In the Spirit of Compromise: AQHA Approves New Lip Cord
March 4, 2016 Comments Off on In the Spirit of Compromise: AQHA Approves New Lip Cord
When the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) proposed a rule change that eliminated the use of lip chains, members of the Halter community came together and raised concerns about the safety of exhibitors when it came to dealing with stallions. Their concerns resulted in a spirit of compromise with the implementation of the newly created lip cord.
Continue reading …Judges Announced For 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
March 2, 2016 Comments Off on Judges Announced For 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
Jeff Allen, Tina Anderson, John Boxell, Jody Brainard, Donnie Bricker, Rick Christy, Michael Colvin, David Denniston, Casey Devitt, Clint Fullerton, Garth Gooding, Jeff Greaves, Jan Hoskin-Hay, Chris Jones, Bill Kaven, Mike McEntire, Chele McGauly, Jonathan Meilleur, Charles Smith, Ron Stratton, Terry Thompson, Kendra Weis, Bobby Hunt, Seth Kirchner, Rubin Pringle
Continue reading …Can Your Trail Horse Do This? “The Vegas Water Box” Video That’s Gone Viral
March 2, 2016 Comments Off on Can Your Trail Horse Do This? “The Vegas Water Box” Video That’s Gone Viral
“It took one horse several days of very patient groundwork to get him through [the box] and others less time, so it really depends on the individual,” she says. “If a horse is scared of it, you cannot force them through or they will lose confidence in you. So, like all the training we do here, we take as much time as it takes to give the horse confidence!”
Continue reading …Equine Chronicle $10,000 Novice Non Pro Western Pleasure Coming to 2016 March To The Arch
March 1, 2016 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle $10,000 Novice Non Pro Western Pleasure Coming to 2016 March To The Arch
With the expansion of AQHA Leveling and the increasing popularity of Novice Championships it’s clear that true-blue novice riders make up an important segment of the industry. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were an opportunity for novice riders to earn a big paycheck in a futurity-style class, just like other non-pro and open riders?
Continue reading …LIVE From the 2016 APHA Convention
February 29, 2016 Comments Off on LIVE From the 2016 APHA Convention
Special thanks to Karen Kennedy and Jennifer Sheriff for keeping our EquineChronicle.com readers up-to-date with fun, behind-the-scenes photos and information from the 2016 APHA Convention that’s currently in its final day in Richmond, Virginia.
Continue reading …NSBA Foundation Launches “90 Riders in 90 Days” Sponsor a Rider Campaign
February 25, 2016 Comments Off on NSBA Foundation Launches “90 Riders in 90 Days” Sponsor a Rider Campaign
“I guess it boils down to the reason we are all involved with horses. It is therapy, physically and emotionally. The smiles of the veterans getting ready to show really got me.”
Continue reading …Could the World’s First Smart Halter Help Save Your Horse’s Life?
February 25, 2016 Comments Off on Could the World’s First Smart Halter Help Save Your Horse’s Life?
In layman’s terms, one might describe the device as a kind of Fitbit® for horses. But according to Founder and CEO of Protequus LLC, Jeffrey Schab, NIGHTWATCH is so much more.
Continue reading …From Austria to Florida: A Whirlwind Month Spent Showing Horses in the US!
February 24, 2016 Comments Off on From Austria to Florida: A Whirlwind Month Spent Showing Horses in the US!
1 month, 6 states, 4 horse shows, 1 new foal, and countless memories
Continue reading …$2,000 Harris Challenge Coming to 2016 SOQHA Madness
February 24, 2016 Comments Off on $2,000 Harris Challenge Coming to 2016 SOQHA Madness
In addition to the $15,000 check the winners of the Equine Chronicle Novice Horse WP and Coughlin Maiden will each receive, the rider will get an additional $2,000 if he or she wins while riding in a Harris saddle!
Continue reading …The Pittman Ranch Purchases AQHA Stallion VS Code Blue
February 23, 2016 Comments Off on The Pittman Ranch Purchases AQHA Stallion VS Code Blue
“I’m so grateful to Donna Biddulph for allowing me to purchase this great stallion,” Pittman says. “The first time I saw Peyton, he was just a yearling… I can’t remember a yearling ever wowing me the way Peyton did.”
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