Reserve Ad Space Now For Our Biggest Issue of the Year! QH Congress Edition 2016
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The 50th anniversary of the All American Quarter Horse Congress is fast approaching and is expected to be bigger than ever. The Equine Chronicle is proud to be a corporate partner and sponsor of the Congress.
Continue reading …How I Prepare for Showmanship With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Sydney Scheckel
August 4, 2016 Comments Off on How I Prepare for Showmanship With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Sydney Scheckel
“I practiced every day. I would just make laps around the arena practicing my endurance and run, with or without a horse. You have to be in good shape. It’s important that you have endurance, so you don’t lose your breath while showing.”
Continue reading …Hokana Training Tip: Subtle Signals With a Spooky Horse
August 4, 2016 Comments Off on Hokana Training Tip: Subtle Signals With a Spooky Horse
This happens through body language and subtle signals through your body that there is something to worry about as you approach a scary or challenging object. If your horse feels your fear, this tells him that it’s a big deal, and he may react or spook, which causes you to react even more. You may be unconsciously causing a pattern of learned behavior.
Continue reading …What’s 3D Printing Got to do with Veterinary Surgery?
August 4, 2016 Comments Off on What’s 3D Printing Got to do with Veterinary Surgery?
“Many programs even allow the surgeon to perform ‘virtual surgery’, cutting, moving and opposing the various bone fragments. The potential it has in terms of improving preoperative planning and surgical precision is really quite incredible. It can even be used for the production of customized surgical implants such as bone plates and interbody spacers.”
Continue reading …Merial Launches New iPhone App For Horse Owners Who Train and Compete
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on Merial Launches New iPhone App For Horse Owners Who Train and Compete
Ride to Win allows users to create a unique profile for each horse and store information such as registration numbers, copies of health papers and Coggins, and store health information and reminders all at the push of a button.
Continue reading …More Around the Ring Photos From 2016 Paint Horse Congress
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on More Around the Ring Photos From 2016 Paint Horse Congress
Thanks to Beth Foster-Hattan for some great candids from around the rings at the 2016 World Wide Paint Horse Congress that recently took place in Tulsa, OK.
Continue reading …How I Prepare For Horsemanship With 2015 AQHYA World Champion Harley Huff
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“You have to really want it and go for it. I was always told that it’s better to go out there and ask a lot out of your horse and possibly have a big mistake than to be too conservative and not stand out to the judges.”
Continue reading …NYSQHA Celebrates Equestrians of All Skill Levels During Liberty Circuit
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on NYSQHA Celebrates Equestrians of All Skill Levels During Liberty Circuit
The Open EWD class was a new addition to the show schedule. Circuit award winner, Kyle Gay, was proud to share his success with his horse show family, Andy Wilson and Christina Lewis of Weatherwatch Performance Horses, who helped him achieve his goals. Everyone turned up ringside to cheer on his first time competing. With this resounding support Kyle was congratulated by judges and exhibitors alike. Show photographer, Megan Stapley, added a collection of photos to Kyle’s prizes.
Continue reading …Free Equine Lectures Open to the Public: Neurological Exams, Lameness Diagnosis, 3-D Printing in Vet Medicine and More
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on Free Equine Lectures Open to the Public: Neurological Exams, Lameness Diagnosis, 3-D Printing in Vet Medicine and More
Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center offers free lectures to the public on equine topics on the first Tuesday of selected months. The following is the schedule for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Continue reading …Win Cash For Your Club! $5,750 Cash Awarded to Top 5 Clubs Who Recruit the Most New Members
August 3, 2016 Comments Off on Win Cash For Your Club! $5,750 Cash Awarded to Top 5 Clubs Who Recruit the Most New Members
To qualify as a new membership, the individual or entity cannot have been an APHA member in the past two years. All membership types are included in the drive: individual, joint, farm/ranch and youth. A minimum of 25 new memberships must be collected to qualify for the APHA Regional Club Membership Drive contest.
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