EC Photo of the Day- Tip Your Hat
September 14, 2018 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Tip Your Hat
There’s something about an adorable, little horseman tipping his hat to his adoring fans! Photo courtesy of Don Trout Photography. If you have a photo that would be a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Western Riding Added to APHA HorseIQ Training Library
September 14, 2018 Comments Off on Western Riding Added to APHA HorseIQ Training Library
Additionally, you’ll find links to view the judges’ scorecards from the World Show event, providing you a way to compare your scores to how the judges scored the class.
Continue reading …Yearling In-Hand Trail Added to APHA HorseIQ Library
September 14, 2018 Comments Off on Yearling In-Hand Trail Added to APHA HorseIQ Library
New to the HorseIQ Library are yearling in-hand trail videos from the 2017 APHA World Championship Show. Use these videos to improve your understanding of the class judging priorities and scoring system, to practice judging and scoring each run, and to understand the nuances that compile to create a winning performance.
Continue reading …AQHA Shows Postponed Due to Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Shows Postponed Due to Hurricane Florence
The following two AQHA events have been postponed, due to Hurricane Florence:
– District 1 Special Cattle Event in Lenoir, North Carolina, will be rescheduled. New show dates to be determined. For more information, contact Susan Daniels, 919-894-0600 or visit www.ncqha.com.
– End of Summer Showdown in Culpepper, Virginia, has been postponed and rescheduled for September 21-23. Contact Suzanne Gonzales at 703-201-2915 for more information or visit www.myvqha.com for updates.
2018 Breeders Halter Futurity LIVE Results
September 14, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Breeders Halter Futurity LIVE Results
The 2018 Breeders Halter Futurity is now underway in Des Moines, Iowa and will continue through September 16th. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com for the remainder of this week as LIVE results come in from the show, as well as a full recap on Monday.
Continue reading …SmartPak Makes Sure Your Horse’s Winter Wardrobe is Ready
September 13, 2018 Comments Off on SmartPak Makes Sure Your Horse’s Winter Wardrobe is Ready
A great tool available is the SmartPak Blanketing App. This app helps answer the question “Should I put on the medium or the heavy blanket tonight?” Just tell the app about your horses and you’ll be provided with a customized recommendation tailored to each horse and the local weather at your barn. The app is free to download and is available for both Apple and Android phones.
Continue reading …2018 Tar Heel Fall Classic Results
September 13, 2018 Comments Off on 2018 Tar Heel Fall Classic Results
The 2018 Tarheel Fall Classic was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, September 7-8. Show management reports that entries were up over 600 from last year! 2017- 1,598 entries 2018- 2,222 entries Click on the links below to view results. 2018 FALL CLASSIC FRI-SAT 2018 FALL CLASSIC SAT-SUN
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 2018 BHF- 9/12
September 13, 2018 Comments Off on Around the Rings at 2018 BHF- 9/12
Thanks to Jennifer Horton of bar H Photography for some great photos from around the rings at the 2018 Breeders Halter Futurity that’s currently underway in Des Moines, Iowa.
Continue reading …NW Emerald Around the Ring Photos and Results
September 13, 2018 Comments Off on NW Emerald Around the Ring Photos and Results
The Washington State Quarter Horse Association was pleased to host the Northwest Emerald September 5-8 in sunny Washington State to a host of happy competitors, who were pleased to enjoy an early introduction of fall weather.
Continue reading …Horse Farms Forever Highlights Important Policy Updates to Marion County Plan
September 13, 2018 Comments Off on Horse Farms Forever Highlights Important Policy Updates to Marion County Plan
“Our equine industry was developed here more than 80 years ago because of the unique characteristics of the year-round moderate climate, the mineral-rich soil and water specific to the region. And, just like the Florida Keys protects its coral reefs, we must do our job here in Marion County to protect our green space that is revered as the Horse Capital of the World.™”
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