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Could You Live on $1 a Day?

July 28, 2017 Comments Off

What does the devastating history of natural disasters and poverty in Haiti have to do with horses?

AQHA Hall of Fame Unveils Special Display For 2017 Inductees

July 27, 2017 Comments Off

Four men and one woman were inducted in March during the 2017 AQHA Convention: AQHA Past President Peter J. Cofrancesco III of Sparta, New Jersey; AQHA Executive Committee member, the late Dick Monahan from Walla Walla, Washington; Bobby D. Cox of Fort Worth, Texas; the late Marvin Barnes of Ada, Oklahoma; and trainer and horsewoman Sandra Vaughn of Hernando, Florida. Five horses were also inducted: 1987 racing stallion Strawfly Special, 1985 western pleasure stallion Zips Chocolate Chip, 1994 show gelding Majestic Scotch, 1961 barrel racing mare Casey’s Ladylove and 1983 racing mare Dashing Phoebe.

Elite Series Returns to 2017 Paint Horse Congress

July 26, 2017 Comments Off

“Produce of Dam, Get of Sire, and Elite Congress Halter Champion are included in the schedule on Saturday, August 5th, and the winners will be presented special awards. Since the Produce of Dam and Get of Sire classes are on Saturday, we encourage breeders of both Halter and Performance horses to assemble get while at the show to present in these classes.”

Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Area 1 Sunsational Circuit and Summerama

July 26, 2017 Comments Off

Thanks to Suzanne Pickard for sharing some fun photos from the Area 1 Sunsational Circuit that took place July 12-16 in Ilderton, Ontario and the Summerama that was held during Canada’s 150th birthday in Orangeville, Ontario. If you’d like to share photos from a horse show near you, email B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com.

APHA World Show Entry Deadline- August 1st

July 26, 2017 Comments Off

Reminder regarding horses shown at Youth World Show: Any horse shown at the Youth World Show will not be eligible to show at the APHA Open/Amateur World Show (in the same year) by the immediate previous owner/lessee as described in AM-020 and YP-015.

HorseIQ Invites Youth and Collegiate Judging Teams to 2017 APHA World Championship Judging Contest

July 26, 2017 Comments Off

The contest includes collegiate and youth divisions. Awards will be presented to the Top 10 individuals and top five teams for the college division in halter, performance, reasons and overall placings. The youth 18 & under division includes awards for the Top Five individuals and Top Three teams in halter, performance, reasons and overall.

2018 Youth World Games to be Held in Fort Worth, TX

July 25, 2017 Comments Off

After a very successful and exciting 2016 Youth World Games in Kreuth, Germany, riders will venture to Fort Worth, Texas, to compete at the 2018 Youth World Games.

Around the Ring Photos- 2017 GQHA July Novice Show

July 24, 2017 Comments Off

Thanks to Lisa Lee for great candids from the Georgia Quarter Horse Association’s July Novice/Open Show that recently took place July 22nd at the International Horse Park in Conyers. This show was the second in the GQHA Saddle and Buckle Series. The third will take place August 19th.

More Around the Ring Photos- 2017 Buckeye Classic

July 24, 2017 Comments Off

Thanks to Mindie Maus for more fabulous photos from The Buckeye Classic! Stay tuned for results from the show coming soon.

2017 Paint Horse Congress Announces More Sponsors

July 24, 2017 Comments Off

Tulsa never fails to welcome Paint Horse exhibitors to Tulsa and Expo Square. Kenny Smith, Director of Convention Services, Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be manning the cold refreshment wagon Tuesday morning as exhibitors and horses arrive.