Oregon QHA Cancels Sweetheart Classic Due to Winter Weather
February 12, 2019 Comments Off on Oregon QHA Cancels Sweetheart Classic Due to Winter Weather
“Due to current and expected winter weather conditions regionally, OQHA has decided to CANCEL our February show in Eugene, OR this week. Although it was not a decision made lightly, we simply felt we had to put the safety of our horses and exhibitors first. We will be working towards rescheduling the event if possible, so please keep an eye out for additional information!”
Continue reading …Iowa QHA Announces Two New Futurities
February 12, 2019 Comments Off on Iowa QHA Announces Two New Futurities
“We want Iowa to be a go-to state in support of breeders, mare owners, exhibitors and their trainers. In 2018, we took a hard look at what we could do to help promote the Quarter Horse industry and our state affiliation. With the addition of these exciting new programs and the regenerated Breeder’s Futurity rolling out in 2019, we are able to reach out to a wider base of interests. This will serve us well as we gain more support for our state and the promotion of the American Quarter Horse with a new vigor,” says 2018 IQHA President Kim Strong.
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“My mom has always been an amazing, horse show mom for me when I showed APHA with the Gillespies, and now it’s her turn to shine!” Kim says.
Continue reading …UEC Riders of the Week- Hopkins, Zoromski, Eier, Mcdonald
February 12, 2019 Comments Off on UEC Riders of the Week- Hopkins, Zoromski, Eier, Mcdonald
HORSEMANSHIP RIDER OF THE WEEK- Lucy Eier • UT Martin
– Went 1-1 last week for the Skyhawks in equitation over fences and helped lead UT Martin to a 10-5 win over South Dakota State on February 8.
– Earned a 73-71.5 victory over her South Dakota State opponent.
– Named Most Outstanding Performer in horsemanship in UT Martin’s win over South Dakota State.
SmartPak Announces Return of SmartCookies Flavor Contest
February 12, 2019 Comments Off on SmartPak Announces Return of SmartCookies Flavor Contest
This season’s contest will launch February 9th and you’ll have until February 14th to get your flavor idea in, so don’t wait! No idea is too crazy, so be sure to tell friends and barn mates so they can enter too. Once all of the ideas have been submitted, a team of SmartPak judges will look at all the awesome ideas submitted and pick their Top 3.
Continue reading …Around the Rings at 2019 Prairie Classic
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on Around the Rings at 2019 Prairie Classic
Thanks to Ally Fink for sharing some fun photos from around the rings at the recent Prairie Classic that took place February 6-10 in Oklahoma City. If you’d like to share your horse show photos, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Photos from MPtHA Year-End Banquet
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on Photos from MPtHA Year-End Banquet
Thanks to Regina Woolson for some fun photos from the year-end banquet for the Minnesota Paint Horse Association. If you’d like to share your club photos or results with EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Could Blocking a Certain Enzyme Help Laminitis, and Have Applications For Human Arthritis?
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on Could Blocking a Certain Enzyme Help Laminitis, and Have Applications For Human Arthritis?
“A horse’s hoof is like a human nail, except they stand on it all day long,” says Guedes. “The hoof wall is attached to the bone by a very tough tissue that interconnects like a zipper, which is called the digital laminae. Certain proteins hold the digital laminae together, and when there is inflammation, such as with laminitis, those proteins break down and the hoof’s connection to the bone breaks apart.”
Continue reading …Results From 2019 Prairie Classic
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on Results From 2019 Prairie Classic
The 2019 Prairie Classic took place February 6-10 in Oklahoma City with judges: John Boxell, Pierre Briere, Tonya Brown, T.W. Grose, Chris Jones, Lisa Ligon, Jonathan Meuiller, Eric Petersen, Carolyn Rice, David Avery, Courtney Fuller, and Morgan Lybbert officiating for six sets of points. Click on the links below to view results, courtesy of Don Moore […]
Continue reading …NSBA Announces New Cinch First 2 Finish Trail Duel Coming to 2019 NSBA World
February 11, 2019 Comments Off on NSBA Announces New Cinch First 2 Finish Trail Duel Coming to 2019 NSBA World
The First 2 Finish Trail Duel is a head-to-head match up against the clock. It’s a timed race over Trail obstacles where the winner will be crowned based on a combination of time and penalties. The event is open to youth, non pro, and open exhibitors that will compete against each other for their share of a $15,000 purse. Additionally, a $1,000 bonus will be paid out to the highest placing non pro exhibitor in the class.
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