …Qualification Deadline For 2018 NSBA World Show is April 30th
February 3, 2018 Comments Off on Qualification Deadline For 2018 NSBA World Show is April 30th
Don’t forget that the qualifying deadline for the 2018 NSBA World Championship Show is April 30th! Click here to view the qualification classes.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Barn Dog Edition- A Foal’s Friend
February 3, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Barn Dog Edition- A Foal’s Friend
“Sadly, DD’s mom passed away a couple hours after foaling and left the little filly as an orphan. Finn was a great companion for DD and even tolerated her sucking on his ears,” says Finn’s owner, Leah Currie. “He and I spent many nights in the stall with her until we found her a nurse mare. DD is now a beautiful 2-year-old!”
Continue reading …Equine Chronicle March/April Edition Deadline EXTENDED to Feb. 12th!
February 3, 2018 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle March/April Edition Deadline EXTENDED to Feb. 12th!
Good news! The deadline for the March/April edition of The Equine Chronicle, which is our Spring Show Line-up and Stallion issue, has been extended to February 12th! Reserve your space today. There is still time! Call Gordon today if you need an extension- Gordon@equinechronicle.com or 352-804-3474.
Continue reading …Why Are Black Show Outfits So Popular?
February 2, 2018 Comments Off on Why Are Black Show Outfits So Popular?
Nobody can deny that black is elegant. It’s appropriate for every event, from a local show to the World Show; for every rider, no matter if they’re a beginner or a Congress Champion; and for any age, from youth to select. Moreover, black helps to hide some imperfections of our bodies.
Continue reading …Effects of Therapeutic Riding on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
February 2, 2018 Comments Off on Effects of Therapeutic Riding on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Results showed that participants had a statistically significant decrease in PTSD scores after 3 weeks of THR as well as a statistically and clinically significant decrease after 6 weeks of THR. Logistic regression showed that participants had a 66.7% likelihood of having lower PTSD scores at 3 weeks and 87.5% likelihood at 6 weeks.
Continue reading …Fantastic Awards Coming to 2018 AZ Sun Circuit! 33 Saddles, Rod Patrick Boots, Buckles, and More!
February 2, 2018 Comments Off on Fantastic Awards Coming to 2018 AZ Sun Circuit! 33 Saddles, Rod Patrick Boots, Buckles, and More!
Rod Patrick Ostrich Boots will be awarded to the All Around Senior Horse, Junior Horse, Amateur, Select Amateur, L1 Amateur L1 Select Amateur, Youth 13 & Under, Youth 14-18, L1 Youth, sponsored by Rod Patrick Boot Makers.
Continue reading …AQHA Convention Committee Agendas Now Online
February 2, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Convention Committee Agendas Now Online
Even though the deadline to submit rule-change proposals for the 2018 convention was December 31, 2017, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made. After all, it’s AQHA members who lead the charge toward changes that make the Association – and the equine industry – better.
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