Equine Chronicle | Archive | July

Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Huntin For Chocolate

July 25, 2018 Comments Off

It is our hope that the Rodrock family and Huntin’s fans will know how much he was loved and appreciated and how his impact on the horse industry will only increase with future generations.

AQHA Stallions, Telasecret and Initials Only, Under New Management

July 25, 2018 Comments Off

Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses is excited to announce that AQHA stallions, Telasecret and Initials Only, will be moving under new stallion management with Erin Bradshaw and will stand with Joan Schroeder at Kiowa Ranch in Texas, alongside APHA stallion, John Simon, for the 2019 breeding season.

Pre-Entry Numbers For 2018 Breeders’ Halter Futurity Show Increase Over Last Year

July 25, 2018 Comments Off

Sr Weanling Fillies- 63, Yearling Mares- 39, Sr Weanling Colts- 36, Amateur Sr Weanling Fillies- 32, Jr Weanling Colts- 28, 2-Year-Old Mares- 28

AQHA Select World Show Ride The Pattern Clinicians

July 25, 2018 Comments Off

Trail
AQHA Professional Horseman Art O’Brien
Monday, August 27, following performance halter stallions
South Outdoor Covered Arena

Hunt Seat Equitation
AQHA Professional Horsewoman Karen Graham
Tuesday, August 28, following the last class of the day
South Outdoor Covered Arena

Ranch Riding
AQHA Professional Horseman Mark Guynn
Tuesday, August 28, following the Ride the Pattern Hunt Seat Equitation clinic
Amarillo National Center

Showmanship
AQHA Professional Horseman Chad Evans
4 p.m., Wednesday, August 29
South Outdoor Covered Arena

Horsemanship
AQHA Professional Horseman Rob Meneely
Wednesday, August 29, following the Ride the Pattern Showmanship clinic
South Outdoor Covered Arena

“Don’t Ride Not to Lose; Ride to Win.”

July 24, 2018 Comments Off

The horse descriptions that say, “Can get hot,” or “Be careful with your spurs,” are usually the horses that girls don’t want. Instead of having the attitude of, “I hope I don’t get that horse,” it’s important to teach yourself to think, “What am I going to do to get the most out of that horse if I get it?” Simply changing your mindset will drastically alter how your ride will go.

Horse Show Parents- How to Avoid Transferring Your Nervous Energy to Your Kid

July 24, 2018 Comments Off

Tip #1- Avoid creating a pass or fail mentality. Your kid’s job is to function at their optimal level, TODAY! They are working with an animal that has its own free will and doesn’t always understand the emotions coming from the rider, or people surrounding the rider. Credit their improvements.

Results From 2018 Midsummer Classic

July 24, 2018 Comments Off

Click on the links below to view results from the Mid Summer Classic that took place July 11-15 in Loveland, CO. Show 1 results Show 2 results Scoresheets

Gordyville Shootout Champions Crowned

July 24, 2018 Comments Off

A highlight of the horse show were three $1,000 Shootout classes- Showmanship, Western Pleasure, and Hunter Under Saddle, for which competitors had to qualify. Winning the Western Pleasure Shootout was Karen Boxell with Good Going Danika. The Reserve Champion was Sherri Banta with Touch My Potential. Each of these ladies received custom silver spurs.

Is Towing a Horse Trailer with Cruise Control Safe?

July 24, 2018 Comments Off

The towing capacity of a vehicle in relation to the total weight (GVW) of the trailer it is pulling will make a difference in how well cruise control will perform on grades and hills.

Equitopia Releases Part 4 in Subtle Lameness Series: Rehabilitating the Lame Horse: Mind, Body, and Spirit

July 24, 2018 Comments Off

“After an injury, a horse’s body adapts to pain by altering its posture and gait. The longer a horse is lame, the greater the likelihood that the horse habitually move in a compensatory way.”