Equine Chronicle | Archive | April

EC Readers Sound Off- More COVID-19 Foal Names For 2020

April 15, 2020 Comments Off

Following the recent article- COVID-19 Foal Names For 2020, with plenty of fun options courtesy of Rachel Griffin, our readers had something to say… They loved it and wanted to include their own! Scroll below to find some of the names our Equine Chronicle readers came up with, and, in some cases, have already named […]

EC TV- Carriage Tour of Texas

April 14, 2020 Comments Off

What better way to enjoy a tour of Texas than in a horse drawn carriage! Thanks to Ken and Laina Banks for this magical tour of Dubina. If you have a great video to share with The Equine Chronicle, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com. EC TV- Carriage Tour of Texas What better way to enjoy a tour of […]

2020 AQHA Standing Committee Reports and Rule Changes

April 14, 2020 Comments Off

The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee met April 8 via conference call to review the rule-change recommendations from seven AQHA standing committees. Recommendations from the amateur, judges, ranching and show committees will be presented to the Executive Committee on April 16. Rule changes related to bylaw changes and rules of registration will not be considered until the 2021 AQHA Convention.1

Congratulations 75 and 50-Year AQHA Breeders

April 14, 2020 Comments Off

“It’s an honor to recognize the breeders who are the backbone of AQHA,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines. “They have kept the tradition of the American Quarter Horse alive through their knowledge and dedication, and ensure that the success of the breed will continue for many generations to come.”

Animal Charity Launches Fundraising Effort to Help Equine-Dependent Communities Affected by Coronavirus

April 14, 2020 Comments Off

COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund positions Brooke USA to immediately help where the need is greatest. The current crisis has also impacted the US, leaving horses, donkeys and mules abandoned and local equine organizations in desperate need of financial support.

Amateur Exhibitor, Brian Brady, Does AQHA Proud on Wheel of Fortune!

April 14, 2020 Comments Off

“I think that if I could change one thing it would be to have solved the puzzle for Oklahoma City, because we show there a lot! I realized it after calling the wrong vowel.”

EC Photo of the Day- Stick The Landing!

April 14, 2020 Comments Off

Sometimes, there just isn’t a caption to adequately capture the magic in a photograph, and so we will just leave this gem right here… Thanks to Megan Vanderslice for sharing this photo of her client, Lucy Lewis, and Im Axle Rose that was taken by Impulse Photography. If you have a great photo for our […]

EC TV- Quarantine Snacking

April 13, 2020 Comments Off

It goes without saying that quarantine snacking is a big problem for most of us! But Jet Roddin Zippo doesn’t seem to care and is embracing the opportunity for superfluous snacking. Thanks to Shelley Otness for this fun video! If you have a great quarantine video to show us what your animals are up to […]

Something to Look Forward to! 2020 Summer Shows

April 13, 2020 Comments Off

However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. This won’t last forever. Following that theme, let’s look towards the future to some of the shows that, at this time, have expressed they will be taking place.

Yearling Enrollment Deadline For NSBA

April 13, 2020 Comments Off

NSBA news The deadline to enroll your yearling for the NSBA Stallion Incentive Fund & Breeders Championship Futurity is May 15th, 2020. This will allow you to take advantage fo the lowest fees. Click here for general information and enrollment forms.