Equine Event Cancellations/Postponements Due to Winter Weather- 2/27
February 25, 2015 Comments Off on Equine Event Cancellations/Postponements Due to Winter Weather- 2/27
2/27/15 #1- Fort Worth, Texas – TCU’s meet scheduled for Saturday against South Dakota State has been canceled due to inclement weather in surrounding areas. #2- The Kentucky Quarter Horse Association- “Due to weather conditions and damage sustained to the arena the roping special event in Scottsville on February 27 – 28, has to be cancelled. A […]
Continue reading …World Champion Cowboys and Cowgirls Like Brazile and Mote Announce Creation of Innovative New Rodeo Association, ERA
February 24, 2015 Comments Off on World Champion Cowboys and Cowgirls Like Brazile and Mote Announce Creation of Innovative New Rodeo Association, ERA
“By introducing a unique concept like the ERA, it is our hope to increase the awareness of the sport of rodeo on a national stage” says 21-time World Champion Cowboy and ERA Board Member, Trevor Brazile. “Enhancing the sport of professional rodeo and building something greater for the future generations of rodeo cowboys and cowgirls is the goal of the ERA. We look forward to working with the entire rodeo industry.”
Continue reading …Cal Poly Students Protest Building of New Dorms on Pastureland
February 23, 2015 Comments Off on Cal Poly Students Protest Building of New Dorms on Pastureland
“Honk for horses,” read one placard.
Continue reading …Horse Euthanized and Barn Quarantined in New Jersey For EHV-1
February 23, 2015 Comments Off on Horse Euthanized and Barn Quarantined in New Jersey For EHV-1
A 21-day quarantine was placed on the barn on the property and biosecurity measures are in effect for the duration of the quarantine.
Continue reading …Online Fundraiser Set Up For TX Youth Exhibitor Who Lost House in Fire
February 19, 2015 Comments Off on Online Fundraiser Set Up For TX Youth Exhibitor Who Lost House in Fire
Special thanks to Tina Anderson for sharing the following details about an online fundraising account that has been set up to benefit the Richey family after a devastating house fire last night. We are glad to report that neither Sheila nor Tatum was injured in the fire. “On the evening of February 18, 2015, the […]
Continue reading …AERC Board of Directors Appalled at News of Three Equine Deaths in Abu Dhabi Endurance Event
February 17, 2015 Comments Off on AERC Board of Directors Appalled at News of Three Equine Deaths in Abu Dhabi Endurance Event
The flat, non-technical courses in this region have been criticized worldwide for their emphasis on punishing speed and increasing rates of forelimb fractures, many of which remain unreported by relevant national and international governing bodies.
Continue reading …US Govt. Replies to Crundwell’s Request to Keep 700+ Trophies
February 16, 2015 Comments Off on US Govt. Replies to Crundwell’s Request to Keep 700+ Trophies
First, the government indicated that allowing Crundwell to keep the trophies would allow her to benefit from the theft, because they “represent the primary motivation of her massive fraud.”
Continue reading …Online Catalog Now Posted For Steve Heckaman Quarter Horses Complete Dispersal
February 16, 2015 Comments Off on Online Catalog Now Posted For Steve Heckaman Quarter Horses Complete Dispersal
Online Catalog Now Posted For Steve Heckaman Quarter Horses Complete Dispersal
Continue reading …OK Man Arrested After Dozens of Horses and Other Animals Found Dead on Property
February 11, 2015 Comments Off on OK Man Arrested After Dozens of Horses and Other Animals Found Dead on PropertyThe Muskogee Phoenix reports that McWilliams was charged with 23 counts of animal cruelty and released on a $25,033 bond. He is set to return to court on Feb. 24th.
Continue reading …New Dates Announced For 2016 AZ. Sun Circuit, Moved Up Two Weeks Earlier
February 11, 2015 Comments Off on New Dates Announced For 2016 AZ. Sun Circuit, Moved Up Two Weeks Earlier
Proud to be a major sponsor of the Arizona Sun Circuit year after year, The Equine Chronicle is looking forward to seeing you next year, January 9-17, 2016 at Westworld in Scottsdale, AZ!
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