“After an unprecedented year in 2020, AQHA is proud to once again host the ranch horse championship series in June at Lazy E,” said Justin Billings, AQHA chief show officer. “We along with so many members were disappointed when last year’s event was cancelled because we knew how much our exhibitors were looking forward to competing. We are excited to welcome all exhibitors back to this year’s show, since traditional qualifying requirements were waived as a result of the pandemic’s impact on qualifying opportunities. If you’ve ever wanted to compete at this ranch horse mega-show, now is your chance to give it a try and make a run at an estimated $250,000 in purse and prizes, along with the opportunity to take home the coveted gold globe.”
Continue reading …Thanks to Meagan Joy Hengst for sharing this fun shot of a very creative, COVID friendly, surprise Sweet Sixteen party for one of her clients! If you have a great photo or video to share, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Trafalgar Square Books (www.horseandriderbooks.com) is pleased to announce the release of a new instructional book: World-Class Braiding—Manes & Tails. Professional grooms Cat Hill and Emma Ford, co-authors of the bestselling World-Class Grooming for Horses, have braided thousands of horses for a variety of disciplines over the course of their esteemed careers in the equestrian industry. Now they’ve highlighted […]
Continue reading …“I never thought that we would both break it on the same day and the same day that our team won the SEC Championship. Looking back on it, it really shows that everything happens for a reason. Now that I think about it, I’m not surprised, because Deanna and I literally do everything together. As best friends, roommates, and teammates, it only makes sense.”
Continue reading …The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has published on its website comprehensive guidelines to educate practitioners about transmission, risk factors, clinical signs and other considerations pertaining to equine parvovirus-hepatitis virus (EqPV-H), a recently discovered virus capable of causing hepatitis in infected horses. Two distinct etiologies of EqPV-H infection are recognized: biologic transmission and non-biologic […]
Continue reading …It’s humpday. It’s ok if you’re feeling a little feisty! Thanks to Nancy Ditty for this fun video of Gaby the Goat having a little fun with her friend, Bella.
Continue reading …Thanks to Ryan Geiger Photography for around the ring photos from the recent EOQHA show. If you’d like to share photos and results from a show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Thanks to Lisa Lee for more great photos from the Georgia On My Mind horse show that recently took place in Conyers. If you would like to share your show’s photos and results on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …“You never really know something until you teach it to someone else.” – John C. Maxwell
Continue reading …High Point winners for the Stock Show were as follows. The Junior winner was Phat Tuesday for Bussing Performance Horses. Reserve was KM Best Dressed for Rose Santos. The Senior champion was Huntin A Hot Cowgirl for Alexa Black. Reserve was Blazin Away My Blues for Gerri Leigh Pratt. The Level 1/Green winner was Huntin A Hot Cowgirl for Alexa Black. Reserve was KM Best Dressed for Rose Santos.
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