
Once limited to two horses, Amateurs can now show up to three horses in individually worked events such as cutting, barrel racing, Western riding and more. Read the full rule in the 2016 Official APHA Rule Book by searching “AM-085.”
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To bring horse sellers together with horse buyers, Equine Affaire has introduced a new element to the event’s popular Horse & Farm Exhibits area: “For Sale” stalls. Exhibitors and horses for sale will be organized in the barn by breed/type of horse, and a map of the Gilligan Complex and Horse & Farm Exhibits will be included in the event program that is distributed for free to adult attendees as they enter the show.
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The 2016 Iowa Quarter Horse Association Stallion Auction Catalog deadline has been extended to January 10th! The Stallion Auction goes LIVE online on New Year’s Day, January 1st!
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In addition to fantastic weather, Mark Harrell Horse Show Management indicates a great turnout for the first split/combined show of more than 1,200 entries per judge, which shows tremendous growth over 2014.
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The AZ. Copper Country Paint-O-Ramas kicked off December 29th and will continue through January 3rd at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Arizona. Judges for the 2015 portion of the event will be Daren Wright, Laura Gilmer, Gayle Lampinen, and Jan Larsen. Judges for the 2016 portion will be David Parlier, Delena Doyle, Terri Wirthlin, and Chris Jeter. Click here to […]
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Marked by repeated episodes of inflammation of the eye’s uveal tract, Recurrent Uveitis is eight times more likely to occur in Appaloosas and four times more likely to cause blindness in the breed. This study will attempt to uncover the specific genetic factors associated with the disease in Appaloosa horses.
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We would like to congratulate two of our good friends, Sara Simons and RJ King, following the news of their engagement. What a wonderful Christmas present and start to the New Year!
– Wishing you the best from everyone here at The Equine Chronicle

At the conclusion of the first day of competition, MHHS management indicates Trail classes racked up impressive numbers causing the circuit to be on track for roughly 1,150+ entries per judge.
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Each of the World Show Two-Year-Old Incentive Classes boasts payouts of 75% of funds earned through the Stallion Service Auction! Furthermore, each stallion owner who donated a stallion service to the auction, whose breeding is purchased, will receive a certificate to nominate one foal to the 2019 World Show Two-Year-Old Incentive classes.
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In most cases, registration fees for foals nearly doubles on January 1, when all foals are considered yearlings (regardless of their actual birthdays). Take a few minutes to “Make it Official” by completing your foal’s APHA registration online or via paper registration forms (make sure they’re postmarked by December 31 for the best rates).
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