Check Out What’s Brand New For 2018 Arizona Sun Circuit!
November 8, 2017 Comments Off on Check Out What’s Brand New For 2018 Arizona Sun Circuit!
New for 2018, there will be eight judges! Also, in addition to all-around buckles, a grand total of 33 saddles will be awarded to lucky competitors.
Continue reading …AQHA Rule Change Proposals Due Dec. 31st
November 8, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Rule Change Proposals Due Dec. 31st
AQHA members have until December 31, 2017, to submit items for the 2018 convention, but if you believe there is a need for a major rule change, the Association encourages members to submit items earlier to give Association staff and/or committees and councils more time to prepare materials and communicate potential changes before the convention in March 2018. AQHA standing committees will meet at convention to consider the submitted items.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Roy Halladay
November 7, 2017 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Roy Halladay
The Equine Chronicle would like to extend our sincerest condolences to our friend, Brandy Halladay, following the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband, Roy Halladay, former MLB player. Initial news reports indicated that Roy was flying in a small, single engine aircraft that went down off the coast of Florida around noon today. Not […]
Continue reading …Winners Crowned at 2017 Western Canadian Paint Horse Championships
November 7, 2017 Comments Off on Winners Crowned at 2017 Western Canadian Paint Horse Championships
Amateur Walk-Trot Western Pleasure: Plentylicious, owned and exhibited by Carolyn Goodfellow
Amateur Western Pleasure: Zipintomy Appointment, owned and exhibited by Barb Hazell
Senior Western Pleasure: Supremely Addicted, exhibited by Deserie Rieu, owned by Greg Gavelin
Youth Western Pleasure 14-18: Love My Charisma, exhibited by Tessy Rupert
Novice Amateur Western Horsemanship: Simply Encountered, exhibited by Devon Smith, owned by Cathy Glover
Youth Hunter Under Saddle 14-18: Love My Charisma, exhibited by Tessy Rupert, owned by Marcel Rupert
Amateur Hunter Under Saddle: Fancy N Titefitnjeans, owned and exhibited by Lorena Pahl
Junior Hunter Under Saddle: Only The Best Choclat, exhibited by Deserie Rieu, owned by Dannell Charbonneau
Solid Paint-Bred Hunter Under Saddle: LP Tallented Cowboy, exhibited by Nicole Gauthier, owned by Mikayla Sinclair
Amateur Walk-Trot Showmanship: I Want A Cowboy, exhibited by Kirsten Lemieux, owned by Debby Zad
Amateur Halter Geldings: Hes A Lopin Addiction, exhibited by Caitlyn Malyk, owned by Laura Malyk
Youth Halter Geldings: Dont Ask Me, owned and exhibited by Hallie Malcolm
Aged Geldings: SPP So Saint Telusive, owned and exhibited by April Greening-Romeo
Aged Mares: Crusin For Cocktails, owned and exhibited by Shelley Pregitzer
AQHA Member Photos Featured in 2018 Calendar
November 7, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Member Photos Featured in 2018 Calendar
Earlier in the year, AQHA hosted a photo contest, encouraging all AQHA members to submit photos of an American Quarter Horse. More than 1,000 entries were received, and AQHA and American Quarter Horse Hall Fame & Museum staff selected 150 to be displayed at the 2017 AQHA Photography Show & Sale, October 27 – November 25 at the Museum.
Continue reading …Just Like June Wins First AQHA World Championship, While in Foal!
November 7, 2017 Comments Off on Just Like June Wins First AQHA World Championship, While in Foal!
“She’s due to foal in April to Do You Have A Minute, a stud that Wayne and I owned several years ago… It’s just a good thing the AQHA World Show wasn’t a couple of weeks from now!”
Continue reading …Photos and Results From 2017 Color Breed Congress
November 7, 2017 Comments Off on Photos and Results From 2017 Color Breed Congress
This year, the Color Breed Congress encompasses three different breeds: PtHA, the Palomino Horse Breeders of America, and the Appaloosa Horse Club. No matter the breed affiliation of their colorful counterparts, exhibitors will have the chance to ride for over $150,000 in cash and prizes!
Continue reading …Fall is a Crucial Time for Dental Check-ups, Especially for Senior Horses
November 7, 2017 Comments Off on Fall is a Crucial Time for Dental Check-ups, Especially for Senior Horses
Because each set of premolars and molars erupts at a different age, they also expire at different ages. These can lead to gaps between teeth and teeth of varying heights (“wave mouth”) which causes abnormal chewing patterns and uneven wear on the teeth.
Continue reading …Choosing the Correct Trailer Size For Your Horse
November 7, 2017 Comments Off on Choosing the Correct Trailer Size For Your Horse
The length from butt bar to chest bar in a straight load should leave six to eight inches to spare. Too much length can get a horse in trouble.
Continue reading …Additional Celebration of AQHA World Champions This Year at ARC Champions Circle
November 6, 2017 Comments Off on Additional Celebration of AQHA World Champions This Year at ARC Champions Circle
Any L3 World Champion crowned during daytime classes will be invited to the Trade Show in the new Bennett Event Center to participate in a special ceremony at the ARC Champions Circle backdrop, where they will then be presented with their golden globe. In contrast, any L3 World Champion that is crowned during an evening finals performance will receive their golden globe in the arena.
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