Assistant Trainer Spotlight – Taylor Thayer
October 11, 2020 Comments Off on Assistant Trainer Spotlight – Taylor Thayer
It’s about 1,400 miles from Troy, Maine to Somerville, Tennessee; but, in all actuality, it’s a world away from the tiny midcoastal town to one of the premier Quarter Horse breeding and training farms in the country. Taylor Thayer’s journey from her hometown in Maine to Masterson Farms in the hills of Tennessee is a story of hard work, perseverance, and a little bit of good fortune.
Continue reading …UK Ag Equine Students Give Back to Equine Community During Equine Week of Service
October 10, 2020 Comments Off on UK Ag Equine Students Give Back to Equine Community During Equine Week of Service
“We put together the UK Equine Week of Service as a way to get out into the community, out of the classroom and off our computers during a time where we are not getting as much hands-on experience as we usually would,” said Mackenzie Johnson, a Wildcat Wrangler and UK senior studying equine science and management. “We wanted to give our students a chance to get involved in the equine industry and start making those vital connections with different industry professionals, all while doing a few good deeds along the way.”
Continue reading …Apply For AQHA Foundation Scholarship
October 10, 2020 Comments Off on Apply For AQHA Foundation Scholarship
The deadline for 2021 American Quarter Horse Foundation scholarship applications is December 1, 2020. Applicants wishing to obtain scholarship funding from the Foundation for the 2021-22 academic year can download the scholarship guidelines for a complete list of criteria and requirements.
Continue reading …DQHA Granted Conditional Affiliate Status by AQHA Executive Committee
October 10, 2020 Comments Off on DQHA Granted Conditional Affiliate Status by AQHA Executive Committee
“We are pleased to be able to take this step toward realignment with an important and long-term partner,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “AQHA looks forward to continuing to work with DQHA to best serve our members and enthusiasts in Germany.”
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Finally Friday!
October 9, 2020 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Finally Friday!
How excited are you that it’s FRIDAY and you get to ride your horse this weekend?! 2-year-old Sterling is super excited, or she’s auditioning for an equine-themed musical… Thanks to Megan Jean for the adorable photo. If you’d like to share a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Congress Trainer $1,000 Award Winner- Bonnie Minor
October 9, 2020 Comments Off on Congress Trainer $1,000 Award Winner- Bonnie Minor
Liz Midtlien has been a friend and customer of trainer, Bonnie Minor, for over twenty-five years. “She is the quintessential professional- she brings out the best in horse and rider and challenges us every day,” Liz said.
Continue reading …Southern Exposure Futurity Entry Deadline Extended to October 15th
October 9, 2020 Comments Off on Southern Exposure Futurity Entry Deadline Extended to October 15th
Now that the month of September, and a long futurity run is in the rearview mirror, WCHA wanted to provide you with a few more days to decide on what futurity horses you will take to Monroe, LA December 31st!
Continue reading …EC TV- AZ Fall Championship- Green Western Riding
October 9, 2020 Comments Off on EC TV- AZ Fall Championship- Green Western Riding
Look who it is! One of our EC cover horses- Snap It Send It- with trainer, Blake Weis, for Kent Ray Taylor following their win in Green Western Riding at the Arizona Fall Championship! EC TV- Green Western Riding Look who it is! One of our EC cover horses- Snap It Send It- with trainer, […]
Continue reading …Strategies For Coping With Smoke From Wildfires
October 9, 2020 Comments Off on Strategies For Coping With Smoke From Wildfires
Smoke comes in endless variations, depending on what is burned. In the case of wildfires that spread beyond forests and rangeland to consume homes and other structures, smoke is produced from burning wood, vegetation, plastic, building materials, furniture, vehicles and combustibles such as gas and oil.
Continue reading …EC TV- AZ Fall Championship- 3-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure
October 9, 2020 Comments Off on EC TV- AZ Fall Championship- 3-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure
Find out what J.R. Cook had to say about his clean sweep in 3-Year-Old Non Pro Open, Limited, and Intermediate Western Pleasure at the Arizona Fall Championship with Line Up Behind. EC TV- Find out what J.R. Cook had to say about his clean sweep in 3-Year-Old Non Pro Open, Limited, and Intermediate Western Pleasure […]
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