In addition to precision skill, incredible athletics, and high stakes atmosphere, equestrian competition parallels one of the Winter Olympics most high profile sports, Figure Skating, in another way- those incredible outfits! As many have noted on social media, the figure skating costumes this year bear a striking resemble to horse show outfits…
Continue reading …North American Western Dressage awarded more than $4,000 in prizes and ribbons to participants in its innovative TRAX—Total Recognition for Accomplishing eXcellence—program in 2018. TRAX includes formats for live shows, virtual shows, team competition and personal equine education growth. Participants accumulated scores or educational points throughout the year, and our top-earning members are recognized below. […]
Continue reading …Thanks to the 2018 Boot Giveaway, sponsored by Rod Patrick and Woods’ Western, 20 pairs of authentic, ostrich, Rod Patrick boots will be awarded RANDOMLY during the 2018 AZ Sun Circuit!
Continue reading …An Equine Production is excited to announce that the Georgia Quarter Horse Association Summer Kickoff has moved to a new location… Conyers, GA! The show will take place May 18-20 at the Georgia International Horse Park.
Continue reading …If fed starchy cereal grains (oats, corn, barley, etc.) on an empty stomach, the horse will produce even more acid (potentially leading to ulcers) and it will be leave the stomach quickly. When this happens, there is a risk that it will not be fully digested in the small intestine (especially if large amounts are fed), and end up in the hindgut where starch can be fermented by the bacterial population. This can lead to endotoxin-related laminitis.
Continue reading …As many of you know, the home base for The Equine Chronicle is in Ocala, Florida. Yesterday, February 14th, 2018, a teenaged gunman opened fire at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. His assault ended with 17 deaths and dozens injured. Our hearts go out to the families of those who lost loved ones […]
Continue reading …“I still remember this very day, over two decades ago. There was a surprise waiting for me at the barn after school. When I walked in, I was greeted by a big brown horse with four white legs and a red ribbon around his neck! There’s not much of my life that I remember without him. He quickly became my best friend and 21 years later, he’s still my Valentine!”
Continue reading …We have the drive, the passion, and the will to fulfill your dreams, while at the same time fulfilling ours. We try to please, sometimes we fail, and we still get through the day with your horse on our mind.
Continue reading …Two APHA members are in the running to fill the APHA Executive Committee Sixth Member spot in 2018. Melanie Cox-Dayhuff of Indiana and Lee Ann Hall of Australia will be considered by the APHA Board of Directors for the position; voting takes place at the 2018 APHA Convention, March 2–5 in Irving, Texas.
Continue reading …the new NCEA National Championship format will include four Event titles in addition to the overall National Team title. Event rankings are determined at each head-to-head competition based on a variety of data points (Win/Loss; Home/Away; Current Rank of Opponent). The Event rankings may differ from the NCEA Team Rankings that are released every week throughout the season, as they are based solely on the results from the single event in the head-to-head meet.
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