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Congratulations to Invitation Only on Becoming #1 AQHA All Time Leading Sire of ROM Earners
Recently, Pine View Farms relayed the exciting news that legendary AQHA stallion Invitation Only has become the #1 AQHA All Time Leading Sire of ROM earners. Invitation Only has also been the leading AQHA Performance Sire for seven years in a row. He was the 2012 Leading Sire in All Performance Categories: Open, Amateur, and [...]
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AQHA Urges All Horsemen and Racing Jurisdictions to Adopt RCI Controlled Therapeutic Medication Schedule
AQHA is strongly urging all horsemen and racing jurisdictions involved with American Quarter Horse racing to begin the process of adopting, by reference, the Racing Commissioners International Controlled Therapeutic Medication schedule. With the boards of both the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (consisting of 24 racing industry stakeholders and organizations) and RCI (consisting of representatives [...]
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EC Photo of the Day: EC Fans “Spotted” at 2013 Memorial Day Classic
Equine Chronicle fans were spotted at the 2013 Memorial Day Classic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa today. Thanks to Tina Langness for the fun photo. If you’d like to send photos from a horse event in your area, contact b.bevis@equinechronicle.com for more information. We’d love to see them!
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Show Results From 2013 Gateway Classic
The 2013 Gateway Classic recently took place May 16-19 at the National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Judges for the show were Jeffrey Pait, Buddy Fisher, John Briggs, Pierre Briere, Terry Cross, and Bruce Walquist. New for 2013 were all inclusive show fees that covered entries, stalls, AQHA fees, and crossover divisions. At the [...]
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Equestrian Uses His Celebrity Status to Help Children of Cambodia
An equestrian’s focus can become isolated on their horses and competitions when at the highest level of the sport, but world-class rider Kevin Staut has never allowed his focus to falter from the good he can provide in the community as an equestrian icon. Since 2007, the French rider has been a long-term Rider Ambassador [...]
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Erin Gillette, Katy Krshka, Parris Rice and More Selected to Compete in 2013 AQHA Horsemanship Challenge
FORT WORTH, Texas – Sophomore Erin Gillette was recently chosen to participate at the 2013 American Quarter Horse Association Horsemanship Challenge in Oklahoma City, Okla. Gillette went 10-5 in Horsemanship this past season, including 4-2 during league play. She is one of just eight riders nationally selected to compete in the event. The California native, [...]
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Appaloosas Take Top Two Spots in Maiden Race
MOSCOW, Idaho— Appaloosa Good Vision wins by a nose in Race 3, on May 9, 2013. The 330-yard maiden race for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds was held at Remington Park in Oklahoma and had a field of ten, of which only two were Appaloosas. The purse was valued at $13,860. Good Vision (Real Visions, AQHA [...]
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When Disaster Strikes, Are You Prepared?
When a disaster suddenly strikes it can be frightening for everyone, including your pet. The best thing you can do for you and your pet’s safety is to be prepared, develop a plan for emergencies, and have it ready before the disaster strikes. Planning ahead is the key to keeping yourself and your pet safe [...]
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2013 NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular Will Draw Top Competitors From Around the Globe With $2+ Million in Cash and Prizes
It’s going to be a great American summer in Fort Worth, Texas, as cutting horse enthusiasts of all ages make their way to the Will Rogers Center for the Great American Insurance NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular July 12 through August 3 and featuring the 2013 NYCHA Convention, Summer Scholarship Cutting and NCHA-Grace Ranch Youth World [...]
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10 Horses Found Running Loose on CA Highway
A CBS-8 news station out of San Diego, CA has relayed the news that one Ramona-based horse breeder will be under some scrutiny following an episode where ten horses were found running loose on Highway 78 on Monday. Click here to read more.
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In the Front Row at the Preakness Stakes With Julie Majernik
"We are all horse lovers. The feeling of horses running in a big race and being so close gives you chills like no other. The whole atmosphere of the race made us all teary-eyed."
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Running Your Horse Business With the Swiss Army Knife Approach
I’ve had a Swiss army knife since I was a kid. Any twelve-year-old knows what fun it is to try out all of the tools on impromptu, backyard, wilderness adventures. Originally used by the Swiss Army as a multipurpose tool for opening rations and disassembling and cleaning a rifle, the Swiss knife has become the [...]
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EC Photo of The Day: Toasty Temperatures in Texas
As summer is quickly approaching, Texas and other centrally located states are certainly feeling the heat with climbing temperatures and plenty of sunshine. What better way to provide a little shade during your midday ride than with a Chronicle ball cap! We love seeing your Chronicle-related photos, so keep sending them to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com, and you [...]
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AAEP Foundation Funds Efforts to Aid Horses Affected by Severe Weather
Relief organizations responding to equine emergencies in the aftermath of destructive storms, fires, floods or other natural disasters are eligible for funding from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation. As part of its mission to improve the welfare of horses, the AAEP Foundation accepts year-round funding requests to assist organizations responding to disasters [...]
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Update on Immigration Reform For the Horse Industry
On May 21, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 (S. 744). The bill would increase border security, provide a path for unauthorized immigrants to remain in the country and eventually apply for citizenship, implement an employment verification system, and improve current and create new temporary [...]
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AMHA Establishes Tornado Relief Fund
Shelburne, VT – A fund has been established by the American Morgan Horse Association to assist with the relief and recovery efforts related to the tornados. These funds will be directed to specific local Moore, Oklahoma, organizations in need of funds or the American Red Cross. “Oklahoma holds a special place in our hearts as [...]
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Georgia Horses Removed From Flood Zone
A herd of horses were brought to higher ground last weekend after water from heavy rains threatened their stable. Milton, Ga., Deputy Fire Chief Mark Stephens said that on May 18, many parts of Georgia—including the Sandy Springs area, near Milton—experienced flooding as the result of heavy rains. Rainfall caused the Chattahoochee River to rise, [...]
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New Research Shows Equine Lameness Can be Measured by Wireless Sensors
For many years, opinions on the value of flexion tests in assessing equine lameness have been divided, but now new research looks set to turn what has always been regarded as a subjective process into a wholly objective one. The comprehensive study, recently published in Equine Veterinary Journal’s (EVJ) in partnership with the American Association [...]
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Ohio Quarter Horse Association Will Now Manage Southern Belle Breeders Program
Richwood, Ohio – The Ohio Quarter Horse Association and Connie Hill, founder of the Southern Belle Invitation, have announced the transition of administration of the Southern Belle program to the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. The Southern Belle Invitation, which began in 1994 as a futurity show and later added a breeders incentive program held during [...]
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Slot Class Forms Now Available For 2013 Big A and Mid Summer Fling, Due in June
Two upcoming slot classes have deadlines that are quickly approaching. The 2013 Mid Summer Fling is scheduled to take place June 15-18 in DuQuoin, IL. The slot and jackpot class forms for the Junior Trail, Senior Trail, and 3 and Over Novice Horse Western Pleasure are now available online by clicking here. Entries are due [...]
