Around the Rings at the 2018 Sun Country Show, Mar 9 with the G-Man
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Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Heza Secret Agent
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The 2009 AQHA stallion by The Top Secret and out of Just Georgina was not only a World Champion, multiple Reserve World Champion, and Congress Champion, in his own right; he was also a multiple World Champion and Congress Champion producing sire.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: When You’ve Been Waiting For Your Foal So Long It’s Born With a Saddle On!
March 9, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: When You’ve Been Waiting For Your Foal So Long It’s Born With a Saddle On!
Today’s The Equine Chronicle Photo of the Day comes from Rachel Weiner whose new APHA filly was born with some very interesting markings. “Muffin” is by Kids College Fund (TD Kid) and out of Soiree (Goodnite Parteesover).
Continue reading …Achieving the Unimaginable, While Keeping Everything in Perspective- 4 High Point Titles For 1 Horse- Classic Circle
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“The funny thing is we decided not to obsess about the rankings. We all made a pact to do our thing and focus on our own personal best at every show. None of us wanted the pressure of point chasing. That takes the fun out of why we really enjoy showing. In fact, my mom and Virginia didn’t even let me know that I was leading until after the Congress. That’s when we all sat down and looked at the points and said, ‘Wow, this might happen.'”
Continue reading …Mare Obesity Impacts Foal Health and Osteochondrosis
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European researchers recently explored how mare obesity at time of artificial insemination impacted foals up to 18 months of age.
Continue reading …Photos from the Sun Circuit NSBA Crisis Fund Great Donkey Race
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Thanks to Kristin Spinning for some fun photos from the NSBA Crisis Fund Donkey Race! Click here to view our recap of the event, complete with a video.
Continue reading …Behind the Scenes AZ Sun Circuit- 3/8
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Thanks to Kristin Spinning for some fabulous photos from behind the scenes at the 2018 Arizona Sun Circuit.
Continue reading …Final AQHA Incentive Fund Checks On The Way- $21.21 Per Point
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Owners of American Quarter Horse Association Incentive Fund-enrolled horses, as well as foal and stallion nominators, should start seeing their checks arrive for points earned during the 2017 show season. More than $1.26 million was paid to owners and nominators that earned Incentive Fund points in 2017.
Continue reading …“Big 3” Economic Drivers of Horse Industry: Recreation, Racing, and Competition
March 8, 2018 Comments Off on “Big 3” Economic Drivers of Horse Industry: Recreation, Racing, and Competition
Finally, the Competition sector supports more than 241,000 direct jobs, and adds $11.8 billion in direct value to the U.S. economy. These direct impacts drive a further $16.5 billion in added value to the economy, and create more than 175,000 jobs from indirect and induced effects. Additionally, USEF, AQHA, NRHA and UPHA licensed approximately 6,313 competitions throughout 2016, utilizing 1,654 competition managers.
Continue reading …Win $1,200 Blue Ribbon Headstall During “Sun Circuit’s Got Talent Competition!”
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Competitors will have the opportunity to win a custom Blue Ribbon, silver, embellished headstall valued at $1,200 at Friday’s Lunch Party sponsored by 7Bar Ranch and AQHA stallions, Indefinate and Definitely All That, during the Singing/Karaoke Contest!
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