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Arizona Fall Championship Kicks Off Today in Scottsdale! Watch Now Online

October 7, 2015 Comments Off

In addition to enjoying considerably cooler weather against the stunning backdrop of the McDowell Mountains, competitors will have many opportunities to accumulate points and prizes in Level 1, 2, and 3 classes in amateur, select, and youth divisions.

Weird Wednesday News: 12 Licking Ponies Cause $1,380 in Damage to Car’s Paintwork

October 7, 2015 Comments Off

One Saga customer fancied a hike around Dartmoor National Park so he parked his car and went in search of an adventure. When he got back, he found 12 wild horses licking the paintwork off his car. It turned out the naughty ponies caused £1,200 ($1,380) worth of damage.

Northeast Paint Horse Championship Celebrates Success

October 7, 2015 Comments Off

“This is more than just a local show,” Garden State Paint Horse Club President Marjorie Moser said. “Each year it’s going to get bigger and better; this is about encouraging the people who love Paints to participate in Paint Horse shows that maybe never have before and rewarding them for that.”

Don’t Forget- Clenbuterol Becomes Banned Substance Nov. 1st

October 7, 2015 Comments Off

With this change in classification, clenbuterol is no longer reportable on a medication report form. Therefore, all horses, at all AQHA shows, including those competing at the AQHA World Show, must be clear of clenbuterol on or before November 1. To avoid a positive test, AQHA is recommending a minimum 60-day withdrawal time.

Is a Novice Championship Title as Valid as a World or Congress Championship?

October 6, 2015 Comments Off

The bottom line is that we all had to start somewhere. The Novice Champions of today will in effect become the World and Congress Champions of tomorrow.

49th All American Quarter Horse Congress Parade!

October 6, 2015 Comments Off

The fourth annual All American Quarter Horse Congress Welcome Parade, featuring officials on horseback, mounted law enforcement units from around the region, youth roping competitors, mechanical bulls, rodeo clowns, and more will take place tomorrow, October 7, 2015 in Downtown Columbus.

Inspirational Stories Coming Out of The International- Award Saddle to Replace a Stolen One, Sharing Awards Among Co-Champions, Foundered Horse Comes Back to Win, and More!

October 6, 2015 Comments Off

“Every five weeks, I would take him back to the clinic to x-ray his feet and reshape them. By the fall of his 3-year old year he started to be able to walk a little bit. They were even contemplating putting this horse down, but I wanted to do everything I could to save him.”

AjPHA Youth World Games Moves to Europe in 2016

October 6, 2015 Comments Off

“This event offers Youth a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make friends across the globe, expand their worldview and gain unique horse industry experience, all while participating in some tough-but-friendly competition between countries.”

Around the Rings at AQHA Level 1 Championship- EAST and WEST

October 5, 2015 Comments Off

Thanks to our friends Steve Meadows, Dan Prouhet, Brad Jewett, Claire McDowall, and Kelly McDowall for sharing their fun photos from the AQHA Level 1 Championships EAST and WEST. We’d love to help you celebrate your accomplishments as well. Just email your photos to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com and we will include them in the gallery.

2015 All American Quarter Horse Congress Results

October 5, 2015 Comments Off

The Equine Chronicle will be onsite at the All American Quarter Horse Congress this weekend kicking off 17 days of uninterrupted Congress coverage! Stay tuned to EquineChronicle.com daily as well as The Equine Chronicle on Facebook to keep up with timely results, around the ring photos, interviews with winners, feature stories, and so much more. […]