1,560 Attend National Day of the Cowboy, Many Ride a Quarter Horse For the First Time!
August 1, 2016 Comments Off on 1,560 Attend National Day of the Cowboy, Many Ride a Quarter Horse For the First Time!
This year, the Association facilitated more than 200 rides, which gave many youth the opportunity to ride an American Quarter Horse for the first time.
Continue reading …First Set of Horses Head to Brazil For 2016 Rio Olympics!
July 29, 2016 Comments Off on First Set of Horses Head to Brazil For 2016 Rio Olympics!
Baggage allowance: Just like human flights, each equine passenger has an allocated baggage allowance, by weight – however this includes the horse itself! Plus water, hay, 30 kg shavings as bedding, water buckets, feed buckets, tack bags (for saddles and bridles), rugs and any spare equipment.
Continue reading …2016 AQHA Youth World Show Countdown… 1,096 Horses, 761 Exhibitors Expected
July 29, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 AQHA Youth World Show Countdown… 1,096 Horses, 761 Exhibitors Expected
Like in the past, the class with the most entries is Youth Horsemanship with 167, followed by Showmanship with 148, and Trail with 135. Ranch Riding makes an impressive showing as the fourth largest class with 128 entries. Hunt Seat Equitation wraps up the top five with 122 entries.
Continue reading …Scientists Confident They Have Identified Vaccine for One of Deadliest Equine Viruses
July 29, 2016 Comments Off on Scientists Confident They Have Identified Vaccine for One of Deadliest Equine Viruses
African horse sickness (AHS), is caused by a virus transmitted by Culicoides biting midges. It is one of the deadliest viruses to affect horses; causing up to 90% mortality in susceptible animal populations and huge economic losses for the equine industry, as well as for owners of working horses. It is prevalent (or endemic) in central and sub-Saharan Africa, but major outbreaks have also been reported in the Middle East, India, Pakistan, Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
Continue reading …Golden Jubilee Pinto Show Will Host 4 Days of Classes, 30+ High Point Awards, Mix and Mingle Social Event, and More
July 29, 2016 Comments Off on Golden Jubilee Pinto Show Will Host 4 Days of Classes, 30+ High Point Awards, Mix and Mingle Social Event, and More
The Minnesota Pinto Horse Association and Iowa Pinto Horse Club are excited to present the Golden Jubilee that will take place August 25-28 at the Minnesota Equestrian Center in Winona, MN. The show will host four full days of classes including NSBA events and 30+ High Point and Reserve High Point awards will be given.
Continue reading …Meeting Your Horse’s Increased Summer Hydration Needs
July 29, 2016 Comments Off on Meeting Your Horse’s Increased Summer Hydration Needs
Horses can lose water volume up to 4 gallons per hour, and as much as 4 ounces of salt per hour. The Sodium in salt, which is Sodium Chloride, is absolutely essential for the horse’s body to retain normal, healthy levels of water. Regardless of how much water the horse drinks, it will not be able to retain a normal amount of water in the body without adequate Sodium, or salt.
Continue reading …SmartPak Introduces New Line of Wellfleet Comfort Contour Tack
July 29, 2016 Comments Off on SmartPak Introduces New Line of Wellfleet Comfort Contour Tack
SmartPak is excited to introduce the new line of Wellfleet Tack featuring Comfort Contour Technology – a collection of bridles, girths, and accessories which are exclusive to the Wellfleet Bridlework line by SmartPak.
Continue reading …Throwback Thursday- 2015 AQHA Youth World Show
July 28, 2016 Comments Off on Throwback Thursday- 2015 AQHA Youth World Show
Since the AQHA Youth World Show is fast approaching, and today is Throwback Thursday, we thought we’d share a few of our favorite photos from the 2015 AQHA World Show. Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com next week for interviews with winners, daily photo galleries, blogs, video clips, and up to the minute results on our Facebook […]
Continue reading …Around the Rings- Minnesota Pinto Carnival of Color- Verndale, MN.
July 28, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Rings- Minnesota Pinto Carnival of Color- Verndale, MN.
Thanks to Kathleen Riley Photography for sharing some great photos from the Minnesota Pinto Carnival of Color show that took place July 15-17 at R&J Arena in Verndale, MN. We’d love to see photos from a show in your area. Send an email to B.Bevis@EquineChronicle.com to find out how.
Continue reading …Reining Clinic with Casey Deary, Tim McQuay, and Jason Vanlandingham to Benefit Rein In Cancer Charity and Reining Horse Foundation
July 28, 2016 Comments Off on Reining Clinic with Casey Deary, Tim McQuay, and Jason Vanlandingham to Benefit Rein In Cancer Charity and Reining Horse Foundation
Set for Thursday, October 20th, the day-long event will provide an educational venue in the form of three clinic sessions. All three clinicians are donating their time for the cause. Clinic cost is $200 per horse and rider combination or $25 per non-riding auditor with all tuition proceeds going to the two charities. Space will be limited in each group, so sign up early to secure a space!
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