EC Photo of the Day: Golden Boy With the Golden Horse
July 17, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Golden Boy With the Golden Horse
Today’s EC Reader Photo of the Day comes from Melisia Pekny, who sent in these shots of her son, Reese Pekny, after he was named the 13 and Under Golden Horse All-Around Champion at the Palomino World Show. Reese rode his horse, Plenty of Goodscotch, aka “Chester,” to the big win by being named a 4 x World Champion in Hunt Seat Pleasure, Road Hack, Western Pleasure, and Flag Race. He was also the Reserve Champion in Showmanship, NSBA Champion in Western Pleasure, and received Top 3 awards in Horsemanship, Trail, and Color.
Continue reading …Congrats 2017-2018 AQHYA Officers and Directors!
July 17, 2017 Comments Off on Congrats 2017-2018 AQHYA Officers and Directors!
AQHA Executive Committee:
President: Ty Cornelius of Mt. Pleasant, Arkansas
First Vice President: Kylie Good of East Berlin, Pennsylvania
Second Vice President: Caleb Sturgeon of Beloit, Ohio
Executive Member: Alan Hinds of Lawrence, Kansas
Executive Member: Olivia Tordoff of Powell, Ohio
Around the Ring Photos- 2017 PQHA Midsummer Madness
July 17, 2017 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos- 2017 PQHA Midsummer Madness
Thanks to Rita McMullen for around the ring photos from the PQHA Midsummer Madness that took place July 14-17 at Centre County Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall, PA. If you’d like to see your horse show pics on EquineChronicle.com, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.
Continue reading …“Not So Little” Little Buckeye Blog With Kelly Rauschenbach
July 17, 2017 Comments Off on “Not So Little” Little Buckeye Blog With Kelly Rauschenbach
The largest classes included 30+ entries in Level 1 Trail, 40 in Amateur Showmanship, 44 in Youth 14-18 Horsemanship, 39 in Amateur Horsemanship, 20 in Senior Western Pleasure, and 25 in Level 1 Western Pleasure.
Continue reading …Results and Photos- 2017 MAQHA Corporate Challenge
July 17, 2017 Comments Off on Results and Photos- 2017 MAQHA Corporate Challenge
The MAQHA Corporate Challenge ended with a bang yesterday in St. Paul, MN. with more than 8,000 total entries across all divisions. According to the new management team, Mark Harrell Horse Shows, that’s an increase of nearly 1,500 AQHA entries.
Continue reading …$105,000 Added to Halter Classes at AQHA Open/Amateur World Show
July 17, 2017 Comments Off on $105,000 Added to Halter Classes at AQHA Open/Amateur World Show
Exhibitors will compete for added money in various halter classes, thanks to the generosity of 10-year cumulative breeders Steve and Kathy Headley of Bloomington, Indiana, who donated $20,000; 30-year cumulative breeders Gary and Linda Gordon of Fossil Gate Farms, Roanoke, Texas, who donated $50,000; and 30-year cumulative breeder Terry Bradshaw, and his wife, Tammy, who donated $35,000.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day- Funny Friday- Horseback Plank
July 14, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day- Funny Friday- Horseback Plank
It’s the newest fitness craze sweeping the nation! #HorsebackPlank All joking aside, planking is an excellent exercise for strengthening your core, which helps with body stabilization, power, and balance, crucial for everything from achieving the ideal Horsemanship position to perfecting your two-point over fences. Begin with your body parallel to the floor while resting on your […]
Continue reading …Antibiotic Resistance and “Superbugs:” Greatest Threat For Human and Animals
July 14, 2017 Comments Off on Antibiotic Resistance and “Superbugs:” Greatest Threat For Human and Animals
“The AVA has also embarked on a three-year project in partnership with Animal Medicines Australia to develop best-practice antibiotic prescribing guidelines for horses and the main livestock species.”
Continue reading …Day 1 Around the Ring Photos at Corporate Challenge
July 14, 2017 Comments Off on Day 1 Around the Ring Photos at Corporate Challenge
Thanks to Rachel Nissen for some fun photos from Day 1 around the rings at the MAQHA Corporate Challenge. The show began yesterday and will continue through July 16th in St. Paul, Minnesota. Judges for the show will be Daren Wright, Lori Gordon, Jeff Mellott, Sandy Jirkovsky, Gigi Bailey, and Suzy Jeane. If you’d like to […]
Continue reading …Hundreds of Youth Get Head Start on College, Thanks to AjPHA Youth World Show
July 14, 2017 Comments Off on Hundreds of Youth Get Head Start on College, Thanks to AjPHA Youth World Show
This year, the Youth World Show offered over $140,000 in scholarship prizes to AjPHA members competing at the show. Included were scholarships for top finishers in 83 world championship performance and halter classes, along with scholarships for randomly selected entries and other special events. All this in addition to the customary prizes awarded at the show, such as trophy buckles and saddles. Scholarship money was provided by the American Paint Horse Foundation, as well as private donations from APHA members and industry supporters.
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