Legendary AQHA Stallion, Artful Move, Passes Away at Age of 31
November 6, 2017 Comments Off on Legendary AQHA Stallion, Artful Move, Passes Away at Age of 31
He was a sire, grandsire, and great grandsire of multiple World, Reserve World, and Congress Champions. He was the true all-around horse, earning points in over 15 events as well as producing offspring that have done the same. But, Art was so much more than just a horse with astounding accomplishments to his name. He captivated the hearts of everyone he met with his phenomenal disposition and intoxicating personality
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Disclaimer: Because the online version of the AQHA rulebook can be updated throughout the year, it should be considered the most-current version of the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations.
Continue reading …First World Champions Crowned at 2017 AQHA World Show
November 6, 2017 Comments Off on First World Champions Crowned at 2017 AQHA World Show
“David is wonderful at helping me with my green horses and my older horses, as far as how to get them to have better show presence when jumping and working on my body position. Scott is amazing at flat work, and he has helped with getting my horses more broke, the correct way, rather than forcing them into doing something.”
Continue reading …4 Tips to Help Protect Your Horse From Ulcers
November 6, 2017 Comments Off on 4 Tips to Help Protect Your Horse From Ulcers
Horses are designed to continuously graze throughout the day; they also have relatively small stomachs compared to their body size, with only about a two- to four-gallon capacity. Because horses are natural grazers, they produce large amounts of saliva and need a continuous amount of roughage in their stomachs to create a protective wall from gastric acids.
Continue reading …Mark Harrell Horse Shows Becomes An Equine Production
November 6, 2017 Comments Off on Mark Harrell Horse Shows Becomes An Equine Production
Following a successful acquisition of the company by Kathy Avolt in early 2017 the development of a rebranding effort was undertaken to better reflect the new direction and future of the company
Continue reading …10 Reasons to Own an AQHA Ranching Heritage Bred Horse
November 6, 2017 Comments Off on 10 Reasons to Own an AQHA Ranching Heritage Bred Horse
To be approved as a Ranching Heritage Breeder, ranches must have been breeding American Quarter Horses for at least a decade, though many participating ranches have actually been around for centuries. There’s other criteria that must be met in order to be approved, like using horses for daily ranch work, which keeps the program true to its roots.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Keep Your Horse Show Sense of Humor!
November 4, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Keep Your Horse Show Sense of Humor!
It’s always important to have a sense of humor when showing horses. This competitor did just that at the 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress with this FANTASTIC tie! If you have a photo that could be our EC Photo of the Day, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …APHA Invites You to “Creating Confident Clinicians Seminar,” December 2017 in Las Vegas
November 4, 2017 Comments Off on APHA Invites You to “Creating Confident Clinicians Seminar,” December 2017 in Las Vegas
New for 2017, ranch and show class seminars are designed to help professionals and non-pro exhibitors alike step up their performances through rulebook education.
Continue reading …2017 AQHA World Show- By The Numbers
November 4, 2017 Comments Off on 2017 AQHA World Show- By The Numbers
More than 4,800 entries from the United States, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom are competing for 99 world championships and 90 Adequan® Level 2 championships at this year’s event, November 2-18.
Continue reading …Don’t Forget! AQHA Stallion Reports Must be Submitted by Nov. 30th
November 4, 2017 Comments Off on Don’t Forget! AQHA Stallion Reports Must be Submitted by Nov. 30th
Additionally, all stallions that bred mares in 2017 are required to have the five-panel disease test results on file, per Rule REG108.5 in the AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations. Disease panel test kits can be ordered online at www.aqha.com/genetictesting.
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