SEC Championship Bracket Revealed; Begins With Georgia Equestrian Facing South Carolina
March 14, 2017 Comments Off on SEC Championship Bracket Revealed; Begins With Georgia Equestrian Facing South Carolina
The 2017 SEC Equestrian Championship bracket was revealed on Tuesday, with South Carolina slated to face rival Georgia in the semifinal round. The Gamecocks and Bulldogs will tangle at 1:30 p.m. CT on Friday, March 24, at the Auburn University Horse Center in Auburn, Ala.
Continue reading …Results From 2017 Shamrock Shuffle
March 14, 2017 Comments Off on Results From 2017 Shamrock Shuffle
Whether it was the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday or a stretch of good weather, the IQHA Shamrock Shuffle delivered big time with a huge increase in entries in Cloverdale, IN. Last year, the show had 3,054 AQHA entries with four judges. This year, there was a total of 7,205 entries with five judges. That’s 5,500 AQHA entries.
Continue reading …2017 NSBA World Show Schedule and Judges’ List Now Online
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The schedule and Judges’ List for the 2017 NSBA World Show and Show Your Colors is now online. The event will take place August 12-20 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Judges for the show will be Rick Baker, Brenden Brown, Rick Christy, John Dean, Melissa Dukes, Jerry Erickson, Eric Hubbard, Brent Maxwell, Rob Meneely Eric Petersen, Nancy Renfro, […]
Continue reading …2016 NSBA Horse of the Year is Lexus Made Lady
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EquineChronicle.com had the opportunity to write a very special story about Abi Tuiasosopo and Lexus Made Lady following their wins at the Quarter Horse Congress while Abi was facing a cancer diagnosis.
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Continue reading …Las Vegas Wild Card Reining Challenge Returns in 2017 With Over $115,000 in Added Money
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“For years I have been listening to horsemen lament the fact that some very good horses are not ready for the extreme physical and mental stress that can come with three-year-old reining competition,” says Amanda Brumley of Brumley Management Group, LLC., creator of the Wild Card Reining Challenge. “Horsemen say that some horses are not ready for it. They need a little extra time; some slower preparation. Talk about a Four-Year-Old Futurity has been floating around here for a lot of years. I think it’s an idea whose time had come.”
Continue reading …Everything You Need to Know About the Solid Gold Series All Breed Maiden Futurity
March 14, 2017 Comments Off on Everything You Need to Know About the Solid Gold Series All Breed Maiden Futurity
The Solid Gold Futurity is back! Returning to Lake St. Louis, MO. May 25-28 in the form of the Solid Gold Series, the All Breed Maiden Futurity will be held in conjunction with the MoQHA Gateway Classic.
Continue reading …Using the Principle of Non-Resistance in Equine Bodywork
March 14, 2017 Comments Off on Using the Principle of Non-Resistance in Equine Bodywork
For example, when you ask the horse to bend his nose toward you and he resists because the muscles of the poll and neck are tight, your first impulse is to pull harder and make him bend towards you. If you react to the resistance in the horse by doing more or harder, the horse will continue to resist, tense or brace.
Continue reading …Newly Sworn-In APHA President, George Ready, Resigns; Dr. Craig Wood Named President
March 13, 2017 Comments Off on Newly Sworn-In APHA President, George Ready, Resigns; Dr. Craig Wood Named President
“Based on events at the convention and obvious disagreements on how we go forward, and based on my heavy work schedule, it is in everyone’s best interest for me to resign,” said Ready.
Continue reading …Final Photos and Results from AZ Sun Circuit
March 13, 2017 Comments Off on Final Photos and Results from AZ Sun Circuit
Amateur, Select, Novice Amateur Western Riding RESULTS 3 Amateur, Select, Novice Amateur Trail RESULTS 3 Amateur Ranch Riding RESULTS Day 3 Amateur Showmanship RESULTS Day 3 Driving RESULTS 3 Green, Junior, Novice Trail RESULTS 3 Hunt Seat Equitation RESULTS_3 Hunter Under Saddle RESULTS 2 Hunter Under Saddle_RESULTS_3 Open Western Riding RESULTS 3 Youth Halter RESULTS […]
Continue reading …Management Tips to Reduce the Risk of Springtime Laminitis
March 13, 2017 Comments Off on Management Tips to Reduce the Risk of Springtime Laminitis
In many parts of the country, dormant winter forages will soon transition to lush, green grass. As seasons change, forage growth accelerates and ingestion of fructan-rich grasses increases. While overindulgence of fructans can be problematic for certain horses, owners can take steps to ensure a seamless changeover in forage consumption.
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