These three riders bring more than $15 million in lifetime performance horse earnings into the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center to share the decades of experiences in acquiring the “feel” and understanding it takes to connect with your horse. This is a unique opportunity with the performance horse industry’s top horsemen – sharing and learning their lifetime study of the horse with the public.
Continue reading …Two New Paint Pattern Discoveries Help Keep Color in the Breed
January 20, 2022 Comments Off on Two New Paint Pattern Discoveries Help Keep Color in the Breed
Two new white-spotting patterns—W31 and W32—were discovered in 2021 and confirmed present in the Paint Horse breed. The discovery was made by researchers at APHA partner lab Etalon Diagnostics and published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Heredity.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- A World All Our Own
January 20, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- A World All Our Own
“In dreams, we live in a world that’s entirely our own.”- Professor Albus Dumbledore Check out this striking photo of Gemma and Festus, a 24-year-old retired horse, who spends his days getting loved on by kids in the barn and eating lots of treats. Photo: Brandy Yi Photography If you have a special photo or […]
Continue reading …APHA English Attire and Ranch-Event Rules Among the New Modifications in Effect For 2022
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on APHA English Attire and Ranch-Event Rules Among the New Modifications in Effect For 2022
Several new show rules are in effect as of January 1, 2022. They are summarized below and reflect rule changes or clarifications passed during the 2021 Convention last February. Full rule text is available in the 2022 APHA Rule Book.
Continue reading …2022 AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on 2022 AQHA Convention Committee Agendas
AQHA Publicity Even though the deadline to submit AQHA rule-change proposals for the 2022 AQHA Convention was December 31, 2021, your input is encouraged and taken into consideration when decisions are being made at the convention. After all, it is AQHA members who lead the charge toward changes that make the Association – and the […]
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Motion By Pro- 1996-2022
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Then and Now- Motion By Pro- 1996-2022
Then and Now- Motion By Pro- 1996-2022 “My name was Melissa Wolf, and Moe and I were Reserve All Around Youth in the nation. Moe went on to win many more accolades including Select Trail with Steve Gunn. The Gunn family has graciously allowed Moe to live out his days with my family.”- Melissa Bercaw […]
Continue reading …Results of 2022 AYA Director Elections
January 19, 2022 Comments Off on Results of 2022 AYA Director Elections
AYA Directors represent the association to outside audiences, host local fundraisers and events promoting the AYA and plan and execute AYA activities at the World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show. They also meet frequently to discuss matters concerning the AYA. Directors represent members residing in their territory and zone and work to continuously improve the Appaloosa Youth Association.
Continue reading …AzQHA 2021 Year-End Awards Celebration- Desert Foothills Scottsdale
January 18, 2022 Comments Off on AzQHA 2021 Year-End Awards Celebration- Desert Foothills Scottsdale
Check out some beautiful photos from the AzQHA 2021 Year-End Awards Celebration at Desert Foothills Scottsdale, courtesy of Debra Hrynyk. Stay tuned for more coming soon. If you’d like to share photos from an equine event near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …State-of-the-Art Riding Simulator Unveiled at Saddle Research Trust Conference
January 18, 2022 Comments Off on State-of-the-Art Riding Simulator Unveiled at Saddle Research Trust Conference
The high-performance novel robotic motion platform has been designed to provide the necessary motion capabilities for the simulator in all gaits, including jumping. The ground-breaking advance from previous generations of simulator is the extended, freely programmable motion capability, that provides a real-life learning tool for riders by making it possible to replicate the actual motion of real, individual horses. The current test simulator is programmed with motions which were measured from advanced level dressage and show jumping horses while being ridden by advanced riders.
Continue reading …The Candy Apple in the Big Apple- Western NY Quarter Horse Club
January 18, 2022 Comments Off on The Candy Apple in the Big Apple- Western NY Quarter Horse Club
In 2018, AQHA named the Candy Apple Horse Show as one of their Top Ten “Introductory Shows” in the world. This year, the show will be held July 8th-10th. On Friday, in addition to AQHA pointed classes, there are also open classes where you don’t need to show a registered (or even un-registered) Quarter Horse in order to participate.
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