AQHA Changes Stance on Schooling Numbers at World Shows, No Longer Required But “Encouraged”
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Changes Stance on Schooling Numbers at World Shows, No Longer Required But “Encouraged”
After hearing from AQHA’s members, the AQHA Executive Committee decided at its recent meeting in July to modify the requirement.
Continue reading …Shorty’s Runs With the Bulls! Thanks to Equine Vet and Intrepid Traveler, Dr. Joe Carter
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Shorty’s Runs With the Bulls! Thanks to Equine Vet and Intrepid Traveler, Dr. Joe Carter
Dr. Carter’s first Shorty’s hat was a gift from horse industry veteran, Carol Rose. Over the course of ten years, that particular hat traveled to the Middle East, Africa, Russia, Vietnam, Europe, Central America, and New York City. It went fly fishing on the Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and visited Israel three times.
Continue reading …Happy Birthday Tim “The Trail Man” Kimura!
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Happy Birthday Tim “The Trail Man” Kimura!
Whether you know Tim as the friendly face by the show pen always ready with a Trail Tip to help improve your performance or the arbiter of anxiety-producing obstacles that test your horse’s Trail talents, Tim is a much appreciated horse professional whose knowledge and insight are invaluable to many a horse and rider across the country and world.
Continue reading …2015 Appaloosa World Show Update: Online World Sale Details and Estimated Time Schedule
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 Appaloosa World Show Update: Online World Sale Details and Estimated Time Schedule
This year’s ApHC World Sale will be exclusively online at www.equineauctiononline.com (the same site that was used for the most recent Stallion Service Auction). Although the sale will be conducted during the week of the ApHC World Show, it’s not necessary to haul your sale horse to Fort Worth. Bidders will be able to view your horse information online and make a purchase at the close of the sale. The consignment deadline for the sale will be September 30th, 2015.
Continue reading …Nutrient Replacement For Optimum Equine Performance
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Nutrient Replacement For Optimum Equine Performance
Did you know: An 1,100 pound horse will eat up to 18 hours a day consuming 2.0% to 2.5 % of their body weight per day in dry forage (22 to 28 lbs)!
Continue reading …Paint Horse Championship Comes to the Midwest
July 28, 2015 Comments Off on Paint Horse Championship Comes to the Midwest
Get ready, Zone 5 Paint Horse exhibitors—the Midwest Paint Horse Championship is coming to Iowa in September. In addition to the Zone 5 Show’s regular slate of classes, the competition will also offer 15 designated Paint Horse Championship classes. The event takes place at the Iowa Equestrian Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 26-27.
Continue reading …Congratulations Erica and Jared Greathouse on Birth of Son!
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on Congratulations Erica and Jared Greathouse on Birth of Son!
The Equine Chronicle would like to congratulate a member of our extended family, freelance writer Erica (Lang) Greathouse, following the birth of her first son. Derek Joseph Greathouse was welcomed into the world on July 19th, 2015, weighing six pounds and six ounces.
Continue reading …UDPATE: $23,500 Reward Being Offered For Info. About Attacks on 3 Show Horses at Reining By The Bay
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on UDPATE: $23,500 Reward Being Offered For Info. About Attacks on 3 Show Horses at Reining By The Bay
“They did a blood test, but it’s going to be hard to pinpoint what was used to poison him,” she says. “Especially since they had to give him other medications because he was colicking. With the video surveillance, we hope someone will be caught. This is a terrible thing to happen in our industry.”
Continue reading …Leadline Riders Steal the Show at 2015 Buckeye Classic
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on Leadline Riders Steal the Show at 2015 Buckeye Classic
Scroll below to view adorable photos from the well-attended Leadline class at the 2015 Buckeye Classic in Sunbury, Ohio. There were 20 participants in the class, and each tiny equestrian received a huge Melissa and Doug zebra for their outstanding performances. Click here to watch a video of the riders being announced as they entered […]
Continue reading …Inaugural $1,000 Buckeye Classic Scholarship Winner is Kirsten Nickles!
July 27, 2015 Comments Off on Inaugural $1,000 Buckeye Classic Scholarship Winner is Kirsten Nickles!
“Horses have provided me with more than winning a class or qualifying for the Youth World Show. They have provided me with leadership skills, communication skills, and social skills which will help me to live up to my future potential, whatever that may be.”
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