Around the Rings Photos – PQHA Mid-Summer Madness
July 16, 2022 Comments Off on Around the Rings Photos – PQHA Mid-Summer Madness
The PQHA Mid-Summer Madness, is happening July 13-17, at Centre County Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, and it’s AQHA, PQHA, WPQHA and TSQHA approved, and double pointed for PQHA! Judges: Jessica Gilliam Liz Baker Eric Petersen Derek Hanscome Clint Ainsworth Garth Gooding Scribe sheets are currently being posted here: https://www.anequineproduction.com/pqha-mid-summer-madness Thank you to PQHA member Christine Bouley […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – America Needs Cowgirls
July 16, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – America Needs Cowgirls
The picture of cuteness: Eva Lou watching classes by the arena at the MQHA Harbor Classic in Ludington, Mi over the Fourth of July. Thank you to Minae Kroeze for sending this photo! If you have a great photo or video of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …Developing a Show Calendar to Peak For the Majors
July 16, 2022 Comments Off on Developing a Show Calendar to Peak For the Majors
Like all professional athletes, there are many factors that go into achieving success for equestrians and their equine partners. An optimized feed program, consistent exercise regimen, and well-laid-out show schedule all contribute toward achieving a rider’s goals. The hope is to peak at just the right time to win a coveted award or elusive title.
Continue reading …Select APHA Show Rules Temporarily Suspended to Combat Inflation
July 15, 2022 Comments Off on Select APHA Show Rules Temporarily Suspended to Combat Inflation
PHJ Due to the extreme inflation rate and rise in gas prices seen this year, competing in and producing horse shows has become more expensive than ever before. To try and ease the burden on its members, the APHA Board of Directors has suspended the following show rules through December 2022, at which time they […]
Continue reading …Tell Your Farrier or Mentor You Appreciate Them for Farriers Week
July 15, 2022 Comments Off on Tell Your Farrier or Mentor You Appreciate Them for Farriers Week
By American Farriers Journal Staff Twenty-four years ago, American Farriers Journal launched Farriers Week for the equine industry to recognize farriers for their dedicated commitment to delivering hoof care to horses. From this small beginning, it has grown to annual tradition for clients and equine businesses to take time to celebrate farriers. Working with farriers day in and day out, […]
Continue reading …AAEP Creates Commission to Alleviate Equine Veterinarian Shortage
July 15, 2022 Comments Off on AAEP Creates Commission to Alleviate Equine Veterinarian Shortage
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has formed the Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability to develop strategies to retain and recruit more veterinarians to equine practice. Many areas of the United States and beyond currently face a shortage of equine practitioners to provide veterinary care to horses and other equids. This equine welfare issue will further […]
Continue reading …From Oops Baby to Overall High Point Champion
July 15, 2022 Comments Off on From Oops Baby to Overall High Point Champion
By Abbie Luther Everyone loves a feel good story, and this is definitely one of them. Echo is known as the ”oops baby.” A $900 grade Appaloosa pony ended up with your average quarter horse that was not gelded. The barn drew straws on who would call my mother and break the news. 11 […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day – When I See You Smile
July 15, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day – When I See You Smile
Lily Corbin and Hes Not Justa Rumor at the Athens Summer Jubilee, after earning Youth All-Around High Point, 7X Circuit Champion, and 3X buckle winner. “It was Hot as Hades, but that smile made it all worthwhile!” says Victoria Corbin. If you have a great photo of the day, please email Delores.Kuhlwein@EquineChronicle.com.
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Young rider Emma DeJong from Bargersville, Indiana caught the horse bug early. Her mother, Amanda Cottingham-Johnson recalls, “When she was four years old, she told me horses were going to be her thing and that was it. Nobody in our family rides, so this was all on her own. We lived near a barn, and she was drawn to the horses.”
Continue reading …Equine Non-Profits Granted Nearly $70,000 by USA Equestrian Trust
July 14, 2022 Comments Off on Equine Non-Profits Granted Nearly $70,000 by USA Equestrian Trust
July 12, 2022 — Lexington, KY USA Equestrian Trust USA Equestrian Trust today announced it has awarded nearly $70,000 in grants to help fund 15 equine-focused projects by non-profits. Since the inception of its grants program, the Trust has awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants. The projects funded as part of the grant application period ending […]
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