From a night at the races to huge class sizes and outstanding prizes, the 2018 Indy Circuit delivered a fantastic start to a dual-show circuit that will continue in Newcastle, IN. through June 10th.
Continue reading …The Quarter Horse News recently relayed the sad news of a fatal crash that involved a horse transport vehicle just days prior to the Australian NCHA Futurity. Sadly, one person was killed, two were injured, and nine horse were euthanized at the site of the accident.
Continue reading …The Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Association held its Memorial Day Show May 2527 in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania. The show boasted increased entries from 2017 with 740 entries per judge—a 28% boost from the previous year.
Continue reading …Special thanks to Tony Roach for more fabulous images from the Indy Circuit that’s currently underway at the Henry County Saddle Club in Newcastle, IN. If you’d like to share your horse show photos with us, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …A number of fun events were held at the show, including the TSQHA Youth Club’s No Bling class on June 2nd. The entry fee of $10 served as a donation to the youth club and provided the chance to win first place and a $250 gift certificate to Stephanie Joslin/Custom Couture.
Continue reading …Congratulations is in order for our good friends, Courtney Chown and Aaron Moses, following their recent wedding that took place over Memorial Day weekend in Texas. Special thanks to Julia Sharapova for some lovely photos from the ceremony. Best wishes for a long and happy life together, from your friends at The Equine Chronicle!
Continue reading …Less-than-optimal performance, resistance to work and difficulty training are all common issues that may be associated with gastric ulcers1,2 which can develop in as few as five days.3 If you have noticed behaviors such as your horse pinning his ears while being groomed, or kicking out when the girth is tightened, equine stomach ulcers could be a possibility, and it may be time to contact your veterinarian.
Continue reading …The project also indicated: 1) Therapy horses do not differentiate between humans with PTSD and those without. 2) Therapy horses display more stress behaviors when they are alone in a round pen. 3) Therapy horses are more attentive to humans who are experienced around horses. 4) Therapy horses are calmer with humans who are inexperienced around horses.
Continue reading …Then use an equine safe disinfectant to kill any pathogens that may have been left behind. Even at facilities which remove the bedding and manure, it’s a good idea to disinfect the stall before your horse enters.
Continue reading …Special thanks to Tony Roach for his always fabulous images from the Indy Circuit that’s currently underway in New Castle, IN. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for results coming from An Equine Production at the show’s conclusion on June 5th. When the Indy Circuit is over, competitors will have the opportunity to stick around for the […]
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