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Continue reading …Monika Hagen and Diane Alves Elected to APHA Board of Directors
March 4, 2021 Comments Off on Monika Hagen and Diane Alves Elected to APHA Board of Directors
Nominees Monika Hagen and Diane Alves were elected to the APHA Board of Directors by APHA’s state directors on March 1 at the 2021 APHA Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. The Board of Directors (formerly referred to as the Executive Committee) is an elected leadership body that helps set APHA association policy.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- EC Cover Girl!
March 4, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- EC Cover Girl!
Our current Equine Chronicle Cover Girl was recently spotted at the Arizona Sun Circuit that’s currently underway in Scottsdale, Arizona! If you haven’t checked out the latest edition of the magazine, click here to view, along with the stunning cover featuring Mackenzie Preston and Al Of A Sudden.
Continue reading …Turning Heads – Perfecting the Headset in the Hunter Under Saddle Horse
March 4, 2021 Comments Off on Turning Heads – Perfecting the Headset in the Hunter Under Saddle Horse
When done right, there is nothing more beautiful to watch than a Hunter Under Saddle horse’s long flowing stride as it trots down the rail with its lengthy neck stretched out evenly from the withers and ears pricked forward as if it’s the most natural and easy thing in the world. But achieving that effortless appearance is anything but easy, as trainers and exhibitors will attest.
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Due to unforeseen arena conditions, Sun Circuit management has determined that some events will need to move to different arenas to best serve all exhibitors. These changes will primarily affect the Youth Farnam arena, the Reining events, and the Working Hunter classes. Please review the arena schedule to determine if these affect you. All start times […]
Continue reading …MAQHA Corporate Challenge Cancelled
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on MAQHA Corporate Challenge Cancelled
MAQHA Corporate Challenge Dear Corporate Challenge exhibitors, sponsors, spectators and enthusiasts, We excitedly looked forward to, and planned for, our 2021 Corporate Challenge show. All the pieces were coming together. As we worked to finalize plans for the biggest and best 25th Anniversary celebration, uncertainty over unrest and events in our city began to overshadow […]
Continue reading …APHA Past President, Carl Parker, Has Passed
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on APHA Past President, Carl Parker, Has Passed
Carl was well-respected in and out of the APHA arena and led by example. He was APHA’s 41st president from 2006-2007. Notable Paints Carl raised include APHA Champion Imatinkeyssugarbar, APHA Champion and Superior All-Around Mr Tramp and APHA Champion Ravishing Rose.
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center – Ocala Recommends Precautionary Equine Biosecurity Measures
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center – Ocala Recommends Precautionary Equine Biosecurity Measures
World Equestrian Center – Ocala management has been made aware that a horse in the Ocala area has tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). There have been no positive cases at World Equestrian Center – Ocala.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Champion to a Child
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Champion to a Child
A horse may be a champion; but, to a child, a horse is just a horse. Check out this adorable shot of Briley Hebert with multi-stakes winner, Louisiana DressBlues. Photo courtesy of Courtney Dugas. “He’s a racehorse who means business on the track, but he has a gentle soul when it comes to her.” If […]
Continue reading …Learn More About 2021 AQHA Convention
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on Learn More About 2021 AQHA Convention
During convention, attendees will focus on business initiatives, including committee and council meetings; reviewing member-submitted rule-change proposals; interviewing, nominating and electing new AQHA directors; and electing the AQHA Executive Committee.
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