OPHC Youth Stallion Auction Benefits Ashley Marie Huntington Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bid Now Until Dec. 30th
December 27, 2013 Comments Off on OPHC Youth Stallion Auction Benefits Ashley Marie Huntington Memorial Scholarship Fund, Bid Now Until Dec. 30th
When Ashley lost her brave battle in October, the Green Country Paint Horse Club of Oklahoma, of which Ashley was also a member, petitioned the American Paint Horse Association to memorialize her with a scholarship. APHA granted approval, but $25,000 must be raised to fully endow the Ashley Marie Huntington Memorial Scholarship.
Continue reading …The Pregnant Mare: Nutrition For the Final Three Months
December 26, 2013 Comments Off on The Pregnant Mare: Nutrition For the Final Three Months
During the first eight months of pregnancy, a mare may be fed like any other horse, with a balanced, high quality diet. But things are changing rapidly during the final three months of pregnancy.
Continue reading …Merry Christmas From Your Equine Chronicle Family!
December 25, 2013 Comments Off on Merry Christmas From Your Equine Chronicle Family!
As many of you begin preparations for holiday horse shows like the Winner Circuit in Cloverdale, Arizona Copper Country Paint-O-Rama in Scottsdale, Oklahoma City Holiday Classic, Fox Lea Farm’s Winter Circuit in Venice, or the Gold Coast and Gulf Coast Quarter Horse Circuits in Tampa, we’d like to remind you to pause a moment to enjoy this holiday season with family and friends.
Continue reading …From a “Select” Point of View With Candace Jussen
December 24, 2013 Comments Off on From a “Select” Point of View With Candace Jussen
One thing is for sure; as we “mature,” lots of things change, mostly our bodies. Maybe not our determination, but in some ways our abilities certainly change. Many years ago, it was nothing for me to show halter in the morning and then take on five or six riding classes throughout the day.
Continue reading …Debbie Cuvelier: 16 Years in the Judge’s Chair Comes to an End
December 23, 2013 Comments Off on Debbie Cuvelier: 16 Years in the Judge’s Chair Comes to an End
Cuvelier was awarded her card in 1997 along with several popular judges: Christa Baldwin, Brad Kearns, Patti Carter-Pratt, Patty Campbell, Scott Neuman, Marilyn Randall, Dale Livingston, and Sam Rose. She recalls that in October of 1997 the procedure to find out if a card was awarded was a bit different than it is today.
Continue reading …Have You Tried the Online Colic Risk Rater Tool?
December 20, 2013 Comments Off on Have You Tried the Online Colic Risk Rater Tool?
After declaring 2013 the ‘Year of Colic Prevention,’ Equine Guelph has delivered many initiatives to help the horse owner combat colic including the release of its latest online health care tool – the Colic Risk Rater. This free, customized tool is designed for the individual horseperson to rate his/her horse’s risk of colic.
Continue reading …Stay and Play at the New Year’s Eve Party at 2013 Winner Circuit
December 20, 2013 Comments Off on Stay and Play at the New Year’s Eve Party at 2013 Winner Circuit
Since the show ends on New Year’s Eve, the C Bar C arena is encouraging everyone to ring in the New Year with them. Instead of driving home that night, beginning at 10 pm there will be music and appetizers offered.
Continue reading …EC Holiday Horse Photos of the Day: Equines Dressed For the Occasion
December 20, 2013 Comments Off on EC Holiday Horse Photos of the Day: Equines Dressed For the Occasion
Today’s EC Holiday Horse Photo of the Day is a two for one! KF Dare To Luke is a bay roan Appaloosa gelding that is owned by Chamberlyn Kilcrease. The photo of Emmett, the holiday Palomino, was sent in by Caitlyn Paxman. Send your holiday horse photos to b.bevis@equinechronicle.com to be included today.
Continue reading …Fun Alltech Christmas Puissance and Snowman Stakes Jumping Classes at London International Horse Show
December 20, 2013 Comments Off on Fun Alltech Christmas Puissance and Snowman Stakes Jumping Classes at London International Horse Show
Italian rider Luca Moneta won the hearts of a packed house at Olympia, The London International Horse Show, when he cleared 7ft 2in in a thrilling Alltech Christmas Puissance.
Continue reading …Register Now For 2014 AQHA Convention in New Orleans
December 20, 2013 Comments Off on Register Now For 2014 AQHA Convention in New Orleans
Each spring, AQHA holds an annual convention to review member-submitted rule changes, appoint new AQHA directors, induct new members into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and present year-end awards. The 2014 AQHA Convention is March 7-10 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in New Orleans.
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