Silver Dollar Circuit Announces New Dates For 2017!
May 16, 2016 Comments Off on Silver Dollar Circuit Announces New Dates For 2017!
With the 2017 dates just being released this week, the Silver Dollar Circuit will now run from February 24th-March 1st next year! Be sure to pencil these dates in your show schedule and book your hotel early.
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Many training programs have a pinnacle event in mind. In this case, a work back plan is created based on when you want the horse to be in peak fitness. The journey leading up to the main event consists of weeks and months of conditioning including a lead up with smaller events to ensure the horse is ready for the more strenuous task ahead. It only takes one month off for a horse to start losing fitness.
Continue reading …AQHA Approves Recommendations From Welfare Commission Regarding Use of Dye, Belly Bands, and More
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Approves Recommendations From Welfare Commission Regarding Use of Dye, Belly Bands, and More
– AQHA will amend its current rule that prohibits the use of dye or other substances to alter or hide natural markings to also include the prohibition of dye to hide abuse.
– AQHA will prohibit the use of belly bands at AQHA events starting June 1, 2016.
AQHA Announces Rule Change: “Disqualification of Exhibitors For Attire that Would Give Unfair Advantage” Effective June 1st
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Rule Change: “Disqualification of Exhibitors For Attire that Would Give Unfair Advantage” Effective June 1st
AQHA judges will now have the authority to also disqualify exhibitors for any piece of accouterment or attire that would give an exhibitor an unfair advantage. The Executive Committee approved additional rule changes specifically for showmanship, horsemanship and hunt seat equitation classes.
Continue reading …28% Increase, More Than 6,000 Entries Recorded at This Year’s AQHA Level 1 Championships
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on 28% Increase, More Than 6,000 Entries Recorded at This Year’s AQHA Level 1 Championships
All three shows were a huge success, with a 28 percent increase in entries over last year, totaling more than 6,000 entries, in addition to a 24 percent increase in exhibitors and 27 percent increase in horses.
Continue reading …Wild Horses Transformed During Mustang Makeover in FL.
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on Wild Horses Transformed During Mustang Makeover in FL.
Each participating trainer had just 100 days to transform a wild mustang into a star performer that would impress the judges and the crowd. Spectators then had the opportunity to bid on a piece of America’s equine heritage at the end of the competition.
Continue reading …Around the Ring Photos From 2016 Lucky 7 Classic
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on Around the Ring Photos From 2016 Lucky 7 Classic
Thanks to Sally Blackwell Photography for some great around the ring photos from the Lucky 7 Classic that recently took place in Murfreesboro, TN. May 5-8.
Continue reading …2016 Paint Horse Congress Introduces Elite Series, Saddles and Buckles For Non-Pros, 100% Payback in 3-Year-Old WP
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on 2016 Paint Horse Congress Introduces Elite Series, Saddles and Buckles For Non-Pros, 100% Payback in 3-Year-Old WP
“We’re continuing the tradition of staging a ‘limited’ event at this year’s Congress by offering three Limited Horse/Limited Non Pro classes: Trail, Hunter Under Saddle and Western Pleasure,” says Show Manager Karen Kennedy. “We’re adding to the mix a 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure Jackpot class.”
Continue reading …Little Lungs: The Effect of Ammonia in Foals
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on Little Lungs: The Effect of Ammonia in Foals
About 15 percent of all foals have severe respiratory disease before they reach the end of their first year, Harper says in a study.
Continue reading …EC Video of the Day: “Getting Him Fancy For the Contest”
May 12, 2016 Comments Off on EC Video of the Day: “Getting Him Fancy For the Contest”
We received the most adorable video from an Equine Chronicle reader. It features the daughter of horse trainer Joe Engle and Mandi Knowles grooming multiple AQHA World and Congress Champion Halter horse, RPL My Te Cheerful. Apparently, she’s getting “Henry” fancy for the contest.”
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