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Showtime Show Clothing
Showtime Show Clothing, based in Purcell, Oklahoma, specializes in ladies western horse show apparel. Visit www.showtimeshowclothing.com or call them at (405) 527-7886
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Less Equestrian Access To Federal Trails In New Report
Hundreds of thousands of Americans use horses and pack stock to enjoy America's great outdoors each year. However, it’s an experience that cannot be enjoyed without access to public land, trail systems, and trailheads.
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Orgeldinger Becomes First Person From Outside U.S. to Serve as AQHA President
The American Quarter Horse Journal, March 8, 2010 – Johannes Orgeldinger of Grosswallstadt, Germany, was elected president of the American Quarter Horse Association today. Orgeldinger, a 25-year breeder of American Quarter Horses, is the first person from outside the United States to serve as AQHA’s president. Orgeldinger and his wife, Astrid, own and operate a gravel and [...]
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Lill, Van der Meer and Gartner Take Wins in NRHA European Futurity Ancillary Classes
Kreuth, Germany – March 9, 2010 – The 2010 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Futurity and Show welcomed ancillary competition today with the $5,000 added Intermediate Open, $3,500 added Intermediate Non Pro and $5,000 added Intermediate Open. In the $ 5,000 added Intermediate Open, top European NRHA and FEI competitor Nina Lill (GER) rode Chickle [...]
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Happy Birthday Announcements
The Equine Chronicle would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to… Pam Bollinger (March 9) Kathryn Stanley (March, 10) Ashley Dunbar, Kain Emmons (March 11)
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Dana Hokana’s Upcoming Winning Strides Clinics: Take a Trip to Big Sky, Montana or Temecula, CA
Where else can you enjoy a two-night stay in a log cabin in the mountains of Montana, visit the historic 320 Ranch and receive personal instruction from one of the top female trainers in the AQHA industry? You can do all of this and more at Dana Hokana’s upcoming 320 Ranch Clinic May 22-23, 2010 [...]
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APHA Racing Names Running Champions for 2009
PF Chief Runnin Bear and Paint racing sensation Got Country Grip were named the American Paint Horse Association’s Running World Champions for 2009. The Regular Registry and Solid Paint-Bred world champions, respectively, and 16 other Running Champions were announced January 16 at the Heritage Place sale in Oklahoma City. Running Champion awards, presented annually, are given [...]
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American Equestrian Trade Association Holds Sold-Out Trade Fair Event
The recent American Equestrian Trade Association (AETA) International Trade Fair held January 30-February 1 in Oaks, PA, was deemed a great success by the organization, buyers attending the show and exhibiting manufacturers. Continuing a trend of growth, the AETA International Trade Fair featured more than 70 new exhibitor companies and a record 907 buyers and [...]
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AQHA Convention News: Johne Dobbs is Newest Executive Committee Member
For the past few days, AQHA and APHA judge Kelly Boles-Chapman has been providing the Equine Chronicle with an exclusive blog about the inside scoop from behind the scenes at the 2010 AQHA Convention in Florida. However, there was an event that occurred today during the Executive Committee meeting that we thought merited a little extra [...]
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Color Breed Bonanza Set For This Weekend in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The Color Breed Bonanza is an innovative new horse show that combines APHA, PtHA, ABRA, IBHA, PHBA, ApHC and NSBA Dual-Approved classes in a three day format. It will be held at the Iowa Equestrian Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 12-14. The Color Breed Bonanza is a new style of horse show brought to you [...]
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Renowned AQHA Over Fences Horse Flamingo Bay Euthanized Saturday
The Equine Chronicle regrets to announce that Flamingo Bay, renowned AQHA over fences horse was euthanized due to lameness complications this past Saturday at the age of 21. The 1989 bay gelding nicknamed “Buster” had won nine AQHA World Titles and five Reserve World Champion titles in classes such as Hunter Hack, Working Hunter and [...]
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AHP Equine Industry Survey Gauges Past, Present and Future Involvement in Horse Industry
A total of 11,171 people who own, lease, or manage horses completed the American Horse Publications’ Horse Industry Survey designed to gauge participation trends in the U.S. horse industry. This was the largest survey of hands-on owners and managers of horses in the United States ever conducted, and it was made possible by the sponsorship [...]
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American Paint Horse Foundation Launches New “Back in the Saddle” Program For Injured Riders
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Through the inspiration and help of two remarkable equestrians who have not allowed physical setbacks to deter them from their love of riding horses, the American Paint Horse Foundation (APHF) is launching an innovative “Back in the Saddle Program” to help injured riders pursue their passion. Through the new program, the Foundation will fulfill [...]
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Kaystein and Kronsteiner Take the Lead in the NRHA European Futurity
Kreuth, Germany – March 8, 2010 – Twenty horses entered Ostbayernhalle today in hopes of qualifying for the $187,000 added open finals of the 2010 NRHA European Futurity. Oakies Red Berry and Morey Fisk led the first section with a 220 yesterday. However by the end of the day’s open runs, Kaystein and Rudi Kronsteiner [...]
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Day 2 at the AQHA Convention
The General Membership session opened Saturday with Carol Harris of Reddick, Florida greeting the group with an entertaining welcome to the Sunshine State. 713 conference attendees are registered and are eligible to vote on the committee agendas that will shape our breed association of over 307,000 members. Dr. Anna Marie who covers the weather health beat [...]
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Another Beautiful Sunny Day in Florida at the AQHA Convention
By: Kelly Boles-Chapman While committees convened again at 8 a.m., interviews for candidates for new national directors were held throughout the day, and much talk centered on who would be the new Executive Committee members. A hot item to see on many lapels is an elegant black square pin, embellished with a large pink Q, with the [...]
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Update on NRHA Founder Dale Wilkinson’s Condition
After undergoing surgery to repair a shattered hip, which was sustained on Feb. 22, Dale Wilkinson, 84, is reported to be steadily improving. Wilkinson was one of the original founders of the National Reining Horse Association and was the first person to be inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame in 1986. He is also the [...]
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Top Dressage Rider Courtney King-Dye Fractures Skull After Fall From Horse
American international dressage rider Courtney King-Dye suffered serious head injuries in a fall from a horse on Wednesday (3 March). Courtney, who is currently heavily sedated in the intensive care unit of St Mary’s Hospital, Florida, was injured while schooling a client’s horse in Loxhatchee, near Wellington. Read More…
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NRHA European Futurity: Dualin Surprise and Masi Lead Non-Pro
Kreuth, Germany – March 8, 2010 – 58 horses competed in the $64,000 added Non Pro Futurity go round at the NRHA European Futurity & NRHA Show in Kreuth. The Non Pro Futurity increased more than 21% over last year for a total of 179 entries. It was 16-year-old Giovanni ‘Dido’ Masi De Vargas (ITA) who [...]
