Equine Chronicle | Archive | January

EC Photo of the Day- Days Like This

January 26, 2021 Comments Off

When you have an adorable, new foal, there will be days like this! Thanks to Nancy Ditty for the great photos of this adorable foal’s antics. (Hay Goodlookn X Troubles A Blazin). If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Longtime Paint Horse Breeder Larry Sheriff Has Passed

January 26, 2021 Comments Off

A noted breeder, Larry’s Sheriff Stock Farm soon become synonymous with quality Paint Horses, famous for their good conformation, great temperament and cherry-and-white color. Several notable stallions have been part of the program as well, including Apache Norfleet, Chiefs Norfleet, Mr Norfleet and Red Sonny Dee (QH).

EC Photo of the Day- How Was Horse Showing in 2020?

January 26, 2021 Comments Off

“Horse Showing in 2020! Thank goodness for horse therapy,” – says Heidi Webber Novak with APHA/PtHA gelding, Eternal Infatuation. Looking forward to some much needed time with her equine partner in the show pen in 2021.

Mare Owners Can Buy Breedings to 240 Stallions This Week

January 26, 2021 Comments Off

“BIDDING WILL CLOSE on two Stallion Service Auctions this week, featuring breedings to 240 Top Halter and Pleasure Stallions registered with AQHA, APHA, ApHC and Color Breeds,” says Mike Jennings, of Professional Horse Services, LLC. “Many World Champions and World Champion Sires are offered in these auctions.”

Photo and Results From C Bar C Winner Circuit

January 26, 2021 Comments Off

Congratulations to High Point Champions at the show! Winning the Open High Point was Aint Too Lazy and Carli Jerrell for Marcy Lang. Reserve was Only Lazy Lopin and Brent Maxwell for Lynette DePalma. The Level 1/Novice Amateur Champion was Servo Machine and Allie Atkinson. Reserve was An Everlasting Touch and Linda Layon-Watson. The Amateur Champion was By Good Rights and Hailey Flatter. Reserve was Best Cowboy Around and Ellexxah Maxwell.

Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Sidney Thomas

January 25, 2021 Comments Off

Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of a beloved member of the horse industry, Sidney Thomas, who passed away recently. 66-year-old Sidney met his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 23rd. He was preceded in death by his son, JT Thomas, and left behind his wife, Karen Cassata Thomas; daughter, Carlee […]

ApHC Unveils New Website Platform

January 25, 2021 Comments Off

ApHC News The Appaloosa Horse Club is proud to roll out its new website! All the information you need and rely on is now more compatible with all your devices and updated to a modern look. Head on over to www.appaloosa.com and check it out! FYI you may need to clear your browser history to […]

AQHA: Embryo Transfer Enrollment

January 25, 2021 Comments Off

Advances in science and technology are continually changing the horse world. Not too long ago, removing an embryo from a horse and having a surrogate carry that foal to term was the stuff of sci-fi novels. Now, it is common practice. To keep up with the times and still uphold the integrity of the American Quarter Horse breed, AQHA has instated a set of rules for mares and foals involved in embryo transfer.

EC Photo of the Day- One of Each

January 25, 2021 Comments Off

What’s a girl to do when you like to ride both Western and English? Have one of each! Check out this dreamy shot of Paige Wellendorf with Good To Be Sudden and Its Good Im Radical. Photo Credit: Rachel Reilly. If you have a great EC Photo or Video of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

Early Training of Young Horses- Imprinting Versus Other Methods

January 25, 2021 Comments Off

The idea of imprint training is to, in a single session, introduce as many new objects and sensations as possible within the first 24 hours after birth. This might include brushes, halters, clippers, other equipment, and touching of the face, body, legs, and hooves.