Equine Chronicle | Archive | January

IEA Hits All Time High Membership During 20th Anniversary Season

January 12, 2022 Comments Off

“One of the upsides of the pandemic, if you can say that, has been the significant increase in social media engagement with our members,” says IEA Director of Marketing, Kimber Whanger. “Because so many of our riders were forced to be online this past year – we found new ways to engage, educate, and inspire riders to become more involved in IEA and their equine communities. We can’t help but think this effort has had a direct effect on this year’s membership surge.”

Morris Animal Foundation Announces Call for Veterinary Student Scholar Program Proposals

January 12, 2022 Comments Off

The Morris Animal Foundation Veterinary Student Scholar (VSS) program is a competitive program that provides veterinary students with the opportunity to become involved in mentored research that advances the health and/or welfare of dogs, cats, horses or wildlife. The VSS program awards stipends up to $5,000 to veterinary students who are selected by their institution to participate in clinical or basic animal health research.

Over 50 Top Horses Sell in January Auctions – Last Call for Entries

January 12, 2022 Comments Off

Last call to enter horses by 9:00 AM Eastern Time on Thursday, January 13th.

Florida Gold/Gulf Circuit Wrap Up- 25,000 AQHA Entries

January 12, 2022 Comments Off

The two circuit event that consists of the Florida Gold Coast and Florida Gulf Coast draw exhibitors from around the country to the sunny weather, beautiful fairgrounds, and family-friendly area attractions.

AQHA Breeder Banquet, Presented by Teton Ridge

January 12, 2022 Comments Off

The American Quarter Horse Association is excited to host the AQHA Breeder Banquet, presented by Teton Ridge, during the 2022 AQHA Convention. The banquet is slated for 6 p.m. Sunday, February 27, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

EC Photo of the Day- Snow Princess

January 12, 2022 Comments Off

“The horse moved like a dancer, which is not surprising. A horse is a beautiful animal, but he is perhaps most remarkable because he moves as if he always hears music.” Mark Helprin, A Winter’s Tale Check out this stunning photograph of AQHA youth, Audrey Jividen, with Eye Just Wanna Dance, a 2021 filly by […]

Around the Rings – Fox Lea with G-man

January 12, 2022 Comments Off

EC Photo of the Day- Teach Your Children the Way

January 11, 2022 Comments Off

Thanks to Kory Kumar for this adorable photo of Negotiate By Zippo, aka Nigel, with his little buddy, Mira. “This horse has done so much to develop her love of horses, riding, and showing,”- Kory says. Photo Credit: Magic Look Photography If you have a great photo or video of the day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com and […]

NSBA Seeking Photographer For World Championship Show

January 11, 2022 Comments Off

The National Snaffle Bit Association is accepting proposals from qualified professional horse show event photographers to serve as the official NSBA photographer for the NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity. The chosen photographer will provide a full complement of photography services including arena awards presentation, arena action, backdrop and event photography at each NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity, providing print and digital options for exhibitors to purchase, show awards use, and NSBA marketing and magazine purposes.

AQHYA Challenges Youth Members to Build For the Future

January 11, 2022 Comments Off

AQHA challenges AQHYA members to be the visionaries of their future success, using their knowledge, dedication, and passion for the American Quarter Horse to Build for the Future. Each quarter will feature a new area of focus related to the 2022 theme, Build for the Future.