Equine Chronicle | Archive | January

Athlete and Animal: The Process of Finding the Right Horse For NCEA Programs

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Because of the costs associated with buying and maintaining a herd, schools across the country rely on three types of horses to fill their stables – donations given on a permanent basis, free lease animals that are temporarily on loan, and sometimes horses that come with athletes when they enroll in school.

$10.2 Million Renovation of IL Coliseum Hoping to be Completed by July 20th

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According to the Springfield Business Journal, a construction company has been awarded a contract to renovate the Coliseum at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. It’s an ambitious project, because it’s been given a July 20th completion date for the $10.2 million project.

Around the Rings at the 2019 Fox Lea Farms – Jan 10 with the G-Man

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Assistant Trainer Spotlight – A Look Behind the Curtain

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Behind every great horse trainer is a band of hard-working people, making sure everything stays afloat. You might send your horse to a trainer because of the name and brand they have established; but, in reality, your horse will spend the majority of its time with an assistant. It’s not a glamorous or lucrative job, but it’s a vital part of keeping many programs running smoothly, and these riders deserve recognition.

Final Year-End AzPHC Points Now Online

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The final 2018 year-end point standings for the Arizona Paint Horse Club are now available online. State Points 2018 Year-End Final Overall Standings A few notes to keep in mind: Except for Green riders and Youth Walk-Trot riders, horse ownership rules apply. For exhibitors in youth, amateur, and walk-trot classes, or owners in open classes, […]

Four New Stallions Join WPSS Program

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Leeman Farms’ stallions, *How Bout This Cowboy and Lazy Loper, have been added to the Western Pleasure program. Leeman Farms’ stallion, Willy Be Invited, has been added to the Hunter Under Saddle program. Richland Ranch’s Mr. Zippos Good Bar has been added to the Western Pleasure program.

PETA Calls For End to Live Animal Mascots Following Sugar Bowl “Incident”; Horse Lovers, What’s Your Opinion?

January 10, 2019 Comments Off

During the pre-game festivities, each team brought out their respective mascots, the Georgia Bulldog’s “Uga X,” a white bulldog, and the Texas Longhorn’s steer, “Bevo XV.” The two were supposed to meet for a pre-game photo opportunity; however, Bevo got a bit rambunctious with his handlers and broke through the barrier that separated him from the press.

Fast Food Giant, Wendy’s, to Sponsor Freestyle Reining at Dixie Nationals

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The Freestyle Reining has become the highlight of the Dixie National Quarter Horse Show and truly demonstrates the great physical ability of the American Quarter Horse. In this class, horse and rider perform reining maneuvers to music and the combination of the two makes for a spectacular show. Approximately 6,000 spectators will journey to Jackson, MS to witness this communication of horse and rider, making the Freestyle Reining a crowd favorite.

Final 2018 Year-End Points For GCPHC

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The final 2018 year-end points for the Gulf Coast Paint Horse Club have been posted online. Final Youth Points For 2018 Final Amateur Points For 2018 Final Open Points For 2018 Click here for the current show and award rules policy. If there are any questions about final point standings, please contact Kimberly Goble at kmgoble@msn.com or […]

Around the Rings at the 2019 Fox Lea Farms – Jan 9 with the G-Man

January 9, 2019 Comments Off