Form to Function – WCHA Introduces New Versatility Classes
May 24, 2019 Comments Off on Form to Function – WCHA Introduces New Versatility Classes
When you think about a Halter horse, what first comes to mind? Striking beauty? Finely chiseled muscles? Versatility? If that last description doesn’t immediately come to mind, there’s a reason. It might be because, somewhere in the continuous improvement of the elite Halter horse, the focus on how these horses with great conformation can perform was lost.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- What Happens in the Barn, Stays in the Barn…
May 24, 2019 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- What Happens in the Barn, Stays in the Barn…Hollie Till sent in this adorable shot of her two kiddos, one of which seems to have forgotten his Wranglers and boots!
Continue reading …Is Your Horse Fat? And Should You Be Concerned?
May 24, 2019 Comments Off on Is Your Horse Fat? And Should You Be Concerned?
Carrying excess weight places increased stress on the skeletal system of the horse, can limit reproductive performance, adversely affect athletic performance, and may lead to an increased risk of laminitis, osteoarthritis, heat intolerance and certain types of colic.
Continue reading …Pattern Books For TSQHA Summer Celebration and Indy Circuit
May 24, 2019 Comments Off on Pattern Books For TSQHA Summer Celebration and Indy Circuit
An Equine Production has just released patterns books for the TSQHA Summer Celebration and Indy Circuit.
Continue reading …Colt With Non-Visual Eye Receives Incredible Injection to Restore Vision
May 24, 2019 Comments Off on Colt With Non-Visual Eye Receives Incredible Injection to Restore Vision
“There’s a bit of an art as to when exactly to do the injection.” If done too soon, the procedure can cause a re-bleed because it takes away the eye’s ability to clot naturally. But waiting too long can cause permanent eye damage.
Continue reading …Congratulations APHA’s Newly Approved Judges!
May 24, 2019 Comments Off on Congratulations APHA’s Newly Approved Judges!
-Patty Campbell
– Brent Tincher
– Michael Weaver
EC Foal Photo of the Day- Milk Mustache!
May 23, 2019 Comments Off on EC Foal Photo of the Day- Milk Mustache!
Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day features Dexter, an AQHA/APHA stud colt by Living Large and out of All Dun N Chrome, sent in by Dana Lawrence. If you have a great EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Hemp Seeds Are Good Source of Protein
May 23, 2019 Comments Off on Hemp Seeds Are Good Source of Protein
Hemp seeds are the most nutritious part of the plant used as food. They contain about 20 percent protein, six percent carbohydrates and about 73 percent healthy fats. They also have significant amounts of calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and vitamins A and E.
Continue reading …72nd National Appaloosa Show and 2019 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show- June 25th-July 6th
May 23, 2019 Comments Off on 72nd National Appaloosa Show and 2019 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show- June 25th-July 6th
Open and Non-Pro competition will be held at the beginning of the two week event in Fort Worth. Exhibitors will compete in a variety of disciplines including cutting, roping, halter, western pleasure, saddle seat, games, hunter under saddle, trail and much more. This year, new ranch reining classes are being introduced to the impressive line-up. With exhibitors, owners, and trainers seeking to earn National Championship Titles, there will be no shortage of hard work and talent demonstrated!
Continue reading …Snapshots of Big Winners at SOQHA Madness
May 23, 2019 Comments Off on Snapshots of Big Winners at SOQHA Madness
Thanks to Jeff Kirkbride Photography for some great photos of a few big winners at the SOQHA Madness. If you’d like for your horse show photos and results to be featured on www.EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
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