AQHA Past President Jim Shoemake Has Passed
June 30, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Past President Jim Shoemake Has Passed
During Jim’s vice presidency, AQHA was sued over its embryo transfer rule. The Executive Committee eventually settled the embryo transfer lawsuit, allowing horse owners to register more than one of a mare’s offspring each year, with no damages awarded. But it was Jim’s experience with legal matter that became invaluable during that time of turmoil.
Continue reading …Surviving the Horse Show Hangover, EC Blog by: Kina Tavary
June 29, 2017 Comments Off on Surviving the Horse Show Hangover, EC Blog by: Kina Tavary
After flying back to Las Vegas from Medford (on a very early flight with a 2.5 hour layover in Salt Lake City and running on two hours of sleep), I went into a horse show coma. Yesterday, after arising from said coma, I watched every pattern or class about 10 times.
Continue reading …Equine Chronicle Pony Races Thrill the Crowd at 2017 Tom Powers Futurity!
June 28, 2017 Comments Off on Equine Chronicle Pony Races Thrill the Crowd at 2017 Tom Powers Futurity!
In the end, the Galyean family bounced the farthest the fastest and was named the Champion with the Harris family coming in a close second.
Continue reading …EC Photo of the Day: Tiny Fistbump!
June 27, 2017 Comments Off on EC Photo of the Day: Tiny Fistbump!
Today’s EC Photo of the Day comes from WTQHA Show Manager, Trena Moffett, who sent in this adorable shot from the WTQHA Homecoming Circuit this past weekend in Martin, TN. 4-year-old Maycee Watt from Benton, KY, was showing AQHA gelding, Impulsive Tiger, when she received a fist bump of approval from Judge Jeff Buck for her outstanding performance. Too cute!
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of APHA Multiple World Champion Sire, The Big Sensation- (2003-2017)
June 27, 2017 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of APHA Multiple World Champion Sire, The Big Sensation- (2003-2017)
“My family will truly miss him. The unconditional love we have for Jerry is indescribable… I can see our Jerry in his babies, and that brings me pure joy and peace.”
Continue reading …Congratulations ApHC Youth, Katie Shepherd, on Committing to SMU Equestrian!
June 27, 2017 Comments Off on Congratulations ApHC Youth, Katie Shepherd, on Committing to SMU Equestrian!
A big Equine Chronicle congratulations goes out to ApHC youth competitor, Katie Shepherd, on recently announcing her decision to commit to ride for the SMU Equestrian Team! A decorated competitor in the 14-18 division of Appaloosa Horse Club competition, Katie is pictured in her Equine Chronicle July/August ad with multiple World Champion, Hez Too Ez. […]
Continue reading …Take the AHC Horse Industry Economic Impact Survey
June 26, 2017 Comments Off on Take the AHC Horse Industry Economic Impact Survey
The main survey is designed to capture the impact of individual horse owners (whether commercial or recreational) and industry suppliers of equine-related goods and services. To take the horse owner & supplier survey please click here: https://innovationgroup.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0oaYvVhgaWHgpvL?Source=Request.
Continue reading …Love Thy Neighbor: AQHA Amateur Meghan Tierney Battles Poverty in Haiti
June 26, 2017 Comments Off on Love Thy Neighbor: AQHA Amateur Meghan Tierney Battles Poverty in Haiti
“It was poverty, crime, and abuse to an elevated level. There were children eating dirt, FGM (female genital mutilation), and streets full of feces (both human and animal). It was poverty on top of poverty.”
Continue reading …Tour the Beautiful Kentucky Horse Park Grounds With the Run/Walk Club
June 24, 2017 Comments Off on Tour the Beautiful Kentucky Horse Park Grounds With the Run/Walk Club
Participants check in at the Kentucky Horse Park Visitor Center where a variety of food and beverage offerings, including local craft beers and food trucks, information tables and horse meet-and-greets will be available. Special guests and entertainment will be available on select nights throughout the summer. Cyclists are welcome to join the Bluegrass Cycling Club that leaves the park at 6 p.m. for rides through Lexington and Georgetown. A weekly schedule of guests, food trucks and entertainment will be posted on the park’s website and the park’s social media sites.
Continue reading …Blast From the Past: Zippo LTD’s Cover From EC 2004
June 23, 2017 Comments Off on Blast From the Past: Zippo LTD’s Cover From EC 2004
“It was during this partnership with Vicky Holt that would introduce Julia to Zippo LTD, or “LT,” to those who know and love him. When the Taylors were offered the chance to buy Zippo LTD, they were hesitant at first. LT was 14 years old and Julia only had a few years left in youth. They worried about his health and how he would hold up. Two World Championships, in Showmanship and Western Riding, and two Youth Reserve World Championships in three years seemed to quell the concerns about LT’s health or abilities. Julia and LT also won the Youth 14-18 Trail at the 2003 Congress.”
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