I can still remember my first open show at age 7. I slept in my show clothes because I was so afraid, I would not wake up in time, only to not sleep a single minute that night from sheer excitement. My mom French braided my hair so tight, that it hurt to think and […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – Sunday Smiles
June 12, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – Sunday Smiles
Our horse smiles posts have been so wildly popular, we’re dedicating some of our Sundays this summer to horse smiles! This smiling duo is Ashlyne Ivy, and her 6 year old gelding, VS Blue Me Away, in the championship gelding class at the recent Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Associations Spring Extravaganza show in Findlay, Ohio. Ashlyne’s […]
Continue reading …Heat Stroke Signs from American Association of Equine Practitioners
June 11, 2022 Comments Off on Heat Stroke Signs from American Association of Equine Practitioners
Heat Stroke By Steven M. Haugen, DVM, AAEP The body maintains its normal temperature in hot weather by moving heat through the muscles and out through the skin. Blood also removes heat as it circulates through the body and releases it through lung tissue, skin and expanding blood vessels. This is why our own vessels […]
Continue reading …California Championship AQHA Show returns September 1-4, 2022 to Paso Robles Event Center
June 11, 2022 Comments Off on California Championship AQHA Show returns September 1-4, 2022 to Paso Robles Event Center
California Championship AQHA Show Circuit is Sept. 1-4, 2022 in the historic horse and wine country town of Paso Robles. We are excited to offer in our class list Western, English, Trail and Ranch classes for all levels of exhibitors, including All-Breed Walk-Trot for Western, English, Trail & Ranch classes. In addition, there are 11 […]
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By Brooke Chevalier, PHJ Four new faces joined APHA to learn the ins and outs of managing one of the world’s largest equine breed registries. Brooke Chevalier, Josie Fladager, Amanda Kresta and Daeleigh Patridge will gain knowledge about the horse world, connect with industry professionals and help orchestrate the APHA World Championship Show as part […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
June 11, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Ashton Brandt’s mom, Britney Brandt, tells us that Ashton’s trainer, Cheryl Daggy, tested positive for COVID the day before they were supposed to leave for the All American Youth Horse Show. However, Jess Haines and Kelsey Tumey stepped in to help Ashton navigate her first time at the show! With the help she received, […]
Continue reading …EMO Celebration Entry & Stall Reservation Deadline: June 18, 2022
June 10, 2022 Comments Off on EMO Celebration Entry & Stall Reservation Deadline: June 18, 2022
EMO Celebration Entry & Stall Reservation Deadline: June 18, 2022 Enter now: You can enter on line using HorseShowTracker OR Enter on line using The EMO Celebration Entry Form Stalls: Barns open for stall move in on Tuesday June 28 at 1:00pm. Stalls must be reserved and paid for on line. Reserve using the STALL FORM LINK. Please note […]
Continue reading …EC Throwback Thursday – Trail Trivia
June 10, 2022 Comments Off on EC Throwback Thursday – Trail Trivia
On Thursday, we asked Equine Chronicle readers: What year do you think photo was taken? Bonus: Identify the horse and youth rider. Hint: This duo earned an AQHYA World Championship! The photo was sent to us by the rider, Yvonne Burson, who was riding Teds Cowpoke when they won their 1978 AQHYA World Championship in Trail. If […]
Continue reading …2022 Farnam AQHA World and Adequan® Select World Qualifying Options
June 10, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 Farnam AQHA World and Adequan® Select World Qualifying Options
AQHA The American Quarter Horse Association is reinstituting qualifying and debuting three options for the 2022 Farnam AQHA World Championship Show and AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), which will be held at the OKC Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. The qualifying period for open, amateur and Select amateur divisions is August 1, 2021, […]
Continue reading …EC TV – How to Hang Up A Western Bridle Properly
June 10, 2022 Comments Off on EC TV – How to Hang Up A Western Bridle Properly
In our second installment of our regularly featured “How-to” videos, Trainer Erica Owen of Scottsdale, Arizona, demonstrates how to hang up a bridle to keep the reins from crimping and twisting! Watch Erica demonstrate this quickly and efficiently from where she trains, the beautiful back drop of the legendary Almosta Ranch, also the home base […]
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